Evelyn Elaine Fitzgerald Osland, age 91, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Rochester, Minn. Evelyn was born on July 27, 1934, in Lime Springs, Iowa, to Cecil and Edna (Jensen) Fitzgerald. She attended school in Lime Springs and Chester, graduating from Chester High School in 1952, and later from Hamilton School of Business in Mason City in 1953. Evelyn began working … [Read more...]
Kenneth H. Fjerstad
Kenneth (Ken) H. Fjerstad, 87, of Lanesboro, Minn., and formerly Hayfield, Minn., passed away on April 16, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital after a hard-fought battle with injuries from a car accident. Ken was born August 23, 1938, at his family’s farm in Dodge County, Minn., the son of Emma and Selmer Fjerstad. He married his wife Barbara on July 12, 1958, and shortly after … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – Dressing for Success
By Angela Denstad Time and again, when life gets hard, little adages and bits of advice spring to mind. It’s tempting to gather them all together, reasoning there must be some greater truth to be compiled from all the individual bits of collective wisdom imparted to us over the course of our years. In difficult times, we seek solutions; in times of grief, we seek solace. And … [Read more...]
If Those Walls Could Talk, What Would They Say?
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) I was sitting in the historic church at Lenora which was built in 1865. Sunshine was streaming in the windows and the venerable sanctuary was filled with a cheery warmth. All around the room reminders of pioneer days spoke to me. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Yaad Hareshkumar Chaudhar, 20, Preston, MN; 4/8/2026, Speeding (68/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Annette Rae Cummings, 53, Winter Springs, FL; 2/19/2026, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. Michelle Lynn Gaynor, 39, Wykoff, MN; 2/5/2025, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Narcotics Operation
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and Mower County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation, executing a search warrant at the residence of Jason Eli Moore at 418 Line St. N., Wykoff, Minn. During the search, investigators seized approximately 376 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $10,000, along with shotgun … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2026 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Spring Valley Minnesota
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Minnesota Statute 204B.33 that a general election will be held in Spring Valley on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. Offices in which more than two candidates file will be included on the ballot in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The filing period for these … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 4.14.2026
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a regular 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 (4/17/26) Commissioner Warrants: Fillmore Co Journal $ 12,086.25 Marco, Inc $ 45,480.50 Motorola $ 3,120.00 … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type 14 – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure By Action Court File No. 23-CV-25-173
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Charles E Klos Jr., Victoria Klos, Fillmore County Human Services, Discover Bank, Jason Curtis Schloegel, Olmsted Medical Center, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, United States of America, acting by and through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and all … [Read more...]
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Proposed Adoption of Cannabis Ordinance
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Mabel, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of a zoning regulations for cannabis businesses within the city. Date: Wednesday, May 13th Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Mabel Community Center The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to establish local regulations concerning the zoning and operation of … [Read more...]