By Leah Himlie In the past few years it seems like many teachers in the Rushford-Peterson school district have retired, and now it is time for Superintendent Charles (Chuck) Ehler to retire as well. He has been at R-P for 12 years and has made a great impact on the school and community. Though his career will end in Rushford, it began in Mabel, Minn., when he graduated from … [Read more...]
MN 4-H represented at 2019 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships by Fillmore County youth 32 youth leaders throughout Minnesota represent 4-H in Grand Island, Nebr.
Patrick Drogemuller, along with 31 other Minnesota 4-H youth and nine adults will be representing Minnesota at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebr., June 23-28. These youth were selected to represent Minnesota through an application process following their participation in the 2018 Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational. The … [Read more...]
Memorial Day storms
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, at least three tornados were reported to have touched down in western Fillmore County on Memorial Day afternoon, the first confirmed at 1:39 pm. The first tornado appears to have started in Howard County, Iowa, traveling northeast through York Township, Minn. At least four farm sites sustained damage to buildings. The … [Read more...]
Four Minnesota cities awarded PFA Funds totaling $17.93 million
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved $17.93 million in loan and grant funding for water infrastructure projects in Minnesota. Funding was approved for Faribault, Winnebago, Sacred Heart, and Arden Hills. “Clean drinking water is a necessity for every Minnesotan family and business,” said Governor Tim Walz. “These PFA dollars are a great investment in our … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor Women’s reproductive health under attack…
Women’s reproductive health under attack... To the Editor, When Roe vs Wade was passed by the Supreme Court in 1973 I believed the abortion issue was settled. With the recent laws being passed in Alabama and Missouri, it is urgent that Americans respond. These states propose criminalizing women who have abortions and doctors who terminate their pregnancies. Those … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Ryker Leslie Ardnt Ryker Leslie Arndt, son of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minn. He weighed 9 lb and was 22 ½ inches long. He is welcomed home by his proud big sister, Oaklyn. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of … [Read more...]
Calling for entries for Fountain’s 150th Anniversary Parade
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2019 celebration. Fountain residents are excited to announce their 150th Year Celebration on July 27, 2019. The Grand Parade will be at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Fountain. The highlight of the celebration will be an indoor event with the “Fabulous Armadillos” band in the evening. Some of our other events include: Fire department … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brady William Bryant, 23, Stewartville, Minn.; 2/23/2019, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Elsbeth Kellen Edrington, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 4/21/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kerneth John Hall, 30 Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/20/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Stephanie Ann … [Read more...]
Ruth Veglahn
Ruth Veglahn, age 91, of Chatfield, Minn., and formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away at the Clara House in Harmony, Minn., on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Ruth was born on January 19, 1928, to Hellick and Ronnaug (Sather) Johnson. After leaving home, she married Rudolph “Rudy” Veglahn and they settled down on the family farm. Throughout the years they farmed, raised beef cattle, … [Read more...]
Omer LeRoy Hendrix
Omer LeRoy Hendrix, 80, of Rochester, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Rochester, at Rochester Health Services East. Omer was born October 28, 1938, in Rochester to Carl and Betty (Parks) Hendrix. Omer owned and operated Omer’s Upholstery in Rochester for number of years. In 1979 he married Karen Ferguson. In their spare time they loved to fish, camp, go hunting and … [Read more...]