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...]
Mary E. Mindrum
Mary E. Mindrum, 92, of Lanesboro, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home in Lanesboro. Mary Eleanor Nelson was born September 21, 1930, in Lanesboro, to Willie “Bill” and Bertha (Gates) Nelson. She grew up in Lanesboro and worked for Hanson’s Drug Store while she was in high school. Mary graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. In … [Read more...]
Donald David Wynia
Donald David Wynia, 97, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022, at his home at McCook Lake, S. Dak. Donald was the first born to David and Laura Nadine (Halsey) Wynia on October 3, 1924. He grew up on the farm, where he experienced the Great Depression and the hardships of the Dirty Thirties. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. He attended Southern … [Read more...]
Susan R. Gehrking
On September 16, 2022, Susan (Sue) R. Gehrking passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Sue was born in Harmony, Minn., on October 25, 1960, to Ronald and Evelyn Gehrking. She was the second of five siblings. She grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High school in 1980. Sue married Terry Brusse in 1981. They lived just outside of Cherry Grove, Minn., … [Read more...]
Evelyn Irene Johnson
Evelyn Irene Johnson passed away on September 17, 2022, at the age of 93. Evelyn was born on October 25, 1928, to Sever and Emma (Housker) Narum in Mabel, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Scheie Lutheran Church. She attended Riceford country school and graduated from Mabel High School in 1946. On August 31, 1948, she married Odell Johnson in a double wedding ceremony … [Read more...]