“The beginning of any school year is exciting,” states Jon Thompson, who has a tentative agreement with the Rushford-Peterson School Board to take over as the school Superintendent on July 1, 2019, but says he is very excited for the start of the 2019-2020 school year and to be the superintendent of “a great school like Rushford-Peterson” and to get to know the students, … [Read more...]
Marlene Ann Bahler
Marlene Ann (Gady) Bahler, 80, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Marlene was born on April 23, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Louise (Lassen) Gady. She was raised in Nodine, Minn., on the family farm and graduated from Winona Senior High School in Winona, Minn., in 1956. She was united in … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, March 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Work Session, Choir Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The danger that plagues America’s youth
There is an epidemic that is extremely concerning that is directly affecting the youth both in our local communities and in communities nationwide. This is the epidemic of vaping. This is a hot button issue that receives very little attention because it is such a new trend. It is a silent menace that will lead to the downfall of many adolescents and adults all throughout our … [Read more...]
13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held Monday, March 11
The 13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Fountain Community Center starting with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 6:30pm. This annual event is a great opportunity for PACF donors in the greater Preston and Fountain areas to hear about the impact their contributions are making to improve the … [Read more...]
Kevin Beck announces candidacy for District 3 County Commissioner
I am announcing my candidacy for the position of the vacant District 3 County Commissioner seat which was previously held by County Commissioner Gary Peterson. I am seeking this commissioner position because I believe my experience will be a valuable resource and asset to the Fillmore County Board. I have been a Spring Valley resident for the past 23+ years. My wife, Kristin … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project goes national
Five states, 3,270 miles, two national competitions and many memories. Five members and their coach Maggie Haugstad of the Fillmore County Horse Project were awarded two national trips at the 4-H State Horse Show in September. Chase Ketterhagen, Kira and Courtney Nelson and Nati Vande Zande comprised the horse judging team that won a national trip to the All American Quarter … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project recognizes youth
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project has a lot to offer. Benefits of joining the Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project are making new friends, learning new and interesting facts, and being able to participate in multiple activites such as project bowl, drill team, hippology and judging to name a few. New this year will be the Challenged Rider Program. This program is for youth who … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2018 Graduations •Minnesota State University, Mankato: Mackenzie Nelson, Canton, BS, Automotive Engineering Technology Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Ebner, Preston, BS, Chemistry: ACS, Magna Cum Laude; Sara Schultz, Preston, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Sarah Meyer, Rushford, MS, Reading; Josiah Nelson, Rushford, BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude; … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bradley Alan Chase, 60, Rochester, Minn.; 9/26/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/11/2021), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 (stay 362 for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (2/11/2019): Sign … [Read more...]