Fillmore County Journal

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Pastor Devotions: Not what we expected

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By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger Holy Week last year was not what we expected.  Joyous processions on Palm Sunday, foot washing or Communion on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Tenebrae and reflections on Jesus’ last Seven Words, Easter Vigil and bonfires and trumpets and glorious Alleluias at dawn – for many of … [Read more...]

Virtual public meeting set April 6 for Hwy. 56 reconstruction project in LeRoy

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a virtual meeting Tuesday, April 6, 2021, to learn about a planned project to reconstruct Hwy. 56 in LeRoy. The online meeting begins at 6 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Members of the project management team will provide a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Attendees can join … [Read more...]

Government This Week

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Monday, April 5 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Work session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, Community Center Gym and Zoom, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 • Fillmore County Commissioners, … [Read more...]

Funding for Fillmore County Veterans Home finally secured

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After years of helping move the project forward, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was pleased to learn that federal funding is now in place to construct a veterans home in Fillmore County, Montevideo, and Bemidji, the final hurdle that needed to be overcome to make this dream a reality. “These homes will serve those who served us, and I’d like to thank … [Read more...]

Sen. Miller: “Fantastic news” federal funding is official for Preston veterans home

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ST. PAUL, March 30, 2021 –  The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Minnesota will receive federal funding for three proposed Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. Senate Republicans secured the state’s share of funding for all three homes in the 2018 bonding bill. Construction could begin as early as early fall 2021 with an … [Read more...]

I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Elementary School

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I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Elementary School February 18th, 2021 MINUTES In Attendance: Christine Troendle, Steve Storhoff, Mike Willford, Sarah Peterson, Mark Holmen, Matt Schultz, Hannah Wingert   I. Call to Order by Troendle at 7:00pm II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: IV. Approve Agenda: Moved by Peterson; 2nd Holmen; Passed V. Approve … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Albert Duncan Culbertson III, a/k/a Albert Duncan Culbertson IV, a/k/a Allie Culbertson,  Decedent  Court File No. 23-PR-21-138 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Lanesboro will hold a Public Hearing on April 21st, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at The Lanesboro Community Center, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lower Level Meeting Room This Public Hearing is being held to consider a Conditional Use Permit for an illuminated sign. The property is located at 100 Beacon Street West, Sylvan … [Read more...]