Ada Delores Kjos, 87, of Rushford, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Ada was born April 25, 1936, in Riceford Township, near Mabel, Minn., to Adolph and Doris (Rank) Nelson. She worked her way through high school by nannying for the Roberton’s and graduated from Rushford High School in 1955. On June 22, 1957, she married Raymond Kjos at … [Read more...]
Rodney Dean Gregerson
Rodney Dean Gregerson, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Rodney was born on November 10, 1946, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Olson) Gregerson on a farm outside of Harmony. In 1979, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Welscher, at the Harmony House restaurant; they later married on August 30, 1980. Right out of school, … [Read more...]
Is There a Place in Heaven for Our Pets?
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...]