To the Editor, It was thought now that the controversial Hillcrest Drive Project is mostly complete as I have received the official notice of my special assessment, and it is at a reduced rate, but still about six times greater that the annual real estate taxes on my home now! At a recent council meeting, one council member asked if there was a more effective way to prepare … [Read more...]
Resetting the topsoil trap Fillmore SWCD project restores capacity of 1955 flood control structure
The centerpiece of one of the first farmer-led conservation efforts in the U.S., a dam built in the 1950s to protect Preston from flooding, is being restored to its original capacity. The dam southwest of town maintained its flood-control function. But in 60-plus years, 15,000 cubic yards of topsoil filled the settling pond behind the earthen dike. By excavating that 7- to … [Read more...]
Kenny Mensink
Kenny Mensink, age 96, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minn. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lime Springs Community Center and at the church … [Read more...]
Red Cross blood shortage prompts urgent call for blood donations during National Blood Donor Month
This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Passion
By Ashley Haugerud What does passion mean to you? Is it just another word in the dictionary? Just a meaningless concept? Or is it one of the greatest gifts we, as humans, are given? To me it is exactly that. My passion is music, and I believe passion is an opportunity to build our ambition, faith, and love. Music is always pushing me to the limits, and never fails to make me … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jessica June Friederichs, 32, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/23/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 10/23/2017, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200. 10/23/2017, Display Plates From Another Vehicle, Fine $300. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Chad Allen Aasum, 37, Rushford, Minn.; 11/19/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 11, Benjamin Garth Miller, 26, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Miller is charged with Threats of Violence - Intent to Terrorize, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about, January 10, the defendant allegedly did directly or in indirectly threaten to commit a crime … [Read more...]
Red Cross volunteers helping family of five from Fountain following home fire
Local American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five, including two adults and three children, following a single family home fire off Hwy. 52 in Fountain on Wednesday. “After devastating fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected ensuring they have a safe, warm place to stay, additional necessities, plus emotional support and help with long-term … [Read more...]
Sylvester “Ves” Tuohy
Sylvester “Ves” Richard Tuohy, 92, of Chatfield, died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center. Ves was born July 9, 1925, to Cyrus and Lucille (LaPlante) Tuohy in Chatfield. He lived and worked on the family farm. Sylvester “Ves” Tuohy served in the United States Army in the Korean War era. He completed Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Ky., and served at … [Read more...]
Craig Alan Mensink
Craig Alan Mensink, 61, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 17 after his heroic fight against cancer. Craig was born in 1956, in Preston, to Wendell and Cleo (Miedema) Mensink. Craig graduated from Preston High School in 1974 and went on to graduate from Rochester Community Technical College in accounting. Craig … [Read more...]