Notice is given that an amended application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated April 7, 2023, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The amended application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed David J. Rogers, whose address is 205 Sheridan Street W. P.O. Box 183 Lanesboro, MN 55949, as personal representative … [Read more...]
WHALAN CITY COUNCIL FILING of AFFIDAVITS of CANDIDACY
Affidavits of Candidacy will be accepted by the City Clerk in person or by mail at PO Box 7, Lanesboro MN 55949-0007. Filing Period: July 30, 2024 - August 13, 2024 by 5 pm $2 Filing Fee must also be received by 5 pm on 8/13/24 Positions to be elected on November 5, 2024: 1 - Mayor (2-year term) 2 - CIty Council Seats (4-year terms) Publish 15,22 … [Read more...]
City of Wykoff Hoping to Have New Softball Field by End of Summer
By Annika Doberenz The Wykoff City Council met per their usual schedule at 7 p.m. on July 8, the second Monday of the month, and after the meeting was called to order, it began with the Pledge of Allegiance. One of the most major issues brought up at the meeting was that of the recent malfunctions of the wastewater plant. Several integral parts have stopped working, and the … [Read more...]
It’s a Vine Life
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish - United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Several years ago I toured a garden where massive pumpkins were grown – the type people grow to compete for a prize. Remember that old rhyme “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater. Had a wife and couldn’t keep her. He put her in a pumpkin shell. And … [Read more...]
Ostrander to Hold Citywide Garage Sales
By Annika Doberenz At their most recent meeting on July 2, the Ostrander City Council discussed all of their usual topics, in addition to other relevant conversations, including the current and projected city council budgets, and the dates of the upcoming election. After the Pledge of Allegiance was proclaimed, the agenda was confirmed, and then Head of Maintenance Jeremy … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Abigail Justine Von Arx, 18, Caledonia, Minn., 2/27/2024, Smoking, Chewing Tobacco, or E-Cigarettes Prohibited in Public or Charter School, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Ani Leidy Reyna Robertson, 29, Postville, Iowa, 4/21/2024, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kaila Rae … [Read more...]
Evelyn Marion Voigt
Evelyn Voigt, 94, of Taopi, passed peacefully into the kingdom of heaven while residing at Wildwood Grove on Monday evening, July 8, 2024 Evelyn Marion Bly was born February 8, 1930, to Glenn Jr. and Amber (Rucker) Bly in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up on the family farm south of Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948. While at an April dance at … [Read more...]
Roger Duane Ekern
Roger Duane Ekern, 74, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born at Cottrell Home Hospital in Rushford, Minn., on July 13, 1949, to Charles and Gilma Ekern. He grew up on the family farm and was active in the FFA throughout high school. Roger attended the National FFA Convention as part of the dairy judging team … [Read more...]
Ronald Dale Broadwater
Ronald Dale Broadwater, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on June 27, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s over the past several years. Ron was born in Rochester, Minn., on August 31, 1946, to Evelyn (Tienter) and Jonathan Dale Broadwater. He grew up in Fillmore County where he attended school and worked on his family farm. … [Read more...]
Delores “Dee” Glynn
Delores “Dee” Glynn, 81, of Montgomery, Ill., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Delores was born on October 22, 1942, to Peter and Christina (Sorum) Moger and grew up in rural Lanesboro, Minn. She graduated valedictorian from Lanesboro High School in 1960. Delores and Stephen M. Glynn were united in marriage in 1964 and together with daughter Kelly, made … [Read more...]