City Code Chapter 155, Section 21 (Zoning Map) is hereby amended by rezoning the following tract of land at 304 Fillmore ST E as B-1 Recreation/Business. Parcel 17.0575.000 legally described as: BAR KAERCHERS SECOND ADDITION LOT-005 BLOCK-006 COM AT SW COR LOT 5 BLK 6 BK’S ADD E 290.09’ S66’ TO PT OF BEG W 169.91’ TO NW COR LOT 8 BLK 4 S119.89’ E60’ S12’ W60’ S55’ SWLY … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 23-PR-24-503 In Re: Estate of Diane L. Bigalk, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Applicaiton for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated March 24, … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.: 23-PR-24-545 In Re: Estate of Richard L. Ebert, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.: 23-PR-24-556 In Re: Estate of Matt Bruce Wingert, a/k/a Matt B. Wingert, Matt Wingert, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed … [Read more...]
Rotational Grazing: Pipeline to Water Quality, Soil Health
RUSHFORD - The rotational grazing system Carter Lee installed on 70 acres of Fillmore County blufftops is revitalizing pastureland, improving soil health and protecting the Root River, a designated trout stream. “That piece originally was in the CRP program (Conservation Reserve Program) and when it came out, we decided we would really like to put (the land) back into … [Read more...]
Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers This Fall
Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following tips to farmers, … [Read more...]
What Consumers Can Do to Support Local Farmers
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban and suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, and thankfully there … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise in Southeast Minnesota
By Zech Sindt Motorcycle accidents across the state are on the rise this year. So far there have been 71 fatal crashes in Minnesota, compared to 64 fatal crashes last year. In just two days, on October 19 and 20 this year, there were six accidents in southeast Minnesota. One of them was fatal. At 5:18 p.m. on October 20, Robert Allen Markwardt, 60, was riding a Harley … [Read more...]
Major Road, Stormwater, Sewer and Water Improvements in Store for Wykoff
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council meeting came to order at 7 p.m. on October 17. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and city council members Kaleb Himli, Lyle Morey, Barbara Fate and Jeffrey Hare were all present. Rick Whitney from the wastewater treatment plant discussed the city’s need for, and the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jeffrey Lavern Twite, 65, Caledonia, Minn., 4/29/2024, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Alicia Lorene Bonum, 34, Chatfield, Minn., 5/6/2024, Unregistered Motor Vehicle or Trailer, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. James Kenny, 45, Chatfield, Minn., 7/14/2024, Driving … [Read more...]