By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger The Christian Century, a Protestant periodical, began as The Christian Oracle, then in 1900 became The Christian Century, with hope “genuine Christian faith could live in mutual harmony with the modern developments in science, technology, immigration, communication and … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Addresses Infrastructure, Grants and Fees at January Meeting
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council convened for their first monthly meeting of the year on January 14 at 7 p.m. All council members and officials were present with the exception of council member Barbara Fate. In attendance were Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and council members Kaleb Himli, Jeffrey … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department James Michael Lyden, 43, Caledonia, Minn., 5/16/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Chatfield Police Department Emmanuel Oron Ojulu, 21, Rochester, Minn., 10/15/2024, Speeding (43/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Steven Scott Christian, 63, … [Read more...]
Francis Joseph “Mike” Tuohy
The life and times of Francis “Mike” Joseph Tuohy magnificently mirrored the professional, personal, and benevolent benefits of America’s mid-century prosperity as he fostered the backbone of the Upper Midwest business economy through family-owned entrepreneurship. Mike was born March 27, 1936, in Rochester, Minn., third of 15 children born to Joseph and Teresa (Snyder) … [Read more...]
Moonyeen “Holly” Claire Holle
Moonyeen “Holly” Claire Holle passed on January 3, 2025, at her home in South Rushford, Minn., Moonyeen was born to Kenneth and Vivian Deaton on March 1, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wis. She grew up in Oregon after moving there with her parents as a toddler. She graduated from Cave Junction High School in Oregon, and later from Winona State University on June 6, 1962. She married … [Read more...]
Joseph William Keyes
Joseph William Keyes, 65, died January 8, 2025, at his home. Born on May 29, 1959, to Donald Keyes and Helen Kohlmeyer. Joe graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Jackson Vocational Tech, where he earned his degree as an electrician. On April 25, 1987, Joe married the love of his life, Karen Weyandt, in a ceremony held in Rochester, Minn. He … [Read more...]
City Summary Budget Statement
The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2025 budget information concerning the City of Houston to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete: the complete budget may be examined at City Hall, 105 West Maple Street, Houston. The city council approved this budget on December 9, 2024. Revenues … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro, Minnesota Notice of Ordinance Amendments Summary of Publication Ordinance 54.06 Public Utility Fee Schedule
Notice is hereby given that the City of Lanesboro City Council has approved amendments to Ordinance 54.06 which establishes the Lanesboro Public Utility fee schedule. Amendments to the ordinance include a two percent (2%) increase in all water, sewer, and electric base charges as well as a two percent (2%) increase to all water, sewer, and electric tier usage rates. A full … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Summary of Minutes, 12.3.2024
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met for a public hearing for a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing, under MN Statutes, at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board Approved: •Chair called the 2025 Fillmore County Truth in Taxation Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. Bobbie Hillery, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 12.17.2024
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 •Reappointed Dan Terbeest as District 3 Representative on the Extension Committee 1/1/25 through 12/31/27 •Appointed Bonnie Haugen as District … [Read more...]
FILLMORE-HOUSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING NOTICE
Meetings for Fillmore-Houston Community Health Board will be held January 28, May 27, August 26, and November 25, 2025. Each meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. Participants interested in in-person or virtual attendance may contact CHS Administrator, Jordan Knoke at 507-725-5810. Publish 13 … [Read more...]
City of Spring Grove SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT
The purpose of this report is to provide 2025 summary budget information for interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute 471.6965. The complete budget may be examined at City Hall. The City Council approved the 2025 budget at its regularly scheduled meeting December 17, 2024. Minnesota Summary Budget Form 2025 Budget 2024 Budget … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 11, 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,732.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeremiah Smaglik, a single person, and Angela Willimack, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for American … [Read more...]
A New Chapter Begins: Ostrander City Council Convenes for 2025
By Zech Sindt The City of Ostrander rang in the new year with a productive city council meeting on January 7 at 6:30 p.m. All members were present, including the newly elected mayor, Stephanie Start, Council members Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Lyn Massey-Mills, newly-elected Jimmie Dean, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. With a full agenda, the council tackled a variety of … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – “Lift Up Your Eyes Round About, and See”
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Herod was troubled at the news of the Christ Child’s birth, as were the religious leaders and all of Jerusalem. But the magi rejoiced and worshipped the Infant King, even as had the shepherds before them. God grant us the faith to join the magi and the shepherds! “For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and … [Read more...]