Gerald Eugene Small, 77, of Lanesboro, formally of Carlton, Minn., passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on August 28, 2016. Gerald was born on July 1, 1939, in Holyoke, Minn., to Lowell and Lulu Mae (Scott) Small. Gerald married his wife of 54 years, Renee (Parenteau) on February 23, 1962. They lived most of his life in Carlton, Minn. He worked for Conwed Corporation … [Read more...]
The cost of the EpiPen price increase
By Senator Amy Klobuchar There’s a cost that comes with the 450% increase in the price of EpiPens. Parents worry that they won’t be able to afford their child’s medication. They drive to pharmacies miles away from their homes just to get the best deal on EpiPens. School nurses watch as families weigh the risk of sending their child to school without this life-saving … [Read more...]
2016 Fillmore County Fair Dairy Bake-Off winners announced
The winners of the 2016 Fillmore County Fair Dairy Bake-Off are as follows: Adult • First place: Ruth Olson, Lanesboro, Minn. • Second place: Ruth Eickhoff, Wykoff, Minn. • Third place: Rachel Welch, Spring Valley, Minn. Youth • First place: Annika Mensink, Preston, Minn. • Joseph Otto, Harmony, Minn. • Elsa Eickhoff, Wykoff, Minn. … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]
Historic Pleasant Street Inn preserves a piece of Preston’s history
Eric and Tara Corson never planned on becoming landlords, but when their backyard neighbor had problems selling her home after her husband passed away, they saw an opportunity to help her. They bought her house in 2008 with the intention of renovating and selling it. However, the housing market was down so they decided to rent it out temporarily until they could sell. They … [Read more...]
Exploring the origins of Labor Day
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summertime fun and a day when thousands of people gather across the country for their final big barbecue blowouts. Labor Day has evolved into a holiday about relaxing with friends and family, and that has led to its origins getting somewhat lost in the celebratory shuffle. Created by the labor movement in the late 19th century, Labor Day … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 8/29/16
Chatfield Police Department Benjamin Corey Finke, 40, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/5/2016, Disorderly Conduct – Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/9/2017), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Serve jail time by October 1. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/9/2016): Remain law-abiding, No … [Read more...]
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ win big, donate cash prize to Canton Fire Department
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ of Canton received top honors at a charity BBQ event in Onalaska, Wis., on June 25, 2016. The team’s pulled pork was awarded first place in the People’s Choice Contest at the Rotary Rock-n-Ribs BBQ Competition. The Bergey team - made up of father Don and three sons: Brock, Brandon and Brady - were one of 27 BBQ teams raising money for non-profit … [Read more...]
County awarded funds
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program has recommended $2,800 be awarded to Fillmore County. The money is awarded by the Department of Homeland Security and used to provide emergency food and shelter to people in need of them. The local board is made up of Workforce Development, churches, Semcac, Human Services, and other … [Read more...]
Correction – August 22 Fillmore County Journal, page 12
An addition to the Preston Class of 1946 class reunion classmates pictured in the August 22 Fillmore County Journal, page 12, has been reported. Also in attendance was classmate Wayne Bastian, who was not in the photograph. … [Read more...]