On May 23, Owen Christopher Prevost, 22 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Prevost is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about May 21, within the city of Spring Valley, a Fillmore County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Michelle Lee Johnson, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/25/2023, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Autumn Maryjane Merchlewitz, 21, Caledonia, Minn; 3/11/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Jason John Payne, 20, Onalaska, Wis.; … [Read more...]
Blooming where you are planted
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free How can I bloom where there is no water? If you are like me, you may have been praying for rain with more fervency these days. The farmers and those who make a living from the soil have been praying hard for rain. How can things grow without water? When we think of this call to bloom where you are planted, we think I … [Read more...]
Clarification
In the June 26, 2023, Preston City Council article titled “Preston formalizes reasons for denying rezoning request,” the wording of the motion on page 13 concerning the county’s THC ordinance should state: The council unanimously approved a motion to take “no action” regarding the county ordinance, which will keep regulation at the county level. … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 • Hokah City Council, Fire Station, 6 p.m. • Brownsville City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, … [Read more...]
LaVonne Emmons
LaVonne Emmons was born October 28, 1918, to Margaret (Griggs) and William Leon Sherwood. She was a former resident of Emmons, and died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, in Rushford, Minn., where she had been living at the Bremmer Suites Assisted Living Center since 2018. Although missing her many friends in Emmons, her attendance at Emmons Lutheran Church, her garden … [Read more...]
Kenneth Leibfried
Kenneth Leibfried, age 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on June 25, 2023, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Kenny was born September 25, 1944, in Sherburne, Minn., to Joseph and Florence (Studer) Leibfried. He lived and grew up on the family farm in Ostrander with his nine brothers and sisters. He attended and graduated from Leroy High … [Read more...]
Seth Rolfs
Seth was welcomed into the world on December 24, 2003. He was the best Christmas present we ever got. Seth died tragically due to a car accident on June 17, 2023. Seth always had a big smile on his face. He loved hunting and going to Historical Rendezvous. He was good at throwing tomahawks and enjoyed it when he beat his dad. Seth graduated from Fillmore Central High School … [Read more...]
James and Darlene Sanden
James Glen Sanden and Darlene Irene (Schafer) Sanden will be interred together forever at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery. Jim was born on July 3, 1936, in Harmony, Minn., to Glen and Edith Sanden. He passed away November 15, 2021. Jim was a collector and a woodworker. He always had a beautiful garden. Darlene was born on April 25, 1945, in St. Cloud, to Alvin and Geneva … [Read more...]
Cleo Mayfield
Cleo Ann Gillund Mayfield, 84, resident of Columbia, Tenn., died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born March 26, 1939, as a native of Preston, Minn., Cleo proudly claimed her Lutheran Scandinavian heritage. As the daughter of the late Talmer Gillund and Signe Vang Gillund, she grew up in a loving family of six … [Read more...]