The Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors announces that Adam Wiltgen will be stepping down from the organization’s three-person executive leadership team. The Board and Leadership Team wishes Adam well in the next chapter of his career, as he takes on a new role at the Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Red Wing, Minn. Adam has been with Lanesboro Arts since 2015 … [Read more...]
Red Cross urges healthy individuals to give blood amid coronavirus concerns Low donor turnout could hurt U.S. blood supply
The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/17/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 12/17/2019, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (If required), Fine $200. Brett Daniel Hawkins, 23, Winona, Minn.; 1/29/2020, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Alexander Tijay … [Read more...]
Ila A. Barnes
Ila Ann Barnes, 84, of Rochester, MN, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Ila was born to Luther and Julia (Larson) Groth on June 10, 1935 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. She graduated from Decorah High School in 1953. She married Ronald Roger Barnes and together they had four children. Their three farms were located around Harmony, MN, and Hesper, … [Read more...]
Carl Fischer
Carl Fischer, age 81, of Harmony, Minn., passed away March 9, 2020, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa. Services will be held at the Greenfield Lutheran Church on March 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. A burial service will be held in the coming weeks at the veterans cemetery in Preston. Lindstrom Funeral Home is … [Read more...]
Donald James Rose
Don J. Rose, 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Monday, March 9, 2020. Donald James Rose was born on December 14, 1940, in Sarles, N. Dak., to H. Wilson “Billy” and Mary “Elaine” (Baker) Rose. He graduated from Calvin High School in 1959 and then attended Jamestown College where he graduated in 1963. He taught in Lisbon, N. Dak., for three years and moved to Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Marlene Torgerud
Marlene Torgerud, 77, of Lanesboro, Minn., died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Marlene Johnson was born in Lanesboro on January 8, 1943. She graduated from Preston High School in 1961. On May 26, 1962, she married Hilton “Tony” Torgerud. They lived and worked in the Lanesboro area, operating the Skelly Station. Tony died November … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants Applications due April 6
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with publishing companies Capstone and ABDO, is accepting applications for the Early Literacy Grant Program. This grant is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age five by providing children with books. Organizations working with these children in SMIF’s … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, March 9 • 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 Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community … [Read more...]
Getting to know you!
We in Southern Minnesota are fortunate to have the editorial staff of the Fillmore County Journal supply us with news about events and profiles of some of the people in our area. I also enjoy reading the pages with opinions and commentary. On February 17, two commentaries caught and held my attention. One was written by Aaron Bishop and the other by Jane Peck. They … [Read more...]