Fillmore County Journal

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 15, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $105,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kevin Richard Hansen and … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 6-7-22

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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 (5/27/2022) Finance Warrants: $103,891.65 •MCCC, MI 33$100,672.00 (6/02/2022) Finance Warrants: $5,396,901.32 •Chatfield Public … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about what are you doing about it?…

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Letter about what are you doing about it?... To the Editor, Find yourself blaming our elected leaders?  One issue after another?  What are you doing about it? Are you a citizen of the U.S.? You have the most important position in this country.  If you are a voting citizen, what are you doing for your community and your country?  In this coming election? First, make sure … [Read more...]

A sacred oath

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By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN There’s a destructive force in our society, that we must not ignore!  A book by  former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is titled “A Sacred Oath.  “On May 15,  in an interview on “60 Minutes,” Mr. Esper said he had worked diligently to prevent Trump from taking foolish dangerous actions, like Trump wanted to send missiles into … [Read more...]

The Bell

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The bell in the old wooden tower rings Whether happy or sad news that it sings To gather so many from far and near It tells of things we all need to hear Terror and violence is everywhere now The hate in the world seems to have taken a vow It doesn’t matter what sex, race, or creed The anger in many makes for horrible deeds Why can’t we live in a world without … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Arne Wayne Beneke, 71, New Albin, Iowa; 5/24/2022, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Paul Albert Beranek, 82, Hokah, Minn.; 5/31/2022, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Joel Glen Stewart, 46, Lumberton, Miss.; 5/24/2022, Seat Belt Required - Driver and … [Read more...]

From Lanesboro with Love Lanesboro community rallies to support Ukrainian refugees

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Three Lanesboro organizations recently held fundraising events to support Ukrainian refugees, where collectively over $12,000 was raised.  Kindergartners to octogenarians, residents to visitors, all came together to make sure financial resources could be sent from Lanesboro with love to Ukrainians and those assisting refugees. Discovery, a lay-led community fellowship, raised … [Read more...]

Storm causes significant damage

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On June 15, 2022, at approximately 11:47 a.m., a fast moving storm caused significant damage to area farms in Caledonia Township. Houston County dispatch originally received a report of as power line arching on a tree on County Road 10 in the area of Prairie Ridge Rd. Upon officer’s arrival to the area, it was discovered there was a significant amount of property damage in the … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotion Clothes do make a man, woman and child

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By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist In my part of the world, summer began this year when I opened the doors to the costume room at Potter Auditorium in Chatfield. I have been given the privilege and respons-ibility to create the costumes for the summer musical put on by WITs’ End Theatre. A lot of work goes into changing each person that stands on stage … [Read more...]