Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Roger Bennie Boyum

by

Roger Bennie Boyum, 83 of Peterson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Roger was born October 10, 1938, in Rushford to Bennie and Mildred (Hanson) Boyum.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Peterson High School.  Roger served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile … [Read more...]

Vernon Arthur Anderson

by

Vernon Arthur Anderson was born March 7, 1932, to Arthur and Anna Anderson in Lakefield, Minn. He grew up in Lakefield, graduating high school in 1950.  From a young age he was involved in music. He was also involved in many sports, but especially excelled in music (trumpet and singing). At Luther College he continued his love of music in touring the country with a male … [Read more...]

Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff

by

Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn.  Ernest Orlando Tuff was born on May 29, 1930, in Rushford to Elvin and Ida (Edwardson) Tuff. He was raised in Rushford and worked on the family farm until he entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After his … [Read more...]

Lyla V. Johnson

by

Lyla V. Johnson, 102, of Houston, Minn., died at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, one month and one day before her 103rd birthday. Lyla Virginia Onstad was born on April 22, 1919, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Peter and Jorgina (Suldahl) Onstad.  She was raised in Blackhammer and was a 1937 graduate of Spring Grove High School.  In 1938, Lyla graduated from Winona … [Read more...]

YORK TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES

by

York Township will accept rock quotes for   good quality crushed road rock which meets state specification to be delivered and spread anywhere in the Township by June 10, 2022. The quotes must be expressed in dollars per ton delivered and specify the quarry where the rock is  produced. Quotes must be accompanied be a certificate of insurance and in the possession of the clerk … [Read more...]

City of Rushford Village Rock Bids Request

by

The City of Rushford Village will accept bids for up to 3000 cubic yards of Class 2 crushed rock wearing course that meets MN DOT requirements, to be delivered by the cubic yard and spread or stockpiled, or picked up at the quarry pile. Must be spread on roads by June 15, 2022, and stockpiled for winter use in September or October, 2022. Penalties may be imposed if rock is … [Read more...]

Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022

by

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:   Admin Chladek and Clerk/Treas. Zacher.   Consent agenda and notices: … [Read more...]

Rock Quotes Newburg Township

by

Newburg Township is now accepting bids for crushed rock to be delivered and spread upon township roads as needed or loaded at the pile. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk by 8:00 p.m. April 13, 2022. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Send bids to: 43749 County 34, Mabel, MN 55954 Leah Austin  Township Clerk Publish 28,4 … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES FOR RUSHFORD-PETERSON SCHOOLS

by

Proposals Due: Wednesday, April 6, 2022  Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Rushford-Peterson Schools, Independent School District #239, until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 for Insurance Broker Services. Email Laura Hahn (laurahahn@r-pschools.com) for RFP specifications. The Rushford-Peterson School District #239 reserves the right to … [Read more...]