On March 19, Ethan Charles Olson, 28, of Canton, appeared before District Court Jeremy Clinefelter. Olson is charged with 32 felonies; 16 counts of Possess Pornographic Work - Minor Under 14, and 16 counts of Possess Pornographic Work - Prior Conviction or Adjudication. All 32 violations carry maximum criminal penalties of 10 years in prison and or $10,000 fines. In August … [Read more...]
Roger Dale Sanford
Roger Dale Sanford, age 78, of Cherry Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born May 27, 1946, in Spring Valley to Wilbur and Georgia Sanford. Roger married Judiene Meyer in 1966; they had three children: Jackie, Corey and Jody, and were later divorced. He married his soul mate Carol Langdon in 2012. Together they enjoyed traveling, … [Read more...]
John Finke
John Allen Finke of Rochester (formerly of Cherry Grove) passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at age 94. A funeral will be held Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m., at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Rader will officiate, and Phil Hebrink will deliver a eulogy. Visitation will begin at noon with interment immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, … [Read more...]
Jerome J. Bushman
Jerome J. Bushman, Bonita Springs, Fla., died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. Jerry was born on June 29, 1942, in Wausau, the son of John and Sadie (Grzywacz) Bushman. Jerry was united in marriage to Barbara Kostka on July 7, 1963, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. Jerry was a devout Catholic who was a … [Read more...]
Robert F. “Bob” Czapiewski
Funeral Mass for Robert F. “Bob” Czapiewski will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. Bob Czapiewski, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, April 12, 2025, at … [Read more...]
Vehicle vs. Amish Buggy Crash
On Saturday, April 12 at 7:38 a.m., Fillmore County Dispatch received a 911 call of a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle and an amish buggy on County Road 8, north of the intersection of 250th street. Upon investigation by Fillmore County deputies, it was determined that a horse-drawn flat bed Amish buggy was traveling southbound on county road 8 when it was struck by a … [Read more...]
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ASSUMED NAME: Magpie Company LLC State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O.Box. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 30329 County 21 Chatfield, Mn 55923 List the … [Read more...]
NOTICE TO AGGREGATE PRODUCERS Seasonal Material Bids Fillmore County Highway Department CP 23-25-02
The Fillmore County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the furnishing and hauling of Class 2 (modified) aggregate on various Fillmore County Roads, and the furnishing of same material in stockpile at various quarry locations. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department in Preston, Minnesota, on behalf … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 4.1.2025
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 Tobacco License for Harmony Golf Club, Inc Gambling License for Preston Area Chamber of Commerce at Preston Golf … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Notice of Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of Jefferson Township will be held Monday, April 21, 2025, 7 pm, at the treasurer’s residence, 19791 Jefferson Rd, Caledonia. Anne Falken, Clerk Publish 14 … [Read more...]





