Lots of people think that their family yards need less attention in the fall, but autumn is no time to ignore your lawn and landscape. “What you do now will determine the quality of your family yard next spring and summer,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing more than 100 power … [Read more...]
Meighen family members visit Forestville
“This is a big deal,” stated Carol Frey, one of the Meighen family descendents who spent the day on Saturday, October 7, 2017, touring Historic Forestville and Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. Approximately 30 descendents of Margaret Meighen, the daughter of Thomas Meighen, and their families spent 12 months planning and preparing for their reunion in Forestville. For … [Read more...]
Zip out to Houston for some Nature Center fun
Squeals of delight fill the air. The constant buzz of casual conversation is broken up by the occasional rambunctious giggle, indisputably contagious among those present. Young and old alike intermingle about, each equally impressed with the heartwarming occurrence underway, relishing in the presence of the opposite. Indeed, these welcomed actions and behaviors prove that … [Read more...]
Humanity shines through hurricane
When hurricane Harvey was barreling down on Texas in late August 2017, Dan Solberg, owner of Solberg Quarter Horses, of Preston, Minn., followed through with his pre-arranged plans to visit his daughter there, where he saw human kindness and determination triumph. Dan had talked with his daughter, Jamie, weeks before and made plans to visit her at her home in Richmond, Tex., … [Read more...]
Serenity Hills now open
A new and unique rental venue is now available just outside of Preston, Minn., that has much to offer for a wide variety of events. Nestled in the countryside, although conveniently located just off of Hwy 52, Serenity Hills is the perfect place to hold your next special occasion. This time of year, with the corn standing well over six feet tall, the building is almost … [Read more...]
Chatfield plants test plot of intermediate wheatgrass to protect groundwater
On September 8, 2017, the City of Chatfield, Minn., announce that it is working in cooperation with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Rural Water Association to determine the viability of Kernza®, an intermediate wheatgrass. On Tuesday, September 12, Kernza® was planted on three acres of land that the city owns, near the intersection of Olmsted County Road 10 and … [Read more...]
Capital Investment Committee visits Fillmore County
Rep. Greg Davids invited members of the House Capital Investment Committee (bonding committee) to Fillmore County to learn about capital projects in the county. The committee made three stops during their September 6 tour, including the Chatfield Center for the Arts in Chatfield, the DNR Fish Hatchery near Lanesboro, and Niagara Cave south of Harmony. Center for the Arts F. … [Read more...]
Music at Whalan’s Taste of the Trail
Whalan’s Taste of the Trail is excited to announce it’s musical entertainment for this years event. Going Up will be performing along the Root River Bike Trail in Whalan on Saturday, September 9. Megan Kleven and Emily Whitcomb, collectively known as Going Up have been writing and performing music for a dozen or more years. The pair have taken state locally and throughout … [Read more...]
Horse Project Drill Team headed to State Horse Show
The Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project Drill Team was busy before the county fair on Saturday, July 15 securing a spot at the MN State Horse Show this coming September. The Drill Team took fifth place at the Regional Drill Team Competition in Henderson, Minn. This is the first year that a regional competition took place in order to advance to the state level for 4-H Drill Teams … [Read more...]
2017 Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project fair champions pose for recognition
Grand Champions and Reserve Champions were as follows in the horse project classes at the 2017 Fillmore County Fair. Horse Training: Grand - Heather Apenhorst, Reserve - Wyatt Jensen, Western Showmanship: Grand - Malia Tessum, Reserve - Kjersta Hinz; Western Horsemanship: Grand - Malia Tessum, Reserve - Kjersta Hinz; Western Pleasure: Grand - Kjersta Hinz, Reserve - Sydney … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project announces MN State Fair Lineup
Nine Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project members were named for the State Fair Lineup following the Fillmore County Fair Horse Show that engaged in three days of competition in classes including Horse Training, Trail, Performance and Gaming. Members earned points in Performance and Gaming classes to get into the lineup and also needed Blue Ribbon placings to qualify. High Point … [Read more...]
Family obstacle course held in Harmony
On Saturday, August 19, Tonya Keim, with the help of a variety of sponsors and volunteers, including some of the Fillmore Central football team, put on a Family Obstacle Course in Harmony. Kids and adults of all ages took on a variety of obstacles. Pictured on top is Carter Keim sliding into the first mud pit. Below is Isaiah Bredberg climbing through the mud. Pictured center … [Read more...]
Lanesboro local earns prestigious aviation scholarship
Childhood is the stuff dreams are made of and everyone envisions what they’ll one day become. For most, dreams change and life happens. It’s a rare few who stick to their ambitions and make them a reality. Layton Howerton, a Lanesboro Class of 2017 valedictorian, is taking his childhood dream and soaring. “I first became interested in aviation when I was little,” says … [Read more...]
Bike Share Program launches across Fillmore County
“It gives Fillmore County residents the ability to check out a bike to have some fun, have access to transportation, or get some exercise,” Fillmore County Public Health Educator Brenda Pohlman stated about the new Bike Share Program which allows people to “check out” bikes to use. When Pohlman heard of a grant to purchase bikes for public use through the Statewide Health … [Read more...]
What’s happening at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
Saturday, August 12 • 9 a.m., Bluffland Bird Hike, at picnic shelter Join a naturalist on a hike through the park to see and identify an array of birds. This activity is perfect for all ages and both new and experienced bird watchers. Bring binoculars and bird identification books if you have them, as a limited amount of loaners will be available at the program. Meet at … [Read more...]