By Tim Little If the general manager at the newly opened Run Right Power Equipment small engine sales and repair store in Harmony looks familiar, you may recall him from his previous place of employment across the street and up the block at Kingsley Mercantile. Roger Holdeman, who managed the small engine repair shop at Kingsley for six years, has branched off from Kingsley … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Paul Micheall Bartsh, 31, Rushford, Minn.; 12/29/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cassia Nisan Chaney-Smith, 34, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/12/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Keri Leigh Gernand, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 1/7/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Charles William … [Read more...]
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Suspicious gunshot call leads to 2nd Degree Assault arrest
On Feb. 10, 2017, at approximately 12:49 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Emergency 911 Dispatch received a report of suspicious gunshots in the 31000 block of Gunflint Road in Fillmore County. This area is located in Pilot Mound Township, north of Pilot Mound. A resident of this area reported hearing and seeing a dark colored vehicle driving by and then hearing gunshots. … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods ~ 2/20/17
Searching for spring in the time of climate change Our beloved northland pastime of celebrating every early sign of spring is now upon us. The sun arcs wider and higher every day, as we move away from the winter solstice of late December. Even on cold days, that sun is warmer on our faces and can be felt through south-facing windows, when the gray clouds deign to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 ~ February 20, 2017
There are going to be some changes in the recycling process beginning April 1, 2017, and these changes should make recycling here in Fillmore County even easier. We will continue with single stream recycling, as we do at the present time. The recyclables that are brought to the recycling center here in Preston by individuals or waste haulers will be transported to La Crosse … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, February 21 Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 27 Rushford-Peterson School … [Read more...]
Clara O. Karli
Clara O. Karli, age 103, of Mabel, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Clara was born at home on July 31, 1913 in Spring Grove, Minn., to Carl and Lena (Rice) Solie. She graduated from the Spring Grove High School. She took Teacher’s Training and later received her teaching degree from Winona State College. On January 2, 1946 she married … [Read more...]
Ramona Trende
Ramona Trende, age 87, of Preston, Minn., died February 11, 2017 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, Minn. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. Burial took place in Big Springs Cemetery rural Harmony, Minn. Visitation was be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home … [Read more...]