The Norway Township Board will accept quotes for crushed rock per ton that meets the state specifications to be delivered and spread on the township roads by order of the maintenance supervisor. A quote for ice rock and rock loaded onto township truck, at quarry can be included. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are due April 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm. They … [Read more...]
Pilot Mound Township Rock Quotes
The Pilot Mound Township Board is requesting quotes for Class 2 crushed rock that meets state specifications. Separate quotes are requested for rock delivered and spread by June 30, 2025, ice rock delivered and spread, rip rap delivered, and from the pile. Certificates of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes shall be on a per ton basis, and received by the clerk … [Read more...]
York Township Rock Quotes
York Township will accept quotes on crushed rock, which meets state specifications, to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the Supervisors. Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes and must be in the hands of the Clerk by 7:00 pm Monday, April 21, 2025. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Fred Scheevel, Clerk 10844 181st … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S EXECUTION SALE NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY
Under and by virtue of an Execution issued out of and under the seal of the District Court of the State of Minnesota, in and for the Third Judicial District and County of Olmsted. On the 31st day of January 2023, upon a judgment rendered and docketed in said Court and said County in an action therein, between Darren Smith, Plaintiff(s) and John Gerald Cole, Defendant(s) in … [Read more...]
Spraying Bids Norway Township
The Norway Township Board will be accepting bids for right-of-way road ditch spraying for the Summer of 2025. Bids should include the price per mile for weed control. A certificate of license and insurance must accompany quotes. Quotes are due April 15th, 2025, at 7:00 pm. They can be mailed to Brenda Bergan, 44005 County Road 10, Rushford MN 55971 or hand delivered to the … [Read more...]
Letter about reckless downsizing…
Dear Congressman Finstad; I am a constituent living in southeastern Minnesota. The actions being taken in Washington, bypassing the checks and balances of our government, alarm me. These measures will create precedents that echo into subsequent administrations, and leave our democratic system vulnerable to those who would prefer to see it fail. I understand the need to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Garden Season
By Audra Otto As the sun begins to warm the earth, I’m remembering how lovely it is to see plants emerge outside again. Whether leaf buds slowly appearing on trees or tulips pushing their way out of the ground, all of nature awakens in the spring. Seeing green things begin to sprout up, combined with the warm sunshine and exhilarating breezes, makes me excited to start our … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Sean Stephen Michael Coon, 28, Spring Valley, Minn., 1/1/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. Gad Max Armel Asopjio Donfack, 23, Decorah, Iowa, 2/28/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Tokpah Karway Gongloe, 32, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1/5/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate … [Read more...]
Vernon Ronald “Bernie” Gehrking
Vernon Ronald “Bernie” Gehrking, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on March 25, 2025, surrounded by those closest and dearest to him. Vernon was born on April 29, 1930, in Spring Valley, Minn., the son of Verna (Miland) and Albert Gehrking. Vernon left school in the eighth grade from St. John’s Parochial School in 1944, and stayed on the farm until age 18. He enlisted in … [Read more...]
Evadine Eide
June 28, 1939 – March 26, 2025 Evadine Eide, 85, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on March 26, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family. Evadine was born on June 28, 1939, to Roman and Angeline (Sonsalla) O’Bieglo. She married Michael Soppa, Sr, in 1957 and raised five children in the Rushford, Houston and Mabel area. They later … [Read more...]