Fillmore County Journal

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Mary Lou Gilbert-Crilly

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Mary Lou Gilbert-Crilly, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Mary Lou was born on January 9, 1949, in Harmony, Minn., to Duwaine and Mavis (Applen) Hellickson. She grew up with a strong sense of family that remained central throughout her life. She was first married to Gary Gilbert, with whom she … [Read more...]

Roger Dennis Stenhoff

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Roger Dennis Stenhoff, 81, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away March 4, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston from complications related to dementia. Born March 6, 1944, in Minneapolis to Reuben and Iris Stenhoff, Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 as a radio operator aboard the USS Nicholas, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam … [Read more...]

James “Jim” Burt

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James “Jim” Burt, 71, of Peterson, Minn., passed away on March 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of family, friends, and many visitors who came to share their support. Jim was born on September 24, 1954, in Winona, Minnesota, to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He attended Utica School and later St. Charles High … [Read more...]

Richard William Oitzman

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(1940–2026) Richard William Oitzman, age 85, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1940, to Alvin and Norma (Beneke) Oitzman at his family home in Winnebago Valley, Houston County, Minn. A 1958 graduate of New Albin High School, Richard joined the United States Army that same year, beginning a lifetime of service and hard work. Shortly after his service, he … [Read more...]

Walter Rice Ward Jr.

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Walter Rice Ward Jr., 93 of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Harmony Place, where he resided for the last five years. Walter was born on July 13, 1932, in Burr Oak, Iowa, to Walter Sr. and Margaret (Rice) Ward.  He graduated from Canton High School in 1951.  After graduation he joined the Army and served in Germany during the Korean War as a radio operator.  … [Read more...]

RUSHFORD-PETERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #239 NOTICE OF BID for BREAD, GASOLINE, and MILK 

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The Rushford-Peterson School District #239 will be taking bids for the purchase of gasoline to be purchased at the pumps in Rushford during the 2026-2027 school year. Suppliers who are interested must submit their bid on the bid form that can be found on the school district website www.r-pschools.com or by emailing meganboyum@r-pschools.com.   The Rushford-Peterson … [Read more...]

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS SAP 023-601-037

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CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, Spring Valley, MN RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the office of the City Clerk, City of Spring Valley, 201 South Broadway, Spring Valley, MN 55975. DESCRIPTION OF … [Read more...]

CITATION – OUT OF STATE THE STATE CITATION OF TEXAS, –  COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON 

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N O. 25 - 3369 - C480 TO: MELISSA L. LACY 425 1ST AVENUE SW HARMONY, MN 55939 SUCH OTHER PLACE AS DEFENDANT MAY BE FOUND DEFENDANT, GREETING: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Terence Davis, of the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas, at the Williamson County Justice Center located at 405 Martin Luther King, in the City of … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 2.24.2026

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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 (2/27/26) Commissioner Warrants: Girard’s Business Solutions, Inc             $     2,083.00 Northland Business Systems, Inc … [Read more...]