Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office LeAndre Darrell Benion, 21, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/22/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Carol Ann Carlson, 46, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/2/2016, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Brendan Carlos Dickinson, 18, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/3/2016, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Lance Allen Ellefson, … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods – Slick ice
I creep out the door at early dawn in my Vibram-soled boots, hoping to get good traction. Overnight rain left a slick inch of ice over everything. The trees are sparkling and clicking in their ice jewels, but walking is impossible. My first step onto our boardwalk results in a slow slide and a fall, so I step into the ankle deep snow for surer footing. I am trying to get to … [Read more...]
Irma Wangen
Irma Ramona Wangen passed away at her home on January 12, 2017. Irma was born on June 12, 1930, to Henry C. and Ida J. Vickerman on their farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn. Irma was baptized, and later confirmed, at Newburg Methodist Church, rural Mabel, Minn. She attended school through eighth grade at Newburg School. On June 19, 1948, Irma married James O. … [Read more...]
Elizabeth (Beth) Connelly McEnery
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...]