To the Editor, All high school juniors are now eligible to apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives 2018 High School Page Program. By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and also develop leadership skills by observing how committees are conducted and how issues are resolved. To download an application, visit the following … [Read more...]
Ellen Nichols
Ellen J. Nichols, 80, of Preston, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. She was born in Simpson, Minn., on July 25, 1937, to Adry and Mildred (Wrase) Thomas. In 1955 she graduated from Preston High School. She married Donald O. Nichols on July 24, 1957, at the Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. They moved to Raleigh, N.C., where she … [Read more...]
Seasonal flu vaccinations available
Seasonal flu shots are encouraged for anyone age six months and older. This is also true for people who care for children under age six months and people with health conditions. Fillmore County Public Health is offering shots that protect against four flu types. Flu shots will only be available at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on the following dates: • Monday, October 9 … [Read more...]
2017 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Aerospace Champion, Oliver Hoeltzle; Reserve Champion, William Hoeltzle Bicycle Champion, Kathryn Pickett Cat Champion, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion, Alizha Kappers Child & Family Development Champion, Megan Hopp; Reserve Champion, Ella Kleve Citizenship Champion Citizenship, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion Citizenship, Chloe Schnebly Clothing - … [Read more...]
Good Samaritan Society: Helping people live life to its fullest
Vickie Lynch has been doing her job for more than two decades. “I hadn’t planned on staying this long, but when you love what you do, why leave?” Lynch is the home care administrator for Good Samaritan Society Home Care in Preston, a faith-based organization that provides in-home health care services. “Good Sam,” as it called by Lynch and other employees, has been helping … [Read more...]
Minnesota students earn best ACT test scores in the nation, as all student groups achieve higher scores
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota students once again led the nation on ACT college entrance exam scores, with an average score of 21.5, compared to the national average of 21. As Minnesota students earned the top national ranking among states where all students take the test, all measured student groups increased their ACT scores this year, with African American students, Hispanic … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves preliminary budget and levy for 2018
The Houston City Council met at Houston City Hall for their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Mayor Olson, and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting to a period of public comment, of which there was none. Next, the council … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Audra Marie Bloom, 50, Onalaska, Wis.; 8/4/2017, Passing on Right Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Patrick David Brophy, 52, Coralville, Iowa; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tomohiro Fujimako, 40, Cresskill, N. J.; 8/19/2017, Speeding (73/45), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy D. … [Read more...]
State unemployment rate at 3.8% in August Employers cut 6,600 jobs
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota unemployment rate climbed 0.1% in August to a seasonally adjusted 3.8%, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4% in August. The state lost 6,600 jobs in August, and the number of jobs gained in July was revised downward by 5,100 positions. … [Read more...]
Paula Vreeman
Memorial service for Paula Vreeman will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, with Rev. Deanna Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Wykoff and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Paula Vreeman, age 70, of … [Read more...]