CANTON, MINNESOTA – On July 5, 2022, the City of Canton received written communication from Mayor Nicholas (Nick) Prestby of his intent to resign from his position as mayor. “Due to recent health issues, I am sadly informing you all that I am resigning as the mayor, effective immediately today,” Prestby stated, in a letter addressed to the citizens of Canton, city council and … [Read more...]
Jon Hill
Jon Hill, 82 of Houston, passed away May 6, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Jon was born December 9, 1939, at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse to Richard and Ruby (Egland) Hill. Jon grew up in Houston, graduated from Houston High School in 1960, and attended Winona State University. He owned and operated Hill Building and Construction, and Jon’s … [Read more...]
Dennis Keith Reinert
Dennis Keith Reinert, 65, of Rushford, Minn., died peacefully at his home on June 29, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1957, to Edward Lawrence Reinert and Agnes Roberta Muller in Sioux City, Iowa. Denny grew up with seven wonderful brothers and sisters. He was the go-to brother of all the siblings. Denny supported his siblings and was always willing to help them out. Denny … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taylor Skye Augedahl, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/5/2022, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Morgan Elizabeth Balfany, 22, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/10/2022, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Casey Steven Johnson, 47, Dorchester, Iowa; 3/5/2022, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two … [Read more...]
Harmony to host bloodmobile on July 5
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Donating is by appointment only, but masks are no longer required. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is … [Read more...]
Remember the sabbath
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger In May, my colleague, Pr. Nissa Peterson, reflected on sabbath in this space, and I offer additional thoughts on that theme. Last fall I attended a conference on sabbath keeping in ancient Israel. The presenter’s theme was that sabbath is not merely “taking a break,” but deeply … [Read more...]
Emerald ash borer in southeast Minnesota
By Katie Drewitz Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension Fillmore and Houston Counties In my travels throughout Fillmore and Houston counties, I have noticed numerous trees with potential and verified emerald ash borer (EAB) damage. EAB was confirmed in Houston County in 2010 and in Fillmore County in 2015. While emerald ash borer has been in the area for … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Tuesday, July 5 •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. •Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, … [Read more...]
Counting votes is not rocket science
By Gerald Wolf Spring Valley, MN Securing an electronic voting system is rocket science. Counting votes on paper ballots by hand with your neighbor is not. In a lawsuit filed on June 8, 2022, against the Arizona Secretary of State, (frankspeech.com/article/smith-declaration-and-any-supporting-exhibits) Colonel Shawn Smith (Retired) USAF explains how Advanced Persistent … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 4 … [Read more...]