Brian Kerns, age 56, of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11 at his home in Canton, following an 18-month battle with cancer. Brian was born November 5, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to Lynn and Diana (Dotzenrod) Kerns. He grew up in the Prosper area and graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1980. On August 29, 1987, he married Lorie Qualy in Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Mabel fire department awarded increase
Mabel’s Fire Chief, Orel Tollefson, addressed the city council again regarding a pay increase for his firefighters. Tollefson said, “When I was here at last month’s meeting, it seemed somewhat combative. It bothered me when Mayor Westby said that he had heard if we didn’t get a raise, my guys were going to quit. Well, that just isn’t true. I asked my fire department and no one … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves athletic co-op agreement
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Evenson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the meeting and opened the meeting to public comment. Gene … [Read more...]
Fillmore County League of Women Voters to hold kickoff event in Preston
For the first time, Fillmore County will have a League of Women Voters. This is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to educate and advocate for good public policy. A kickoff event will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7-8 p.m. at the Preston F&M Bank Community Room. Socializing with light snacks will begin at 6:30 p.m. Terry Kahlil, President of League … [Read more...]
Friends of the Root River to host program about the Root River Field to Stream
The Friends of the Root River (FORR) will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, at the Old Legion Hall, 35 1st Ave NW, Harmony. Anyone interested in learning more about the non-profit organization is invited to attend. The evening’s program will begin at 7 p.m. with a light meal served starting at 6:30 p.m. before the program begins. Kevin Kuehner, soil … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Thomas George Frisby, 69, Houston, Minn.; 8/20/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/23/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 363 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (10/23/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
Gilbert stories We’ve always thought of Gilbert as a special dog. He not only faithfully serves as a service dog, but also has those little quirks in his personality that makes him unique. However, it still took us by surprise, when our grandson, Hunter, 4, chose Gilbert to be a special guest for his preschool class. His teacher must have been surprised as well, expecting the … [Read more...]
Allen Tesmer
Allen Tesmer, 96, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on November 8, 2017, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017, at Lime Springs United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Paula Hemann officiating. Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at Lime Springs United Methodist Church. … [Read more...]
Della Lund
Della Lund, age 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away November 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral service for Della Lund will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Mark Van House officiating. Burial will be at Our Savior’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Hindt Funeral Home … [Read more...]
Keith E. Krogstad
Keith E. Krogstad, 84, of Preston, died on November 6, 2017, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Visitation will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on Friday, November 10 from 9:30-11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service to follow. Pastor Dan Bredberg will be officiating. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery. Keith was born in Carimona … [Read more...]