Fillmore County Journal

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Donald “Doc” Boyd French

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Dr. Donald Boyd French died peacefully on September 3, 2022. Don “Doc” French was born January 13, 1929, in Tracy, Minn. He moved to Rochester with his family in 1936 and attended Rochester High School, where he played baseball and hockey. He was a member of the 1946 state runner up hockey team. From the age of five, he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian after hanging around … [Read more...]

Pauline Olga (Hanson) Reinhardt

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Pauline O. Reinhardt, 84, of Fountain, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born July 3, 1938, to Alfred and Harriet (Gray) Hanson in Chatfield, Minn.  She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1956.  Pauline’s love and passion was doing whatever she could to help on the farm. She helped with any job that was asked of her on her … [Read more...]

Forrest Folkedahl

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Forrest Folkedahl, age 78, of Hesper, Iowa, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Forrest was born on July 8, 1944, to Andrew and Nina (Nelson) Folkedahl. He attended school at Mabel and Spring Grove through the 10th grade. After that, he joined the Army on July 20, 1966, and served for two years. He met the love of his life before … [Read more...]

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF MINUTES, 8-23-22

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in 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 (8/26/2022) Commissioner Warrants: $403,169.63 •MCCC, MI 33$10,226.23 •Fillmore Co Auditor- Treasurer$9,975.94 •Preston Service … [Read more...]

School Board Regular Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022

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The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 6:00 pm in Science Room #50. Members present in person: Adkins, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Wilder, Miller,Livingood, Superintendent Kuphal Members present via visible-audible technology: Gail Gilman (MSBA) Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Heather … [Read more...]

Official Publication Notice of Ordinance Amendment Fillmore County

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Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.05(5)(a), Performance Standards in the Ag District The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on September 6, 2022.  This amendment pertains to Section 604.05(5)(a), Performance Standards in the Ag District.  This amendment reduces the minimum size of public road frontage or recorded … [Read more...]

Pop-up Plays Lanesboro: Roma, Norskies and Bumtown 1935

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Pop-up Plays Lanesboro:  Roma, Norskies and Bumtown 1935, produced by History Alive Lanesboro, takes you into the world of 1935 in small town southeast Minnesota.  Experience a local Roma or gypsy camp (from an elder’s memories) and watch a lively revived local Norwegian play from 1935. Meet town “character” Cyclone Johnson as well as Cecil Ward – local journalist and movie … [Read more...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $190,215 in Small Town Grants 22 organizations receive grants

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OWATONNA, MN, August 17, 2022 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 22 grants totaling $190,215 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grant program was launched in 2017 to support smaller communities which can benefit from additional financial resources to help them grow and address challenges. Since … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Choosing the better way

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By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist There is a story about Jesus and his friends that is often not appreciated, particularly by those of us whose lives are full to overflowing with activities and responsibilities. Mary and Martha are friends of Jesus who often host Jesus and his disciples in their homes. On this day, Jesus is in Martha’s home and, as is … [Read more...]