RUSHFORD - The rotational grazing system Carter Lee installed on 70 acres of Fillmore County blufftops is revitalizing pastureland, improving soil health and protecting the Root River, a designated trout stream. “That piece originally was in the CRP program (Conservation Reserve Program) and when it came out, we decided we would really like to put (the land) back into … [Read more...]
Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers This Fall
Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following tips to farmers, … [Read more...]
What Consumers Can Do to Support Local Farmers
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban and suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, and thankfully there … [Read more...]
Wolf’s Den Hurricane Helene Relief Drive a Success, But More Aid Still Needed
The Wolf’s Den in Ostrander held a Hurricane Helene Relief Drive on October 13. Everything gathered at the relief drive was taken to Parrotsville, Tenn., near the North Carolina border, to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Wolf’s Den Owner, Lynne Dempewolf, says she felt the need to do the relief drive after watching the news and seeing some posts on social media about … [Read more...]
Major Road, Stormwater, Sewer and Water Improvements in Store for Wykoff
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council meeting came to order at 7 p.m. on October 17. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and city council members Kaleb Himli, Lyle Morey, Barbara Fate and Jeffrey Hare were all present. Rick Whitney from the wastewater treatment plant discussed the city’s need for, and the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Importance of Freedom of Speech
By Davian Koren Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. (1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.) Meaning of Freedom of Speech Freedom of … [Read more...]
Mervin Sears
Mervin Sears, 83, of Harmony, Minn., died on Wednesday, October 21, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Mervin Edward Sears was born June 9, 1941, in Grinnell, Iowa, to George Sears and Ardith Knoll. Through his school years, he was big into 4-H and involved in FFA. He grew up on an Ayrshire dairy farm and showed Ayrshires for many years at State … [Read more...]
Betty (Klimesh) Shimek
Elizabeth (Betty) Shimek, 88, of Plainview, Minn., (formerly of Rochester and Harmony, Minn.), died on September 20, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Betty spent her final summer doing what she loved most, spending time with family and visiting the casino. Betty (Klimesh) Shimek was born January 19, 1936, the eighth child of Joseph and Albina Klimesh in … [Read more...]
John Wayne Westby
John Wayne Westby, age 70, of Mabel, Minn., lost his short battle with esophageal cancer at his home on October 20, 2024, surrounded by family. John was born August 28, 1954, at Waukon Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa, to Kenneth and Ruth (Ruroden) Westby. The family lived on a farm between Dorchester and Spring Grove where he attended local country schools and … [Read more...]
Sharon Marie Dexter
Sharon was born April 14, 1934, and grew up on the west shore of Long Lake, Minn. She was the daughter of Dorothy Nelson Dexter and Everett Dexter, and had one younger sister, Lane Ann Dexter, all of whom predeceased her. She lived in and around the Twin Cities area until moving to Southeastern Minnesota in 1999, then to Western North Carolina in 2021. On September 25, … [Read more...]
Cory L. Folstad
Cory L. Folstad, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Decorah on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born April 13, 1971, in Decorah, Iowa, to Marvin and Linda Folstad. Cory was baptized and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran Church. He attended Decorah High School and graduated with the Class of 1989. His interest in hunting, fishing and the outdoors led him to … [Read more...]
Sue Thiele
Sue Thiele, 69, of Eitzen, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born April 19, 1955, in Waukon, Iowa to Fred and Norma (Wiemerslage) Breeser. She grew up in New Albin, Iowa, and graduated in 1973 from Kee High in Lansing. On October 24, 1987 she was united in marriage to David Thiele in Eitzen. The … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
That application was received from the following persons for a variance of ordinance requirements: Brian & Lot 1 and Part Lot 2 Block 2 Prairie Meadows Addition Lisa Jerviss Section 33 Township 104, Range 6, City of Houston, Minnesota. (Parcel #24.0551.001) Variance to exceed City Code §151.04 and Ordinance 219 by 3,068 feet to construct a 48-foot x 80-foot … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro, Minnesota Public Notice of Municipal Election
Notice is hereby given that the City of Lanesboro will conduct Municipal Elections in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing: One (1) Mayor for a term of two (2) years Two (2) City Council Members for a term of four (4) years each The hours of the election in the City of Lanesboro will be from 7:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: QUIET TITLE
Court File No. 23-CV-24- 546 Bunge Construction, Inc., SUMMONS Plaintiff, v. Gust Gartner, Howard Gartner, George B. McClellan Ream, Lillian M. Ream, John D. Turk, Anita L. Turk, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company; and all successors and assigns; also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any … [Read more...]