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Pastor Devotions – Are You Led or Are You Driven?
A few Sundays ago, April 21, was “Good Shepherd Sunday,” the day in the Easter Season focused on images of Christ as our shepherd. There’s a story about a seminary professor who told his classes that in the Holy Land a shepherd went in front, and the sheep, knowing his particular voice, dutifully followed.
Chatfield Board Approves Solar Power Proposal
At the May 8, 2024 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe and Mark Johnsrud were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Elementary Principal Shane McBroom, and High School Principal Eric Nelson. Shane McBroom reported that Kindergarten Round-Up was very successful...
Rushford Village Sitting Within Budget
2024 budgeting for the city of Rushford Village is sitting comfortably. At least much better than last year, according to City Clerk Mary Miner. At the May 7 meeting, Councilor Rick Ruberg asked about the current standing after Miner presented the month’s financial report. Last year, as the village waited for the tax payment from the first half of the year from Fillmore County there was a large bond payment and several unexpected costs that pulled the purse strings notably tighter.
Southeast Service Cooperative named best place to work
Rochester, MN – Southeast Service Cooperative (SSC) is a recipient of the 2024 Best Places to Work award. This is the 13th time SSC has won this honor. In the survey’s 14th year, 17 companies were honored from the counties of Winona, Freeborn, Mower, Rice, Steele, Goodhue, Olmsted, Houston, Dodge, Fillmore, and Wabasha.
Semi blamed for crash that closed Highway 14 west of Winona
WINONA COUNTY, Minn. – An overturned semi has closed U.S. Highway 14 west of Winona. The Minnesota State Patrol says Jordan Patrick Kleist, 23 of Houston, was driving a 2010 Peterbuilt semi west on Highway 14 when he lost control near mile marker 253, rolled the semi onto its side, and went into the south ditch.
UPDATE: 23-year-old hurt in crash that shut down Highway 14; road re-opened
(ABC 6 News) – New details regarding the Highway 14 crash Friday morning show a 23-year-old man was injured, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The man has been identified as Jordan Kleist of Houston, Minn. His injuries were determined as non-life threatening and he was transported to Gundersen...
Family of Lewiston shooter to testify before commission investigating tragedy
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An independent commission investigating the mass shooting that left 18 people dead in Maine is preparing to hear from the shooter’s family for the first time. An Army reservist with a history of mental health troubles committed the deadliest shooting in Maine history, opening...
Peering at the Past Livestock at Large, Insulting Language and a Curfew
It was unlawful to drive cattle to and from pasture or water through village streets of Houston, Minn., in 1890. Both two-legged and four-legged residents were subjects of ordinances passed by the Village Council. Fines imposed over 130 years ago may sound minimal, but $1 in 1890 had the approximate purchasing of $34 in 2024. In addition to fines, there was also the cost of prosecution.
Mabel Schedules Public Hearing
During the May 8 city council meeting, Mabel City Clerk Karen Larson announced that the city has scheduled a public hearing on May 23 at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at city hall. The public hearing is an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their options regarding the city’s potential water project.
Baseball Game Preview: Lewiston-Altura Leaves Home
The Lewiston-Altura Cardinals will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Rushford-Peterson Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Lewiston-Altura will head into Friday's matchup out to bounce back:...
Peterson Reviews Spring Clean-up
At the May 8 meeting, the Peterson council, led by Mayor Chris Stenzel, discussed the results of the annual walkabout. Each councilor reviewed properties within city limits to determine non-compliance with the Junk Ordinance. The ordinance was enacted in 2022 to curb the accumulation of visible junk or clutter on properties after years of dealing with no response from several properties.
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