Fillmore County Journal

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Nevin Robert Vrieze

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On November 13, 2021, Nevin Robert Vrieze passed away from a sudden onset of leukemia. Nevin was born on May 31, 1941, to Earl and Lucile (Baures) Vrieze.  Nevin was a 1959 graduate of Wykoff High School.  He married Gloria Danielson on May 8, 1965.  They had four children: Kealon, Darin, Stuart, and Rhonda. He had miscellaneous jobs before joining the United States Army, … [Read more...]

Eleanor Jean Scheevel

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Eleanor Jean Scheevel, 92, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on November 20, 2021, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Her ashes will be laid to rest at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, where her … [Read more...]

Julianne M. House

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Julianne M. House, 66, of Ostrander, Minn., died on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Julianne Marie (Berge) House was born March 31, 1955, in Preston, Minn., daughter of Carl and Grace Berge of Harmony, Minn. Julie went to Harmony High School through 10th grade. She was united in marriage on October 17, 1971 to Rodney House. … [Read more...]

Darrell D. Derry

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Funeral services for Darrell D. Derry will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Riceville, Iowa. Burial will take place at the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Darrell D. Derry, age 97, of Cresco, Iowa, and formerly of LeRoy, Minn., died November 13, 2021, at Regional … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Kindness, why did it become a lost art, and how do we get it back?

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By Trevor Garner Hello everyone. Many of you have no idea who I am. To most, I am just another kid at a high school. To others I am a friend to some. But today I am a writer talking about something very important to me. Kindness. Why did we lose it? You walk around town and you don’t hear people say good morning to one another, you have people scared and untrusting not … [Read more...]

We must preserve small, traditional farming

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By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Food  should not be a business. Like clean water, clean air, dependable shelter and, yes, healthcare, food should be considered a public good that is guaranteed for everyone. When you look at something like a business, it becomes a competition, and when you have competition you have to have winners and losers. There should be no losers when it comes … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Fernanda OIiveira Barros, 35, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/29/2021, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Ira Samuel Buck, 39, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/26/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Kari Jo Enos, 34, Waverly, Iowa; 9/3/2021, Speeding (62/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Daniel … [Read more...]

2021 Preston Area Community Foundation’s Give to the Max Day

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“Give to the Max Day” is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving, and this will be PACF’s 10th consecutive year of participation.  First State Bank of Fountain and F&M Community Bank will contribute matching funds.  The first $1,000 donated by Fountain residents and businesses will be matched by the First State Bank of Fountain.  F&M Community Bank and Dan Christianson will … [Read more...]