Graduations • Western Technical College: Anne Mauss, Mabel, Medical Assistant program; Gabriel Lind, Peterson, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician program; Jennifer Gulbranson, Spring Grove, Nursing Assistant program; Nicholas Wiste, Spring Grove, Landscape Horticulture program … [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 Acting State Director Mike Navin. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires … [Read more...]
GasBuddy
October 30 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.40/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.45/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good health by donating blood this holiday season
The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing three pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though Healey’s son spent his first 49 days of life in the neonatal intensive care … [Read more...]
Gearing up for Give to the Max Day in Preston and Fountain
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for Give to the Max Day, which is set for Thursday, November 16. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s state wide day of giving. This is the sixth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for worthwhile … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Terra Jean Bothun, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 8/2/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 8/2/2017, No Motor Vehicle Insurance - Owner, Fine $200. 8/2/2017, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Wyatt David Applen, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/16/2017, Drugs - 5th Degree - Sale - Marijuana Mixture … [Read more...]
Dennis Buegler
Dennis LeRoy Buegler was born on June 15, 1971 in Baudette, Minn. Dennis attended elementary school and high school in Baudette and graduated from Lake of the Woods High School in 1989. He earned a Business Degree from South Central College in Mankato, Minn. He married Debora Shofner on July 4, 2009, in Baudette, Minn. They had one son, Kevin and two “fur babies,” Peanut … [Read more...]
Full-time mechanic, part-time farmer enjoys working on vehicles at McCabe Repairs
Jerry McCabe owns over 80 acres of pasture land and manages over 25 head of cattle, but, though he loves farming, his main vocation is auto repair. McCabe is the proprietor of McCabe Repairs, a fixture in Preston for the past 18 years. To get to McCabe Repairs you pass by a charming restored farmhouse and continue to a large red outbuilding that sits, at least metaphorically, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Christopher Phillip Orke, 22, Pine Island, Minn.; 9/8/2017, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Kenneth Anderson, 32, Mabel, Minn.; 7/19/2017, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Matthew David Bettridge, 26, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On October 18, Zachary Thomas Stahnke, 20, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Stahnke is charged with Criminal Sex Conduct - 3rd Degree - Victim 13 to 15 - Actor Greater than 24 Months Older, a felony with maximum criminal penalty of 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both. On or about July 19, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly … [Read more...]