Joanne D. Heiden, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Joanne Delone Bjorge was born on March 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Wis., to Gynther and Helen (Braaten) Bjorge. She was raised in Rushford and graduated as salutatorian from Rushford High School in 1954. On February 5, 1955, she was united in marriage … [Read more...]
Meeting Notice York Township
The monthly meeting for York Township will be held on January 24th, 2022, at 7:30 PM at the York Town Hall. The Board of Audit will follow the regular meeting. Fred Scheevel, Clerk York Township Publish 3,10 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Where does high school stress come from?
By Hailey Lovejoy Let’s be honest, school is stressful. Children should enjoy learning and receiving an education, but walking into a world that is completely different to the one you know is scary. Teachers may expect you to have certain learning styles according to how they teach. Students only see their teachers up to one hour each day, for an average of 180 days. … [Read more...]
Welcome to 2022…
The year twenty-twenty-one has left us in the dust To keep people safe, wearing a mask was a must The year started with a carryover from twenty-one Illness, death, and unsureness were not done The heated world of politics continued to abound Splitting families and friends right to the ground This little thing called COVID has changed many plans And … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Donate blood now to help patients avoid delays in care Long-sleeved holiday T-shirts, chance at Super Bowl LVI trip for donors
ST. PAUL, MN, December 22, 2021 – As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies … [Read more...]
Managing stress and grief caused by big storms, tree loss and climate change
By Angela Gupta, UMN Extension Forester and Emily Krekelberg, UMN Extension Educator-Farm Safety and Health ROCHESTER, MN, 12/16/2021 - The news has been filled with the sights and sounds of devastating tornadoes in Kentucky. Then last week Minnesota was battered by record-breaking high winds after record-breaking high temperatures. This weather is not normal and is one … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 12-14-21
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Courthouse, Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: • Agenda & Consent agenda (11/24/21) Finance warrants total: $265,364.01 •ArcaSearch Corporation $63,411.00 •Centurylink $2,783.59 •Marco-Phones $3,529.56 •Zenke Inc. … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Garren Lee Brusse, a/k/a Garren L. Brusse, a/k/a Garren Brusse, Decedent Court File No: 23-PR-21.464 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 8, … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-21-559 In Re: Estate of Tricia Heppner Cudney, also known as Tricia Cudney, 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...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Maranda Jean Barr, 23, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/28/2021, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $175, Total Fees $325. Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 29 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (12/21/2021): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior. Brittany Erin Ellis, 21, … [Read more...]