Elizabeth (Beth) Connelly McEnery, age 82, of Bloomington, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Beth was born in Lanesboro, Minn., to Angelo and Margaret (Horihan) Connelly. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1952 and from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn., in 1956. In 1958, she married William (Bill) McEnery, who died in 2003 after 45 years of marriage. … [Read more...]
Knight Girls Swing Sword of Revenge
Kingsland (7-3) and Rushford-Peterson (5-2) girls basketball have been semi-aligned as of late. Each team’s senior classes played a lot as sophomores, producing a tentative rivalry. But it’s been all Trojans. Dating back to 2012, they’ve won six straight. A Brianna Koop buzzer-beater propelled R-P past Kingsland in last year’s 1A East final. Revenge is such a good motivator. In … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/16/17
Chatfield Police Department Nicholas Taylor Reynolds, 24, Byron, Minn.; 10/7/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexander Abraham Anderson, 40, Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; 12/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Hayley Jeanette Blade, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 10/14/2016, Inattentive Driving/Fail … [Read more...]
Government Week of January 16, 2017
Tuesday, January 17 Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Preston City Council, 6 p.m. Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 19 Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m. … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Jacob Thomas
Responding to Gudmundson
By Roy Cerling This note is in response to Col. Gudmundson’s January 9 Fillmoare County Journal commentary on retaining the electoral college. I take exception to some of the arguments used. In fact I believe the editor Mr. Sethre should sometimes reject commentaries due to their utter lack of journalistic standards. I complain because, while Col. Gudmunson is … [Read more...]
Snow blower safety tips: Keep best practices in mind this winter
With winter snows arriving, homeowners, contractors, and business owners will again rely on their snow blowers to clear driveways and walks. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is offering tips for safe and correct use of snow blowers. “Your indispensable winter friend, the snow blower is ready to be powered up and it’s important to keep safety in mind,” says OPEI … [Read more...]
A look at the life and influence of Dr. King
Martin Luther King, Jr. played a pivotal role in race relations in the United States for nearly a decade. He helped secure the end of legal segregation of African-American citizens, created the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and served as a source of inspiration for black individuals across the globe. Dr. King did not begin his life as a crusader or public figure. He had much … [Read more...]
Go young Wolves!
The FCLMC Wolves wrestling is comprised of three school districts: Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Mabel-Canton. The youth wrestling program is open to any child in kindergarten through sixth grade. To promote a team approach to learning the basic skills of wrestling, the youth team is led by Head Coach Paul Snell and coaches Jason Hovey, Mark Hovland, Troy Knox, Blaise … [Read more...]
Houston Council begins 2017 with new faces
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, City Administrator Chris Peterson administrated the oath of office to David Olson, Houston’s new mayor, and to Emily Kage, a new council member, along with returning council member Matt Schutte. The council welcomed its two new members and opened the meeting to a period of … [Read more...]