Fillmore County Journal

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Root River water rescue

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According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, Dispatchers received a 911 call on May 11, 2022, at 3:46 p.m. regarding a kayaker stuck on the Root River east of Whalan. An adult female was hanging onto a tree in the Root River after her kayak came in contact with a tree in the water. The Lanesboro Fire Department was able to reach the woman and bring her to shore. Also … [Read more...]

GasBuddy update

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May 9, 2022 - Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.02/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 18.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and … [Read more...]

Lawn mowing considerations

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By Katie Drewitz Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension Fillmore and Houston Counties Whether you see mowing your lawn as a chore that has to be done or a relaxing way to wind down after a long week at the office there are some tips you should take into consideration this season. If the weather and your individual lawn conditions allow for it, … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Why Theodore Roosevelt is the coolest American president

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By Rainne Meyer Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United states. I personally believe that Theodore Roosevelt had the coolest life of any president, and by the end of this I hope you will feel the same. So, here’s why Theodore Roosevelt is the coolest American President. Teddy was known to be very hardworking and stubborn. He fought for what he wanted, and even … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Brian Joseph Krenz, 37, La Crescent. Minn.; 8/5/2021, Gross Misdemeanor Harassment - Reasonable Fear of Substantial Bodily Harm (Concurrent/Consecutive).  Local Confinement - 251 days.  Credit for time served: 251 days.  Jail time satisfied and may be released April 29.  Conditions (4/29/2022): Cooperate with all mental health recommendation and … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotion – We overcome the world

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Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church God promises that “whatever is born of God overcomes the world… And who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:4-5). This is a comforting word for us Christians in the midst of our current struggles and anxieties and fears. Or at least it should be. But we … [Read more...]

Opportunity to support veterans through donations for poppies

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Wear the poppy proudly in honor of all the fallen veterans and support the living.  Through late May, area Legion Auxiliaries will have poppies and donation cans displayed in local businesses, as in the past years. Your generous donations are appreciated. National Poppy Day is May 27. The poppy became part of our Memorial Day after the death and destruction of World War I.  As … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT

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PROBATE DIVISION  Estate of Gloria M. Ruen, Decedent Court File No. 23-PR-22-165 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s Last … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION

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Court File No.: 23-PR-22-216 In Re: Estate of GERALD RAY HIGGINS,  Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Co-Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar. No Will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the … [Read more...]