Allette M. “Lolly” Hatlevig, 93, of rural Lanesboro, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at her winter home in Mesa, Ariz. Lolly was born on December 28, 1923, in Montana to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. She married Arnold “Arne” Hatlevig at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn., on November 13, 1943. Lolly was a wife and mother, raising six … [Read more...]
U.S. premier of owl documentary tops 15th owl festival
The U.S. premiere of a long-anticipated owl documentary will be one of the high points of the 15th annual International Festival of Owls in Houston, Minnesota, March 3-5. The owl festival, which started as a relatively small “hatch day” party for Alice the Great Horned Owl, an area celebrity who works at the International Owl Center, will feature the U.S. premiere of The … [Read more...]
We the people (with a nod to Charles Dickens)
By John Jordan To begin with, the world did not end. Ok, the election did not go the way I wanted it to. I am appalled by the character of the president. To mention just one aspect, he must be held accountable by us fellow men for his physical assaults on women and his bragging about it. To dismiss such behavior as “just locker room talk” is absurd and false. As I read … [Read more...]
Talking turkey about climate
So I’m taking the garbage out on a rainy, 50+ degree Monday morning in February, and I think to myself: self, I’ve been on this earth for three decades and a little more, so I’m old enough to remember Februaries where the temperatures didn’t climb out of the 30s, let alone into the 50s. Heck, I remember a nasty St. Paddy’s snowstorm just back when I was in college, but it seems … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, February 27 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, February 28 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Fillmore Central School Board, 5 p.m. Thursday, March 2 Fountain City Council, City hall, 7:30 p.m. Houston School Board, High … [Read more...]
Houston School Board grapples with naming rights
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 in the Houston Public High School library. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Norlien, Carlson, Stillin, and Wilson. Board members Bonner NS Krage came to the meeting later in the evening. Following the pledge and agenda approval, the board opened the meeting to public comment. … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held in Harmony March 3
World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Nativity Parish in Harmony, Minn. The service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church, with a salad luncheon following in the parish hall. All are welcome! Please bring an item for the local food shelf. … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held March 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro, will hold a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 3, at 10 am. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. World Day of Prayer was founded on the idea that prayer and action are inseparable in … [Read more...]
Free radon and nitrate testing Feb. 28 through Fillmore County Public Health and SWCD
Radon gas is found in homes. Radon gas can cause lung cancer. The only way to know if you have radon is to test your home. To obtain a free kit, contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636 or stop by Marzolf Implement, 1221 S. Section Ave., Spring Valley, on Tuesday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fillmore County residents may also have nitrates in their … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 10, Timothy Kyle Kesler, 35, of Utica, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Kesler is charged with Assault - 2nd Degree – Dangerous Weapon, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with Dangerous Weapons – Intentional Discharge of Firearm That Endangers Safety, a felony with a … [Read more...]