Funeral services for Everett Arthur Eickhoff will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018, at St Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, with Pastor Michael Harman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Wykoff and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
Patrick Lawler
Patrick Claude Lawler, 85, passed away on September 5, 2018, in Rochester. Patrick was born July 11, 1933, in Chatfield to Lawrence and Hazel (Mahan) Lawler. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1952. On September 26, 1964, he married Janet de los Santos. He worked as a police officer for 41 years in Chatfield. He enjoyed spending time with family. He also … [Read more...]
The Shop Salon
The Shop Salon is in its one year anniversary and is situated in beautiful downtown Rushford, Minn., at Pam’s Corner. Nikki Johnson is the owner and a hairstylist as well. But one must know that this is not a stereotypical hair salon and Miss Nikki Johnson is not your run of the mill hair dresser. She is much more than that and has a wonderful and heartwarming story about her … [Read more...]
Correction
In the September 3, 2018, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article titled “State Veterans Cemetery - Preston receives certificate of recognition,” it was incorrectly stated that Brad Lindsay, Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services with the MDVA was in attendance. Instead, in attendance was MDVA Commissioner Larry Shellito. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 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, September 11 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]
Why is the Russian investigation important?
By Kevin Kelleher My mother was a wise woman. She, like many mothers, was not shy about giving her children advice. One of her best pieces of advice was “you’ll be judged by the company you keep.” Good advice for anyone, sadly, Donald Trump never got this advice or ignored it. Let’s look at the cast of characters that Donald Trump has hired to work in his administration … [Read more...]
Evaluating liberal policies: Results matter
Conservative people are pragmatists; results and production oriented. If the crops aren’t growing, we analyze what’s wrong and fix it. If the construction project we are on has an activity that’s not on track, we get it fixed before all the other activities suffer. We are this way because we must be. We live in a world where the rubber meets the road. We embrace new technology … [Read more...]
Free workshop offered for those living with chronic conditions
Catholic Charities of Southern MN will be offering a Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop series beginning September 11 at the Harmony Community Center, 225 3rd Ave. NW in Harmony. Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a FREE six-week program designed by Stanford University for people who have chronic conditions, or live with someone who does. A chronic condition is … [Read more...]
Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year. Childhood cancer … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Kade Michael Loam Kastelitz, 37, Golden Valley, Minn.; 6/24/2018, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Slade Garnett Buchanon, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/19/2017, Third Degree Criminal Sex Conduct - Victim Mental Impair/Helpless, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement - 270 days. Credit for time … [Read more...]