Houston 19, G-E 1 [5] (H: A. Chapel 4-5, three 2B, 5 RBI, 4 R; Morgan Beckman 2-5, 4 RBI, 2 R; Gretchen Hill 2-4, 2 RBI, 3 R; Annette Dulek 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Becca Lee 1-2, 3 R; Alyssa Rostad 2 RBI, 2 R. Hurricanes had an 11-run second) #2 in A Randolph 11, M-C 9 [8] (MC: C. Vickerman 4-5, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Maddy Michels 2-5, 3 RBI. Cougars came back to lead 9-6 thru six. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Golf (4/10 & 4/11)
(B) FC 195, LC 180 (FC: Conner Morem 41*. Lancers top five beat Falcons’ #2); (G) FC 197, LC 187 (FC: M. Scheevel 47; Elayna Kiehne 49. Lancers top two went 40 and 41. Valley High GC) (B) Kingsland 199, PEM 196 (K: S. Broadwater/Wyatt Pruter 46’s*); (G) K 272, PEM 269 (Piper Hills GC) (G) Lake City Invite (Lanesboro was incomplete. Burros low score was 112. A 78 won the … [Read more...]
Track and Field
D-E Invite (Gopher teams took second (of 7). 1st’s: Nolan Salerno (110-H/300-H), Ben Muller (400), Alex Hompe (Shot), Kyra Dokken (H-Jump), Grace Friederichs (P-Vault), the boys 4x100 (Austin Swancutt, Muller, Nathan Meeker, Isaiah Froese) and 4x400 (Froese, Kevin Bradt, Swancutt, Tuohy), the girls 4x100 (Megan Hopp, Macy Pederson, Mariah Bell, Rylee Burnett) and 4x200 (Hopp, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central recognizes Ann Sparks for 21 years of teaching
Art teacher Ann Sparks was presented with a plaque recognizing her years of service to Fillmore Central at the April 25 school board meeting. Sparks is retiring after 21 years of teaching. A donation in the amount of $4,536.90 for the AED, weight room, vertical testing, and timing system was accepted with gratitude by the board, as well as a donation of $1,790.00 for the Hudl … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson looks for answers to baseball concerns
At the Monday, April 24 R-P School Board meeting, concerned parent Steve Highum brought concerns from the parents of baseball team members to light. The concern stems from heavily reduced game opportunity for the junior varsity squad. The number of games for the 2017 season had been drastically reduced. “This is a big blow to our kids,” said Highum. “How are they supposed to … [Read more...]
County discusses state auditor’s assessment
Fillmore County’s audit for 2015 was conducted by Eide Bailly LLP. Over a quarter of Minnesota counties hired a private firm to do their audit in 2015. State Auditor Rebecca Otto asked for a review of county audits conducted by private CPA firms. A report was released, “Assessing the Adequacy of 2015 County Audits Performed by Private CPA Firms.” Manager Joel Stencel and Brian … [Read more...]
Becoming a storm spotter
There is no better time to take storm spotter training than during Severe Weather Awareness Week on a rainy night with thunder booms and lightning flashes taking place outside. Although Fillmore County was only under a slight risk of severe thunderstorms, it was a good reminder that we should always be aware of the weather conditions in and around our area. Severe Weather … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: On most days I observe college students who are wearing dark jackets and hats, listening to “tunes” while walking, or walking in the same direction as motor traffic rather than facing that traffic. This street has no sidewalks so all the walking occurs close to the cars. I am concerned that these young people are putting themselves at risk of becoming victims of motor … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 17, Jon Melvin Olson, 50, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Olson is charged with Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent Crime of Violence, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence – Firearm Violation, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, all felonies. The first two carry maximum criminal penalties of 15 years in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Amber Marie Erickson, 33, Preston, Minn.; 1/29/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Loren Keith Hochstedler, 29, Decorah, Iowa; 2/15/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher Michael Poole, 45, Red Wing, Minn.; 2/1/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cara Jean Sand, 64, Decorah, Iowa; … [Read more...]