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...]
Pastor Devotions – Empty…
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free If your Christmas is different this year … the words caught my attention as I sat staring into the frost on the windowpane. I don’t know why my heart grabbed hold of this song; music had been playing all day long. Each tune a bliss filled sonnet of God’s great wonder, melodies saturated with the joy of the coming of … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage – “It’s Not Santa’s Job”
Excerpts from a play by Wenda Grabau©2014 Santa: “What a night! What a job! Everybody wants something from Santa Claus. Some kids are just out-right greedy. Some freeze when they get here and say nothing. Still others need a lot more than what they are asking for. (Sighs loudly and shakes his head.) I wish I could do more or those kids. I can say Santa will help, but he … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Caleb Kenneth Traff, 30, Hokah, Minn., 9/28/2024, Cannabis Open Package - Possess in Motor Vehicle; Packaging Has Been Opened or Seal Has Been Broken, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 9/28/2024, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Chatfield Police Department Alexander Scott Biers, 20, Chatfield, Minn., 10/30/2024, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine … [Read more...]
Winneshiek County Grandparent Scam
An elderly couple of Winneshiek County fell victim to the Grandparent Scam on December 17 and lost $15,000. The scammers drove to their residence under the guise of a “courier” and took possession of $15,000 in cash. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office took several additional reports of this scheme where the victims detected the scam, and no money was lost. It is suspected … [Read more...]