Fillmore County Journal

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Rebecca “Becky” Hanson

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Rebecca “Becky” Hanson, 80, of Rushford, died peacefully, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home surrounded by her family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Becky was born July 30, 1945, to Henry and Clarice (Haugen) Tudahl in Rushford.  She grew up in Rushford alongside her 9 siblings and graduated from Rushford High School in 1964.  She met … [Read more...]

Kevin E. Hareldson

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Kevin E. Hareldson, age 38, of Winona, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Marys Campus surrounded by his family. Kevin Eugene Hareldson was born on August 3, 1987, the son of Diane Kay Hareldson in Spring Valley. He attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 2005. He bought his first chainsaw at a young age … [Read more...]

Kenneth Jacobson

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Kenneth Jacobson, 83, of Rushford, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ken was born on July 22, 1942, in Spring Grove to Orran and Olga (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. On October 16, 1971, Ken married Helen Laumb at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They made their home on his family farm outside of Peterson where … [Read more...]

Merle Riddle

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Merle Riddle, 86 years young, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2025. He was born in Wykoff, Minn., on June 25, 1939. His life was spent in the service of others. He spent four years as a SeaBee in the United States Navy, was a maintenance supervisor at Tonka Toys, and ended his career as maintenance supervisor at D.C. schools for many years, … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 9.23.2025

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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 Temporary Closure of a section of County 21 (Main Street) in the City of Canton  on December 6, 2025; 6 pm – 7:30 pm for the … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY  OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI TOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Brent J. Roelofs aka Brent Jon Roelofs, a single man Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as  nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns Dated: June 16, 2003 Recorded: July 9, … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED  BY THIS ACTION.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Matthew R Rowe and Holli K Rowe, husband and wife. Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as  nominee for Home Federal Savings Bank, Federal Savings Bank, its successors and assigns Dated: August 19, … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: Gun Rights – Why the Second Amendment Matters

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By Davian Koren The right to bear arms is extremely important when it comes to the safety of our nation. As the old saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” The same is true when it comes to guns: they create boundaries between what is acceptable and what is not. Criminals are discouraged from committing crimes if they know there will be instant repercussions. If … [Read more...]