Prepare your palate, as there is a new business opening in Preston, Minn., that will tempt your taste buds and quench your thirst while providing a comfortable and casual brewpub atmosphere in a building rich with history. Trout City Brewing, owned and operated by Andy and Anita Bisek, is a new venture for the couple as they have spent years purchasing and renovating houses … [Read more...]
Meet the candidates for District 3 Commissioner – Larry Hindt
On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates running for District 3 Commissioner. Both Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt are contending for this position Tuesday, August 13. Below is a Q&A to help you learn more about each candidate. Readers can also look for these Q & A write-ups on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com, where the conversation will continue. Larry … [Read more...]
Meet the candidates for District 3 Commissioner – Kevin Beck
On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates running for District 3 Commissioner. Both Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt are contending for this position Tuesday, August 13. Below is a Q&A to help you learn more about each candidate. Readers can also look for these Q & A write-ups on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com, where the conversation will continue. Kevin … [Read more...]
Mission 66 brings joy to Houston
“How sweet it is!” stated Bruce Vonderohe, borrowing a line from Jackie Gleason, as the Mission 66 Playground in Houston, Minn., was about to open to the public at a special ceremony in Central Park on July 21. This magnificent playground became a reality due to the hard work and perseverance of many people that got behind the project spearheaded by the Houston High School … [Read more...]
Preston becomes a Purple Heart City
Members of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110 of the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Hearts and many local veterans were in attendance during the city council’s July 15 meeting. The council adopted a resolution proclaiming Preston a Purple Heart City. Duane Hodge, a Vietnam veteran, is the commander of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110. Harry Kerr, the chapter’s adjutant, … [Read more...]