Fillmore County Journal

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 9:35 a.m. in the Fillmore County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 101 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN, for the purpose of considering the ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF RECREATIONAL ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON FILLMORE COUNTY ROADS For additional information, please see … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT

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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-21-499 In Re: Estate of Zachary Hans Torgerson a/k/a Zach Torgerson 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...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE

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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court file no. 23-PR-21-507 Estate of Lynn Gehrking aka Lydell Gehrking  and Lydell L. Gehrking, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Grace Rose Gerdes, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/17/2021, Speeding - Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Brady John Rosendahl, 21, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100.  Benjamin Bradley Sprain, 41, Holmen, Wis.; 8/11/2021, Public Nuisance, … [Read more...]

Spring Valley Area Community Foundation hosts drive-thru fundraiser

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The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation will be hosting a Drive-thru Fundraiser for Give to the Max Day. This is a great opportunity for people to show support for their community. The drive-thru will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Five Wynds Event Centre in Spring Valley from 8  a.m. to 2 p.m. Individual monetary gifts will be matched dollar for dollar … [Read more...]

LARPH Wins 1A Title, Five Individually Qualify for State C-C Game

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It has been a big year for Journal 11 cross country athletes. The 2021 Section 1A Meet was an identifier of that success.  One team and five individuals qualified for the 2021 state meet.  And this year they’ll get to compete in Northfield.  Battling a steady rain, the LARPH guys team, Kingsland runners Garrison Hubka and Cole Kruegel, Chatfield’s Logan Thompson and Lexi … [Read more...]

New Veterans Memorial In Harmony

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The Harmony American Legion Gustav Berg Post 81, in conjunction with the City of Harmony, will be installing a new Harmony Area Veterans Memorial in Harmony’s Selvig Park.  The new memorial honors all veterans of the United States military, with a special focus on local veterans from the Harmony area. The Veterans Memorial area will provide locals and tourists a place to … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotion – Finding hope!

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By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston In America today, hope seems to be in short supply; everywhere you turn there are stories of political upheaval, governmental mistrust, and disease.  Talking to neighbors you hear of those that are suffering from terminal illnesses, failing marriages, or someone suffering from depression.  Compound this with our current … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor about Convention of the States …

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Letter about Convention of the States ... To the Editor, HELP!!! We need our government back in the hands of the people and the states.  Please learn more about Article V of the United States Constitution and a Convention of the States therein.  Our need is more important now than ever.  Ask Greg Davids, Jeremy Miller and other state legislative members to call for a … [Read more...]