Pat Lawrence was reunited with her parents, siblings, son Brian Bushman, grandson Kris Paulson, and Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 15, 1932, to Frank and Bridget (Connelly)Hann. At the age of 15 she went to the convent to become a nun. Much to the delight of her 9 … [Read more...]
Official Publication Notice of Ordinance Amendment
Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.05(9), Performance Standards in the Ag District The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on October 1, 2019. This amendment pertains to Section 604.06(9), Performance Standards in the Ag District. The topics covered include removing the Crop Equivalency Rating … [Read more...]
Ramona A. Gilbert
Ramona A. Gilbert, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Ostrander Care and Rehab, from Alzheimer’s. Ramona Angeline Ruud was born June 7, 1937, to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955 and the same year on August 1 she married George “Roger” Gilbert. Ramona spent her life as a homemaker and was a … [Read more...]
A new year means a new hope
By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston Do you like change? Me either, I have always been a man of routine. While working for an engineering firm in my 20s an engineer once told me “The only constant in life is change”. I did not believe him; however I have found his statement to be truer than I ever thought possible. Twenty years ago, I was a kid that … [Read more...]
New blood donors are needed now
January is National Blood Donor Month, so why not make a resolution to become a blood donor and help save lives. To find area blood drives and sign up for an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter your zip code in the upper right-hand corner. Donors should bring along a driver’s liscense for identification. Due to COVID everyone must wear a mask, and schedule an … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-22-12 In Re: Estate of David Sikkink a/k/a David Paul Sikkink, David P. Sikkink, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-22-4 In Re: Estate of Daniel Lee Delaney a/k/a Daniel Delaney, Daniel L. Delaney Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 12-21-21
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent agenda The Board approved the following consent agenda items: •December 14, 2021 Board Minutes •December 14, 2021 Truth In Taxation … [Read more...]
HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2021
Mayor Dave Olson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. December 13, 2021, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor David Olson, Cody Mathers, Tony Schultz, Emily Krage, and Cheryl Sanden. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Randy Thesing, Steve Skifton, and Brett Hurley. Truth In Taxation Hearing: The time being 6:00 p.m., Mayor Olson opened the public … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Kamilah Yasmeen Johnson-Smith, 45, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/25/2021, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Laura Marie Lange, 38, Lansing, Iowa; 10/23/2021, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125 Hokah Police Department Bartley James Gorman, 39, Crystal Falls, Mich.; 10/21/2021, Display Plates from Another … [Read more...]