The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives – patients like Heath … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 18, Loren Adam Sarazin, 33, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Sarazin is charged with Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about February 16, within the city of Spring Valley, amidst a domestic disturbance, the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Ag Summit March 26
The Fillmore County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will host an Agriculture Summit at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on March 26. This year’s schedule includes presentations on Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Emotional Wellness for Agriculture Families, Succession Planning for Agriculture Business, Investment in Specialty Crops, and Value-Added Agriculture … [Read more...]
38th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.” In Minnesota, food insecurity affects nearly one in 11 people, 12.5% of … [Read more...]
4-H Hippology teams win big at Nationals
By Janette Dragvold On February 1, 2020, two junior 4-H Fillmore County Hippology teams competed in their first ever national competition at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S. Dak. The 11- to 13-year-olds were excited to be able to represent Fillmore County and the State of Minnesota, but even more excited about the contest’s outcome. Team 2 (Grace Goddard, … [Read more...]
How to saddle a horse safely
Horses are magnificent animals and loyal companions who can successfully handle their share of the workload in various capacities. Learning how to properly saddle a horse is essential for anyone who hopes to ride regularly. The techniques discussed here apply to western saddling, which is the primary way many people saddle their horses for riding. British riding requires … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Elma May Erding, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 1/26/2020, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Phillip Glen Gonzalez, 20, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/21/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/10/2021), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). … [Read more...]
June Marilyn (Johnson) Kitzmann
June Marilyn (Johnson) Kitzmann, 94, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Madonna Towers Nursing Home in Rochester. She was born on June 3, 1925, the daughter of Eddie and Minnie Johnson and baptized June 12 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Frost. June graduated from Frost High School in 1943. On March 30, 1947, June Johnson and Otto Kitzmann … [Read more...]
Mildred “Mim” Buross
Mildred “Mim” Buross, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Mim was born on March 26, 1922, in Rushford to Samuel and Julia (Sauro) Anderson. Mim graduated from Rushford High School in 1939. She married Byron Buross on September 28, 1945, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Mim spent her working career as a … [Read more...]
Thomas Orville Severson
Thomas Orville Severson, 75, died peacefully in his home early Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. Tom was born in Preston, Minn., to Orville and Evelyn (Christianson) Severson. He spent his childhood in Harmony, Minn. Tom graduated from Luther College in 1967, shortly thereafter he accepted being drafted in the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War. In 1969 he met the … [Read more...]