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- Rushford-Peterson hoping for federal funding for new school
The federal government may fund infrastructure projects with a proposed economic stimulus package, and one local school district is hoping to get a piece of the pie.
- Schoolsa state report cards now reflect studentsa growth
Minnesota's schools are now graded slightly differently. The Minnesota Department of Education has added a growth model to report cards the state annually prepares for public schools.
- Greg Sellnow: Don't neglect your shoveling duties
Now that real Minnesota winters have returned to the State of Hockey and Dead Batteries, it might be time to bring up the touchy subject of sidewalk shoveling again.
- Minnesota Farmers Union seeks repeal of Green Acres Program changes
Minnesota Farmers Union showed their support for its members throughout the 67th state convention held Nov.
- Market promotes 'intentional eating'
John Peterson's decision to join the family business, a turkey farm started by his grandfather in 1939, led him to start a food market selling locally grown meat, produce and dairy products.
- Warming climate affects MN moose population
Researchers from across North America are talking about how to save Minnesota's declining moose population.
- 12-year veteran of Pleasant Valley Churcha s annual Christmas musical finds his calling backstage
Don Hatlevig doesn't crave the spotlight. He's more of a behind-the-scenes kind of guy.
- Jennissen elected to MFU national convention
Doris Jennissen, Sauk Centre, was elected to represent Minnesota Farmers Union at the National Convention in Washington, D.C. March 8-10, 2009.
- Peterson isn't surprised by ag comments
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Rep. Collin Peterson says he isn't surprised by President-elect Barack Obama's criticisms following a new report about the abuse of agriculture subsidies.
- Peterson doesn't want Ag Secretary job
ST. PAUL a ' Collin Peterson heads overseas next week to discuss a complex financial regulation issue with European leaders.
- Klobuchar says Peterson would make good ag secretary
The biggest mystery in the agricultural community is who will become the new U.S. secretary of agriculture.
- Tara Anfenson, Stephen Rustad
Tara Anfenson and Stephen Rustad were married June 20, at Calvary Community Church.
- Tasks for Obama's ag sec: School food, subsidy cap
President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for U.S. agriculture secretary will face daunting tasks ranging from tightening farm subsidy rules to improving school meals, lawmakers and farm groups said on Friday.
- Meatballs, a history test and the gym class that broke a reporter
The lunch line at Rushford-Peterson High School stretched from the cafeteria into the hallway as students scrambled to fill their plates.
- Hair Haven to celebrate 30 years
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor "I can't believe I've been doing this in Hokah for 30 years.
- Jackson County voters choose McCain, Coleman
If it were up to Jackson County voters, John McCain would have won the presidency and Norm Coleman would have easily won re-election to the U.S. Senate.
- Minds: Breathing easy south of the border
If variety is the spice of life, my cup runneth over. Oct. 20, traveling with two Olivia friends, Paul and Bill, we flew to Phoenix, Ariz., then drove to Yuma.
- Football | Rushford-Peterson leads Royalton at halftime at state tourney
Rushford-Peterson held a 14-8 lead over Royalton at halftime of their state football game tonight.
- Area Farm Families of the Year
Jennifer Gallus Staff Writer Several local families received honors during the 2008 Farm Family Recognition Program in August at Farmfest.
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City DescriptionPeterson is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), of which, 0.5 square miles (1.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (4.00%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 98 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 557.5 people per square mile (216.4/km²). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 244.5/sq mi (94.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.63% White and 0.37% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 98 households out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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