Arlin “Arnie” Arneson, 84, of rural Canton, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Arnie was born November 5, 1940, in Decorah, Iowa, to Leonard and Vivian (Headington) Arneson. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1958. On June 27, 1964, he married Karen Wilbur at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. They lived … [Read more...]
Justice for Madeline: Fravel Gets Life, Family Launches Foundation to Fight Domestic Violence
By Zech Sindt Adam Taylor Fravel, 30, the man who brutally took the life of Madeline Kingsbury, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a Winona County courtroom on December 17. Judge Nancy Buytendorp handed down the sentence, a small sense of solace for the community, and a small justice for Kingsbury’s family. The courtroom was not just about … [Read more...]
CALEDONIA SCHOOL BOARD Abbreviated Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel … [Read more...]
City of Canton Summary of Ordinance 2025-01
The City of Canton has adopted the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances as it has been amended and supplemented. The basic code permits the city to adopt by ordinance a schedule of fees and charges for various services, licenses and permits. An update to the Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01) was adopted by the Canton City Council on December 11, 2024. The ordinance describes … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Schools Forum November 13, 2024 MINUTES
In Attendance: Christine Troendle, Steve Snyder, Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Mark Holmen, Kevin Horihan, Matt Schultz, Wanda Hanson I. Call to Order by Troendle at 7:00pm II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: IV. Approve Agenda: Moved by Holmen; 2nd Horihan; Passed V. Approve Minutes of October 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting: Moved by Peterson; 2nd Snyder; … [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSTON COUNTY
Sealed bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, by the Houston County Board of Commissioners for the following county printing for year 2025 Official Paper, Miscellaneous Notices, Publication of the 2024 Financial Statement, and Publication of the Delinquent Tax List. Bids must be submitted on the official bid form which is available at the Houston … [Read more...]
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YORK TOWNSHIP
There will be a special meeting between York Township, the Fillmore County engineer, and the Howard County engineer to discuss shared bridge issues located on the state line road, at 3:00 PM on December 30, 2024, at the York Town Hall. Fred Scheevel, Clerk York Township Publish 23,30 … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No: SUMMONS Henson & Efron, P.A., a Minnesota Professional Association, Plaintiffs vs. Sindy R. Staart, Defendant. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: 1. YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. The Plaintiff started a lawsuit against you. Plaintiff Henson & Efron, P.A. (“Henson Efron”) seeks to recover unpaid attorney’s fees pursuant to a fee agreement … [Read more...]
Duane Bakke Honored for 26 Years of Service with Distinguished AMC Award
By Zech Sindt Fillmore County Commissioner Duane Bakke was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award on December 10, 2024, during the annual conference of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC). This honor, presented to only four individuals this year, recognizes Bakke’s extraordinary contributions to public service during his 26 years as a county commissioner, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Reflections: Windows, Mirrors and Reading
By Madison Lile Education’s definition is the process of teaching and learning, and the knowledge and skills that are acquired through this process. I fully believe that our education should be beyond learning just what the “standards” are. School is there to provide us students with a base for either a career or college, but it should also provide connections and discussion … [Read more...]