C. Wayne Thorson, 91, of rural Spring Valley, Minn., passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Care & Rehab, Ostrander, Minn. Carl “Wayne” Thorson was born February 1, 1933, to Carl William and Dena (Solsrud) Thorson in Bennington Township, Ostrander, Minn. He was Baptized in Christ April 9, 1933, and confirmed in Christ October 13, 1946. He was a lifelong member of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Death Investigation
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, at approximately 12:14 a.m. on August 4, 2024, Fillmore County dispatch received a 911 call of a person lying in the roadway who was possibly hit by a vehicle on county Road 30 east of Granger, Minn. Responding deputies found 23-year-old Cale Jackson of Cresco, Iowa, to be deceased. The initial investigation indicated that the … [Read more...]
Grand Meadow Township Residents (2024)
The Grand Meadow Township Board will meet at the ES Building on the following dates at 9:00 a.m. •August 13 •September 10 •November 12 •December 10 Publish 5 … [Read more...]
black hammer township meeting notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 5 … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 11, 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,732.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeremiah Smaglik, a single person, and Angela Willimack, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for American … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:00pm to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Bradley Johns & Somboon Kang. Bradley Johns & Somboon Kang, owners of the subject property at 308 North Street Northwest, is proposing to use the single-family home for boarding and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Kyle David Breyer, 26, La Crescent, Minn., 6/7/2024, Fourth Degree DWI - Blood Alcohol Concentration 0.08 or More Within Two Hours of Operating Motor Vehicle, Fine $1,000 (stay $800), Total Fees $300. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (7/23/2024): Complete Chemical Assessment … [Read more...]
College News
Graduates List Spring 2024 Alexandria Technical & Community College: Bailey Wallace, Chatfield, Law Enforement Skills Certificate Iowa State University: Rachel Lenz, Harmony, BS, Biology (AGLS), BS Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude James Madison University: Jacob Stephens, LeRoy, MA, English Kirkwood Community College: Blake Jermier, Lanesboro, Certificate; … [Read more...]
Clarification on July Kingsland School Board Meeting Article
By Annika Doberenz In the “Kingsland Officials Looking to Keep Athletes Successful” article on page 29 of the July 22, 2024, issue, due to a miscommunication, not all of the pertinent information was included. It was stated that the first aspect of the referendum on which the district would be voting was for the replacement of the school’s roof. While that is true, the funds … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Do You Ever Feel Lonely?
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Traditional, Christian hymns have much to offer our world today. In about 1855 Joseph M. Scriven composed the words to a great Christian hymn. From time to time, I believe we all feel lonely, discouraged and sad. For our devotions today, I’d like … [Read more...]