Caledonia 41, FCLMC 31 (Wolves won six of eight actual matches. FCLMC forfeited five weights with one double forfeit. Cale Anderson (106), Treyten Chiglo (113), Caden Anderson (120), and Walker Ward (220) won by fall, Jacob Thomas (285) by 11-2 MD, and Michael Barrett (195) by 4-2 D. Wolves are 0-5, 0-10) PEM Invite (LARP took 7th and FCLMC 12th (of 13). M. Tekautz (pin, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/23/17
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office LeAndre Darrell Benion, 21, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/22/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Carol Ann Carlson, 46, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/2/2016, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Brendan Carlos Dickinson, 18, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/3/2016, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Lance Allen Ellefson, … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper ~ 1/23/17
Question: If a person with a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) gets a DWI in a private, personal vehicle...The test level that applies is .08 or more and he will lose his regular driver’s license but not the CDL, correct? Answer: The legal limit for driving impaired in Minnesota is 0.08 — but motorists can be arrested for DWI at lower levels. The consequences for driving … [Read more...]
Farmers Insurance; Nicole Johnson Agency opens in Harmony
After working for others for many years Nicole Johnson of Harmony, Minn., decided it was time to insure her own happiness and the happiness of her family. Fortunately for area residents, she has also decided to insure them as well. Johnson has recently become an Insurance Agent with Farmers Insurance and now has her office up and running at 25 First Street NW in … [Read more...]
Rushford Village moves into new year with old issues
Having not held the first bi-monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month, the Rushford Village Council had some catching up to do at the second meeting, Tuesday, January 17. The bulk of the agenda highlighted annual housekeeping issues, but along the way, several items of old business popped up. Kudos were given to Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck and worker Hamilton … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods – Slick ice
I creep out the door at early dawn in my Vibram-soled boots, hoping to get good traction. Overnight rain left a slick inch of ice over everything. The trees are sparkling and clicking in their ice jewels, but walking is impossible. My first step onto our boardwalk results in a slow slide and a fall, so I step into the ankle deep snow for surer footing. I am trying to get to … [Read more...]
Irma Wangen
Irma Ramona Wangen passed away at her home on January 12, 2017. Irma was born on June 12, 1930, to Henry C. and Ida J. Vickerman on their farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn. Irma was baptized, and later confirmed, at Newburg Methodist Church, rural Mabel, Minn. She attended school through eighth grade at Newburg School. On June 19, 1948, Irma married James O. … [Read more...]
Elizabeth (Beth) Connelly McEnery
Elizabeth (Beth) Connelly McEnery, age 82, of Bloomington, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Beth was born in Lanesboro, Minn., to Angelo and Margaret (Horihan) Connelly. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1952 and from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn., in 1956. In 1958, she married William (Bill) McEnery, who died in 2003 after 45 years of marriage. … [Read more...]
New faces on Chatfield Council
At the January 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the first order of business was the oath of office for the reelected mayor and the three new councilors. Mayor Russ Smith recited his oath of office. Newly elected councilors Joshua Broadwater, Pam Bluhm, and John Mc-Broom repeated their oath together. Councilor Paul Novotny was elected vice-mayor. Smith presented a … [Read more...]
Wykoff aims to cut spending
The Wykoff City Council met on January 9 in regular session. Members in attendance were Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Rocky Vreeman was absent. Stating that, “A penny saved is a penny earned,” Mayor Williams outlined plans to cut city expenses. He asked that all city employees remember to turn off lights when leaving the … [Read more...]