Fillmore County Journal

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Ronald D. Ekker

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1934-2025 Ronald Duwayne Ekker, who passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 90, was a beloved husband, father, coach and basketball visionary.  A service will be held on August 13 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis Mo.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or youth programs through the USA Basketball Foundation are … [Read more...]

Janice Grabau

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Janice Grabau, age 73, formerly of Wykoff, Minn., died on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Janice Marie Holtberg was born on May 6, 1952 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minn., the daughter of Alvin W. Holtberg and Myrtle Selma (Steuck) Holtberg.  Janice was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Evansville, … [Read more...]

Roma Leone (Adair) Michel

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Roma Leone (Adair) Michel, 88, of Bluffton passed away on May 22, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Mabel Community Center from 12-2 p.m., with lunch served. A brief service begins at 1 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to Howard County Hospice, 327 8th Ave. W., Cresco, IA 52136 or ArtHaus, 107 W. Broadway St., Decorah, IA 52101. … [Read more...]

 Larry Don Brand

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Larry Don Brand, 80, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Larry Don Brand was born July 14, 1945, in Winona, Minn., to Ed and Mae (Bublitz) Brand. Growing up on the family farm in Hart instilled a deep appreciation for the outdoors.  On February 18, 1967, Larry was untied in marriage to Joyce (Magnuson), the … [Read more...]

Laverne J. Massman

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On July 22, 2025, heavenly angels came to take Laverne Joseph Massman, age 96, of Caledonia Minn., to his eternal home, where he will now be reunited with his wife of 70 years, Julia, and many other family members awaiting his arrival.   Laverne passed away peacefully, at Claddagh Senior Living, surrounded by the love of his children and family and the Claddagh and St. Croix … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-25-425

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Estate of Robert Brogan, aka Robert A. Brogan, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of … [Read more...]

Abbreviated Board Meeting Minutes June 16, 2025

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The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by School Board Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, and … [Read more...]

Notice of DBE Construction Goal

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Fillmore County, Minnesota has set a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 5.6% for the FY2026/2027/2028 Airport Improvement Projects which are funded, at least in part, by Federal grant(s). The goal and rationale are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965 until (30 … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 7.8.2025

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a regular 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 (7/11/25) Commissioner Warrants: •Marco, Inc$    107,429.92 •Joel Thoreson Land Surveying$        7,500.00 •Advocacy Center of Winona$        … [Read more...]