Sheri “Punky” Crews, age 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic — St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Sheri Kae Grummons was born in Spring Valley on October 11, 1947, to Elik and Mildred (Lenz) Grummons. On November 19, 1966, Punky married Gary Crews in Maple View, Minn. Sheri owned and operated the Spring Valley trailer court and worked at the … [Read more...]
Response to misleading information on voter fraud
Andrew E. Cilek Executive Director Minnesota Voters Alliance Roseville, MN The September 3 Fillmore County Journal commentary by Susan Ritter of the League of Women Voters is full of misleading information on voter fraud. Ms. Ritter falsely asserts that Representative Duane Quam requested “individuals’ Social Security Numbers” (SSNs) from the Secretary of State … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 9 • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • 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. • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 • Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jessica Gwen Ballard, 41, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/4/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Angela Marie Barth, 47, Hayfield, Minn.; 8/10/2019, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Daniel Joseph Hanson, 37, North St. Paul, Minn.; 6/9/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Mevludin Jusufovic, 55, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On August 28, Cody Mycal Garness, 28, of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Carol M. Hanks. Among other charges, Garness is charged with Fifth Degree Drug Possession (Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana), a felony with a maximum criminal sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about August 26, within Fillmore County, a deputy was … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on September 10
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company presents On the Verge
For its fourth production of the 2019 season, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro turns to a story that explores unknown and uncharted lands, jungles and even the Himalayas. On the Verge (Or the Geography of Yearning) begins discounted previews on September 6 and opens officially on September 14. Call the box office at (800) 657-7025 or visit www.CommonwealTheatre.org … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces October 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals in three categories: Arts & Cultural Heritage, Presenter/Production Assistance, and Small Towns/Rural Areas. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than December 1, 2019, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online … [Read more...]
Documentarian seeks to define Houston County through its people and landscape Citizen-artist residency wraps up third year
HOUSTON, MN, September 3, 2019 – A place can be defined by its geography, name, or property lines, but what really creates a sense of place? Duluth documentarian Nik Nerbum seeks to discover and document what defines our very own Houston County as the final 2019 citizen-artist, for the interdisciplinary Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency (CAIR) program. Nerburn lives and … [Read more...]
Engagement
Dols ~ Schaaf Deb Knoepke of Preston and Sean Dols of Fountain proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Leah Dols to Corey Schaaf, son of the late Stacie Schaaf and Dennis Kuhlow of St. Paul Park, Minn., and Curtis and Sima Seaver of Bloomington, Minn. Leah is currently attending medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, with the goal of becoming a … [Read more...]