Fillmore County Journal

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William “Little Bill” Coughlin

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William “Little Bill” Coughlin died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Bill was an old school biker and put thousands of miles per year on his Harleys, touring this great country with family and friends. He also worked in various manufacturing facilities. To some, he was their favorite supervisor. A celebration of Bill’s life … [Read more...]

Kathleen “Kathy” Murray Pratt

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Kathleen “Kathy” Murray Pratt, 78, passed away October 7, 2022, in Dallas. Kathy was born in 1944 in St. Paul and raised in Preston, Minn. After graduating from Preston-Fountain High School in 1962, Kathy attended St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She completed her education at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1966 with a degree in speech-language pathology. … [Read more...]

Judith “Judy” Ann (Carothers) Peters

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Judith “Judy” Ann (Carothers) Peters went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn.  There will be no visitation prior to services.  Casual dress is encouraged. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family … [Read more...]

Larry Benson

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Larry Neil Benson, 78, of Mabel, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by family. Larry was born August 21, 1944, in Spring Grove to Orlando and Tena (Dahle) Benson. He attended school in Mabel and was a member of Scheie Lutheran Church, where he also served as board president for a time. He worked as an automatic sprinkler fitter and he … [Read more...]

Gerald “Bub” Eldon Bergey

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Gerald “Bub” Eldon Bergey passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 6, 2022, at the age of 89. Gerald was born on April 26, 1933, to Glen and Gladys (Evenson) Bergey. He was baptized and confirmed at Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Fillmore County. He graduated from Canton High School in 1951. He married the love of his life, Gloria Garness, on June 6, 1954, at … [Read more...]

Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2022.

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The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Linder, Ryman, Volkman. Staff Present: Administrator Chladek, Clerk/Treas. Zacher Consent Agenda and notices: … [Read more...]

City OF HOUSTON, MINNESOTA Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the year ended December 31, 2021

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DISTRICT NAME: Municipal Development District No. 5 Current net tax capacity $10,374 Original net tax capacity $ 887 Captured net tax capacity $ 9,487 Principal and interest payments due during current year $15,455 Tax increment received $15,783 Tax increment expanded $14,688 First tax increment received 6/1/2011 Date of required decertification … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 9-27-22

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in regular 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 (9.30.2022) Commissioner Warrants: $237,224.49 •Chosen Valley Testing Inc$4,525.00 •Preston Service Plus$2,652.95 •Pamela Ann … [Read more...]