NOTICE Minutes of the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 15,29 … [Read more...]
COVID-19 the center of Houston’s school board meeting
By Wanda Hanson COVID-19 took the spotlight at the Houston School Board meeting June 19 as the members of the board used technology to meet virtually. Using Zoom and YouTube applications, the board heard updates about the progression of plans for next school year. Since Governor Walz had had a recent news conference, Superintendent Abraham was able to give more details on next … [Read more...]
Never surrender to the radical left
The Democrat Party that once fought for the middle class has gone the way of the dodo bird. It no longer believes in the greatness of America or the premise that with hard work and ability, anyone can succeed. It seeks to impose a New World Order ruled by Socialists, and it cares nothing for the suffering that law abiding American citizens are subjected to. All they care about … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about pool story
Letter about pool story To the Editor, While your recent pool story was well written and informative, I was surprised to see the cover photo of children having fun in a public pool as if there was no pandemic. This gives the impression that all is well. It is not. The quote, “Groups congregating together has been an issue” should be a huge red flag. While Houston and … [Read more...]
Correcting myths
By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, Minn. Myth #1 - Capitalism has lifted millions out of poverty all around the globe. Reality - The majority of people lifted out of poverty were not in capitalist economies, China for example. The myth ignores the fact that government programs such as social security lifted people out of poverty in capitalist countries. The myth also ignores … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 7
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Masks will be required. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. No guests will be allowed at the drive, and everyone will need to have an appointment (no walk-ins will be accepted). All donors will be required to … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Trent Wayne and Jon Henry Schmidt
Trent Wayne and Jon Henry were born to Nick and Sara Schmidt, of Des Moines, Iowa, on May 24, 2020. Trent weighed 6 lb 5 oz and Jon weighed 7 lb 5 oz. They were welcomed home by fur babies Brita, Taylor and Zeke. Proud grandparents are Pat and Joyce Schmidt of Lanesboro. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Harlee Rae Dubois, 26, Houston, Minn.; 5/14/2020, Speeding (68/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Bartley James Gorman, 38, Crystal Falls, Mich.; 5/24/2020, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $300, Total Fees $375. Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 30 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (6/11/2021): … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 29, Lyndon Del Arnold, 18 of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Arnold is charged with Third Degree Assault - Substantial Bodily Harm, and Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. Each are felonies. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, the second three years in prison and/or a $5,000 … [Read more...]
Rosella Bouten
Rosella J (Krieger) Bouten was born on July 23, 1931, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She was the oldest of eight children and was raised on the family farm in Spring Valley. She married Ralph Heagy on May 3, 1947, and together they had five daughters. Rosella remarried Victor Bouten in 1987 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Rose, or Rosie as she … [Read more...]