Fillmore County Journal

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2024-2025 Local Land Rent Survey Now Available

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By Katie Drewitz The Fillmore and Houston County Extension offices are currently collecting responses to the 2024-2025 Fillmore and Houston County land rent surveys. If you are a land owner in Fillmore or Houston County you may see a paper copy of the survey arrive in the mail. University of Minnesota Extension greatly appreciates everyone who takes the time to respond to … [Read more...]

Get on Board with Pork

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Culinary options multiply when individuals and families are open to trying different foods and recipes. There are many protein sources individuals can consider, and pork ranks highly among them. Pork is consumed worldwide and, when enjoyed in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet.  Pork has roughly 297 calories for a 3.4-ounce serving. One such serving of pork offers … [Read more...]

Samantha Petersen’s Attorney Wants Evidence Tossed in Amish Buggy Crash Case

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By Zech  Sindt An omnibus hearing was held on September 30 in Samantha Jo Petersen’s case. The hearing centered around search warrants, and a recording of a conversation between Samantha and her identical twin sister, Sarah Petersen. Samantha is facing 21 felony charges related to a crash a little over a year ago, on September 25, 2023. Two children were killed, and two … [Read more...]

Treat Fellow Football Fans to Slow-Cooked Ribs and Homemade Sauce

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Football and food go are a perfect and popular pairing. Though fans may not need to eat while watching their favorite team play, adding food to the football festivities certainly makes fall weekends more enjoyable. Certain foods have become Saturday and Sunday afternoon staples once football season kicks off. Few fans will turn down a plate of wings or walk away from a tray … [Read more...]

SEMAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards

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On September 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council awarded $126,065 in arts programming grants to artists and public schools throughout Southeastern Minnesota. This includes two previously-announced School Residency grants, fourteen Emerging Artist grants and sixteen Advancing Artist grants. Grants were awarded to the following … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Field Trip Faith

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By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches This week is the first school field trip for both my kindergartener and my third grader! Kids get SO excited for a field trip! In my family we write them on the calendar and count down to the big day.  Much of the learning at school happens in the same building, so the chance to learn and explore … [Read more...]

SPRING GROVE SCHOOL BOARD

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: AUGUST 19, 2024   The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District #297 was called to order at 7:03 p.m.  Monday, August 19, 2024 and held in the Learning Resource Center.   Board members present:  Aaron Solum, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Stephanie Jaster Board members absent:  Angie Solie, Kelly Rohland  School … [Read more...]

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333

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State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ASSUMED NAME: LL Coaching State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O.Box. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 102 N 2ND ST CANTON, MN 55922–0133 List the name … [Read more...]