Fillmore County Journal

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City of Canton Summary of Update to Ordinance 2025-01

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The City of Canton has adopted the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances as it has been amended and supplemented. The basic code permits the city to adopt by ordinance a schedule of fees and charge for various services, licenses and permits. An update to the Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01) was adopted by the Canton City Council on September 10, 2025. The ordinance describes … [Read more...]

FILLMORE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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Fillmore County is requesting fully insured proposals for group Dental insurance. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Mary_Stockinger@ajg.com at Gallagher Benefit Services 3600 American Blvd W – Ste 500, Bloomington, MN 55431. The RFP will open September 22nd, 2025. RFP submission instructions, all pertinent underwriting and general information can be obtained … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 4, 2018 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,192.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Earnest J. Miller IV and … [Read more...]

Houston City Council Meeting Minutes August 9, 2025

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Acting Mayor Emily Krage called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. August 9, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. July 28/29th Storm Recovery: The July 29th wind … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Where Does The Road Lead?

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By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith  Churches (and Lenora)  Recently on a cool, pleasant evening I went for a walk on a quiet country road.  There was a gentle breeze and the evening was peaceful with colorful wildflowers and the songs of roadside birds.  As I walked along, I got to thinking … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher David Bartelt, 46, Waseca, Minn., 9/3/2025, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120.   Jacob Reid Bothun, 33, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/19/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285.   David Michael Bova, 22, Canton, Minn., 6/28/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. James Eugene Cleveland, … [Read more...]

Body Found on Upper Iowa River

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On September 12, 2025, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Upper Iowa River near Bluffton around 10 a.m. for a report of a body that was found in the river. The body was recovered and identified. Out of respect for the family, no additional details are being released at this time while they work through this difficult situation. There is no suspicion of foul … [Read more...]

Houston County Fair 4-H Livestock Results

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4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters; BW - Brownsville Wildcats; CR - Caledonia Rockets; HNH - Hearts and Hooves; HC - Hokah Chiefs; HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters; IND - Independent; LCTL -  La Crescent Tiger Lilies; LCAB - La Crescent Apple Blossoms; LL - Lazy Lopers; MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers; MCL - Money Creek Livewires; NN - Newhouse … [Read more...]

Darlene Daniels

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Darlene Daniels, age 78, of Stewartville and formerly of Chatfield, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by her famil Darlene Marie was born on May 17, 1947, the daughter of Palmer and Ruth (nee Anderson) Thompson in Rochester, Minn. She attended school in Chatfield, graduating from the Chatfield High School in 1965. She attended … [Read more...]