AURORA, CO - Sheriff Tom Kaase of the Fillmore County Sheriff s Office completed participation in the 111th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colo., September 19-23, 2016. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. This no-cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the … [Read more...]
Minnesota ranked in top 10 for science and technology
ST. PAUL, MN – On October 25, 2016, Minnesota scored in the top 10 of all 50 states, on a national measure of science and technology across the country. The 2016 Technology and Science Index from the Milken Institute ranked Minnesota eighth in the United States, on the strength of Minnesota’s science and technology capabilities and overall ecosystems, with a focus on our … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears Kingsland referendum plans
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 24, 2016. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Bill Bires was absent. Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald attended the meeting, as did School Board Members Troy Asher and Ann Oeltjen, to inform the council about … [Read more...]
Rushford Trees, Trails, and Parks Commission gaining ground
The Monday, October 24 Rushford Council meeting was the shortest in recent memory, taking just over 20 minutes, start to finish. The agenda contained a visibly reduced consent agenda and just four items of council business. Council attendance was also reduced with Councilors Terri Benson and Vern Bunke, along with Mayor Chris Hallum present. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central introduces Action 100 program
Dean of Students Chris Mensink updated the Fillmore Central School board on the Action 100 Initiative at their regular board meeting on October 25. The program has been well received by the teachers, students, and parents, and great progress has been made implementing it. The new parking lot at the high school in Harmony is well under way and almost completed. The … [Read more...]
Give blood with the American Red Cross before the holiday season and help save lives
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help … [Read more...]
2017 community banker elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board
Local leader helps deliver community banking voice to nation’s capital WASHINGTON D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Dan Christianson, CEO of the $120 million F & M Community Bank based in Preston, Minn., was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am … [Read more...]
Water quality vs Amish faith
The observance of strict religious tenets and beliefs versus the protection of quality drinking water has been the focal point of Fillmore County versus Ammon Swartzentruber and Sarah Swartzentruber. The Swartzentrubers, Harmony Township, were issued a “cease and desist” order to stop all construction on a new house in June 2014. The young Amish man, Ammon Swartzentruber did … [Read more...]
Greenleafton Reformed Church hosting free Thanksgiving dinner
Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner November 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. Singles, couples, or families who are alone or unable to prepare their own meal are invited. Reservations are being taken now until November 14. People are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the … [Read more...]
Brad Boice to perform Elvis gospel hymns at Lenora Church
Brad Boice will perform Elvis gospel hymns and beautiful Christian music at the historic (1856) Lenora United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. This will be a festive and uplifting musical presentation at the old Lenora Church for the entire family! It will be fun! The Lenora Pioneer Church Society reaches out to invite everyone to come enjoy a beautiful … [Read more...]