Gordon Nepstad, 91, passed away peacefully during the evening of May 6, 2025, at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska, Wis. Gordon was born on January 25, 1934 in Whalan, Minn., to parents Gust and Lillie (Odneson) Nepstad. He had an older brother, Archie, and a younger brother, Dennis. Their father Gust passed away when the boys were very young, and in time Lillie … [Read more...]
Joseph “Joe” Quentin Burg
Joseph “Joe” Quentin Burg, age 73, of Caledonia, passed away at his home on May 10, 2025. He was born March 27, 1952, in Caledonia, to Quentin and Esther (Costello) Burg. He attended Loretto High School and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1970. Joe married Danielle Palubicki on August 11, 1973, were blessed with four wonderful children and they later divorced. He … [Read more...]
Conrad Clement
Conrad was born June 11, 1944, to Tag and Irene Clement and grew up on the family farm in rural Newton, Iowa. Conrad died May 6, 2025, at his home in Decorah, Iowa. Conrad was a 1962 graduate of Newton High School. In 1964, he was united in marriage to Patsy Fisher; they were later divorced. Ever the entrepreneur, he had his first business at 16, a tire repair shop. After … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF FEEDLOT PERMIT
Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Dale Hinckley (Hinckley Holsteins LLC), has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The existing and/or proposed feedlot will be located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 25, T-105-N, R-11-W, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 4.22.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: Agenda & Consent Agenda (4/16/25) Commissioner Warrants: Whalan Autobody LLC $ 3,854.50 The Master’s Touch, LLC $ 9,186.73 Election … [Read more...]
NOTICE FILLMORE COUNTY TOUR
The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a tour on Monday, May 19, 2025. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit sites in Norway Township where Brian Aldrich has applied for a variance and Spring Valley Township where Mitchell Czapiewski has applied for a Variance. They will also visit a site in Harmony Township where Midwest Industrial Fuels, Inc. … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF VARIANCE ALDRICH FILLMORE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Brian Aldrich of 1376 Skyline Drive, Winona, MN 55987 for the following variances: 122-foot Variance from Section 612.05(4) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance (150 foot setback for a structure from the OHWL of a Trout Stream) to convert an existing shed to a … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF VARIANCE CZAPIEWSKI FILLMORE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Mitchell Czapiewski of 26626 County 1, Spring Valley, MN 55975, for a 600 foot Variance from Section 604.05(8) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a feedlot building 400 feet from an existing dwelling on his parcel located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ Section … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL FUELS, INC.
Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Midwest Industrial Fuels, Inc., represented by Joel Reinhart, of 920 10th Avenue North, Onalaska, WI 54650, for a Conditional Use Permit for a Propane Storage and Distribution Facility on property owned by Miriam Harstad located in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 16 … [Read more...]
Jefferson Township Notice of Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of Jefferson Township will be held Monday, May 19, 7 p.m., at the town hall, 2646 County 5, Eitzen, MN. Anne Falken Township Clerk Publish 12 … [Read more...]



