Lisa Jean Kimball, 57, formerly of Canton and Mabel, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, after a courageous three-year fight with MSA-c. Lisa was born January 18, 1968, in Spring Grove to Gary and Shirley (Bakke) Kimball. She graduated in 1986 from the Mabel-Canton High School. She went through the Surgical Technician program at … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 10.7.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a 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 (10/10/25) Commissioner Warrants: Whalan Autobody LLC $ 7,831.93 Marco, Inc $ 57,712.27 Knowink, LLC $ … [Read more...]
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak, 81, of Houston, Minn., passed away on October 15, 2025. Born July 12, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa, Gene dedicated his life to education, service, and uplifting others. A lifelong learner, Gene earned multiple degrees – including a doctorate after his retirement – and spent most of his career teaching Math and Computer Science at Winona State University. … [Read more...]
Donna (Brink) Peterson
Donna (Brink) Peterson, age 91, of Canton, Minn., passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center. Donna was born on June 15, 1934, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Joseph and Hazel Mlenar. She attended Austin country and public schools. On January 13, 1953, she married William R. Brink in Wykoff, Minn. They made their home in Preston, Minn., where … [Read more...]
Wilbert (Wil) Reinhold Mohlis
Wilbert (Wil) Reinhold Mohlis, aged 95, of Kasson Minn., originally from Spring Valley, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born May 7, 1930, in Sumner, Iowa to Frederick and Hulda (Kirchman) Mohlis. He went to school in Waterloo and Cresco, Iowa. Wil met the love of his life, Evelyn Davis, in Cresco while registering for school. Wil and Evelyn were married in Cresco on … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 14, 2022 MORTGAGOR: Doug M. Sabatke, unmarried man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration … [Read more...]
Houston City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. September 8, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, and Ed Jacobs. A list of public members present is on file. Minnesota Design Team Grant … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Forum September 10, 2025 Minutes
In Attendance: Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Steve Storhoff, Kevin Horihan, Lucas Bergo, Matt Schultz, Chad Wangen, Bret Klaehn, Wanda Hanson Call to Order at 7:00pm by Snyder Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Approve Agenda: Moved by Holmen; 2nd Horihan; Passed Approve Minutes of August 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting: Moved by Bergo; 2nd … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
Court File No. 23-PR-24-420 Estate of Karlos Leslie Olson, aka Karlos Lesslie Olson, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT OF OMITTED PROPERTY NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a Petition for Detennination of Descent of Omitted Property signed by Jessica Olsen has been filed with this Court. Any objections to the Petition must be … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Germany for Beginners
By Mila Friske Hi, I’m an exchange student from Germany, and I’ve been given the chance to write an article here. Naturally, a classic “Germany tour” would make sense: there used to be East and West Berlin, we’re famous for our beer culture — but no, we don’t all walk around in lederhosen, and beer is (usually) not our main source of hydration. That sounded a bit too boring … [Read more...]