Judith Ann Knutson, of Brownsdale, Minn., died peacefully on June 2, 2025, at her daughter Kim Knutson’s home in rural Spring Valley, Minn. Judy resided with her daughter Kim and husband Steve the last eight months of her life. Judy was born on October 30, 1937, in Steele County to August (Gus) and Grace (Kubista) Meyer. She was born a twin. Judy met the love of her life, … [Read more...]
Merlin “Dugar” Osmonson
Merlin “Dugar” Osmonson passed away peacefully at his home in Harmony, Minn., on Friday, July, 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born February 21, 1934, in Austin, Minn., to Rufus and Velda (Boe) Osmonson, Dugar (Dugs, Duggie) attended Austin High School, after which he joined the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving as a corporal in the Korean War. After the war, … [Read more...]
Mary Munns
Mary Munns, age 99, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Memorial Mass was held for Mary on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11 a.m., at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn., with Father Nicholas Gawarecki officiating. Visitation took place one hour prior to Mass on Saturday, July 5, starting at 10 a.m. Mary was interred at … [Read more...]
Pete (Ralph) Kofoot
Pete (Ralph) Kofoot was born in Rockwell, Iowa, in 1933 to Ernest and Martha Kofoot. He was the third of eight children. Pete was always a very hard worker. He was farmed out at age 13 to Kenny Warrington of St. Ansgar, Iowa. He enlisted in the army right out of high school and was stationed in Korea for two years. After returning from the service, he met the love of … [Read more...]
Michael A. Nelson
Michael A. Nelson, 85, of Wykoff, Minn., entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike had been at the Spring Valley Care Center since February. Michael was born in rural Mabel on March 22, 1940, to Guy and Stella Nelson. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Lenora, graduated from Canton High School and then served in the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 6.24.2025
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 (6/27/25) Commissioner Warrants: •L & L Street Rods LLC$ 28,231.42 •Berk-Tel Communication, Inc.$ 44,000.00 •Haakenson Electric, … [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: October 19, 2021 MORTGAGOR: Andrew A. Helgerson, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bell Bank, its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 1, 2021 Fillmore County … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING July 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294
AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval IV. Public Comment V. Consent Items A.Minutes 1.Approval of June 5, 2025 Minutes B.Payment of Bills C.Personnel 1.Contracts 2.Increased Contracts 3.Hiring Memos 4.Resignations 5.Retirement 6.Leave Request VI. Discussion Items A.Hurricane Hero B.Staff Development Plan C.Literacy Plan & … [Read more...]
NOTICE LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL
Lanesboro Public School ISD229 requests proposals for group insurance coverage for the health plan year beginning January 1, 2025. Sealed proposals will be accepted in paper form until 5:00 pm central time on September 1st at: Marsh McLennan Agency Attn: Melissa Sampson 505 Broadway N Suite 100 Fargo, ND 58102. Copies of the complete request for proposal may be requested … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE HOLT TOWNSHOP
The July meeting will be held Monday, July 21st at 7pm at the Sons of Norway Hall, Lanesboro. Chris Gudmundson Holt Township Clerk Publish 7,14 … [Read more...]





