Janet Mary (Beckman) Peterson left this world and went on to the next August 28, 2021. Janet was born December 26, 1947, to Mark and Luella Beckman (Rauen) of rural Monticello, Iowa, and was one of eight children growing up on the farm. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, she went on to obtain her nursing degree. Janet then moved to Rochester, Minn., with her … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Sandeep Raghavareddy, 29, St. Charles, Mo.; 8/12/2021, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Yesenia Cynthia Lyke, 25, Preston, Minn.; 6/12/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/12/2021, Unsafe Lane Usage on Laned Highway, Fine $50. 7/26/2021, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 7/26/2021, Driving After … [Read more...]
Summer 2021 tree health
By Valiree Green MN DNR Forestry, Caledonia As summer ebbs on, the office is receiving more and more calls about “sick” trees and other plants. Before getting into specifics, it is worth noting that several issues often can assault plants (and people) before showing signs of distress. Often multiple factors are at play, and there is seldom “a smoking gun.” For a start, … [Read more...]
Minimum wage increases January 1, 2022
Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation January 1, 2022, to $10.33 an hour for large employers and $8.42 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage, $10.08, will increase by 25 cents to $10.33. Other state minimum wages, including the small-employer, youth and training wages, as well as the summer work travel exchange … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2021 Graduation List • Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, Chatfield, BA, Communication Studies • Iowa State University: Nicholas Maki, Chatfield, BS, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude; Matson Kiehne, BS, Agricultural Studies • Luther College: Helen Detlefsen DeLano, Harmony, BA, Environmental Studies; Cassidy Ruud, Lanesboro, BA, Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Treyten … [Read more...]
CITY OF HARMONY COUNTY OF FILLMORE STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-8 WITHIN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE ADOPTION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
NOTICE
Minutesof the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 30 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 8-10-21 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 (8/5/21) Finance Warrants total: $443,152.27 •B&B Olympic … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – How firm a foundation?
By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston Where do you turn when the world is in chaos? Just a week ago I headed out for some one-on-one time with my 11-year-old son. We packed our bags and headed North to Bayfield, Wis., where we spent five wonderful days swimming, hiking, and camping on the shores of the Apostle Islands National Park. It was a great time of … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Lanesboro City Council
The Lanesboro City Council will hold a public hearing to consider assessments related to sidewalk replacement, within the city of Lanesboro. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m in the Lanesboro Community Center Meeting Room, 202 Parkway Ave S, and via zoom. All persons wishing to comment on the matter should do so at that time or submit … [Read more...]