Question: Would you tell me the significance of the color Maroon for the Minnesota State Patrol please? I travel around all over and never saw another agency with this as their primary color for uniform or squad car. Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol was created in 1929. The original trooper uniform was a long gray coat, riding boots, grey knee-high pants and eight-corner … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Benjamin Allen Keyes, 54, Fountain, Minn.; 1/13/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Britta Lee Nordahl, 31, Minneapolis, Minn.; 12/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Chad Lyndon Losee, 37, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/11/2017, Transportation of Loaded … [Read more...]
USDA announces funding availability to help low income individuals and families buy or repair homes
AUSTIN, MN – USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low and low income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” said State Director Brad Finstad. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires applicants … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council agrees to hold public hearing for Zenith Street paving project
Brian Malm presented a feasibility study for the proposed Zenith Street paving project to the Lanesboro City Council at their February 5 meeting. The study was done because of a petition presented to the city by the homeowners who live on the gravel stretch of Zenith Street. The study gave two estimates for the project, one with 100% assessments to the homeowners and the … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Lammers
William “Bill” Lammers, age 67, of Grand Meadow, formerly of Preston, was called home on Wednesday February 7, 2018, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow. Funeral Mass for Bill Lammers will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take … [Read more...]
Larry Lee Elit
Larry Lee Elit, 80, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home in rural Rushford. Larry was born to Irene (Seefeldt) and George Elit on April 7, 1937, in Austin, Minn. He lived on the family farm in Elkton, Minn. Larry moved to Dexter, Minn., in 1946, with his mother and grandparents. Larry graduated from Elkton High School in 1955. He then joined the … [Read more...]
Charles Merle Carrier
Charles Merle Carrier, 90, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born on June 10, 1927, in Yucatan, Minn., to Hollis and Marie (Ellefson) Carrier. He married Wanda Lou Williams on October 18, 1946, in Iowa. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1945. He worked for Allis Chalmers in La … [Read more...]
Allan James Reese
Allan James Reese, 73, formerly of Chatfield, died peacefully at his home in South St. Paul, Minn., on February 4, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements: rileyfuneralhomes.com. … [Read more...]
John A. Krueger
John A. Krueger, age 90, of Cresco, died Sunday, February 04, 2018, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Cresco United Methodist Church, followed by burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, rural Cresco. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco and on Thursday at the church … [Read more...]
Norris Arlen Storlie
Norris Arlen Storlie, 85, of rural Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 3 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call at the Greenfield Lutheran Church from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and also one hour prior to services on … [Read more...]