Gordon “Gordy” Jensson, age 97 (and a half), of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center. Gordon Hubert Jensson was born on May 26, 1928, to Ole and Clara (Anderson) Jensson in Holt Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School with the Class of 1946. He continued … [Read more...]
Russell Marvin Hayes
Russell Marvin Hayes, 92, a longtime Stewartville, Minn. resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna. Russell was the sixth of ten boys born on January 5, 1934, to Lester and Blanche (Nelson) Hayes in Webster City, Iowa. His early years were spent on the family farm outside Woolstock, Iowa before the … [Read more...]
John Arthur Maloney
John Arthur Maloney was born on September 25, 1948. John graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1966, and later attended Rochester Community College. On December 23, 1982, he married Bertha (née Glastetter); together, they traveled extensively as sales representatives for Handi-Clean Products, celebrating over 40 years of marriage. John passed away on December 7, 2025. … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – “I’m Sick …”
By Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center Well it’s that time of year again. Christmas, New Year’s, the Vikings don’t make the play offs, flu season, and man, am I sick! It’s been over a week and from what I hear, I only have a week or two more to go. Ish! Now of course, I’d rather not be sick, but I am. Chances are you might be as well. So, we deal with it, take our … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Mock Trades for the Minnesota Timberwolves
By Brennus Braaten The Wolves are in a very tricky situation when it comes to who they should make a trade for and who they should trade away. They have some good assets that should net them some good value on the trade market. They have Julius Randle who was acquired in the deal that sent Karl-Anthony Town to the Knicks. Randle struggled last year trying to get … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Dylun Michaels Cooksey, 28, Hockley, Tex.; 9/6/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Miguel Angel Leon Alvarado, 22, Richfield, Minn.; 9/30/2025, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 9/30/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Christopher James Moeller, 44, Eyota, Minn.; 9/12/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF BID HOUSTON COUNTY CROP LAND RENTAL – AIRPORT
17.63 Acres Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Minnesota, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 for the for the rental of 17.63 acres more or less, of cropland owned by Houston County located at the Houston County Airport. Bids can be dropped off or mailed to the Houston County Highway … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF BID HOUSTON COUNTY CROP LAND RENTAL – AIRPORT
5.59 Acres Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Minnesota, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 for the for the rental of 5.59 acres more or less, of cropland owned by Houston County located at the Houston County Airport. Bids can be dropped off or mailed to the Houston County Highway Department … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 12.23.2025
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 (12/26/25) Commissioner Warrants: MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust-MCIT $ 15,947.00 Lenway Law Office … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society Notice For Bids
Qualified bidders may submit bids for the project at the Fillmore County Historical Society for an HVAC system design for two of its buildings. Work for this project consists of a design engineer creating the new system and a second, independent engineer serving as a peer reviewer of the design, both following the recommendations stipulated in the HVAC Assessment previously … [Read more...]