My husband, Glenn Nyenhuis, died June 16, 2019. He was 82. He was born in Sheboygan, Wis., the oldest of four boys. At 18 he joined the Naval Air Corps, where he served as a radar technician during the Cold War with Russia. He took great pride in the time he spent in service of his country and grateful for the opportunities he experienced in the Naval Air Corps. In 1987 … [Read more...]
Sonova Egge Johnstone
Sonova Egge Johnstone passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 25, 2018, at the age of 76. Kind, smart, loving, generous, thoughtful, beautiful, fun, and supportive were just a few of Sonova’s immeasurable qualities. Sonova grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1960. After high school, she attended St. Olaf College and … [Read more...]
Tyler Dale Bucknell
Tyler Dale Bucknell, 41, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Memorial services for Tyler will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and … [Read more...]
Kingsland Operating Referendum Levy
By Kyle Rader Spring Valley, Mn I am writing today to bring awareness to the Kingsland Operating Referendum Levy that will be voted on November 5, 2019. I want to first acknowledge that I am a school board member and a parent to three young children who attend Kingsland. I graduated Kingsland, class of 1999 and have lived in the area most of my life. I am writing this … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 24 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Preston meeting room, 630 p.m. Monday, July 1 • City of Houston Planning Commission, City … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band celebrates 50 years of making music
It’s been 50 years since Jim Perkins started the Chatfield Brass Band with just 16 members. At the time, it was an all male brass band, but has since transitioned to a concert band that currently includes men and women of all ages. To celebrate the milestone, the Chatfield Brass Band will hold a special Anniversary Celebration Concert on June 29 at 2 p.m. in the Potter … [Read more...]
Top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of June Dairy Month, 115 dairy farms are being recognized for … [Read more...]
Invitation to the July 16 celebration of WWI Memorial Entrance restoration
A celebration of the restoration of the World War I Memorial Entrance at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston is being planned for Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. The celebration will include flag corps from each military organization in the county (VFW and American Legion) marching in uniform from the Trailhead in Preston to the Memorial Entrance at the fairgrounds. All … [Read more...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Lanesboro Tree City USA
Lanesboro, Minn., was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lanesboro achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Christine Sue Bell, 28, Waukon, Iowa; 10/21/2018, 4th Degree DWI - (Under) Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/4/2020), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (6/4/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with … [Read more...]