Truman Archie Dahl passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024. Truman was born February 21, 1932 to Adolf and Thora Dahl. Truman was the first born boy after 22 grandchildren to carry the Dahl name. There was much excitement and many wanted to contribute to naming him. His sister Mavis insisted on Twillard. Luckily, Thora refused! Truman graduated from Rushford High School and … [Read more...]
James Myrl Rislove
On May 17, 2024, James Myrl Rislove passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite music, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim was born to Jack and Sheila (Buckingham) Rislove on May 4, 1961, in Winona, Minn. He was raised in Rushford, Minn., where he grew up riding bike, playing baseball, and running the streets with his … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Be Salty!
By Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid Christ Lutheran Church, Preston “You are the salt of the earth!” This familiar phrase is from a sermon Jesus gives in Matthew. He tells the crowd – you are the salt of the earth. Put simply, when your life is the right amount of salty, your actions enrich and benefit other people. When Jesus was giving this sermon, a crowd was gathered. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Exploring the Impact of Music on the Mind
By Saturn Ludewig Music is widely known as a potent form of expression that goes beyond linguistic boundaries and connects with the innermost part of a person. Apart from its capacity to stir emotions and spark imagination, studies have shown that music has a significant effect on the brain, affecting different cognitive processes and promoting overall health and wellness. … [Read more...]
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad, age 78, of Rushford, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bonnie was born on August 24, 1945, to Willard and Adeline (Hanson) Lindell in Red Wing. She attended school in Cannon Falls, graduating from the Cannon Falls High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to James Norstad on July 13, 1963, at … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jeffery Mark Felten, 69, Caledonia, Minn., 4/21/2024, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Joseph Arthur Palen, 80, Caledonia, Minn., 4/15/2024, Speeding (67/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Chatfield Police Department Austin Jakob Lawler, 21, Chatfield, Minn., 4/11/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine … [Read more...]
CITY OF HARMONY COUNTY OF FILLMORE STATE OF Minnesota NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Public Hearing on Industrial Zone Setback Amendment. Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Committee of the City of Harmony, Minnesota, will meet at 7 p.m. on June 5, 2024, to hold a public hearing for purpose of considering, and possibly adopting, a zoning amendment for the rear setback in an industrial zone. Dated this 14th day of May 2024. Signed … [Read more...]
Houston City Council Meeting Minutes April 8, 2024
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. April 8, 2024, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Brett Hurley, Josh DeBoer, Josh Hongerholt, and Randy Thesing. A listing of public members present is on file. CIPP: There are some remaining … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Forum April 10, 2024 MINUTES
In Attendance: Steve Snyder, Sarah Peterson, Steve Storhoff, Mark Holmen, Kevin Horihan, Matt Schultz, Zach Cronen, Bret Klaehn, Wanda Hanson I. Call to Order by Snyder at 7:00PM II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Olivia Holtegaard, Tamara DeGarmo, Kayla Hovland, Kathy Chiglo IV. Approve Agenda: Moved by Holmen; 2nd Horihan; Passed V. Approve Minutes of … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro Annual TIF Disclosure Reporting
The following information represents the annual disclosure of tax increment districts for the year ended December 31, 2023. TIF 2-2 Current net tax capacity $21,620 Original net tax capacity $400 Captured net tax capacity $21,220 Principal and interest payments due in 2024 $2,883 Tax increment received in 2023 $29,417 Tax increment expended in 2023 $26,476 Month and … [Read more...]