Janet K. Klompenhower, age 78, of Preston, died May 1, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Janet Kay Buss was born October 3, 1938 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Ervin and Ruth (Bolan) Buss. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, Janet was proud to have worked for Dr. Mayo at the Mayo Clinic. Janet worked … [Read more...]
Larry L. Whalen
Larry L. Whalen, 84 of Rochester passed away on April 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born on November 18, 1932 in rural Canton, Minn., to Paul and Myrtle (Roche) Whalen. Following graduation from Canton High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Larry was stationed in Germany for 18 months. After the Army, Larry moved to Endicott, N.Y. for … [Read more...]
Carmona Marian (Thompson) Sauer
Carmona was born March 29, 1928, in Hampden, N. Dak., to Larney and Eldora (Danielson) Thompson. She was baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church in Loma, N. Dak., and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Carmona graduated from Canton High School. She was united in marriage to Wayne Sauer at Niagara Cave in Harmony, Minn., on June 22, 1947. Carmona was a life long resident of the … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 1 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 • … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week ~ Walker Ward
MiEnergy Cooperative announces Youth Tour winners
CRESCO, IA | RUSHFORD, MN, April 12, 2017— Barbara Schwickerath, a junior at New Hampton High School, and Noah Carlson, a junior at Houston High School, each won an educational-filled week of adventure in Washington D.C. as MiEnergy Cooperative’s Youth Tour Contest winners. Both will be among a group of 1,600 students sponsored by electric cooperatives from across the country … [Read more...]
We could all stand to listen more
By Eric Lee Harmony, MN On April 3, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman called to break up the “100% white male card game” occurring in the retiring room. Many readers of the Fillmore County Journal are represented by Rep. Greg Davids, who following her remarks, called on Rep. Hortman, not only to apologize, but to resign her position. Frankly, I was disappointed by his … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse ~ May 1, 2017
Gilbert and Charlie Spring is trying to awaken our spirits. The daffodils hold up their cheery heads, goldfinches appear at our feeder as yellow drops of color, and the sun keeps trying to light up the landscape and our mood. Gilbert is happy to once again take long walks, in between rainfalls, and even go on a few bike rides. Lu has fashioned a stand on his three-wheeled … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 17, Jon Melvin Olson, 50, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Olson is charged with Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent Crime of Violence, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence – Firearm Violation, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, all felonies. The first two carry maximum criminal penalties of 15 years in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Amber Marie Erickson, 33, Preston, Minn.; 1/29/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Loren Keith Hochstedler, 29, Decorah, Iowa; 2/15/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher Michael Poole, 45, Red Wing, Minn.; 2/1/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cara Jean Sand, 64, Decorah, Iowa; … [Read more...]