Ellen Ann McGill, 94, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026, following a short illness with lung cancer. Ellen Ann Frisbie was born on April 4, 1931, in Racine Township, Mower County, Minn., to Samuel and Dorothy (Flynn) Frisbie. She grew up on the family farm in rural Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School … [Read more...]
Lowell E. Tollefson
Lowell E. Tollefson, age 93, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Union Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastors Kurt Bockoven and Kerry Eversole officiating. Inurnment will be held in Union Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour … [Read more...]
Julie Ann Kulsrud
Julie Ann Kulsrud, 80, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 13, 1945 to Earl and Marie (Flaskrud) Hegtvedt. She enjoyed growing up on the farm where her life long battle with thistles began. She moved to Minnesota where she attended school in Spring Valley and graduated … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Baptized to Help the Poor and Needy
By Rev. Timothy Sandeno St. Johns Lutheran Church and School This past Sunday, many of our churches celebrated the Baptism of our Lord and read Matthew 3:13-17 during the service. Being nestled close to Epiphany on January 6, it is a beautiful revealing of who Jesus truly is as the Father’s voice booms from heaven, “This is my beloved Son, with who I am well … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tiffany Breann Amaro, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/22/2025, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Danny Wayne Lund, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/21/2025, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Sabrina Star Schreiber, 32, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/21/2025, Require/Permit Offense by Another, Fine $100, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 19, Bryce Aaron Reed, 40, of Stewartville, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Reed is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about December 18, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched regarding a male victim alleging his (step) son … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during the winter months”. Is that still true with advances on tires and technology? Answer: He is correct, cruise control should never be used on wet or icy roadways. If your wheels lose traction, the cruise control will continue to accelerate, causing the vehicle to skid. By the time you realize you are … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 22, 2023 MORTGAGORS: Juanita J. Gilbert and Jacob D. Gilbert, spouses married to each … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1.6.2026
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 (12/31/25) Commissioner Warrants: Donnelly Law Firm, PLLC $ 2,311.97 L & L Street Rods LLC $ … [Read more...]
Houston City Council Minutes December 8, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. December 8, 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. 2026 COLA Increase: … [Read more...]