David J. Olson, age 84, of Caledonia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home. Dave was born November 3, 1937, to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson in Mabel, Minn. He told everyone that he was born above the liquor store; back then it was the Olson Cafe which was owned by his parents. He attended Caledonia High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from … [Read more...]
Dennis Eugene Voeltz
Dennis Eugene Voeltz, 68, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a very brief battle with cancer. Dennis was born on May 9, 1954, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Maynard and Frances (Krahn) Voeltz. He grew up in Spring Valley and attended Spring Valley High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United … [Read more...]
Richard “Rich” C. Milne
Richard “Rich” C. Milne, age 76, of Preston, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Preston, Minn. Funeral service for Richard will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, and will continue for one hour prior … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Adam Matthew Conway, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/4/2022, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Danielle Terese Erickson, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/15/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 3/15/2022, Driver Must Carry Proof of … [Read more...]
HomeHelpMN relief program for homeowners open for applications
SAINT PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open. The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The program, funded by Congress through the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – “Faith’s Check Book” inspiring and uplifting
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Uanited Methodist Churches During a particular rough time in my life, I very much appreciated the inspiring, uplifting, encouraging words of a wonderful pastor who lived in England. Charles Spurgeon lived from 1834-1892 and he was a prominent clergyman during this … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, June 7 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9:00 a.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. •Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office/City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 •Canton City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. •Mabel City Council, Community Center, 6:00 … [Read more...]
It does not hurt to get shot!
By Mary T. Reisner Fountain, Minn. This is what my 13-year-old told me when she got home from school. She was still angry at her classmate who had said this. She so wanted to punch him, but another classmate also heard this statement, grabbed her arms and held her back. This happened in 1999 after the Columbine school shooting and two and half years after her father was … [Read more...]
Correction
In the May 30, 2022, edition of the Fillmore County Journal on page 28, the article titled “Chatfield moves forward on financing of water and sewer improvements,” one bank was mentioned as being a buyer of the bonds. Clarification is made that even though there is one buyer, F&M Bank, Root River State Bank is purchasing $425,000 and First State Bank of Fountain is … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
May 31, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 33.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.40/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents nationally in the past week and … [Read more...]