Fillmore County Journal

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Steven “T-Bone” Michael Theobald

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Steven “T-Bone” Michael Theobald, age 66, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away with his sisters at his side, on September 19, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. ​ T-Bone was born July 19, 1959, in Caledonia  to Sylvester “Bing” and Maxine (Hagen) Theobald. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1977 and married  Darla Steele on October 22, 1988, at St. … [Read more...]

LaDonna Marie (Patzner) Nash

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LaDonna Marie (Patzner) Nash, 89, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by her family. LaDonna was born on February 27, 1936, to Edward and Bernadine (Mimetz) Patzner and raised on the family farm near Dodge, Wis., along with her nine siblings.  She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1954, then attended the … [Read more...]

Independent School  District No. 299,  Caledonia, Minnesota Abbreviated Board  Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025

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The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by School Board Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Chad Harms, Leigh King, Melissa … [Read more...]

City of Canton Summary of Update to Ordinance 2025-01

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The City of Canton has adopted the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances as it has been amended and supplemented. The basic code permits the city to adopt by ordinance a schedule of fees and charge for various services, licenses and permits. An update to the Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01) was adopted by the Canton City Council on September 10, 2025. The ordinance describes … [Read more...]

FILLMORE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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Fillmore County is requesting fully insured proposals for group Dental insurance. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Mary_Stockinger@ajg.com at Gallagher Benefit Services 3600 American Blvd W – Ste 500, Bloomington, MN 55431. The RFP will open September 22nd, 2025. RFP submission instructions, all pertinent underwriting and general information can be obtained … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 4, 2018 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,192.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Earnest J. Miller IV and … [Read more...]

Houston City Council Meeting Minutes August 9, 2025

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Acting Mayor Emily Krage called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. August 9, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. July 28/29th Storm Recovery: The July 29th wind … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Where Does The Road Lead?

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By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith  Churches (and Lenora)  Recently on a cool, pleasant evening I went for a walk on a quiet country road.  There was a gentle breeze and the evening was peaceful with colorful wildflowers and the songs of roadside birds.  As I walked along, I got to thinking … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher David Bartelt, 46, Waseca, Minn., 9/3/2025, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.   Jacob Reid Bothun, 33, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/19/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.   David Michael Bova, 22, Canton, Minn., 6/28/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. James Eugene Cleveland, … [Read more...]