Edward R. Ries, age 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday March 18, 2025, at Spring Valley Living. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Edward (Eddie) Ralph Ries was born May 23, 1946, to Ralph and Mary (Schwickerath) Ries in New Hampton, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Elma, Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Jack
It is with great sorrow to share the news that our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Patricia Jack, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1953, in Rochester, Minn., to Eugene and Mary Ann (Caflisch) Jack. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Chosen Valley High School, Chatfield, Minn. She had a long career at Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]
Alice Cummings
Alice Cummings, age 93, of Chatfield, Minn., formerly from Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. A memorial service will be held for Alice at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minn., Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid will be officiating. The family will greet friends and family … [Read more...]
David Floyd Lecy
David Floyd Lecy was born on April 15, 1962, in Rochester, Minn., to Floyd and Geraldine (Gerry) Lecy. Following their divorce, Floyd remarried Linda Lecy, and Geraldine remarried Ed Buchanan. Dave was first married to Karen Long, with whom he had two children before their marriage ended in divorce. In 1987, he found his soulmate, Paula Johnson, and they built a wonderful … [Read more...]
Charles H. Houge
Charles H. Houge, age 92, passed away March 8, 2025. Charles and his wife Lois resided in La Crescent until moving to Canby in 1962. In 1988 they moved to the Twin Cities, and upon retirement in 2008, moved to Northfield, Minn. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Gehardt and Gladyne, brother John and infant sister Janaan. Charles is survived by his loving … [Read more...]
Lavonne Marie (Jones) Morse
Lavonne Marie (Jones) Morse passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on November 28, 1926, in Howard County, Iowa, to Margaret and Floyd Jones, Lavonne attended country school until fifth grade, then finished her schooling in Chester, Iowa. She attended Iowa State Teacher’s College and Luther College, then taught elementary school in Chester and Spring Valley, Minn. She married her … [Read more...]
Ted “Teddy” Edwin Olson
Ted “Teddy” Edwin Olson, age 93, passed away peacefully with family present on Wednesday March 12, 2025. He entered hospice care at Friendship Village in Bloomington, Minn., in January 2025. He was born April 14, 1931, in rural St. Charles, Minn., to Reuben and Bernadette (Harcey) Olson. He had one younger brother, David. The family farmed near Clyde. After … [Read more...]
Charles Enos Applen
June 30, 1929 – March 7, 2025 Charles Enos Applen passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 30, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, Charles was the son of Enos and Bertina Josephine Applen. Also know as Pete, he grew up in Granger, Minn., a town he cherished for its close-knit community where everyone knew each other. Charles proudly served his … [Read more...]
CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS
The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per ton basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, March 25, 2025. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 17,24 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 2.25.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda •Street Closures on May 17, 2025, Preston Trout Days (2/20/25) Commissioner Warrants: •CPS Technologies$ 3,942.00 •Marco, Inc$ … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 3.4.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (2/27/25) Commissioner Warrants: •Marco, Inc$ 23,541.21 •MCCC, MI 33$ 5,170.00 •Fillmore Co Journal$ 2,929.50 •Newman Signs$ … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 28, 2018 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,595.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Daniel Busse, a/k/a Daniel Thomas Busse, a married person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Home Federal Savings … [Read more...]
Request for Quotes Fountain Township
The Fountain Township Board is requesting quotes for the following: Class II road rock on a per ton basis for quarry pick-up and/or to be delivered and spread within the Township at the Supervisor’s discretion. Blading, trucking and snow removal on a per hour basis. Quote must be accompanied by an equipment list. All quotes must be accompanied by a certificate of insurance. … [Read more...]
HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 10, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. February 10, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. Vocational … [Read more...]
Kingsland School District Description of Proposed School Construction Project
Kingsland Public School District, ISD #2137-01 is proposing a single question bond referendum on May 13, 2025, that would authorize $11.5 million in bonding authority to finance a 23,000 square foot building addition that would house: a two- court gymnasium, 4 locker rooms, a weight/fitness room and a community education classroom with restrooms and ancillary space. Other … [Read more...]