Fillmore County Journal

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Harold J. Schauls

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Harold J. Schauls passed away on September 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital following a cancer diagnosis in June. Harold was born on July 29, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to John A. Schauls and Laura (Feldmeier Welsh) Schauls. Harold grew up on the family farm near Hokah and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1967.  In 1968, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.  He … [Read more...]

Dennis George Fishbaugher

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Dennis George Fishbaugher passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Denny was born in Preston, Minn., on January 19, 1946, to Bill and Marian (Reinsvold) Fishbaugher.  He graduated from Harmony High School in Harmony, Minn., in 1964.  He worked for his dad and at a very young age bought his own farm.  Later, he decided to follow his dream and move to … [Read more...]

Betty Lou Dowe

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Betty Lou Dowe, 89, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her winter home in Arizona. Betty was born on June 21, 1936, in Davenport, Iowa, to LeRoy and Olivia (Hetterman) Keenan. She graduated from high school in Pompano Beach, Fla., and later attended beauty school in Chicago while living with her future in-laws in McHenry, Ill. On July 4, … [Read more...]

Harry G. VanTries

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Funeral services for Harry G. VanTries will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Harry G. VanTries, … [Read more...]

Darlene J. Schober

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Darlene J. Schober, 82, died on Monday, September 1, 2025 - the 62nd anniversary of her marriage to Myron J. Schober, who preceded her in death in 2014. Darlene lived in Rushford, Minn., for 47 years, where she and Myron were the editors and publishers of the Tri-County Record newspaper for 35 of those years. She was devoted to her community, family, friends, and … [Read more...]

Stanley Anton Marin

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Stanley Anton Marin, 94, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. With a heart as generous as his hands were hardworking, Stanley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his devoted son and resilient daughter. Just as he wished, riding his four-wheeler one last time – on a journey straight to the arms of his beloved wife Marcy who passed … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS GSS, INC.

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Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from GSS, Inc., represented by Mike Huizenga, 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322, for a Conditional Use Permit for a 195’ Telecommunications Tower on property owned by Robert & Mary Root and Kurt & Melissa Langelag located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 15 … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS GSS, INC.

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Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from GSS, Inc., represented by Mike Huizenga, 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322, for a Conditional Use Permit for a 195’ Telecommunications Tower on property owned by Gary Olson located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 7 Arendahl Township.  The property is located in an … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS GSS, INC.

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Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from GSS, Inc., represented by Mike Huizenga, 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322, for a Conditional Use Permit for a 195’ Telecommunications Tower on property owned by Evan Krahn located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26 Fillmore Township.  The property is located in an … [Read more...]