Fillmore County Journal

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Foreclosure: Preston Iron Works & Truck Repair, Inc.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE:  FORECLOSURE Court File No. 23-CV-16-582 Marine Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. PRESTON IRON WORKS & TRUCK REPAIR, INC., SHELDON L. & SUE ANN KINNEBERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPT. OF IRS, MONSANTO, INC., Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND … [Read more...]

Headlines from the Left

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Leftist letter writers constantly whine about hating Trump.  Others, repeating from a playbook almost 70 years old, lie about Republicans eliminating long-established government programs.  Like Social Security. Other than Trump hatred, what does today’s left stand for?  What’s their “better” alternative?  Maybe, a few recent headlines will give us a hint.  Here are a few.  … [Read more...]

The “radical left” pastor

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By Pastor David Stoeger I believe that all have human rights, including those who make the dangerous journey to this country in search of hope and a new life. Children have the right to not be separated from their parents at the border and not to be sent to unsanitary conditions with extremely limited resources. I believe the promise of America is for all people, not just … [Read more...]

Dan Feehan is disappointingly weak on healthcare

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By Joe Goetzke Rightfully so, Dan Feehan has made healthcare a priority in his campaign to unseat Jim Hagedorn as representative for Minnesota’s 1st congressional district. Disappointingly so, he is touting the same-old tepid healthcare reform we’ve been hearing from mainstream democrats for years. On his website under the heading, “Making healthcare and prescription drugs … [Read more...]

Letter about who are we?

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To the Editor, The weekend of June 28 and since, it has come to the attention to many in the area that Brock Bergey (City Clerk and Treasurer of Canton) was attacked by a resident of Canton, who did not like to conform to one of Canton’s city ordinances. He struck out in a most hateful way, letting everyone on his Facebook know that Brock is gay, using the most offensive of … [Read more...]

Government this Week

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Monday, July 13 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Houston 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. • Wykoff City Council, City … [Read more...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Small Town Grants: COVID-19 Response

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OWATONNA, MN, June 25, 2020 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small Town Grants: COVID-19 Response Program. Towns with populations of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. This year, through a generous partner donation, the Small Town Grant … [Read more...]

Farm safety and health? Yeah, there’s an app for that

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By Emily Krekelberg Technology plays a vital role in agriculture today, and it can even help us stay safe and healthy on the farm. There are a variety of applications — or apps — available for our smart phones that span a wide range of topics related to farm safety and health. Below is just a sampling of the apps available for farmers; the full list was compiled by Iowa’s … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Diana Teresa Forrester, 37, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/8/2020, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Total Fees $75.  Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 28 days for six months).  Credit for time served: two days.  Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (6/29/2020): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the … [Read more...]