Once again in conjunction with Flag Day, Lanesboro’s American Legion Post #40 will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony. The event will be held on Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bass Pond parking lot on Co. Rd. 8, just across the Root River from downtown Lanesboro. The public is welcome to attend the event. If not able to be at the ceremony itself, people are … [Read more...]
Correction
In the May 13, 2019, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, a correction to the name of a resident needs to be noted in the Harmony City Council report on page one. Marilyn Ludens was the name of the resident who noted concerns regarding a trailer parked near her home, and not Marilyn Norton. We apologize for this error. … [Read more...]
Herbie Willie Erickson
Herbie Willie Erickson, 86, of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born November 3, 1932, in Holt Township, Minn., to Randolph and Lillian (Helland) Erickson. Herbie enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Sergeant in the 1745th Light Weapons Infantry during the Korean War from January 30, 1953, until Jan. 28, … [Read more...]
Mark R. Berry
Memorial services for Mark R. Berry will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Preston, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the Preston United Methodist Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Following services on Friday a celebration of … [Read more...]
David Gordon Jorde
David Gordon Jorde, 77, of Houston, Minn., died on May 18, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, Minn., where he was a resident since 2016. David was born May 25, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis. He was the son of Michael Adolf and Olga (Nelson) Jorde. His father died when David was five years old and his mother later married Emil “Lud” Torgerson. David was … [Read more...]
Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces its Girls State selection
The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Hailey Lange has been chosen to represent Harmony at the 73rd annual Girls State program to be held June 9-15, 2019, at Bethel University in St. Paul. Lange is the daughter of Derek and Sandi Lange and Kim Kiehne, all of Harmony. She is currently a junior at Fillmore Central High and is also a junior member of … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 20 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23 • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Brennan Dayne McDermott, 20, Ossian, Iowa; 3/31/2019, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Victor Ambrose Hewitt, 31, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/12/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees … [Read more...]
Detour lifted for Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield; new detour begins June 3
The detour of Highway 52 near Chatfield was lifted Monday, May 13 as crews finished the first stage of culvert replacement, but motorists can expect delays as crews do paving work along the highway to Marion, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. With the first stage complete, motorists can again drive on Highway 52 from Chatfield to Marion near Interstate … [Read more...]
Lanesboro man Outstanding Educator at RCTC
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce Jeff Lepper, Mary Shelerud, and Jennifer Kiehne have been selected to receive the College’s 2019 Outstanding Educator Award. Instructors were nominated by faculty, students, and staff, and completed an extensive portfolio of their work and accomplishments at RCTC in order to be considered for the award. RCTC … [Read more...]