Ruby Avilda Tudahl, 93, of Edina, Minn., died on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home. Ruby was born on April 8, 1930, in Norway Township of Fillmore County to Ole and Nilla (Kinneberg) Tudahl. She attended country school at Highland Prairie and was a 1948 graduate of Peterson High School. In her early 20s, Ruby and her sisters Viola and Betty moved to the Twin Cities, … [Read more...]
Paul Sorum
Paul Duane Sorum, 89, of Rushford, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 22, 2023, following a short battle with lung cancer. Paul was born on July 25, 1933, in La Crosse, Wis., to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum. Paul attended Rushford High School and was a 1951 graduate. Following high school Paul farmed on the family farm, established in 1882. Paul married Esther … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Kunert
Robert “Bob” D. Kunert, age 82, of Ostrander, Minn., died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He was born March 27, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Bob attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1960; following high school he worked at the Caterpillar Plant in Peoria, Ill., for a short time. After returning to the Spring Valley area, he … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback Meet the stars of Hamilton!
By Sara Sturgis Executive Director Fillmore County Historical Society Surprise, it’s not Lin Manuel Miranda of the acclaimed Broadway play but rather Doctors Alfred and Henry Plummer, the two stars of our own village of Hamilton (not to mention the international medical community), Around 1867, following his service in the Civil War, Dr. Albert Plummer and his wife … [Read more...]
Cowboy’s “Code of the West”
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish - United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley For about the last 15 years, our parish church in Cherry Grove has hosted a Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Musicians from around the area come to share their vocal and instrumental music talents and all are welcome … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, July 24 • La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School, 6:30 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department participates in active shooter training
By Janette Dragvold The week of July 10, 2023, Kingsland Schools in Spring Valley, Minn., served as the scene for active shooter training for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s department. The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training know as ALERRT, is an FBI sponsored training program out of Texas that is available for law enforcement departments. The program was … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Anthony Michael Severson, 33, Ossian, Iowa; 4/25/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 4/25/2023, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200. Chatfield Police Department Mitchell Andreas Heide, 26, Fountain, Minn.; 4/10/2023, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ryan … [Read more...]
Harmony Telephone Company receives $2.9 million and $1 million Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Grants
HARMONY, MN, July 12, 2023 — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced Harmony Telephone Company as a recipient of two Border-to-Border Grants totaling $3.9 million. Harmony Telephone Company will use the $2.9 million grant and $4.5 million local match to serve 311 households, businesses, and farms north of Fountain in Fillmore County. The $1 … [Read more...]
Mary J Hershberger
Mary J Hershberger, age 72, of Harmony, Minn., passed away at home on July 19, 2023, following multiple illnesses. She was born September 23, 1950, to the late Joe N and Katie J (Zook) Stutzman. In November 1971 she married Emery J Hershberger, who preceded her in death. Mary was a part of the Root River Community Church where she volunteered in children’s ministry … [Read more...]