John Edward Freiheit, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was 65 years old. John was born to parents, Darrell and Shirley Freiheit, on December 13, 1956. John graduated from Wykoff Public School in 1975. After graduation, he continued working with his parents on the family farm in rural Preston, Minn., for nearly 25 years. In 1977, … [Read more...]
Stanley C. Bahr
Stanley C. Bahr, 67, of Caledonia, Minn., died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home, with his wife Linda by his side. A funeral mass will be said Monday, September 26 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia, Minn., with Fr. Matt Wagner and Fr. Greg Leif officiating. Burial will be held in the Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. Friends greeted the family on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Fall lawn care
University of Minnesota Extension It is time to start thinking about our fall lawn care. Your actions this fall will directly impact the health of your lawn next spring. Early September is the best time of the year to plant grass seed if needed. The grass seed will germinate readily, and the cooler soil will encourage it to develop a good root system that will carry it … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, September 26 •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, September 27 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9a.m. •Fillmore Central School Board, High School Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 3 •City of … [Read more...]
Correction
In the September 19, 2022, article on page 27, “Whalan council approves 2023 preliminary budget,” it was stated that the council will ask the city attorney to draw up a preliminary draft of an electric utility agreement between the City of Fountain and MiEnergy. It should have stated, “the preliminary draft of an electric utility agreement between the City of Whalan and … [Read more...]
Correction
In the Fillmore County Journal’s special Emergency Response Team section of the September 12, 2022, issue, on page 1 it was incorrectly stated that the city of Houston had paid for the training of Houston’s new EMTs. The Houston American Legion Post 423 actually generously donated all funds necessary to cover 100% of the training, a total of over $16,000. The city of Houston … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 15, Tyler Glenn Aarsvold, 36, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson. Aarsvold is charged with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about September 14, the defendant allegedly drove his vehicle in a way as to bring the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Peter Roland Degallier, 33, Winona, Minn.; 9/3/2022, Speeding (62/50), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Cole Michael Ewald, 21, Hopkins, Minn.; 8/3/2022, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel Lloyd Root, 56, Racine, Minn.; 8/8/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – One
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free The air feels crisp as the nearing of fall begins to tease us with leaves changing, temperatures dropping, and pumpkins transforming. The world is filled with so much joy; children laughing, people gathering, weddings, babies, hope, and song. The world is also filled with sadness, unexpected death, tragedy, … [Read more...]
Stephanie Kay Larson
Stephanie Kay Larson died of complications of Huntington’s Disease on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at TBI Residential in Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minn. Stephanie was born November 15, 1965 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., to Sharon Kay Fransen and Neil Leslie Larson. She attended Coon Rapids Anoka County schools, graduating in 1984. Stephanie graduated from the … [Read more...]