I am not a “Jill of all trades.” Machines sense my fear and love intimidating me or worse yet - break down when I touch them! My husband thinks it is all my fault. He scoffs when I explain that machines hate me. Sometimes he even insinuates I am making excuses to avoid work He showed me how to start the lawn mower and explained the RIGHT WAY (his way) to mow the lawn. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Engagement
Marzolf ~ Olson Allan and Diane Marzolf of Preston, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Jordyn to Brent Olson, son of Michael and Toni Olson of Birnamwood, Wis. Jordyn is a 2009 graduate of Fillmore Central High School. Jordyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. … [Read more...]
Engagement
Quanrud ~ DeSilvey Matt and Karen Quanrud of Preston are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rose Quanrud to Jordan Ryan DeSilvey, son of Jim and Beth DeSilvey of Perry, Iowa. Maternal grandparents are Jerome Hansen and the late Helen Hansen of Mankato, Minn., (formerly of Delavan, Minn.). Jennifer is a 2011 graduate of Fillmore Central and a 2015 … [Read more...]
LACF joins forces for electronic sign
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) has been working with several other Lanesboro organizations to provide an electronic information sign for the city of Lanesboro and soon the sign will be installed. According to Louise Wolfgramm with the LACF “the need for a sign to communicate school information and events was identified by the local Lions Club” and she states … [Read more...]
Peterson approves zoning code; moves to draft legal papers
The city of Peterson’s Planning and Zoning Board has spent the last several years reviewing the zoning code and ordinances. At the Wednesday, May 10 council meeting, Zoning Board member Karlin Symons presented some changes to the council. In regards to conditional use permits, Symons indicated that the permits are issued based on the request so long as it meets code and that … [Read more...]
Harmony City Council approves firemen’s memorial
A blueprint for the proposed firemen’s memorial was reviewed by the Harmony City Council at their May 9 meeting. The Harmony Fire Department would like to raise money to install the memorial, which would honor past, present, and future firemen of Harmony. Currently, there is a monument surrounded by three flagpoles in front of the fire hall. The proposed memorial would be … [Read more...]
Houston City Council approves nature center zip-line
The Houston City Council met on Monday, May 8 at the Houston City Hall. In attendance were Houston City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson, and Council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following a Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting regarding property classification and valuation, the meeting began at 6:13 p.m. Following the Pledge … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Makaila Cerine Skadsem, 18, Spring Grove, Minn.; 4/23/2017, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 4/25/2019), Total Fees $620. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 362 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: What are the most common vehicle equipment violations you see? Answer: I have witnessed and investigated numerous equipment violations over the course of my career as a Minnesota State Trooper. The most common violations I have seen are: • Window tint violations: Law prohibits tint on the front windshield. Passenger cars are limited to 50% on all side and … [Read more...]
Julia Amanda Titus
Julia Amanda Titus, of LeRoy, passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) on May 8, 2017 in Rochester, Minn. Visitation will be held at Saetersdal Lutheran Church at 21477 County 30 in rural Harmony on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m.; a memorial service also will be at Saetersdal on May 13 at 3 p.m., with Pastor James Leonard of Valley Christian Center officiating. A graveside service … [Read more...]