ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of June Dairy Month, 115 dairy farms are being recognized for … [Read more...]
Invitation to the July 16 celebration of WWI Memorial Entrance restoration
A celebration of the restoration of the World War I Memorial Entrance at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston is being planned for Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. The celebration will include flag corps from each military organization in the county (VFW and American Legion) marching in uniform from the Trailhead in Preston to the Memorial Entrance at the fairgrounds. All … [Read more...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Lanesboro Tree City USA
Lanesboro, Minn., was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lanesboro achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Christine Sue Bell, 28, Waukon, Iowa; 10/21/2018, 4th Degree DWI - (Under) Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/4/2020), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (6/4/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 14, Malachi Irishsoldier O’Meara, 44, of Mabel, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. O’Meara is charged with four felonies: 1) Terroristic Threats - Disregard Risk, 2) Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, 3) Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, and 4) Domestic Assault - Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily … [Read more...]