Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world. She appreciated everyone whose life met hers. Connie was born November … [Read more...]
Wilma Esklund
Wilma Jean Patten Esklund passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 10 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. She was born Wilma Jean Boelter on February 6, 1928 to Herb and Belle (Halvorson) Boelter in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up in Spring Valley and the surrounding area and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1946. Willie married Larry Patten … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office George Henry Brunscheen, 70, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 7/12/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tiffany Ann Crisp, 29, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Trisha Kay Dahlke, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/19/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves new policies, handbooks
The Houston School Board met in the library of Houston Public High School on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Stillin, Krage, Wilson and Evenson, with Board members Carlson and Norlien entering the meeting later. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 14 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council takes action against property owners
Mabel City Council declared three properties in violation under the “nuisance” ordinance for failing to clean up their residences. The particular Peterson, Newman and Bankes properties were given repeated warnings and a final clean-up deadline of August 8. Upon inspection by Mayor Jim Westby, the three failed to comply by that deadline. By being declared nuisance properties, … [Read more...]
Mary Arlith Woxland
Mary Arlith Woxland, age 74, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at home in Rushford. Mary was born on December 10, 1943, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, to Arthur “Art” and Mildred (Gilbertson) Johnson. She was baptized in Rochester, confirmed at the Arendahl Lutheran Church and attended the Peterson school in Peterson. Mary was raised by her … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Peterson … [Read more...]
SWCD Prairie Walk August 8 at Savanna Spring Nature Area
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Prairie Walk on Tuesday, August 8 at the Savanna Spring Nature Area located near the high school on the north edge of Chatfield along Highway 52. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a walking tour through the native prairie at 6 p.m. Presenters will be Tim Gossman and Debbie … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods
Ancient loons haunt the lake Word comes to us in early June from family members visiting our extended-family cabin. A loon is nesting at Hammock Point! At our three-acre island, we often listen to the loons calling their hysterical laughing call or the haunting wail that sends shivers down your spine. The sleek black bird sparkled with white spots on its back swims and dives … [Read more...]