Not too long ago, the Fillmore Central senior class was on their yearly trip out east. Being a senior myself, I also went on the trip. We had a fabulous time and got to see many great, and not so great, parts of our country. Our four locations were Chicago, Gettysburg, Washington, and New York City. On the first day, we boarded the buses at four in the morning! We got to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Engagement
Hanson ~ Henry Morris and Laryssa Hanson of Canton, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abigail to Mason Henry, son of Craig and Tricia Henry of Canton, Minn. Abigail and Mason are 2014 graduates of Mabel-Canton High School. Abby has an associate’s degree in Culinary Management from Western Technical College. She owns and … [Read more...]
Lanesboro plans to observe Arbor Day this year
Lanesboro Mayor Autumn Johnson read a proclamation at the May 1 city council meeting declaring that Arbor Day would be honored in the City of Lanesboro on Saturday, May 6. “We urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to work to protect our trees,” she said. Lanesboro’s financial advisor, Mike Bubany from David Drown Associates, recommended that the council approve his … [Read more...]
Good news for Fountain’s Waste Plant woes
“Are we in compliance? We’re knocking it out of the park right now,” said Rick Whitney. Whitney serves as the front man for the Wastewater Treatment Plant through PeopleService, whom the city contracted with in September 2012 in effort to help mitigate problems with its aging plant. The city has been out of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) compliance since October … [Read more...]
Magdlin-Gilbertson Auxiliary celebrates 70 years
Magdlin-Gilbertson ladies celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 2, 2017, by having a pizza party and cake prior to their regular monthly meeting. Eighteen members were in attendance. A charter was issued to the auxiliary on April 30, 1947. The first officers were: president – Florence Foss, secretary – Lily Hopp, and conductress – Doris Olson. There were 17 charter … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Franklon Atkinson, 25, Winona, Minn.; 1/24/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Daniel Todd Michels, 39, Decorah, Iowa; 4/12/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Elisabeth Lundeen Sandgren, 57, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Riley Mryl Stenzel, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 25, Daniel Edward Andersen, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Andersen is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about April 23, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy noticed Anderson walking in Spring Valley. The deputy … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I want to install a lift kit and put bigger tires on my pickup. I want to comply with all the state laws. What is a bumper height law and the law about tires that extend out past the fenders? Answer: Adding a lift kit and installing bigger tires and rims are very popular on pickup trucks. Anytime you make any type of modification or alterations to a … [Read more...]
MiEnergy Cooperative members give $3,000 in local donations
MiEnergy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met recently and elected to donate $3,000 to the following local organizations: • $1,000, Monster Bash, Harmony, Minn., to help renovate restrooms for handicap accessibility. • $500, Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro, Minn., to support the Student Matinee Series that offers discounts to area high schools for educational … [Read more...]
Janet K. Klompenhower
Janet K. Klompenhower, age 78, of Preston, died May 1, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Janet Kay Buss was born October 3, 1938 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Ervin and Ruth (Bolan) Buss. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, Janet was proud to have worked for Dr. Mayo at the Mayo Clinic. Janet worked … [Read more...]