Virginia Marie (Freiheit) Mandelko, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Harmony Place, Harmony, Minn., surrounded by her family. Virginia was born July 9, 1940, at her parents, Earl and Thelma (Finch) Freiheit’s home near Wykoff, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Dr. Martin Luther Church of Spring Valley. She married Allan Eugene Mandelko August 19, 1960, at … [Read more...]
Dixie Liberty Rudlong
Dixie Liberty Rudlong, born June 11, 2025, took her last breath in the loving arms of her parents Benjamin and Natalie Rudlong of Chatfield, Minn., on June 17, 2025. Though the time spent with their beautiful baby girl was too brief, they shared enough love for a lifetime with her during unexpected complications following her birth. They will honor her precious life (and the … [Read more...]
Myrna Jeanette Luehmann
Myrna Jeanette Luehmann, whose life was filled with unwavering faith, boundless love for her family and friends, and a passionate commitment to education, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 77. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 25, 1947, in La Crosse, Wis., to Lloyd and Alice … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIc HEARING REQUEST TO VACATE UTILITY EASEMENTS CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, MN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Caledonia Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in the Mainspring location at 404 E Main St. Caledonia, MN 55921 to consider an application submitted by Michael J. and Holly S. Felten requesting to vacate the north lot line utility easement at 12522 Katrina Drive, Caledonia. MN 55921 (Lot 4. Block I, Green … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-25-306
In Re: ARTHUR BURTON FOSTER, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY Matthew Bly (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on September 2, 2025, at 9:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court via Zoom, see notice of remote hearing, at Fillmore County Court House at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Village Notice of Two Public Hearings
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Rushford Village will hold two public hearings prior to the regular council meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rushford Village City Hall located at 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford, Minnesota 55971. Public Hearing 1 will begin at 6:40 p.m.; Public Hearing 2 will begin at 6:50 p.m. Public Hearing 1: … [Read more...]
HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 12, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Brett Hurley, and Ed Jacobs. A list of public members present is on file. Nature Center Assistant: Motion by Todd, seconded by Westby to authorize … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-25-295
In Re: Estate of LARRY DEAN HUNDORF also known as LARRY D. HUNDORF also known as LARRY HUNDORF, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated June … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Ordinary Days
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches Students and teachers (for the most part) have been released from school for the summer. Ahead of us stretches a long expanse of summer days, an expanse of time which, as a child, seemed endless. Long days of doing nothing, interspersed with trips to the library or the swimming pool. Beautiful, … [Read more...]
Correction
On page 7 of the June 9 Area Sports section, the Fillmore County Journal inadvertantly published an incorrect photo for Jack Schmitz’s Athlete of the Week recognition. Please see page 5 of this week’s Area Sports section for the correct Athlete of the Week photo of Jack. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]