By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches I experienced the death of two dear pets of mine, both this past December. It was very sad for me. I love animals and I believe God put that sensitivity in me. I bet many of you can relate. A few years ago, the death of my little 16-year-old dog was a slow one at the end. I could tell she was waiting … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Beyond the Bin: Repurposing Food Scraps and More for Less Waste
By Hayden St. Mary Every single day, around 330 million pounds of food are wasted across the U.S. That’s the weight of about 55,000 trucks!! Even if just the people who read this article start to use some of these easy ways to reuse or repurpose food, it can make a big difference! If you’re an adult, chances are you have to wake up early for work and need to have your … [Read more...]
What people had to say about their nominees for the 2023 Business Person of the Year…
Sarah Barth Sarah’s Diner Canton, MN Reason for nomination: She could make more money but keeps her prices very reasonable, people even tell her she needs to raise her prices! Describe the impact of the above: Her place of business is a true community gathering place. Some customers come twice, every day. What do you think motivates the nominee? Her caring nature and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Michaelle Tracia Munson 57, Caledonia, Minn., 12/18/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department William Scott Kester, 18, Chatfield, Minn., 12/13/2023, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Larissa Ann Fiegel, 26, … [Read more...]
Mpca to Invest $35 Million in Modernizing Stormwater Systems to Prepare for Climate Change: Grants are Part of $100 Million for Climate-related Projects
JANUARY 11, 2024 – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new $35 million grants program to prepare Minnesota’s aging stormwater infrastructure for climate change. Tribal nations, cities, counties, and other local governments can apply for funding to upgrade their stormwater systems with climate-smart improvements that will protect drinking water and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 1.9.2024
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 (1.12.2024) Commissioner Warrants: $502,197.59 • Boarman Kroos Vogel Group, Inc $24,136.96 • MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust- … [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 the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 20, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $79,434.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kaleb R Himli and … [Read more...]
City of PRESTON Ordinance 299
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 221 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1995 AND TITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” The City Council of the City of Preston hereby amends and replaces that portion of Ordinance 221 codified as § 155.053 with the following: § 155.053 PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES. Within an R-2 District, buildings or land may be used for one or more of the following uses if granted a … [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSTON COUNTY
The pushing, dumping or depositing of snow from any driveway onto any County Highway right-of-way interferes with, obstructs and renders a highway dangerous for public traffic. The law M.S. 160.2715 provides that it is unlawful to obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon. Your cooperation is urgently requested. Offenders may be prosecuted. January … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting
Lanesboro Forum 7:00 PM DECEMBER 13, 2023 MINUTES I. Call to Order by Troendle at 7:00pm II. Truth-In-Taxation Meeting III. Public Comment on Truth-In-Taxation Meeting IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Public Input VI. Approve Agenda: Moved by Holmen; 2nd Horihan; Passed VII. Approve Minutes of November 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting: Moved by Snyder; 2nd … [Read more...]