Theresa Mary Manahan, 90, of Chatfield, passed away Sunday April 23, 2017 at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Theresa was born November 29, 1926 in Rochester to Edward and Katherine (O’Mahony) Kuisle. She graduated from Stewartville High School in 1944. On October 18, 1950 she married Maurice J. Manahan at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Simpson. She was a member of … [Read more...]
Houston School Board considers new math program for fall 2017
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham, along with Board Members Bonner, Wilson, Stillin, Krage, Evenson, and Carlson. Board Member Norlien arrived later in the meeting. Following the pledge, the board approved the agenda and opened the meeting for public … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Preston
In honor of Community Banking Month, Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F&M Bank are partnering to host a free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening event. The screening event will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the F&M Bank located at 100 Saint Anthony Street in Preston. To participate in the screening you must: • Be 18 … [Read more...]
Houston Council tackles 12 topics
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10 at the Houston, Minn., City Hall. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson and Board Members Schutte, Krage, Knutson and Sanden. Following the pledge, the council opened the meeting to a period of public comment. Hearing none, the council moved on to the 12 items of business on … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by two units
The blood drive held in Harmony on April 11, 2017, succeeded in collecting 52 units of blood, which was two over their goal. There were 53 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: • Sheryl Barr – 1 gallon • Chris Johnson – 11 gallons • Lavonne Mensink – 5 gallons • Kay Ristau – 6 … [Read more...]
Empty shoes
On March 7, Fillmore Community Advocates Women’s Shelter, Inc. in Preston held an open house to honor the 21 Minnesotans who lost their lives to Domestic Violence in 2016. The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women has been collecting information about Femicide in Minnesota for 28 years and was one of the first states in the nation to keep such records. Each year they publish … [Read more...]
State gains 5,300 jobs in March
Private sector surpasses 2.5 million jobs for the first time in state history - statewide unemployment rates drops to 3.8%. ST. PAUL – Minnesota employers added 5,300 jobs in March, according to seasonally adjusted figures announced today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). With these gains, Minnesota’s private sector has 2,504,400 jobs, … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
Many Fillmore County residents have contacted me in the past few months with questions concerning plastic bags. During the past year or two, countless articles have been written about plastic grocery bags, most being quite negative. Today’s article contains information I have found concerning these bags. Plastic bags did not catch on until the ‘70s, but since then, seem to … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton learns of illegal agreements between districts
A parent voicing concerns about the apparent illegal open enrollment and consolidation agreements between Decorah and Mabel-Canton (M-C) Schools was the first item on the agenda at the M-C School Board meeting April 18. Tina Michels, Hesper resident and parent of two M-C open enrollment students, recently discovered that her children will not be able to attend M-C because of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Kenneth Lawrence Kurtz, 19, St. Charles, Minn.; 1/24/2017, Passing on Right When Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 1/24/2017, Display as Valid Any Cancelled/Revoked/Suspended Driver’s License, Fine $200. 1/24/2017, Fail to Provide Proof of Insurance - Driver, Fine $200. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jarod Scott Austin, 32, Harmony, … [Read more...]