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...]
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...]