In the May 30, 2022, edition of the Fillmore County Journal on page 28, the article titled “Chatfield moves forward on financing of water and sewer improvements,” one bank was mentioned as being a buyer of the bonds.  Clarification is made that even though there is one buyer, F&M Bank, Root River State Bank is purchasing $425,000 and First State Bank of Fountain is … [Read more...]

A correction is made to the May 2, 2022, article on page 23, titled “Appeal and Equalization meeting held in Caledonia.” The first sentence in the New Business section should have read, “The council approved the change to the compensation offer for the city clerk/administrator applicant. Based on experience, the offer will go from step 1 to step 2 of pay grade 12, increasing … [Read more...]

In the April 25, 2022, article “City of Rushford Village values PWD Trenten Chiglo,” the second paragraph should have stated, “Chiglo had recently earned his Water Class D certification and has gotten his CDL, paying for it on his own. The city will be reimbursing him for the CDL cost. He is on track to get his sewer certification this fall. Previously the council had decided … [Read more...]

In the April 25, 2022, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article titled “Poll pads or paper,” the correct dates for the hazardous waste collection in Houston County are May 14, 2022, and August 13, 2022. The event in May will be held at the recycling center in Houston and the August event will be held in La Crescent. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]

In the R-P School Board article on page one of the November 22 Fillmore County Journal, the following was stated: “In other business, the board approved a resolution to combine polling places; this must be done yearly to avoid the necessity and expense of running 15 different polling places across the district. Next year the only polling place will be at the City of Rushford … [Read more...]

The October 25 Fillmore County Journal article “Paul Novotny pilots Kernza,” was unclear regarding the planting and harvest time for Kernza. Nicki Wheeler, the Water Management Coordinator for Fillmore County SWCD, contacted the Fillmore County Journal and clarified that Kernza is planted in the fall and harvested the following late summer or early fall of the following year. … [Read more...]

In the September 6 Fillmore County Journal, the report on the Fountain City Council meeting held September 1 contained two errors.  City Clerk Mary Tjepkes gave information about Fountain’s parking ordinance and open container law to the local police, not to the bar owner.  Also, the council passed Resolution #362 regarding the tax levy, not Resolution #359. We regret any … [Read more...]

In the August 16 Fillmore County Journal, the Chatfield City Council article on page 31, titled “Dave Frank takes oath of office,” stated, “There were no comments from the public during the hearing,” concerning the Mill Creek Overlook General Development Plan. There was no opportunity for the public to comment during the city council meeting. However, during the Planning … [Read more...]

Quilting Grand Champion: Ann Sparks, Preston, Minn. Reserve Grand Champion: Heidi Dybing, Lanesboro, Minn. Champion: Denise Paulson, Preston, Minn. Champion: Rachel Welch, Spring Valley, Minn. Champion: Mary Zimmerman, Preston, Minn. Woodworking Grand Champion: Andy Walsh, Preston, Minn. Reserve Champion: Loren Steen, St. Ansgar, Iowa Champion: Andy … [Read more...]

A correction is made to the July 19 article in the Fillmore County Journal on page 20, titled “Groundbreaking event planned August 19 for veterans home.” It was stated that Sara Malin of World Architects and Engineers was in attendance, where in fact she is with Wold Architects and Engineers. Also, since that meeting was held, the groundbreaking event has been changed to … [Read more...]