AURORA, CO - Sheriff Tom Kaase of the Fillmore County Sheriff s Office completed participation in the 111th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colo., September 19-23, 2016. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. This no-cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the … [Read more...]
Minnesota ranked in top 10 for science and technology
ST. PAUL, MN – On October 25, 2016, Minnesota scored in the top 10 of all 50 states, on a national measure of science and technology across the country. The 2016 Technology and Science Index from the Milken Institute ranked Minnesota eighth in the United States, on the strength of Minnesota’s science and technology capabilities and overall ecosystems, with a focus on our … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 10/31/16
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Nathan John Birch, 18, Canton, Minn.; 8/31/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. D’auna Nicole Cook, 25, Richfield, Minn.; 8/26/2016, Possess Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Ian Greg Gunderson, 23, Owatonna, Minn.; 7/10/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ 10/31/16
On October 19, Jon Gregory Anderson, 50, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Larry M. Collins. Anderson is charged with Harassment; Restraining Order – Violate within Ten Years of the First of Two Previous Domestic Violence Convictions/Adjudications. On or about October 17, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly violated a restraining order issued under … [Read more...]
Give blood with the American Red Cross before the holiday season and help save lives
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help … [Read more...]
2017 community banker elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board
Local leader helps deliver community banking voice to nation’s capital WASHINGTON D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Dan Christianson, CEO of the $120 million F & M Community Bank based in Preston, Minn., was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am … [Read more...]
Letter about Bryan Van Gorp’s “Imaginary friends”…
To the Editor, From my “echo chamber” I want to tell you about my “imaginary friend.” I’ve received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I estimate that I have read about a third of the Bible so far, and have listened to a lot of good Bible teaching. You have read the Bible through three times and have rejected Jesus, though you agree with most of His teachings. Dear sinner friend, … [Read more...]
The haunted house
By Yvonne Nyenhuis One sunny day, my sister Vange and I set off on a great adventure. I was nine and Vange was thirteen. We were heading for the “haunted” house, a two-mile walk from our home, along Second Street Pike. When we arrived at our destination, we waited for a lull in the traffic and darted across the highway. There it was, a massive, dark, imposing stone … [Read more...]
Greenleafton Reformed Church hosting free Thanksgiving dinner
Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner November 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. Singles, couples, or families who are alone or unable to prepare their own meal are invited. Reservations are being taken now until November 14. People are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the … [Read more...]
Brad Boice to perform Elvis gospel hymns at Lenora Church
Brad Boice will perform Elvis gospel hymns and beautiful Christian music at the historic (1856) Lenora United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. This will be a festive and uplifting musical presentation at the old Lenora Church for the entire family! It will be fun! The Lenora Pioneer Church Society reaches out to invite everyone to come enjoy a beautiful … [Read more...]