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...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-25-48
Estate of Gaylord K. Albrecht, a/k/a Gaylord Kieth Albrecht, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held via Zoom, see notice of remote hearing, in this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past – From Footpaths to Train Tracks in the Root River Valley
Before white settlers arrived, the Root River Valley was known as the “Land of Hokah,” and the Native Americans called the river, “Hokah.” They were nomadic hunters and gatherers, who also cultivated some crops. They moved from camp to camp, traveling mostly on foot, occasionally by canoe. Their horses, described by historian Alden O. Droivold as “round-bellied ponies,” were … [Read more...]
God Wants to Hear Your Prayers
By Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid Christ Lutheran Church, Preston Have you noticed how much Jesus prays? Throughout the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus pray when he is baptized, lonely or tired, and making important decisions. One of the prayers Christians recite most often is the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus taught this prayer after being asked by a disciple for Jesus to teach him … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Obesity Epidemic
By Davian Koren The obesity epidemic is a significant public health concern that affects millions of people around the world. According to the CDC, 73.6% of Americans over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese.¹ Being overweight leads to serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and even stroke. It can even make you more at risk of developing certain … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Anaira Natividad Rios-Flores, 30, Fountain, Minn., 9/8/2024, Speeding (38/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Khalid Omar Ali, 31, Minneapolis, Minn., 4/6/2024, Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner, Fine $40, Total $130 (amount due within 30 days of agreement). Cami Jo McIntyre, 31, … [Read more...]
2025 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Applications
By Katie Drewitz The 2025 Minnesota Century Farm recognition program and 2025 Minnesota Sesquicentennial Farm recognition program applications are now open! The annual application deadline is the first Monday in March (March 3, 2025), and must be received by the sponsoring organization by that date (this is not a postmark deadline). Qualified applications received after … [Read more...]
Trail of Fraud and Fire: Mindy Jones Gets 25 Years for Arson
By Zech Sindt On February 3, 2025, the Iowa District Court for Allamakee County sentenced Mindy Jo Jones to a lengthy prison term following her conviction in November 2024 for first-degree arson and animal mistreatment. The case, which drew widespread attention, stemmed from a fire in Waukon, Iowa, on February 13, 2022. The blaze originated in Jones’ store, Tin, Rust & … [Read more...]