At its January 10 meeting, Mayor Jim Westby reported to the city council that the final plans and spec book for the daycare center should be ready by the end of the month. “The electrical, plumbing, wood and shingles are getting finalized,” Westby said. “Once that’s done, we will have a final spec book that can go out for bids.” Kirsten Wyffels, Economic Development Authority … [Read more...]
Richard J. Rasmussen
Richard J. Rasmussen, age 84, of Mabel, Minn., and formerly of Hesper, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Richard was born August 1, 1933, in Amherst, to Otto and Myrtle (Erickson) Rasumssen. He attended the Mabel High School. In 1952 he married Shirley Peterson. They later divorced. They operated the Tasty Freeze in Caledonia … [Read more...]
John DeGeorge announces run for Fillmore County Sheriff
John DeGeorge, a lifelong Fillmore County resident and current Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Captain, has announced his candidacy for Fillmore County Sheriff. The Sheriff position will be up for election in November 2018. John graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1995. He graduated from Alexandria Technical College in 1997 with a degree in Law Enforcement and … [Read more...]
Your invitation to play!
What’s your new year’s resolution? If you played an instrument in high school or college, the Chatfield Brass Band encourages you to dig out your instrument from the closet and start a new adventure! The band will begin preparing for a brand new year of rehearsals and concerts and invites new members. As they look forward to their 50th anniversary in 2019, the board of … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Clickbait
By Laura Vettleson-Trutza What would you do for a million views? Would you eat a light bulb? Would you be willing to burn your hand in boiling water? People have always been willing to do things if they have an audience that would enjoy watching them do something dangerous. People are even more likely to do something if they get something in return, like money. With social … [Read more...]
Houston Council debates Owl Center lease for Trailhead Park
The Houston City Council met for its first regular meeting of the year 2018 at 6 p.m., January 8 in the council chambers at Houston City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Olson and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage and Schutte, along with City Administrator Peterson and Deputy Clerk Hegland. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened up the meeting for a period … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Braxton William Casey, 19, Preston, Minn.; 11/27/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Nutong Shawn Cha, 24, Maplewood, Minn.; 11/27/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Meagan Ann Cole, 27, Ostrander, Minn.; 11/25/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brennen Patrick O’Connor, 20, Spring Valley, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
January 8 — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.48/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Fatal accident near Fillmore
On January 5, 2018, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a single car accident in the 28000 block of Morgan Road. A passerby who lives in the area was traveling south and observed a vehicle off the roadway. The passerby checked the vehicle, found the injured driver, and called 911. A 1992 Buick Riviera had … [Read more...]
Verna Marie Ayers
Verna Marie Ayers, 86, of Chatfield, passed away on January 10, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester. Verna was born October 12, 1931, to Vernal and Mary (Grant) Johns in Freemont, Minn. On November 8, 1949, she married Orrion “Bud” Ayers in Preston. Verna enjoyed crocheting, coloring books, and watching soaps. She loved spending time with her … [Read more...]