The Ostrander City Council met on August 16 for a special meeting. All members were present (Erin Brugh, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). As posted, the items to be discussed were to pick a funding option for the pre-project financing and authorizing the submission of such application, and to approve or opt out of the “granny pods” … [Read more...]
Zumbro Valley Health Center receives significant donation from Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, MN – Zumbro Valley Health Center has announced Mayo Clinic awarded the organization $89,000 to support its integrated care delivery model. This funding will be used to expand the delivery of mental and chemical health, medical and care coordination services to the under- and uninsured populations in Southeast Minnesota. “Mayo Clinic has been a long-time supporter … [Read more...]
Home repair loans and grants available
With warmer weather upon us, USDA Rural Development is gearing up to help local homeowners finance home improvements through low-interest loans and grants. “Now is a good time for homeowners to evaluate the need for necessary repairs or replacement of items such as a roof, electrical, plumbing and siding,” said Chuck Phillips, Area Director for Rural Development’s Southeast … [Read more...]
Call for emerging artists of all media from MN or NYC for place-based Lanesboro residency program
Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists in all media from Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City to apply for the Lanesboro Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due September 1, 2016 (online submission deadline) for residencies scheduled in 2017. The Lanesboro Residency Program provides an opportunity for emerging … [Read more...]
Root River 1W1P submitted for state review… Pilot watershed-based plan involving six counties in SE Minnesota nearing completion
June 28, 2016, PRESTON, MN – After nearly two years of work, the Root River One Watershed, One Plan pilot project, which includes all of Fillmore County, is entering the final phase of its planning process. State officials are conducting a 60-day review for the draft water management plan for the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) that involves a planning area … [Read more...]
Upcoming Harmony Community Chest campaign will help local organizations
The 2016 Harmony Community Chest Drive will start its solicitation campaign in September this year. Due to the difficulty in recruiting and retaining door-to-door solicitors, our 2016 campaign will rely on only mail-in contributions. This entails solicitation letters and envelopes, which are sent out with Harmony’s utility bills. Hopefully, people will respond with donations by … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School preps for upcoming school year
At their August 16 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board approved the hiring of elementary teacher Laura Vatland, paraprofessional Kim Underbakke, music teacher Kimberly Svanoe, and paraprofessional and SAC coordinator Amanda Jensen, all for the 2016-17 school year. They also accepted the resignation of music teacher Katie Larson effective immediately and thanked her for her … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to hold hearing; informational meeting
The Tuesday, August 16 Rushford Village meeting was a brisk 32 minutes and was continued, rather than adjourned, to the next meeting. At that time, the council will host a public broadband informational meeting at the request of AcenTek, as well as a hearing for the ordinance related to Tiny House family healthcare dwellings. Mayor Gordon Johnson indicated that AcenTek is … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson approves contract, wages, upgrades, and purchases
The Monday, August 15 R-P School Board Meeting was notably limited in size with directors Julie Koop, Dean Mierau, and Taylor Peterson absent. The one-and-a-half hour meeting presented several items of typical summer housekeeping, including reading and approval of policies, handbooks, school year fundraising events, the annual Truth in Taxation meeting date, and the district’s … [Read more...]
Reptiles and amphibians to take over library Preston Public Library is a real zoo!
The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) is bringing its exciting mix of education and entertainment to Preston Public Library! RAD Zoo’s informative, engaging, and interactive program will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23. The program is fun for all ages and designed to instill a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they … [Read more...]