By Julie Little How many of these words inspire pictures in your mind: Samurai, Sudoku, Origami, Bonsai, Sushi, Koi, Manga, Karate, Kimono, Ninja, Pokemon, Nintendo, Haiku…? Here in southeast Minnesota we aren’t exposed to a lot of Asian culture, and yet it is still very much a part of our awareness. Fillmore Central’s fourth grade students have recently added “Onigiri,” … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 8 • 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. Tuesday, May 9 • Fillmore County Commissioners, City Hall, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 … [Read more...]
Prayers for the president
By Pastor Norm Omodt, retired Chatfield, MN We have often heard people say, “We need to pray for the President.” Of course we do. And be specific. I pray Mr. Trump will become a good president for our country with some good concern for other countries, also. If they also do well, it’s better for the world. And I pray that good people will help Trump feel more secure … [Read more...]
Engagement
Hanson ~ Henry Morris and Laryssa Hanson of Canton, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abigail to Mason Henry, son of Craig and Tricia Henry of Canton, Minn. Abigail and Mason are 2014 graduates of Mabel-Canton High School. Abby has an associate’s degree in Culinary Management from Western Technical College. She owns and … [Read more...]
Magdlin-Gilbertson Auxiliary celebrates 70 years
Magdlin-Gilbertson ladies celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 2, 2017, by having a pizza party and cake prior to their regular monthly meeting. Eighteen members were in attendance. A charter was issued to the auxiliary on April 30, 1947. The first officers were: president – Florence Foss, secretary – Lily Hopp, and conductress – Doris Olson. There were 17 charter … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Franklon Atkinson, 25, Winona, Minn.; 1/24/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Daniel Todd Michels, 39, Decorah, Iowa; 4/12/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Elisabeth Lundeen Sandgren, 57, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Riley Mryl Stenzel, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 25, Daniel Edward Andersen, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Andersen is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about April 23, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy noticed Anderson walking in Spring Valley. The deputy … [Read more...]
MiEnergy Cooperative members give $3,000 in local donations
MiEnergy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met recently and elected to donate $3,000 to the following local organizations: • $1,000, Monster Bash, Harmony, Minn., to help renovate restrooms for handicap accessibility. • $500, Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro, Minn., to support the Student Matinee Series that offers discounts to area high schools for educational … [Read more...]
Janet K. Klompenhower
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...]