Monday, July 27 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Telecommunication, 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 • City of Houston … [Read more...]
Fillmore County experiencing increase in COVID-19 cases
JULY 21, 2020 – Fillmore County currently has 48 COVID-19 cases. From July 9 to July 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health noted that Fillmore County had 19 cases, which is 40% of all identified cases. Fillmore County Public Health has observed an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases associated with events and mass gatherings. Case investigation conducted over the … [Read more...]
Governor Walz signs executive order on masking
ST. PAUL, MN, July 22, 2020 – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To date, 30 states across the country, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico … [Read more...]
Still lots of questions for Houston School Board
By Wanda Hanson The Houston School Board started off its July 16, 2020, meeting with this simple observation by Superintendent Kim Abraham as she updated the board on the COVID-19 situation. Abraham had attended a news conference that day, but many questions will be waiting to be answered until after Governor Walz’s presentation scheduled for July 27. In their in person … [Read more...]
MDA expands options for contacting Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline Text and email service now available
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering two new ways that farmers and others involved in agriculture can contact the Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: text and email. “We want to make it as easy as possible for our farmers to get the help they need when they need it,” said Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “COVID-19 has come on top of several years … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation now accepting grant applications
The Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by the Internal Revenue … [Read more...]
Angeline “Angie” Wernet
Angeline “Angie” M. Wernet, age 92, of Caledonia, formerly of the Mabel area, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Caledonia Care and Rehab. Angie was born October 10, 1927, in Mount Carroll, Ill., to Howard and Beulah (Kness) Imel. She grew up in the Mount Carroll area, graduating from high school there in 1946. She moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she worked at … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 26, Juana Lashaun Walker, 20 of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Walker is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about June 25, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex in Spring Valley. Amidst a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department John Michael Luhman, 32, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/24/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Amber Marie Dawn Scott, 28, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/12/2020, Possession of Hypodermic Syringes/Needles Without Prescription, Total Fees $75. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Defendant has the right to appeal … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 5 at Harmony blood drive
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 7, 2020. Despite the circumstances involved with the Covid-19 pandemic, we exceeded our goal of 48 by collecting 53 units of blood. There were 47 donors presenting with seven first-time donors. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local … [Read more...]