SMG Web Design started out in 2009, the idea of Jason Sethre, the owner of the Fillmore County Journal. He saw there were people and businesses in the community that needed an online presence at a reasonable price.
Michelle Haugerud was originall
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 11:44:26, May 21st 2013 - airmaxs52274 - Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your a ... [Read More]
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
Gehling Auction Company celebrates 40th anniversary
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
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In 1973, Ron Gehling was looking for a place to start a business. He started selling farm machinery in Preston, Minn., which turned into Gehling Auction Company. Forty years later Ron Gehling is still selling farm machinery, but now additionally sells light construction equipment, real estate properties, and commercial properties. Ron Gehling and Gehling Auction Company are prime examples of what progress is all about.
Progress is what motivated Ron to build an office and shop in 1973 and then add onto that building in 1980. In 1986, the building that now houses Gehling Auction Company’s offices was built. Progress was key with the fast pace of technology through the years as well. Ron recalls when fax machines first came out on the market and he immediately purchased one. Prior to the fax machine any advertising for auctions had to be explained over the phone one item at a time. Gehling put in a whole new computer system in the seventies and has updated it many times in order to keep up with technology as the auction business has changed drastically with online auctions now taking place.
Ron explains that over the course of forty years he has seen many repeat customers. He says about his auctions that, “I used to see kids coming with their dads and now those kids are bringing their own kids.” Ron said, “we are now starting to see the beginning of the third generation of customers.”
“We’ve got a good customer base and they come from all over,” Ron said.
Auctions now are held and streamed live on the internet so progress caused Gehling to install cameras on their trucks and bids are taken from online customers as well as those attending the auctions in person. Gehling says that ninety percent of the business today is done off-location. When dealerships have close-out sales or inventory reduction at a certain branch, or need their inventory sold for any reason, Gehling Auction Company will come in and sell their inventory for them.
Another thing that has changed a lot over the last forty years according to Ron is the price of what things cost and what things sell for at auction. A further sign of progress at Gehling Auction Company are the number of employees. Gehling currently employs nine people full-time and another 25 people on a part-time basis.
If you are interested in having an auction, give Gehling Auction Company a call. It is a full-service auc .....
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Progress is what motivated Ron to build an office and shop in 1973 and then add onto that building in 1980. In 1986, the building that now houses Gehling Auction Company’s offices was built. Progress was key with the fast pace of technology through the years as well. Ron recalls when fax machines first came out on the market and he immediately purchased one. Prior to the fax machine any advertising for auctions had to be explained over the phone one item at a time. Gehling put in a whole new computer system in the seventies and has updated it many times in order to keep up with technology as the auction business has changed drastically with online auctions now taking place.
Ron explains that over the course of forty years he has seen many repeat customers. He says about his auctions that, “I used to see kids coming with their dads and now those kids are bringing their own kids.” Ron said, “we are now starting to see the beginning of the third generation of customers.”
“We’ve got a good customer base and they come from all over,” Ron said.
Auctions now are held and streamed live on the internet so progress caused Gehling to install cameras on their trucks and bids are taken from online customers as well as those attending the auctions in person. Gehling says that ninety percent of the business today is done off-location. When dealerships have close-out sales or inventory reduction at a certain branch, or need their inventory sold for any reason, Gehling Auction Company will come in and sell their inventory for them.
Another thing that has changed a lot over the last forty years according to Ron is the price of what things cost and what things sell for at auction. A further sign of progress at Gehling Auction Company are the number of employees. Gehling currently employs nine people full-time and another 25 people on a part-time basis.
If you are interested in having an auction, give Gehling Auction Company a call. It is a full-service auc .....
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More than three years of growth for SMG Web Design in Southeast Minnesota
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
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Napa in Preston to relocate
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The Napa Store in Preston, Minn. which is currently located at 108 Mill Street, will soon be revving up its engine for a big move. Owners Mike and Sylvia Steien recently expanded the business and began selling hardware items in the Preston store and
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St. Paul Street improvement
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
Public Works Director Jim Bakken reported at the Preston City Council’s January 22 meeting that the county is considering a mill and overlay project on CSAH 17 (St. Paul Street) from Fillmore Street to the south bridge, before the power plant. Co
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Fillmore Central School Board ready for 2013
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
At the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on January 22, 2013, new board member Emily Ellis took her oath and was sworn in. Ross Kiehne and Jim Love were also sworn in, as they had been re-elected.
The officers for 2013 will remain the same, w
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Letter about Senate
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Letter to the Editor
Posted in Preston Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
I have to share two proposals made within the last week by two senators of our MN Senate.
1. State Senator Ann Rest of NEW HOPE is asking for a sales tax on clothing.
2. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk wants to change the Minne
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Preston Ambulance to provide education incentive
Fri, Jan 11th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
By Karen Reisner
The Preston City Council at their first meeting in 2013 approved financial incentives for EMTs and First Responders for the completion of up to twenty hours of additional education through a Transitional Course. Twenty-four hours
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Preston’s Candlelight Ski and Chili Cook-off
Fri, Jan 11th, 2013
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Let it snow - just in time for Preston’s annual Candlelight Ski and Chili Cook-Off event! Bundle up and come on down to the Trailhead Inn office this Saturday evening, January 19 to ski on the trail and to test-taste some wonderful chili contest e
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Fiona June Ramaker
Fri, Jan 11th, 2013
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Kyle and Amy Ramaker of Mankato, Minn. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Fiona June. Fiona was born on November 4, 2012, weighing 7 lb. 7 oz. She joins her sister Samantha at home.
Grandparents are LuVerne and Carol Soland of Pre
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