The City of Preston Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce they will be holding their first ever Housing Summit at F&M Community Bank’s Community Room in downtown Preston. This one-day summit will bring together home builders, developers, investors, suppliers, realtors, lenders, area residents and local officials … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline September 30, 2019
LANESBORO, MN, August 26, 2019 – The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim … [Read more...]
Fourth winner of the summer
Katie Harstad of Preston, Minn., stands next to her brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler she won in a recent contest. On August 31, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler. As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile collects 36 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 10, 2019, succeeded in collecting 36 units of blood. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Kay Himlie – 1 gallon; Philip K. Hoiness – 4 gallons; Randy Mohs – 12 gallons; Janell Randa – 6 gallons; Andrew Slabaugh – 2 gallons; … [Read more...]
Ellis Ruesink
Ellis A. Ruesink, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Harmony Care Center. Ellis Arlo Ruesink was born July 15, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Gysbers) Ruesink in Preston, Minn. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957 and continued his education in La Crosse, Wis., earning two associates degrees. On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage with … [Read more...]
Sheri “Punky” Crews
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...]