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 (9/5/25) Commissioner Warrants: Marco, Inc $ 27,546.59 Winona County $ 3,575.00 Goldsmith Remodel & Design, … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval Public Comment Discussion Items Old Business (Items for Discussion and Approval) VII.New Business (Items for Discussion and Approval) Proposed Levy Certification – Superintendent Morem & Director … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Houston County MN Notice of Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors is Monday, September 22, 7 p.m., at the town hall, 2646 County 5, Eitzen, MN. Anne Falken, Clerk Publish 15 … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP
The Wilmington Township Board of Supervisors will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00pm. The meeting location is 601 E Main St. Spring Grove, MN. Melissa Schroeder Wilmington Township Clerk/Treasurer Publish15 … [Read more...]
Fall Lawn Care
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN – As the summer winds down, it is time to start thinking about our fall lawn care. Your actions this fall will directly impact the health of your lawn next spring. Late August and September is the best time of the year to plant grass seed if needed. The grass seed will germinate readily, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) A few days ago, I ran across a picture of Snoopy sitting in the grass with a big smile on his face and the caption, “Be the reason someone smiles today.” The expression on Snoopy’s face was one of sheer joy and happiness and it made me … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sheri Ann Kerrigan, 43, Caledonia, Minn., 6/9/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Georgena Rae Fail, 51, Austin, Minn., 8/15/2025, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Janet Lynn McHan, 46, Lanesboro, Minn., 8/27/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair General 4-H Results
4-H Club Legend BC - Bloomfied Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I- Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, Root River Rabbits - RRR Aerospace Champion Nathan Miller, CC; Reserve Champion Orson Erickson, LL Child & Family Development Champion Madalyn Thomas, CC; Reserve … [Read more...]
Irene M. Aarre
Irene M. Aarre peacefully passed away at Traditions of Preston, Minn., on September 9, 2025 at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1930, in Riceville, Iowa, to Charles and Mary Humpal. Irene grew up and went to school in the Protivin, Iowa, area. She enjoyed being on the farm, dancing, bowling, playing cards, and driving around “checking the … [Read more...]
Beverly (Lunde) Johnson
Beverly (Lunde) Johnson, age 92, of Lewiston, Minn., died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lewiston Assisted Living. Beverly was born June 8, 1933, in Canton, Minn., the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Olson) Lunde. On June 25, 1949, Beverly was united in marriage to Keith Johnson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Beverly was 16 when she got married, but later in … [Read more...]