NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Preston, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025, at 5:00p.m. at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore ST W, Preston, MN 55965 to receive public comment on the proposed update to the City of Preston Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide the City’s land use, … [Read more...]
City of Spring Grove Amendment to CHAPTER 710 – USE OF RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL VEHICLES
CHAPTER 710 – USE OF RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL VEHICLES - Amendment; abbreviated version GENERAL PROHIBITIONS. It is unlawful for any person to operate a RECREATIONAL MOTORIZED VEHICLE within the corporate limits of Spring Grove under the following circumstances: At speeds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. The speed limit on all Spring Grove City streets, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – God Bless You All This Fall!
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Co-Pastor of Prairieland Parish When life swallows you up with sadness, hurt, frustration or fear. When you begin to be led by the hand to the dark side of life. Where do you go or how do you find your way back to peace? Who do you turn to for help when you can’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders any longer? The fall season gifts … [Read more...]
Rushford City Council Candidates
City of Rushford residents have an upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4. There are three candidates and two seats to fill for city council. With current Mayor Terri Benson choosing not to run again, Leigh Volkman is the only candidate on the upcoming ballot for the position of mayor. We only publish a candidate Q & A for contested races, so we have included the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Justin James Castle, 39, Caledonia, Minn., 8/8/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 8/8/2025, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Craig Todd Apenhorst, 49, Preston, Minn., 9/20/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Donnie James Simonson
Donnie James Simonson, 76, of Grand Meadow, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Donnie was born on August 28, 1949, in Rochester, Minn., to Everett and Violet (Waller) Simonson. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1968. Following graduation, Donnie attended Austin Area Vocational … [Read more...]
Kathy Sue Parsons
Kathy Sue Parsons, age 66, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Kathy Sue was born on September 8, 1959, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to George and Evelyn Boomgaarden. She passed away in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 66. She was the second youngest of eight kids. Kathy moved to Rochester, Minn., after graduating … [Read more...]
Lisa Gile
Lisa was born on November 5, 1961, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Donald and Joanne Anderson. She grew up in Rushford, Minn., where she attended Rushford High School and was active in marching band and 4-H. Her interests included reading, sewing, playing piano, horseback riding, and spending time with friends who shared her spirited nature and love of adventure. After high school, … [Read more...]
Mike Schild
Mike Schild, age 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Michael Gene Schild was born on March 11, 1956, on the family farm in rural Chatfield to Lester A. and Pauline A. (Winans) Schild. He attended school in Chatfield and farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 2021 when he then moved into town. Mike was also a member … [Read more...]
Calvin Duane Shofner
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Calvin Duane Shofner. He passed away peacefully in Fargo, N. Dak., on August 25, 2025, of heart failure. Cal was Born in Cresco, lowa, on April 7, 1950, to Donald Shofner and Dorothy (Tenney) Shofner. He later moved to Colorado with his mother, sister and brother. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he learned many … [Read more...]