Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bryan Joseph Boland, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/20/2017, Leaky Loads, Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Angela Leigh Danielson, 44, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bronson Matthew Hahn, 18, Preston, Minn.; 6/21/2017, Lights on Implement of Husbandry – Front and Rear Lights Required, Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]
Pitch the Commissioner event to be held in Preston
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger is hitting the road for the sixth summer in a row to hold “Pitch the Commissioner” events around the state. He invites community members to share their best ideas about how to improve health in their community while playing a friendly game of horseshoes. Fillmore County Public Health will host a pitch event at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
SWCD forestry field day at Forestville State Park July 26
On July 26, 2017, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore the benefits of using fire for vegetation management at Forestville State Park, 21071 County 118, Preston, Minn. The event is being held in partnership with MN DNR, MN Tree Farm Association, MN Forestry Association and High Point Realty. The tour will begin at 6 … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton school board member resigns
Mabel-Canton School Board member Jeff Rein resigned his position effective immediately. A reason for his resignation was not given. Rein had been serving on the board since January 2015, with his term to expire in January 2019. The board added his resignation to its July 18 meeting agenda. A motion was made and approved to accept his resignation and thanked Rein for his … [Read more...]
Getting frank with Franken
On July 14, Minnesota Senator Al Franken put out a press release saying he would introduce legislation to “Address Teacher Shortages in Communities Across Minnesota.” The senator went on to say “I’m going to be working to pass my bill into law so that we can get more teachers to enter and stay in the profession.” While this is a noble idea and I fully support help for new … [Read more...]
Catherine Antonia Moellers
Catherine Antonia (Huinker) Moellers completed her 91 years of commitment to marriage and family on Monday, July 17 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco where she had resided for the past 1 1/2 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial will be in … [Read more...]
Leanne Kay Turner
Leanne Kay Turner, born November 7, 1947, in Harmony, Minn., passed away on July 8, 2017 at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Leanne is survived by her daughter, Darcy Quinata; siblings Larry (Pat) Turner, Cindy (Jerry) Rieser, and Loren (Donna) Turner. She was preceded in death by parents Dale and Mildred Turner, siblings Lynn Dale Turner, … [Read more...]
Amanda Grover
Amanda Mae Grover, 40, passed away on July 14, 2017. Amanda was born December 29, 1976, at Spring Valley Hospital to Donna Mae (Finseth) Grover and Gregory V. Grover. Amanda graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 1995. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Amanda had a strong spirit and lived life fully. She was immensely proud of her son, … [Read more...]
Joanne Manning Greenlee
Joanne Manning Greenlee, 83, of Chatfield, passed away on July 13, 2017, at her home. Joanne was born February 22, 1934, to Clifford and Elsie (Schuchard) Manning. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1952. On June 25, 1953, she married Lloyd Walter Greenlee. Joanne enjoyed many activities: family vacations, purchasing and … [Read more...]
Charlotte Jean Howe
The funeral for Mrs. Charlotte Jean Howe will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE, Rochester, Minn., with Rev. Floyd O’Bryan officiating. A light lunch will be served following the service. Burial will follow the lunch at Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on … [Read more...]