The Houston Planning Commission began their meeting at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017, in the council chambers of Houston City Hall. In attendance were members Krin Abraham, Cheryl Sanden, Emliy Krage, and City Administrator Chris Peterson. Abraham called the meeting to order and asked for old business, of which there was none. The commission proceeded with the first … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
December 4 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.46/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Samantha Lynn Demydowich, 29, Preston, Minn.; 9/13/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Samuel James Dickerson, 42, Wykoff, Minn.; 11/2/2017, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Madelyn D. McGlynn, 22, Belleville, Ill.; 10/16/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jevon Richard Hart, 30, Eyota, Minn.; … [Read more...]
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas Service
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host its second annual Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2017 Charity Drive
The 2017 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $6,200 in mailed-in donations. This is up from the $5,675 raised in 2016. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: • $2,200 Harmony Ambulance • $600 Harmony … [Read more...]
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Barb was born on January 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Minn., to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate of Winona State University and was employed as an … [Read more...]
Rodel Eberle
Rodel Eberle, 94, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Spring Valley Living Center. Rodel was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on February 1, 1923, to Joseph and Frances (Sell) Eberle. Rodel graduated from High School in Milwaukee and from the Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., in 1948. He began his pastoral career at Immanuel Lutheran … [Read more...]
Merle Francis Knutson
Merle Knutson, 86, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, Minn., surrounded by friends and family. Merle Francis Knutson was born April 13, 1931, in Carrolton Township, Minn., to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson. Merle was the youngest of seven children. He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his mother and two brothers operate … [Read more...]
Harold “Howie” Johnson
Harold “Howie” Judean Johnson passed away at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born April 15, 1939, in Fillmore County, to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson. Harold grew up in Rushford and attended school there. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1956-1962. He served on the U.S.S. Fulton and the U.S.S. Stoddard. After … [Read more...]
Fred Ruesink
Fred Ruesink, age 75, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Memorial service for Fred will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Wykoff, Minn., with Rev. Tim Ward officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in … [Read more...]