On June 8, 2020, the Minnesota Court of Appeals confirmed that the Amish community in Fillmore County is not exempt from installing septic systems which comply with Minnesota requirements. The Court of Appeals concluded that graywater contains viruses, organic materials, chemicals, and many other contaminants which threaten groundwater and the environment. The Court of Appeals … [Read more...]
Houston County WIC continues to provide services
Houston County WIC continues to provide nutrition education and benefits, however all WIC appointments will take place over the phone. If your economic situation or job status has changed, check the Minnesota WIC website for eligibility information. At Houston County, the health and well-being of our clients, colleagues and community are our top priority. Given the evolving … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Hope Kathryn Vreeman
Hope Kathryn Vreeman was born April 28, 2020, to Derreck and Stephanie Vreeman of Spring Valley. At birth she weighed 6 lb. 6 oz. and measured 18.5 inches. She is welcomed home by older sister Haley. Grandparents are Bryan and Kathy O’Connell and Jerry and Judy Vreeman, all of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jacob Michael Loveless, 38, Houston, Minn.; 5/21/2020, Domestic Assault - Subsequent Violation (Concurrent/Consecutive). Local Confinement - 365 days. Credit for time served: six days. Condition (6/3/2020): Pay restitution - restitution will be held open for 30 days - Public defender fee waived per court order. Alisha Lee Roe, 26, … [Read more...]
Senator Jeremy Miller to seek reelection
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) announced that he will seek reelection to a fourth term in the Minnesota Senate. Miller represents Minnesota’s 28th district, which includes Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties. He was elected in 2010, and reelected in 2012 and 2016. He currently serves as President of the Senate. Miller is a strong advocate on issues … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Bakken
Robert “Bob” Bakken, age 72, of Harmony passed away Tuesday evening, June 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Sunday, June 14 from 2-5 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony. Friends are welcome to call during that time. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Monday, June 15 at Greenfield Lutheran Church, Harmony, followed by burial in … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Myhre
Gordon “Gordy” Anthony Myhre, age 68, of Spring Grove, passed away suddenly at his home on May 30, 2020. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Gordon died of Coronary Artery Disease. He was born on Sept. 14, 1951, in Spring Grove to Arnold and Alice (Munkel) Myhre. He was a Spring Grove High School graduate and attended Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., … [Read more...]
Mathew Vreeman
Mathew C. Vreeman, 43, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2020, on the family farm in rural Preston, Minn. Mat was born May 21,1977, in Rochester, Minn., to Konnie E. Vreeman and Paula A. (Lockwood) Vreeman. He graduated from Kingsland High School in Spring Valley in 1995. Mat was united in marriage to Carrie D. Beckendorf on September 11, 2004, at Cherry Grove United … [Read more...]
Gordon Wayne Eddy
Gordon Wayne Eddy, age 76, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020, at Regional Health Services of Howard County. Gordon was born March 20, 1944, in Spring Grove, Minn., to parents Bernard (Bud) and Irene (Staven) Eddy. He was raised by his stepfather Gilman Treangen and mother on farms in the Black Hammer, Mabel, and Highland areas. He was baptized and confirmed … [Read more...]
B.J. (Brian Jeffrey) Soma
B.J. (Brian Jeffrey) Soma left us unexpectedly on May 5, 2020, at the age of 43. B.J. was a loving father, fiancé, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was a 1995 graduate of Fillmore Central High School. B.J. served his country in the U.S. Army as an Armor Crewman, Tanker division, as well as the Army Reserve. He served overseas In Operation Desert Fox, and was … [Read more...]