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Canton Day Off’s Run/Walk will benefit Rett Syndrome Association

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:54pm

When Canton Day Off committee members were planning the various events to take place during their mid-August community celebration, they discussed coming up with a worthy cause to donate the money they raise with their run/walk.

“We usually hold the run/walk once every five years during our big event,” Cindy Duckett explained. “In the past, the money raised just went to help pay for the celebration. But we wanted to have the money go to a cause. And I knew of just the perfect cause.”

Harmony’s ‘do-all’ organization to be honored during Fourth of July parade

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:52pm

Be it serving up the annual Christmas With Santa Breakfast to hundreds of people each December, organizing the Fourth of July Parade, cleaning the ditches along Highway 52 or installing playground equipment in the city parks, members of the Harmony Lions Club have always been willing to donate their time and talents to their community. That is why the organizers of Harmony’s Fourth of July celebration have decided to honor all of the Lions Club members as grand marshals of this year’s parade.

Harmony Spirits to hold grand opening on July 4

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:49pm

It may have taken a little more time than they had anticipated, but according to those who have sampled the smooth tasting “hooch,” the wait was worth it. Harmony Spirits, a locally owned distillery, is now open for business.

Lanesboro community members pull together to plan 150th celebration

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:45pm

Lanesboro is 150 years old and still going strong. The sesquicentennial is July 4 to 7 and will celebrate the three centuries that the southeast Minnesota town has been a part of. Lanesboro will be highlighting its past, present and its future during the four days of festivities.

Lanesboro School Board updated on construction project

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:41pm

The Lanesboro Public School held its monthly School Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, with an update of the school’s renovation project.

Mabel-Canton School Board reviews bids for secure entry

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:38pm

The Mabel-Canton School Board once again dealt with the planned remodel to update the Mabel-Canton School’s secure entry during its meeting on Tuesday, June 18.

A presentation was given by Jim Wilson, representing Wendel Architects, who explained the submitted bids. The lowest bid was approximately $80,000 over the initial architect’s estimate of $450,000.

Flower planters

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:36pm

Fountain City Council considers options for resolving culvert issue on Cedar

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 3:11pm

The Fountain City Council considered options for resolving an issue in regard to the culvert on Cedar Street, which is creating a headache for a property owner. The problem, which had been discussed at previous meetings, was once again addressed as the council met last Tuesday, June 4.

The problem is water backs up and down the driveway of the property owner, inhibiting him from fixing his driveway. Since he wants to make improvements, he came to the council asking the city to deal with the water issue before he proceeds. Matt Mohs from WSB presented the options to the council.

County Board approves next step in CSAH 5 reconstruction project

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 2:07pm

Fillmore County commissioners held their regular board meeting during the afternoon last Tuesday, June 18, due to a lineup of other meetings in the morning and the board of appeal meeting slated for that evening.

Highway Engineering Supervisor Darrell Schmidt sought approval for advertising the County State Aid Highway 5 reconstruction project in Wykoff.

County Board of Appeals and Equalization considers requests for property value reductions

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 2:05pm

Fillmore County commissioners took the oath of office to serve as the county’s board of appeals and equalization last Tuesday evening, June 18. The county had several residents appealing the values of their properties.

Fillmore County Land Records Director Brian Hoff and Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt first reviewed the role of the board in determining the final values of property. Hoff shared that the equalization duties the board carries out “ensures equalization based on facts presented and property tax law.”