Larry Dean Hundorf of Rushford passed away peacefully at his residence on February 4, 2025. Larry is survived by his children Kristina, Angela and Dean; son-in-law Lonnie, three granddaughters, one grandson and sixgreat-grandchildren. Our father enjoyed bowling, working on cars, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Joy Ann … [Read more...]
William Jones Wright
William Jones Wright, age 94, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on February 11, 2025. Bill was born on March 12, 1930, in Preston, the son of Edward and Olive (nee Johnson) Wright. He attended school in the Lanesboro/Preston area. Following his education, Bill worked for Patterson Quarry in St. Charles. On June 26, 1954, Bill and Mary Jean Julian were united in marriage … [Read more...]
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud, 85 of Chatfield and formerly Minneiska, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Kathyrn was born January 2, 1940 in Jackson, Minn., to Marvin and Lucille (Ingram) Aldrich. At the age of 14, Kathy met her future husband, Clint Gilsrud while he was working at the gas station in St. Peter. It took Clint a while to realize that Kathy … [Read more...]
Normen Ernest Peterson
Normen Ernest Peterson, age 86, joined his beloved wife in heaven on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Normen Ernest Peterson “Pete” was born June 27, 1938, to Ernest and Estella Peterson in Decorah, Iowa. Norm grew up in Wykoff and raised his family on the same family farm he was raised on. Norm “Pete” proudly wore many titles: photographer, auctioneer, … [Read more...]
COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE MARCH 10, 2025 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 10:30 a.m. on the 10th day of March 2025, for the following project: SP 023-617-019: Concrete Overlay, located on CSAH 17 beginning approximately 2053’ north of the intersection of CSAH 17 and TH 52 and ending … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1.14.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (1/9/25) Commissioner Warrants: •MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust-MCIT$ 384,376.00 •Jones Law Firm$ 3,315.00 •CPS Technologies$ … [Read more...]
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE MARCH 10, 2025 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 9:00 a.m. on the 10th day of March, 2025, for the following project: LOST 88877-009: Replacement of Bridge 88877 with Culvert 23K84, approach grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing & aggregate … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1.28.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (1/22/25) Commissioner Warrants: •La Fleur Law Office, PLLC$ 3,011.50 •MN Association of County Officers (MACO)$ 2,190.00 •Schneider … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Notice of Meeting
The Board of Audit for the township will meet Monday, February 24, 7 p.m., at the treasurer’s residence, 19791 Jefferson Rd, and will be followed by the regular monthly meeting. Anne Falken, Clerk Publish 10 … [Read more...]
City of Preston Comprehensive Plan
The City of Preston is accepting proposals to update the City Comprehensive Plan. The full RFP can be viewed at https://prestonmn.org/comp-plan-rfp/ or requested by email preston@prestonmn.org All questions about the RFP shall be directed to City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton by email listed in the RFP or by phone at 507-765-2153. Proposals must be submitted by March 13, 2025 … [Read more...]