Carla Rae Tiernan, age 50, of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1969, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Robert and Arlouene (Ask) Pickett. Carla graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1988, and was her family’s fourth generation to graduate from there. In high school she was a member of the National Honor … [Read more...]
Lester Fimon
Graveside services for Lester Fimon will be held 11 a.m. Saturday October 12, 2019, at Frankford Cemetery, Mower County. Lester J. Fimon, age 98, of Spring Valley, died Monday September 23, 2019, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. He was born January 17, 1921, in rural Spring Valley, to Joseph and Wilhelmina (Rutz) Fimon. Lester attended rural schools and served in the … [Read more...]
Jerry George Bush
Jerry George Bush, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Spring Valley Living Care Center, where he was under Hospice Care. Jerry was born March 30, 1945, in Austin, Minn., to Charles and Erma Emma (Puck) Bush. He attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1963. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served … [Read more...]
William Marcus Copeman
William Marcus Copeman, 76, of rural Chatfield, Minn., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home. William was born on December 25, 1942, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Charles Levenous “Lee” and Louise (Drogemuller) Copeman. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1961. William “Bill” Marcus Copeman loved to work hard on his … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 23 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Meeting Room, Preston, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
Chatfield Band invites new members
If you play an instrument and would like to join a vibrant community band, you are hereby invited to join the Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band. Rehearsals have begun and are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield Elementary School band room. Prospective members are encouraged to visit and join at any time. Instrumentalists that haven’t played since high school or … [Read more...]
The buzz about Madi & Daddy Honey
Don Fishbaugher and his daughter Madi enjoy spending time together, just hanging out with a few million friends. Those friends just happen to be the honeybees responsible for Madi & Daddy Honey, produced at Don’s home in southwestern Fillmore County. Regarding their honey venture, Don explained that, “I started about six years ago. It was something fun for Madi and I … [Read more...]
Kingsland Referendum Levy for day-to-day operations
By Maranda Emig Spring Valley, MN My name is Maranda Emig and I am currently on the Kingsland School Board, but I am writing this as a parent and private citizen. I plan on voting Yes for the Operating Levy because of Kingsland staff and my children. When I remember my high school experience, I remember the people I interacted with and how they made me feel. I want that … [Read more...]
Minnesota unemployment rate decreases to 3.3% in August Seasonally adjusted employment up 1,100 jobs overall
Minnesota gained 1,100 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth percent to 3.3% in August, ending a nine-month stretch where the rate increased from 2.8% last October to 3.4% in July. The U.S. … [Read more...]
USDA offers disaster assistance for MN farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
ST. PAUL, MN, September 18, 2019 — Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) program. Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program began September 11. “There is no doubt that extreme weather has greatly impacted Minnesota’s agricultural producers over … [Read more...]