Joann Elizabeth Gillespie, age 87, of Chatfield, Minn. passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., and was welcomed with open arms into Heaven on April 27, 2023. Joann was born on March 2, 1936, to Fred and Lucy (Farmer) Madison in Marengo, Iowa. She graduated as salutatorian from the class of 1954 in Goldfield, Iowa. On August 15, 1954, she married Howard … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, May 1 •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. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Hokah … [Read more...]
Correction
On page 21 of the April 24 Fillmore County Journal, the article “Kingsland School Board discusses track replacement,” regarding the April 17 Kingsland School Board meeting, incorrectly stated that Kingsland was taking bids for a new bus shed. It is actually SMEC (Southern Minnesota Education Consortium, the special education consortium to which Kingsland belongs) taking bids … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Why the United States is no longer the greatest nation in the world
By Nicholas Weist The United States of America; particularly is known, basically worldwide, as the wealthiest and most powerful nation. Unfortunately, the country falls short in crucial areas such as education, healthcare, and infant mortality, making it inferior to all sorts of other countries. It’s time for Americans to face this truth. We are not the greatest country in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kyle Alexander Sears, 35, Ostrander, Minn.; 3/10/2023, Animal Ordinance Running at Large, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Hokah Police Department David John Blackstone, 55, Holmen, Wis.; 2/1/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 2/1/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (42/30), Fine $50. Houston … [Read more...]
A Pastor’s Wishes for Parents
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish - United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 19:14 This time of year, we move into confirmation and graduation season—important milestones in the lives of young people and … [Read more...]
April weed of the month: Lesser celandine Lesser celandine, also known as fig buttercup, is a relatively new invader to the state
In a few short weeks (or longer in the northern part of the state), we will begin seeing the pops of color of spring ephemerals. Some skunk cabbage is already taking advantage of areas with recent snow melt. As the snow recedes and the ground temperatures begin to warm, the beginning of spring is a great time to look for the emergence of invasive plants. Lesser celandine … [Read more...]
Gertrud Kroshus Solem
Gertrud Kroshus Solem, 98, of Mabel, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Gertrud Laurayne Kroshus Solem was born May 19, 1924, in Waterville, Iowa, to John and Selma (Bergland) Hancock. She was baptized and confirmed at Waterville Lutheran Church. Gertrud graduated from Waterville High School. After graduation, she moved to Decorah where … [Read more...]
James F. Todd
James F. Todd, 94, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 24, 2023. He was born January 29, 1929, to Stanley and Josephine (Clark) Todd in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. His family moved to Harmony when he was an infant, and his growing-up years were spent there. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1947. In 1951, he entered the Navy, was discharged in 1955, and went back to … [Read more...]
Leonard A. Plaehn
Leonard A. Plaehn, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday April 24, 2023, at Spring Valley Living. Leonard was born December 18, 1931, to Emma and Henry Plaehn; He was their tenth child. Leonard lived on farms in Grundy County, Iowa, until WWII when his older brothers left for the service and the family moved to Reinbeck, Iowa. He attended school there and graduated … [Read more...]