Wilma Jean Patten Esklund passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 10 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. She was born Wilma Jean Boelter on February 6, 1928 to Herb and Belle (Halvorson) Boelter in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up in Spring Valley and the surrounding area and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1946. Willie married Larry Patten … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Devil’s Advocate… Land of plenty
Recently, the Minnesota Commissioner of Health visited Fillmore County to speak of the overall health of Minnesotans and ask residents our thoughts on the matter of well-being. I had a chance to ask the commissioner a few questions and to speak to him of my concerns about soil quality and availability. He said our way of farming (worldwide) is not sustainable and there must be … [Read more...]
County accepts airport grant
At the August 8 meeting of the county board, airport plans/budget and the 2018 Highway department preliminary budget dominated the discussion. The grant which was accepted is in the amount of $486,041 from the Federal Aviation Administration for an updated Master Plan and rehab of pavements and apron (crack repair and seal coating). The state and the county will each provide … [Read more...]
Peterson councilor resigns; council to appoint replacement
Peterson Councilor Jake Sandeno turned in a letter of resignation to the Peterson Council at the Wednesday, August 9 meeting. The resignation was due to a newly accepted job and subsequent move out of Peterson for Sandeno. Sandeno had run for a seat on the council last November, but did not win. When then-Councilor Chris Grindland resigned the seat to take the open city … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office George Henry Brunscheen, 70, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 7/12/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tiffany Ann Crisp, 29, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Trisha Kay Dahlke, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/19/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel … [Read more...]
Canton looks to improve quality of wireless internet
With the sole and frequently stated purpose of providing yet another choice for wireless internet to the city and surrounding area’s residents, Becky Severtson, a representative of the Albert Lea-based company known as LTD Broadband, paid a visit to the Canton City Council during their regularly scheduled meeting held on August 9. Severtson outlined the company’s wishes of … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Our blank front page?
I know what you’re thinking. We screwed up the front page this week! No, trust me, we didn’t. We intentionally published nothing on the front page to make a statement. This statement was originally fostered by a committee at the Minnesota Newspaper Association. To be quite frank, at first I wasn’t keen on this idea. All newspapers in 87 counties in the State of … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I read that the fine for going through a school bus stop arm will increase in Minnesota. Can you talk about the fine amount and school bus safety? Answer: State law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses when the bus driver activates the flashing lights and has the crossing arm fully extended. As of Aug. 1, drivers who violate that law will face a larger … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves new policies, handbooks
The Houston School Board met in the library of Houston Public High School on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Stillin, Krage, Wilson and Evenson, with Board members Carlson and Norlien entering the meeting later. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 14 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • … [Read more...]