Spring 2019 Honors Lists •Alexandria Technical & Community College: Jordan Markegard, Peterson •Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley •Bemidji State University: Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, Dean’s List; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, President’s List •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield •Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Sonja Estelle Schild Ahna, Saige, Ezra, Adeline, and Grace joyfully announce the birth of their baby sister, Sonja Estelle. Sonja is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Schild. She was born on June 12, 2019, at 6:49 p.m., 8 lb. 11 oz., and 22 1/2 inches long. Sonja’s grandparents are Teresa Wade of Wanamingo, Wayne Beisell of Spring Valley, and Russell and Cynthia … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Graduations •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield, BA, Spanish and Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude • Bethel University: Hannah Kopperud, Rushford, BS Nursing •Central Methodist University: Jennifer Kalenkoski, Leroy •Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Gustavus Adolphus: Matthew Dietz, Chatfield, Biology; Thomas Jech, … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: $5 Amazon gift card for those who help
ST. PAUL, MN, July 29, 2019 — To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross now through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation now accepting grant applications
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Zackary Tyler Adams, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/24/2019, Driving Without Endorsement (Motorcycle), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emily Suzanne Bathen, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 4/13/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 7/15/2021), Total Fees … [Read more...]
Increase in scam activity
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office would like the public to be aware that we are seeing an increase in scam activity. Some of the scams have involved spoofed phone numbers where caller ID will show a legitimate business, sometimes even local government phone numbers. The caller then demands payment by reloadable prepaid cards such as Apple iTunes cards. The callers can be … [Read more...]
Free evening caregiver class in Preston
Due to filling our last class, Catholic Charities of Southern MN will be offering another Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop series beginning August 21. It will run for six consecutive Wednesdays through September 25. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society Museum welcomes two fresh faces
By Katrina Bergey The Fillmore County Historical Society Museum and Library, located in Fountain, Minn., has undergone some significant staff changes. Sara Sturgis was recently hired as the new director of the Fillmore County Historical Society along with Bretta Grabau who is the assistant director. Both women are thrilled about their new jobs and the goals they hope to … [Read more...]
Empty Bowls 2019
The community of Harmony will host its tenth Empty Bowls event this fall on Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Empty Bowls is an International Project to fight hunger. Bowls created by local potters and artisans are used to serve a simple meal of soup and bread. Guests/diners choose a bowl for the meal, which they then take home afterwards. Money collected from the … [Read more...]