In 2016, the Fillmore County Sheriff issued 345 permits to carry and renewed 48 permits to carry. In 2015, it was 209 permits to carry and 45 renewals. In 2014, it was 131 permits to carry and 34 renewals. With the continual growing number of permits to carry in Fillmore County, Sheriff Tom Kaase would like to better educate our citizens on what to do if you’re involved in an … [Read more...]
Storm spotter training in Rushford
The National Weather Service (NWS) will be holding a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training in Rushford, Minn., on Wednesday, April 19. The training will be held at MiEnergy Cooperative (previously Tri-County Electric), 31110 Cooperative Way, starting at 6:30 p.m. The class will last around two hours and includes a multimedia presentation. Training is intended for storm … [Read more...]
Joyce Headington Erickson
Joyce Headington Erickson, age 95, of Harmony, Minn., formerly of Burr Oak, Iowa, died on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Burr Oak Methodist Church, 3597 237th Avenue, Burr Oak, Iowa, with Pastor Linda Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Burr … [Read more...]
Cheryl Burk
Cheryl Ileene Wendorf Burk, 69, of Chatfield, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Cheryl was born March 13, 1948 in Bertha, Minn., to Irwen and Lavay (Burzette) Wendorf. She graduated from Sauk Rapids High School. She then attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Education. She taught in the Wykoff/Kingsland … [Read more...]
Local man purchases Preston Liquor, becomes his own boss
After driving by Preston Liquor for the past year and a half on his way to work at Crenlo in Rochester and thinking, “I should buy that,” Joe Lafreniere finally “called my own bluff,” as he put it, and signed an agreement to purchase the liquor store. Lafreniere officially closed the sale on March 27. Lafreniere grew up in Preston, but he, his wife Marsha, and their … [Read more...]
Catholics at the Capitol
By Eleanore Jones Spring Valley, MN Speakers Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebr., spoke on how we must build a culture of life and love. Our state needs us. He said three things were needed: 1. Success of democracy depends on leaders like you. They say that our faith should stay out of the public square. Our founding fathers believed that we are needed … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, April 3 • 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, April 4 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 … [Read more...]
Houston School Board crafts four-focus plan for future success
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Krin Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Krage and Wilson. Following the call to order and the pledge, the agenda was approved and the board opened to public comment. Seeing none, the board moved on to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Weight lifting
By Paige Bennett In recent years my high school has incorporated a year-round weight training program that includes both in-season and off-season workouts. Many of our school sport teams have seen major improvements as a result of it. No matter what sport you participate in, you can benefit from weight training. Having physical strength is key to preventing injuries, being … [Read more...]
Engagement
Hirsch ~ Goeden Myron and Deb Hirsch of Mabel, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina, to Jordan “Beef” Goeden, son of Steve and Lori Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn. Christina is a 2006 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. She has Associate’s Degrees in Graphic Design and Marketing from Western Technical College and a … [Read more...]