Odell “Gov” Iverson, 89, of Mabel, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Odell was born January 24, 1932, to Clarence and Emma (Aasum) Iverson, on the family farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended the Scheie School near the farm and then graduated from the Mabel High School. He farmed for several years and then worked … [Read more...]
REAL ID full enforcement deadline six months away Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders REAL ID ready
ST. PAUL — Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license as the federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline approaches. Nationwide, approximately 40% of all U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cardholders were REAL ID-compliant as of October 1, 2020, according the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Beginning October 1, 2021, … [Read more...]
MnDOT announces 2021 state construction projects
ST. PAUL, MN – More than 200 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads and bridges, improve safety, and support thousands of construction jobs across the state will be worked on this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. In addition, crews will make safety and infrastructure improvements to 51 multimodal projects, which are … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 Hazardous Waste Day time changes
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Fillmore County’s Hazardous Waste Collection event is scheduled for May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those of you familiar with the event will notice that this time has changed from previous years. The ongoing pandemic and some changes to the operation made this change necessary. As with previous years, I’m here to provide some … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Rochelle Annette Current, 54, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/21/2021, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Andrea Ruth Hardy, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/1/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Samantha Lee Hoff, 32, La Crescent, Minn.; 1/29/2021, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. … [Read more...]
Strategic Farming: “Let’s Talk Crops” recordings available
By Lizabeth Stahl Extension Educator – Crops Did you miss any of the Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops sessions this winter and were wondering where to access recordings? Well search no more. All sessions, which were originally held Wednesday mornings from January 6 to March 24, are available at: z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Just scroll down the page to find the … [Read more...]
Planting date is just one factor affecting yield potential
By Lizabeth Stahl and Jared Goplen Extension Educators – Crops WASHINGTON, MN, April 15, 2021 – It is well known that planting date plays a key role in determining yield potential in corn and soybean. Long-term University of Minnesota trials demonstrate, for example, that corn yield is usually optimized when corn is planted from April 25 to May 10. Long-term data also show … [Read more...]
Gophers Softball Reloads to 4-1 Start
Last year could’ve been a year of great things for Chatfield softball. An annulled season per COVID changed all that, ending the senior class of 2020’s softball story without a true culmination. The 2021 season started with a lot of new faces on the team, but those players guided the Gophers to a 4-1 week, a strong start to the season. At Pine Island, Chatfield only managed … [Read more...]
Cleon Heusinkveld
Cleon Heusinkveld, age 95, of Spring Valley, died on April 23, 2021, at his home. Cleon was born January 1, 1926, in Forestville Township to Reuben and Jessie (ScheeveI) Heusinkveld. He attended Stone Country School and Wykoff High School until his brother left for military service. On August 30, 1949, he married La Vonne (Bonnie) Graling and moved to her family farm and … [Read more...]
Mark Allan Means
Mark Allan Means was born to Roy Henry Means and Delores Helen (Huntington) Means on January 22, 1957, in Austin, Minn. His education was received in the Spring Valley School District. Mark graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1975, and went on to attend the Albert Lea Area Vocational Technical Institute, majoring in accounting. After receiving his degree in 1977, Mark … [Read more...]