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O'Donnell family named 2018 Rushford Days Grand Marshals
Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 8:41am
The O'Donnell family has been a part of life in Rushford and the surrounding area for generations, and their commitment to community service has been well-known as far back as anyone can remember.
To honor that commitment, the Rushford Days Committee has chosen the entire family to be Grand Marshals at the Rushford Days parade.
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Rushford Days updates Alcohol Policy for dance events
Rushford Days organizers have decided to end the open carry-in of alcohol to events held in the Fest Tent. "While we've allowed attendees to purchase alcohol at other venues and bring it into the deeded area in the past, we've decided to change that rule for 2018," said Rushford Days chairman Karen Eich. "From now on, fest-goers who enter the gated area will have to purchase alcohol from vendors inside."
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New events will highlight Rushford Days celebration
Armed with some exciting new activities, Rushford Days organizers are ready to kick off the annual celebration next week. "Our theme this year is 'Be proud and celebrate community,'" said Rushford Days chairman Karen Eich. "We've added some new attractions that are designed to appeal to all age groups and make it a week full of fun events for everyone."
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Hundreds commemorate service of WWII veteran
Joseph Johnson returned home like the hero he was last weekend. Johnson, the Rushford native who enlisted in the Navy after high school and was among the first American casualties at Pearl Harbor, was finally laid to rest among the scenic hills surrounding his hometown.
Thanks to the efforts of the newly created Defense POW/MIA agency, Johnson's remains, which had been interred in a grave containing dozens of sailors in Hawaii, were recently identified through DNA testing.
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Loans available to farmers in Fillmore County
Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:19pm
Minnesota farmers affected by the recent flooding can take advantage of a zero-percent Disaster Loan Program offered by the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The program helps farmers cover flood clean-up, repair, and replacement costs not covered by insurance.
The severe summer storms, which began on June 9 have caused significant flooding and damage to farm property in the Red Lake Nation and 36 counties including Fillmore and Mower counties.
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Special ceremony to honor Civil War soldier on anniversary of his death
Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 3:32pm
On Saturday, July 14, the Fillmore County Historical Society (FCHS), in conjunction with the Chatfield Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), will honor the last Civil War soldier to die in Fillmore County, Charles M. Culver.
The installation of a Last Soldier Commemorative Flag Marker will be held during a gravesite ceremony at the Chatfield Cemetery. This Saturday will be the 75th anniversary of Culver's death, as he passed away on July 14, 1943.
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Commissioners support request for EIS on proposed hog confinement facility
Fillmore County's commissioners heard statements from residents concerned about the proposal from Catalpa, LLC, to build a nearly 5,000-unit hog confinement facility near Newburg during its July 3 meeting. The residents approached the commissioners with a plea for the board to submit a request for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to conduct an environmental impact study (EIS) before the facility's owners are allowed to proceed with constructing it and the nine-million-gallon underground manure pit over Fillmore County's karst topography.
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Ag Society ready to host Fillmore County Fair next week
Plug into your county fair.
"We have increased camping electrical capacity, installed a new roof on the 4-H fair office, replaced several aging doors on buildings and done repairs to other roofs, and replacing damaged concrete in the rabbit and poultry barn and renovating the old entrance are the two projects at the top of our never-ending list," stated Aaren Mathison, president of the Fillmore County Agricultural Society, anticipating the opening of the Fillmore County Fair on July 17.
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Opponents of Catalpa hog facility take EIS plea to St. Paul
The battle over the proposed Catalpa 5,000-sow farrowing facility shifted last week from Fillmore County to St. Paul. Dozens of family farmers, business owners, and rural residents made a trip to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a public protest and press conference. The group wants the MPCA to conduct an in-depth environmental impact study on the proposed facility in the Newburg Township.
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Fillmore County farmer sets record straight about proposed sow facility
Fillmore County farmer Al Hein would like to set the record straight regarding his family's plan to build a new sow farrowing operation on their property.
"There's been a lot of misinformation," said Hein, during a recent conversation.
Hein, along with daughters Laura Thorson and Alexandra Hein-Roberts, said it is ironic the proposal to convert their family farm from crop production to animal agriculture has received so much concern from an environmental standpoint.
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