By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Have you ever had this experience? You walk up to someone you know and ask “How are you?” The person answers, “Well, I lost my job last week. My spouse left me. I haven’t been able to sleep lately. My daughter fell and broke her arm in two places, and my … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about Ukraine…
Letter about Ukraine... To the Editor, It is past time for we, the United States and our NATO allies, to stop this criminal abomination happening in Ukraine. We must attack with a vengeant fury. Russia is commiting crimes Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin would approve of. Hitler and Stalin are now payng the price in hell, which will be the final residence of Vladimir … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about registering to vote…
Letter about registering to vote... To the Editor, The total population of Fillmore County as of the 2020 census is 21,228 people. Of this total 24.7% were under 18 years of age. So, the number of eligible voters was 15,985. Of these eligible voters, only 82% are registered to vote. This is a pretty high percentage and Minnesota is known for great voter turnout. But that’s … [Read more...]
Empathy
By Blake Lauritsen-Norby Lanesboro, MN Growing up, I encountered bullying as many others did in their youth. I remember the anger that swelled up inside, but too scared to stand up for myself. At one point, when mom was driving me home from school, I brought up some of the things that were happening. Without missing a beat, she said that anyone that was bullying me was … [Read more...]
Give the money back to the people!
By Senator Jeremy Miller Fillmore, Houston and Winona Counties The Associated Press headline on March 31 was stark and jarring: “Key inflation gauge sets 40-year high as gas and food soar.” But it wasn’t the first of its kind. On March 10, the AP wrote: “US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high.” Record inflation is increasing costs on virtually every … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, April 25 •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Chatfield City Counil, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. •Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2022.
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, Linder. Staff Present: Administrator Chladek, Clerk/Treas. Zacher. Consent Agenda and notices: verified … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
Estate of Lucille Marlene Tangen, aka Lucille Tangen and Lucille M. Tangen, Decedent Court File No. 23-PR-22-172 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 27, 1999, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The … [Read more...]
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CITY OF RUSHFORD VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE #9,
SECTION 1. COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AND SECTION 2B & 2C. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER MEETINGS The City of Rushford Village Council adopted an amendment to the City of Rushford Village Ordinance #9 “An Ordinance Of The City Of Rushford Village Establishing Compensation For Elected Officials As Required By Law” on April 5, 2022. This amendment pertains to … [Read more...]
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property
This may affect your 2023 property taxes. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Houston shall meet on MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022, at 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers located at 105 West Maple Street, Houston, MN. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and … [Read more...]