Thomas Trehus, Spring Grove School Board member and fifth generation Houston County resident, received his party’s endorsement to run for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives this November. Local delegates of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota endorsed Trehus in Rushford on Saturday, April 7. “I would be honored to serve the communities of Fillmore and … [Read more...]
Letter about President Trump’s executive order to review welfare programs … To the Editor,
The executive order that the President signed aligns with the administration’s “Principles of Economic Mobility.” It would create an accountability system for local, state and federal governments. It would also empower the private sector and local communities to create and administer local solutions to poverty. This is exactly what agencies like Semcac already provide. Our … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, May 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, May 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City … [Read more...]
Hidden tax: Motorists shell out $76 billion in 2018 for gas taxes
BOSTON, MASS., April 17, 2018 — Against a backdrop of gas prices that have risen sharply in the last two weeks, motorists are sure to be upset: they’ll be paying $4 billion more in gasoline taxes in 2018 than they did in 2017. That’s $76 billion, or $208 million every day, up from the $72 billion total in 2017. The rise comes out to an average increase of about 2.6 cents per … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Where do I see myself in 10 years…
By Ashley Haugerud The future is unfortunately quite unpredictable. There is no “right time” in life, you never know what is going to happen next, but ultimately, everything will work out how it should. In 10 years, I see myself wherever life takes me. Many people wonder when they should start thinking about their future plans, but the truth is; there is no right time. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Nathan Derrick Kohlrusch, 36, St. Louis Park, Minn.; 4/7/2018, Speeding (54/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office James Eric Bigelow, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 1/22/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $220, Total Fees $320. 1/22/2018, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30. Kathleen K. Demientieff, 64, … [Read more...]
Fillmore SWCD celebrates 63rd Soil and Water Stewardship Week
No one can deny the love Minnesotans have for their rivers and lakes and the great outdoors. For over 70 years, Minnesota’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) have been hard at work protecting our resources by working with landowners on programs and practices that support conservation and healthy working lands. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) … [Read more...]
Russell Richardson
Russell D. Richardson, age 91, of Canton, Minn., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by family. Russell was born September 19, 1926, in Bristol, to Carl and Hazel (Turnmire) Richardson. He attended school in Harmony. In 1945 he entered the United States Army, where he was a truck driver and light equipment operator. … [Read more...]
Roger C. Ruesink
Roger Ruesink, age 70, of Spring Valley, died Friday April 20, 2018, at his home. Funeral service for Roger will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Reverend Dr. Dave Lieder officiating. Visitation will be held at the church the morning of the service from 9-11 a.m. Roger C. Ruesink was born September … [Read more...]
George L. Morken
George L. Morken, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., died surrounded by family, Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. George was born January 1, 1933, in La Crosse to Solvie and Karen (Dolalie) Morken. He attended country schools in the Oak Ridge and Chisolm Valley area and graduated from the Houston High School in 1950. He served in … [Read more...]