Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore County Flashback “The Womanless Wedding”

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By Susan Ritter Lanesboro Museum In Lanesboro, Minn., on March 1 and 2, 1927, at the old Lanesboro High School auditorium, the Guttormson Post of the American Legion put on a three-act comedy “The  Womanless Wedding” to raise funds for the Legion and entertain the citizens of Lanesboro. Around 77 business men took part playing both the male and female parts. Trunks of … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Worshipping the Creation Over the Creator

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By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston Summer is upon us and if you’re like me, it’s your favorite time of year.  The weather is warm enough to head out into the fields, lakes, trails, and gardens.  Everywhere you look things are green and new life is bursting forth.  Summer is an amazing time, that is before it gets too hot. As amazing as summer is, it also … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department James Michael Lyden, 42, Caledonia, Minn., 3/23/2024, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  3/23/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.  Samantha Jo Yarbrough, 18, Caledonia, Minn., 5/11/2024 Driver Fails to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  Chatfield Police Department Shawn … [Read more...]

Change for Venue Motion Granted for Adam Fravel’s Trial for the Murder of Madeline Kingsbury

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Zachary Bauer, the attorney representing Adam Fravel in the case of the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, has sought a change of venue, citing the pre-trial publicity and community involvement as reasons for moving the trial out of Winona County, Minn. Madeline Kingsbury, who resided in the city of Winona, disappeared on March 31, 2023.  After roughly 2,000 volunteers searched for … [Read more...]

Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net

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Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder. Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher Absent: Admin Tony Chladek, Council member Volkman Notices: Mediacom channel change notice, 50th Anniversary EMS Week May 19-25, “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future.” Open house at Creekside well attended. Emergency Ambulance Aid bill passed not as much as … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A REZONING FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS PETER SWARTZENTRUBER

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Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Peter Swartzentruber of 928 Overlook Drive, Preston, MN 55965 to rezone his property in Preston Township from Agricultural to General Commercial (B-1). The property is located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 5 Preston Township. The property is located on the east side … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS SKYLINE MATERIALS

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Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Skyline Materials, represented by Chris Priebe of G-Cubed, Inc., of P.O. Box 127, 900 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing Frank Quarry located in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, and the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 3 Bristol Township. … [Read more...]