The smell of fresh pine trees, burning wood, steaming hot chocolate, and freshly baked cookies fills the air at the Guberud Hill Tree Farm from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas or until the last tree is sold. Starting the day after Thanksgiving and continuing every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas, the public is invited to stop by and select the perfect Christmas … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Light Shines in the Darkness
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) In recent days winter has really come on with deep snow, arctic winds and subzero temperatures. I think we have all been kind of spoiled over the last few winters, with little snow and balmy weather, but this winter could be different. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Recently Discovered Sea Creatures
By Brenna Krips The ocean is far more than a vast body of water; it is the lifeblood of our planet and a critical force in sustaining life. We have only explored 5% of our oceans and we keep discovering more and more of our ocean. I will be going over some recently discovered sea creatures found in recent years. West Australian Lanternshark The West Australian lantern … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Anson Forest and Orlin Winter Leathers Waldo and Elsa Leathers are excited to welcome their new baby brothers, Anson Forest and Orlin Winter, born on November 11, 2025. Parents are Bradley and Alison Leathers of Preston, Minn. Grandparents are Andrew and Gail Bunge of Preston, Minn., and Raymond Leathers (late Jennifer Leathers) of Nashville, Tenn. Proud great-grandma … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taia Sabrina Garcia, 34, Spring Grove, Minn., 8/21/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Tia Louise Martin, 38, Caledonia, Minn., 9/28/2025, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Local Confinement - 10 days (stay eight days for six months). Credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 11.25.2025
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 (11/28/25) Commissioner Warrants: MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust-MCIT $ 2,359.00 La Fleur Law Office, PLLC $ … [Read more...]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP) Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide contracted services related to external relations, economic and community development, regional partnerships, public engagement, and support to the County Coordinator. The selected respondent will commit to providing an average of 32 hours per week to carry out the services outlined in the … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Houston Co., MN Notice of Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting of Jefferson Township will be Monday, December 15, at the Treasurer’s residence, 19791 Jefferson Rd., Caledonia, MN. Anne Falken, Clerk Publish 8 … [Read more...]
CITY OF RUSHFORD, MINNESOTA
Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Name of TIF District: TIF 1 TIF 1-2 Current net tax capacity 11,575 10,978 Original net tax capacity 30 423 Captured net tax capacity 11,545 10,555 Principal and interest payments due in 2025 0 12,463 Tax increment received - 2024 8,380 5,473 Tax increment expended - … [Read more...]
SPRING VALLEY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING CHANGES
Due to the upcoming holidays, the Spring Valley Township Board will meet on Thursday, December 18th. Please make a note of this change. Publish 8 … [Read more...]