Steven Boyd Gasner, age 70, of Chatfield, died at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus on October 10, 2024, with his family by his side. Steven was born on June 22, 1954 in Lakefield, Minn., the son of Boyd and Kathryn (Spitzack) Gasner. He moved to Chatfield as a young boy and attended Chatfield schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Chatfield High School. He attended classes at the … [Read more...]
Linda Nerstad Kemp
Linda Nerstad Kemp, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. Linda’s warm spirit was brought into this world on the frosty morning of January 9, 1952. Linda was raised on the family farm outside Spring Grove with her five brothers and sisters by their loving parents James and Edith Nerstad. Linda was a proud farm girl and loved caring for … [Read more...]
Norman P. Nordsving
Norman P. Nordsving, age 84, of rural Canton died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Norman was born July 26, 1940, in Winneshiek County, Iowa to Cyrus and Luverne (Young) Nordsving. He graduated from the Mabel High School with the class of 1958. In 1958 Norman entered in the United States Navy where he was in machine Maintenance and … [Read more...]
Galen “Sonny” Clarence Casterton
The Lord called Galen "Sonny" Clarence Casterton home on October 5, 2024. Sonny was born on August 8, 1942, in Woodstock, Ill., to Anita Casterton. He was raised in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. He married Bonnie Kraling on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs) and together they raised three sons and celebrated their … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-24-518
Estate of Helen Louise Domasky, aka Helen L. Domasky and Helen Domasky, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held via Zoom, see notice of remote hearing, in this Court at Preston … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Notice of Meeting
The regular monthly Jefferson Township meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m., at the town hall, 2646 County 5, Eitzen. Anne Falken Township Clerk Publish 14 … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro, Minnesota Summary of Amendments to City Ordinance Code – Chapter 151: Land Use
The City Council of Lanesboro, Minnesota has approved amendments to Chapter 151: Land Use of the Lanesboro City Code. The key changes are as follows: Addition and revision of definitions of terms. Revisions to the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) city code to include: Addition of permitted uses of bed and breakfasts with two rooms or less; Addition of … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-24-516
Estate of Steven Robert Thompson, aka Steven R. Thompson and Steven Thompson, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an amended application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The amended … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 10.01.2024
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 (9/26/24) Commissioner Warrants: Knowink, LLC $ 6,570.00 1 Source $ 3,498.42 Bernau/Dawn $ 6,715.25 Vernon … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-24-496
Estate of Lloyd L. Swalve, aka Lloyd Swalve and Lloyd Lee Swalve, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an amended application for informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 9.24.2024
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 (9/19/24) Commissioner Warrants: Capital General Contracting LLC $ 25,086.90 Blahnik, Prchal & Stoll $ 14,590.28 … [Read more...]
Richard D. Bjertness
Richard D Bjertness, 67, passed away September 19, 2024, as he wished, at home with his family. Richard was born July 27, 1957, to Ronald and Luella (Fokken) Bjertness at Harmony Hospital, Harmony, Minn. He started dairy farming and working for neighbors doing field work while in high school. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1975. After high school he enlisted in … [Read more...]
A Friendly Face at Spring Valley’s Post Office
By Zech Sindt When you enter Spring Valley’s post office, you will be greeted by one of the friendly postal workers. These postal workers dedicate their lives to making sure when you walk up to their counter with a box or an envelope, it will get to wherever in the world you want it to go. One of those friendly faces is Kersten Drees. Drees is a busy woman. As a … [Read more...]
Michele Peterson, The Amazing Woman Helping to Guide Chatfield Into the Future
By Zech Sindt When Chatfield’s city administrator, Michele Peterson, was fresh out of high school, she didn’t know much about city government. “I didn’t even know this was a job. It wasn’t until I was in my 30s that I knew this was a job,” she laughingly revealed. Peterson may seem like just another paper-pusher behind a desk in a small southern Minnesota city office … [Read more...]
Rhoda Ann Ehler
Rhoda Ann Ehler, 76, of Hayfield, Minn., passed away on October 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1948, adopted by Reuel and Maud “Peg” Olson of Canton, Minn. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966, which was the last graduating class. She started her nursing career at as a nurse aid at St … [Read more...]