Mark J. Lillegraven, 71, of Mabel, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home following a four-year battle with cancer. Mark was born September 22, 1954 in Decorah, Iowa, to Wendell and Marian (Turner) Lillegraven. He graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School with the class of 1972. He worked at Oliver Tractors in Charles City, Iowa before purchasing a milk hauling … [Read more...]
Marlow Kenwood Boyum
Marlow Kenwood Boyum, 95, passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home on February 25, 2026. Born April 1, 1930, in rural Peterson, Minn., to John and Gertrude Boyum. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War from November 1953 to September 1955. On August 3, 1957, Marlow … [Read more...]
Terrance “Terry” Gene Wiltgen
Terrance “Terry” Gene Wiltgen, age 74, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 26 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester due to complications from Alzheimer’s. He was a devoted husband, loving father of two, and a caring grandfather. Terry was born on October 20, 1951, … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – Contemplating Currying Favor
By Angela Denstad Time and again, odd coincidences spring up as patterns of thought lead to unlikely connections and serendipitous insights. As I was trying to curry favor with my finicky feline, brushing the little lion soft as a lamb, I wondered how March might unfold and where this Year of the Horse might lead us. Weather-wise, the groundhog predicted more winter, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Reflections on the Lenten Journey towards Holy Week
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches When I was young, the Lutheran church I attended performed a yearly passion play - a drama of Christ’s arrest, trial, and crucifixion. I participated as one of many children by singing, waving palms, and being in the crowd. This play taught me a lot about Christ’s death and resurrection that we … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Lynn Ann Ryan, 54, Peterson, Minn.; 10/25/2025, Fourth Degree DWI - 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Hours, Fine $250, Total Fees $350. Local Confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (2/12/2026): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, Sign Probation Agreement - as directed by … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Senior Bound for NCAA Equestrian Team
By Janette Dragvold From a young age Zoey Case, of rural Canton, Minn., loved horses. Her parents got her her first horse, a sorrel quarter horse named Reba in 2017. The next year at the age of nine she started showing. Now 17, she currently has two quarter horses, an appaloosa and a POA (Pony of the Americas) pony. She attends, on average, between 10 to 15 shows a year. … [Read more...]
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name | Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Hegg Farms Principal Place of Business: 31683 COUNTY … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 28, 2018 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,595.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Daniel Busse, a/k/a Daniel Thomas Busse, a married person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Home Federal … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 2.10.2026
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 (2/13/26) Commissioner Warrants: MCCC, MI 33 $ 135,386.00 Advocacy Center of Winona $ 2,500.00 Bauer Built Inc $ … [Read more...]