Gerald “Gerry” Arthur Dix, 82, passed away quietly at his home in Brownsville, Minn., on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Gerry was born on July 5, 1942, in Madison, Wis., to Clarence and Doloris (Ott) Dix. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Debbie Dix. Gerry is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Smith) Randle of Sarasota, Fla; his “current” wife … [Read more...]
Charlotte Lorraine Solum
Charlotte Lorraine Solum, age 99, of Spring Grove, died on April 19, 2025, at Spring Grove Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1925, in Choice, Minn., to LeRoy and Clara (Ryan) Hauge. She moved with her family in 1933 to manage the Fillmore County Poor Farm for a few years, until her parents bought their farm in Spring Grove. She … [Read more...]
Norman Bergman
Norman Bergman, age 87, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. According to Norman’s wishes, no public services will be held. Norman Clarence Bergman was born on March 16, 1938, to Clarence and Rose (Himrich) Bergman in Mandan, N. Dak. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1956. … [Read more...]
Notice of Road Vacation Hearing Yucatan Township Houston County
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the town board of Yucatan Township, Houston County, will conduct a public hearing on the 14th day of May 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Yucatan Town Hall, 10155 County Rd 4, Houston, MN 55943 for the purpose of considering and acfing upon a pefifion it received calling for the vacafion of a porfion of Gunsmith Road generally described as that part of Gunsmith Road … [Read more...]
HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. March 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, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, Ed Jacobs, Suzie Peterson, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. MPFA … [Read more...]
Kingsland Public Schools NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2137 (KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS) MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 2137 (Kingsland Public Schools), Minnesota (the “School District”), on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, for the purpose of voting on the following question: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS Shall the School Board of … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro, Minnesota Notice of Public Hearing on Improvement
Notice is hereby given that the city council of Lanesboro, Minnesota, will meet in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2025, to consider the making of sidewalk improvements on the 700 block of Fillmore Avenue South and the 100 block of Coffee Street East, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Forum March 12, 2025 Agenda
In Attendance: Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Sarah Peterson, Steve Storhoff, Kevin Horihan, Lucas Bergo, Matt Schultz, Wanda Hanson, Rochelle Gathje, Deb Marcotte Call to Order by Snyder at 7:00pm. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Approve Agenda: Moved by Peterson; 2nd Holmen; Passed Approve Minutes of February 12, 2025 Regular Board … [Read more...]
Publication of City of Mabel Parking Ordinance
On April 9, 2025, the City Council for the City of Mabel, Minnesota (the “City”) adopted an amendment to Chapter 71 Section 71.04 Parking Regulations. 71.04 Parking Hours: Parking on Streets shall be limited (A) Seasonal Nighttime Parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle upon any street between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and … [Read more...]
Notice of Adoption of Setback Ordinance Mayville Township
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the supervisors of Mayville Township, Minnesota, adopted the setback ordinance as written following the public hearing at the regular April 15, 2025, meeting. In Mayville Township, there must be at least fifteen feet between the property line and the planting of any new wooded perennials (trees, conifers, bushes, … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 23-PR-25-171 Estate of Mary Lou Thoreson aka Mary L. Thoreson and Mary Thoreson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 10, 2025, at l :30 PM, a hearing will be held in this Court, via ZOOM, see notice … [Read more...]
ROCK QUOTES MAYVILLE TOWNSHIP
The Mayville Township Board is currently accepting quotes for the following items: ¾’’ crushed rock and 2’’ rock that meets Class 5 specifications to be placed on the roads for the road maintenance season of 2025. Also rip-rap and recycled asphalt pricing. Pricing to be by ton, but yard price can be included for reference, for delivery and or spreading. Ice control … [Read more...]
Track and Field (4/21)
RPH Girls Win Home Meet Rushford-Peterson/Houston hosted a nine-team track and field meet. Led by a junior standout, the Tro-Cane girls grabbed the team title (142.5) over Cotter/Hope Lutheran (133), LFCMC (107), and Chatfield (87) with La Crosse-Logan, Lourdes, Caledonia/Spring Grove, L/P, and Randolph also participating. Houston’s Aubry Boldt continued her fantastic start … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On March 11, 2025, the SEMAC Board of Directors awarded $127,335 in arts programming grants to individual artists throughout Southeastern Minnesota. This includes one Opportunity Grant, 19 … [Read more...]
Properly Planting Trees
By Katie Drewitz Trees provide many things for our communities; beauty, energy conservation, reduction of soil erosion, filtering air pollutants, raising property values, a home for wildlife and so much more. Trees are an integral part of our home landscapes, neighborhoods and countryside. If you are looking to plant a tree for the upcoming Arbor Day or any time this year, … [Read more...]