Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) approved four Economic Development grants totaling $33,900 to organizations that participated in a “Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” event earlier this year. The goal of the grant is to fund projects that support the development of entrepreneurial cultures in communities that are in SMIF’s 20-county region. Funding was … [Read more...]
Nora “Darleen” Johnson
Nora “Darleen” Johnson, 90, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Darleen was born on November 5, 1928, in Canton Township, Minn., to Guy and Nora (Sanden) Soland. She graduated from Harmony High School and then from Normal School (teaching/education). She went on and taught in a country school in … [Read more...]
Seven questions to ask around winterizing outdoor power equipment
Fall is here, and soon Old Man Winter will be knocking on your door. For much of the country it’s time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers, and get out snow throwers, generators and other small engine equipment. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jamie Robert Colemer, 38, Oakdale, Minn.; 10/23/2018, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Najib Mahamud Ahmed, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 10/27/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Gabriel Wallace Haskin, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/12/2018, Disorderly Conduct - … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 4, Cody Darrin Peterson, 25, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Peterson is charged with three felonies; 2nd Degree Assault (Dangerous Weapon), Terroristic Threats (Reckless Disregard Risk), and Dangerous Weapons (Reckless Discharge of Firearm Within a Municipality). The first count carries a maximum criminal penalty of seven year … [Read more...]
James “Jim” J. Schlegel
James “Jim” J. Schlegel, 88, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona, Minn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jim was born on February 24, 1930, near Harding, Minn., to Christ and Barbara (Meyer) Schlegel. Jim was raised in Harding, Minn. He was united in marriage on June 11, 1951, to Angie Rudolph in … [Read more...]
Gloria Oakes-Speltz
Gloria Oakes-Speltz passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Speltz’s home, at the age of 55, with her family by her side. Gloria was born May 20, 1963, to Harold and Virginia (Moen) Oakes, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from the Spring Grove Public School in 1981 and was a graduate of Winona State University. After graduating, she was employed for … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Miller
Shirley Ann Miller, of Ostrander, a bank employee, dairy farmer, medical secretary and mother, died Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the age of 83, in Rochester. She is survived by two sons, David (Suzanne) of Mahomet, Ill., and Daniel of Spring Valley; three daughters, Donna (Craig) Springer of Rochester, Julie Yost-Minnich (Jay) and Carrie Boerger (CJ) of Stewartville; 15 … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, December 10 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • … [Read more...]
Correction to County Truth in Taxation hearing
In the December 3, 2018, article titled “County Truth in Taxation hearing to be held December 11,” under Other business in brief, it was stated that “Approval was given to begin the hiring process for a chief deputy.” It should have stated “Approval was given to begin the hiring process for a deputy sheriff.” We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]