By Rev. Timothy Sandeno St. Johns Lutheran Church and School This past Sunday, many of our churches celebrated the Baptism of our Lord and read Matthew 3:13-17 during the service. Being nestled close to Epiphany on January 6, it is a beautiful revealing of who Jesus truly is as the Father’s voice booms from heaven, “This is my beloved Son, with who I am well … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tiffany Breann Amaro, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/22/2025, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Danny Wayne Lund, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/21/2025, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Sabrina Star Schreiber, 32, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/21/2025, Require/Permit Offense by Another, Fine $100, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 19, Bryce Aaron Reed, 40, of Stewartville, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Reed is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about December 18, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched regarding a male victim alleging his (step) son … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during the winter months”. Is that still true with advances on tires and technology? Answer: He is correct, cruise control should never be used on wet or icy roadways. If your wheels lose traction, the cruise control will continue to accelerate, causing the vehicle to skid. By the time you realize you are … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 22, 2023 MORTGAGORS: Juanita J. Gilbert and Jacob D. Gilbert, spouses married to each … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1.6.2026
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: Agenda & Consent Agenda (12/31/25) Commissioner Warrants: Donnelly Law Firm, PLLC $ 2,311.97 L & L Street Rods LLC $ … [Read more...]
Houston City Council Minutes December 8, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. December 8, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. 2026 COLA Increase: … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING January 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval Public Comment Discussion Items St. Charles Site Hard Hat High School – Mary Morem, Michael Mangan, and Rob Routh Early Childhood Center Birth to 5 – Casey Porter Old Business (Items for Discussion and Approval) Elementary … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Jensson
Gordon “Gordy” Jensson, age 97 (and a half), of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center. Gordon Hubert Jensson was born on May 26, 1928, to Ole and Clara (Anderson) Jensson in Holt Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School with the Class of 1946. He continued … [Read more...]
Russell Marvin Hayes
Russell Marvin Hayes, 92, a longtime Stewartville, Minn. resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna. Russell was the sixth of ten boys born on January 5, 1934, to Lester and Blanche (Nelson) Hayes in Webster City, Iowa. His early years were spent on the family farm outside Woolstock, Iowa before the … [Read more...]