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...]
Letter to the editor about Covid is not done with us…
Letter about Covid is not done with us... To the Editor, I was pleased to see a letter in your November 1 edition about attention to COVID-19 precautions. I don’t believe most people in Fillmore County realize that COVID-19 is currently more prevalent in Fillmore county than most any other place in Minnesota, including Rochester and Twin Cities. As of today (November 2) the … [Read more...]
Building a foundation for southern Minnesota’s future
By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation For me, autumn always signals a natural time to slow down and contemplate the past year as we bundle up and move indoors. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we use this time each year to reflect on the partnerships that have resulted in a brighter future for southern Minnesota. We do … [Read more...]
New Trout City Brewing owners to expand beer, food, community offerings
By Axel Gumbel Craig and Vickie Hildestad already love the Preston community. Those sayings about Minnesota Nice? Vickie says they are so true. And that’s a good thing. The Hildestad’s recently kicked off their retirement in southeast Minnesota after living and working in the Jacksonville area for 30 years. But they are not sitting still. Craig and Vickie are the new owners of … [Read more...]
Harold Manford Hellickson
Harold Manford Hellickson, 83, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Spring Grove, Minn., to the late Donald and Elsie Hellickson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Howard Hellickson, Victor Hellickson, Jerome Hellickson, and his sister Wanda Pieper. Before settling in … [Read more...]
Veronica Fust
Veronica J. Fust, age 89, of North Minneapolis, passed away November 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband Frank, parents Francis and Lillian McNiff, sisters Madelyne Balcome, Teresa Powers, and Julie McNiff; and brother Bob McNiff. Veronica is survived by children Margaret Fust-Olson (Mark), Trish Bosquez (Tony), Jane Fust-DeBruzzi (Ed), Ted (Connie) and … [Read more...]
Bernice Kathleen (Sande) Hanson
Our mom, Bernice Kathleen (Sande) Hanson, was born December 24, 1931, to Bernhard and Karina (Bremmer) Sande. She passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her home in Peterson. She grew up on their farm near the Boyum Schoolhouse in rural Peterson. As a child she learned to “pitch in” and had funny stories about mad roosters and shocking grain at home and for neighbors. Her … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Mary Elizabeth Daley, 78, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Kyle Kenneth Krumrie, 36, Dakota, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Olivia Rose Marie Parr, 25, La Crosse, Wis.; 10/14/2021, Speeding (63/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Joshua Alan … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On October 12, Merrick Michael Jerviss, 40, of Stewartville, appeared before District Court Judge Carol M. Hanks. Jerviss is charged with five felonies; Burglary - 1st Degree - Dwelling - Occupied - Non-Accomplice Present, Burglary - 2nd Degree - Dwelling, Violate No Contact Order - Within Ten Years of the First of Two or More Convictions, Domestic Abuse - Violates Two or More … [Read more...]
To pumpkin spice, or not to pumpkin spice, THAT is the question
Don’t shoot me – I just have a question. There are two camps.Two sides. A vast chasm between. The fall lovers and the fall haters. Which are you? For the lovers, this article is for you. For the haters – I still have a question for you. No matter your camp, we will all be faced with an important decision: To pumpkin spice or not to pumpkin spice – that is the question. … [Read more...]