While the agenda for the Tuesday, May 28 Rushford Council meeting was shorter than normal, there was plenty of discussion, particularly of the city’s upcoming street and utility improvement project. The affected areas of the project include East Grove Street, Walnut Street, North Burr Oak, and Lamplighters Lane. Total project cost is $1,754,969. The negotiated sale of the bond … [Read more...]
Celebrate flag day by retiring your worn-out U.S. flag
Once again in conjunction with Flag Day, Lanesboro’s American Legion Post #40 will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony. The event will be held on Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bass Pond parking lot on Co. Rd. 8, just across the Root River from downtown Lanesboro. The public is welcome to attend the event. If not able to be at the ceremony itself, people are … [Read more...]
Good Earth Village celebrating 50 years – all year long
Located just north of Spring Valley, Minn., Good Earth Village remains one of the “best kept secrets” of the area, but the camp staff members are hopeful the word is getting out in 2019 as opportunities to celebrate the 50th anniversary begin! Years of praying, planning, and constructing were necessary before this family friendly campground began, so those making plans for the … [Read more...]
It’s a super-sized Stand Still Parade
Plan for a full day of fun at this year’s super-sized Stand Still Parade on Saturday, May 18 in Whalan, Minn. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The cornerstone of the day is the Stand Still Parade. Grab your walking shoes and walk around the parade as it stands still from 11 a.m. until noon. There will be cars, trucks and tractors, the Lanesboro High School … [Read more...]
Color for the Kids – Fun Run/Walk Celebrate moms and families on May 12
Come celebrate moms and families on May 12 at 3 p.m.! It all begins at Creekside Park in Rushford! Rushford-Peterson Royalty Peyton Hoiness and Faith Eide, along with the R-P Pageant Committee, have been busy planning for this fun-filled day! This service-project was spearheaded by the 2018 royalty and these young ladies brought it to fruition. Please consider joining in … [Read more...]
ATV trail proposal at Rushford and Peterson
On Saturday, April 6, four state directors of ATVAM (All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota) visited Rushford to meet with Officers of the local Bluff Country ATV Club and discuss a proposed ATV trail referred to as the Rim Trail. The proposed and most desired trail alignment would be within the beauty of forested bluff land that overlooks the Root River between Rushford … [Read more...]
If you build it, they can play: Houston’s ‘Mission 66’ inclusive playground in need of volunteers
The only thing standing between the city of Houston and an accessible playground that can be used by all children is … you. That’s the message that a group behind Mission 66 want to get out to those in Houston County and beyond who would like to lend their time to help build a playground that’s been years in the making. The project needs 150 volunteers per shift from … [Read more...]
Bees need to thrive and survive
Dinner on the Bluff at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on April 6 was focused on all things “honey.” Eagle Bluff interim director John Torgrimson introduced the featured speaker for the evening, Entomologist Marla Spivak, a distinguished McKnight University professor. The Sustainable Food and Farming degree program at Minnesota State College Southeast helped … [Read more...]
Local economy impacted by outdoor recreation
Seventy-five people from all over Fillmore County attended the 2019 Economic Summit on Outdoor Recreation coordinated by the EDA. MiEnergy Cooperative sponsored the event held March 29 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. John Torgrimson, interim director for Eagle Bluff, gave a brief overview of Eagle Bluff which had 16,000 visitors in 2018. It partners with 140 … [Read more...]
Dr. Whalen – giving The Masters’ experience
Raised on a farm in Fillmore County, 1968 graduate of Harmony High School Dr. Len Whalen learned to golf with his college bowling teammates in Winona when he was 21. Golfing became more routine in his life after opening his chiropractic practice in Zephyrhills, Fla. After attending The Masters practice golf tournament in Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia with some … [Read more...]