Monday, July 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 • Houston School Board, High School … [Read more...]
Mabel continues to move forward on daycare center
A public hearing was held prior to the regular Mabel City Council meeting to discuss moving forward on building a commercial daycare center. Mike Bubany, a consultant from David Drown Associates, addressed the council and members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). He provided a report that outlined the modifications after the City authorized the EDA to establish Tax … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves development bid
The Houston City Council met in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, for their regular meeting. In attendance were Mayor Dave Olson, City Administrator Christina Peterson, Deputy Clerk Audrey Hegland, and council members Emily Krage and Kevin Knutson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened the meeting to public comment, … [Read more...]
Amanda (Schroeder) Olson
Amanda Anna Clara (Schroeder) Olson, age 92, passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2017, at Caledonia Care and Rehab. Amanda was born January 10, 1925, to Gustav and Mathilde (Kruse) Schroeder at her parents’ home farm near Eitzen. Amanda went to school at Winnebago Valley through the eighth grade. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Church in Eitzen, … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
This is the second article dealing with recycling habits and possibly how we can improve the way we recycle to protect the environment. I hope you found the first one somewhat interesting, informative, and helpful. Do you recycle all your steel/tin cans? Cans that once held condensed soup, sardines, vegetables, spaghetti sauce, olives, pumpkin, sauerkraut, and all kinds of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Gary Allen Starkson, 36, Byron, Minn.; 4/14/2017, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lindsey Kaye Ellefson, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/18/2017, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 4/18/2017, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Wayne … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools sets 2017 eligibility meeting
The eligibility meeting for 2017-2018 Minnesota State High School League activities will be held at Fillmore Central High School varsity gym in Harmony on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. All students entering grades 7-12 and planning to participate in any sports, band, choir, or other MSHSL activities, MUST attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. The … [Read more...]
Gerald Thomas Hodkinson
Gerald Thomas Hodkinson, age 83, of Faribault, died on Monday, July 10, 2017, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10 a.m., with the Reverend Ashley Osborn officiating. Interment with military rites will be at Riverside Cemetery, Morristown. … [Read more...]
Leona Mae (Abbott) Hawkins
Leona Mae (Abbott) Hawkins, born November 8, 1926, to Mark and Anna Abbott in Dover, Minn., grew up on farms in the Dover/St. Charles area. She attended country school and graduated from high school in 1944. She worked in numerous places in Rochester, including First National Bank, Rundell Lumber, W.T. Grants, Girl Scout Council, IBM, and St. Paul Companies. She played … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Jasper Nicholai Hareldson Kevin and Jacqueline Hareldson are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jasper Nicholai. Jasper was born July 3, weighing 6 lb 5 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. He is the grandson of Diane Hareldson and Raymond Reese of Preston, Minn., Mary Petit of Harmony, Minn., and the late John Krosch. Great-grandparents are William and Rita Weidendorf of … [Read more...]