By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches I want to share an article from a pastor friend of mine who grew up in Chatfield, Pastor Chris Brekke: Minnesota Steve bought a horse. It was a strong and healthy steed that had been owned by a Baptist preacher. The oddity about the horse was that to get him to go you had to say “Praise the Lord” … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback – A Brewery and a “Social” Prohibition in Rushford
By Nancy Snyder and Sally Ryman The Rushford Brewery was built in 1867, changing hands a few times before being purchased in 1875 by Jacob Pfeiffer. The brewery could produce up to 10 barrels of beer per day. Pfeiffer brewed beer for the saloons in north and south Rushford and other “outside markets.” There were at least 13 saloons in Rushford prior to prohibition. Jacob … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Lisa Ann Stames, 47, Caledonia, Minn., 7/10/2024, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Sai Ikanth Mummareddy Sr. 32, St. Louis Park, Minn., 10/9/2024, Speeding (68/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Benjamin Allen Rand, 33, Pine Island, Minn., 8/9/2024, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Wade M. Jenkins
Wade M. Jenkins left this earth for his next adventure on Monday, October 14, 2024. Wade’s health declined in recent months, and he left us far too soon. Wade was born on June 24, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Joan and Jim Jenkins. He grew up with his siblings in Sunnydale, and later the family purchased an acreage outside of Chatfield, Minn., where Wade lived until moving … [Read more...]
Marian M. Corpstein
Marian M. Corpstein, 87, of Caledonia, died surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. She was born August 31, 1937, in Caledonia to Arnold and Celesta (Rottman) Gillen. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1956. Marian married Norman Corpstein on August 10, 1957, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. She was … [Read more...]
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ASSUMED NAME: The Meadows of Mabel 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: 610 E Newburg Ave Mabel, Mn 55954 List the … [Read more...]
Jeanette (Jan) Milne
Jeanette (Jan) Milne, age 77, of Preston, Minn., lost her battle with dementia with her daughters by her side, and surrounded by the love of her family on October 23, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Edina, Minn. Jan Lee Pfister was born in Preston on November 25, 1946, to Lenard and Patricia (O’Shaughnessy) Pfister. She was a lifelong resident of Preston, and graduated … [Read more...]
Kristine “Kris” Horsman
In loving memory of Kristine “Kris” Horsman, 74, of Chatfield, Minn., who peacefully passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born to Glen and Marion Stevens on September 10, 1950, in Rochester, Minn. Kristine’s journey was one of warmth and affection. As a young girl, she flourished as a Girl Scout, setting a foundation of generosity and community spirit that would define … [Read more...]
Rev. Doctor William (Bill) A. Rowen
The Reverend Doctor William (Bill) A. Rowen, Jr. died peacefully October 25, 2024, at his home in Spring Valley under the care of Heartland Hospice and his loving family. Bill was a graduate of Chosen Valley High School (Chatfield), Macalester College (St. Paul), Garrett Theological Seminary (Evanston), and Trinity Theological Seminary (Newburgh) where he earned his Doctor … [Read more...]
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE November 25, 2024 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 25th day of November, 2024, for the following tied projects: LOST 88928-101 and LOST 88941-117: bridge replacements with culvert, approach grading & aggregate surfacing, located on County Road 101, approx. 0.6 … [Read more...]