At the June 13 meeting of the county board, the process of reviewing and updating county policies continued. Human resources officer Kristina Kohn reviewed changes suggested for each of the policies being discussed this day. The Compensation policy was given its second reading with final approval of the changes. The first reading of the proposed updates to the Family and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Canton examines deterioration of old school
With conditions proving to resist any signs of improvement and danger evident in a place previously dedicated to the enjoyment of children, the Canton City Council went about discussing the property currently housing the old school. All members noted of the undeniably perceptible hazards in the presence of glass shards and falling brick. While the committee mulled over … [Read more...]
Complaints aired at Wykoff Council
A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on June 12. Members in attendance were: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and City Attorney Dwight Luhmann. A large crowd of citizens was also in attendance. Vreeman asked about the minutes of the previous meeting, since he noted surprise that the council was now being … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was told that the Minnesota State Patrol is involved in teaching a school patrol camp in the summer. Can you provide me with some information about it? Answer: Legionville is a summer camp is where school patrol students are taught the fundamentals of school patrol, school bus safety, bicycle and pedestrian safety. It is located just north of Brainerd, and it … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Thomas Ardell Brown, 31, Peterson, Minn.; 4/25/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. John Kenneth Campbell, 61, Andover, Minn.; 5/25/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeanette Louise Finley, 50, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/12/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Ka Ngaw Khua, 20, Waterloo, Iowa; … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 5, Ryan Lee Allen, 29, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Allen is charged with Domestic Assault – Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 4, the defendant allegedly, amidst an argument with a significant other, … [Read more...]
Curtiss Dotzenrod
Curt Dotzenrod, age 73, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, following pancreatic cancer complications. Curtiss Paul Dotzenrod was born on July 25, 1943, in Montgomery, Ala., to Alvin and Mary (Plummer) Dotzenrod while his father was stationed at Gunner Field Army/Air Force base. He grew up in … [Read more...]
Earl Jacob Holets
Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed … [Read more...]
Paul Richards
Paul Raymond Richards, 82, died peacefully June 15 2017, of cancer in Rochester, Minn. Paul was born and raised in Chatfield, Minn., where he lived most of his life. He was born April 14 1935, to Robert Richards and Hollie (Thorpe) Richards. He was known to be smart and honest, enjoyed casinos and trips to Maine. Paul served in the Army’s 101st Airborne and was a VFW … [Read more...]
John Edward Young
John E. Young, son of Ervin W. Young and Gladys (Hoiness). Young died at the Harmony Care Center on December 30, 2016. His remains were laid to rest in a private ceremony at the SE Minnesota Veterans Cemetery on June 2, 2017. John was born in 1938, graduated from Harmony High School and St. Olaf College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63. After his honorable … [Read more...]