Peter Frederick Drake, 85, died peacefully on July 19 in the home of Patrick and Terese Slattery at Middle Ridge, Wis., where he was part of the family for more than 15 years. Peter was born November 6, 1933 in La Crosse, Wis., the first of five children born to Charles and Vienna (Kennedy) Drake of Lanesboro, Minn. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1951. In 1952 he … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Electronic Edition – 7.29.19
WWI Memorial renovation celebrated
Pictured above are Fillmore County Veterans marching across the bridge from the Preston Trailhead to the WWI Entrance at the fairgrounds. A few hundred people were in attendance on Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, for a historical event commemorating the celebration held 100 years ago on August 26, 1919, that welcomed home the soldiers from WWI. A bonus this time was a flyover of … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Small Town Grants
OWATONNA, MN, July 1, 2019 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small Town Grants Program. Towns with populations of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. “The first two years of this program were an enormous success,” said Tim Penny, President and … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 22 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Meeting Room, Preston, 6:30 … [Read more...]