After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress … [Read more...]
Florenceville-Granger tractor pull attracts more than 60 pullers
GRANGER, MN - Despite the threat of storms, a large crowd of tractor pullers and fans turned out for the annual event on August 27. The rain held off, and a total of 144 pulls provided great entertainment. Classes at the pull included Farmstock and Sportsman. Results are as follows: 400 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, Minn., WD45, 248.2; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, … [Read more...]
Employers cut 1,500 jobs in August… Unemployment rate at 4%
ST. PAUL – Employment in Minnesota fell by 1,500 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 40,629 jobs over the past year, a gain of 1.4%, U.S. job growth in the past 12 months was 1.7%. The state’s seasonally adjusted employment … [Read more...]
Annual Arlin Falck Foundation grant notification
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Community is one reason I live in the Midwest
There are many reasons why I live in the Midwest and the strength of our local communities is one of the primary ones. Community strength can be seen in many ways, but one of the most profound is when you see neighbors helping neighbors who are in need. On August 23, 2016 our neighbors in northeast Iowa experienced an historic flood. The area received intense rainfall … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council hears noise complaint from resident
Mabel Resident Lois Suckow asked that the council take action to address the loud noises coming from the American Legion and the On/Off Sale Bar. She had spoken at the August council meeting as well, but reported that the situation has not changed. Mayor Westby spoke to the owners of both establishments after last month’s meeting, and they agreed to be sure that all of … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson receives 1:1 update
The Monday, September 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting wrapped up in just over an hour. Items garnering the majority of discussion covered a new school progress update and a program update for the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative. Back in June, the board had voted unanimously to approve a new 1:1 Initiative. The program is a cost-saving partnership with Best Buy and looks … [Read more...]
Enrollment holding steady at Mabel-Canton Schools
Mabel-Canton welcomed 20 new students to the district this year. “Enrollment is currently at about 260,” Superintendent Jennifer Backer stated. “We haven’t seen those numbers in a while. It’s normal for them to ebb and flow all the time, but they’ve been maintaining over the last few years.” The new students were introduced to the student body at the pep fest along with the … [Read more...]
Trash the garbage burning habit
Friends of the Root River will sponsor a program on Issues with Open Burning on Wednesday, September 28, at Tri-County Electric Cooperative, 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford. At 6:30 p.m., doors open for light refreshments. Program at 7 p.m.: Why open burning is a problem. The health, environmental, and economic concerns - by MPCA Solid Waste Compliance staff Jacob Brady and … [Read more...]
Harmony’s Monster Bash promises a scary good time
When Jay Masters first started the Monster Bash at the Community Center gym in Harmony five years ago, he didn’t realize it would be such a big hit. Masters first approached the Fillmore Central high school band director with the idea of starting a haunted house as a fundraiser for band trips. In the five years that the haunted house has been open, it’s grown into a success … [Read more...]