Brownsville, Minn., Mayor Jean Meyer opened the public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 prior to the regular meeting of the city council. The purpose of the public hearing was to hear comments from the public regarding subdividing parcel R20.0112.000 into two separate nonconforming lots. Meyer emphasized that the resolution was passed at the October council … [Read more...]
Living the Dream: A Local Man’s Journey to Playing Basketball in Norway
Since the age of 6, Josef Fahrenholtz has harbored a deep-seated aspiration to pursue a basketball career. This aspiration materialized into reality in April 2024, as he inked a contract with an agency in Lithuania. This pivotal move paved the way for him to join the Nidaros Jets, a professional basketball team based in Trondheim, Norway. Josef’s upbringing was rooted in the … [Read more...]
Wolf’s Den Hurricane Helene Relief Drive a Success, But More Aid Still Needed
The Wolf’s Den in Ostrander held a Hurricane Helene Relief Drive on October 13. Everything gathered at the relief drive was taken to Parrotsville, Tenn., near the North Carolina border, to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Wolf’s Den Owner, Lynne Dempewolf, says she felt the need to do the relief drive after watching the news and seeing some posts on social media about … [Read more...]
Vice President Kamala Harris Rallies in La Crosse
The spotlight was on La Crosse, Wis., on Thursday, October 17, as Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. After the rally, two ladies in their late 20s/early 30s who work at the University eagerly shared their opinion about Harris’s presentation. Sarah said, “I feel very positive. I was very optimistic for our country.” Her colleague … [Read more...]
Bringing Smiles to Bratsberg
The quiet little hamlet of Bratsberg five miles south of Rushford boasts a few houses and a couple old store fronts, but this time of the year there’s an added attraction. Mitch Paulson, who lives at the intersection of Highways 43 and 10, loves to make people smile. For the last 10 years or so Mitch has done this by creating his own Halloween display using a multitude of … [Read more...]
Houston’s Football Brothers
Stepbrothers senior Maddox Rodriguez and sophomore Lee Klunder are having a great time playing football together on the Houston High School team this year. Both boys are running backs/fullbacks for the Houston nine-man team. (The team has two running backs in the backfield.) Maddox and Lee both grew up in Houston and knew each other all along; they both started playing … [Read more...]
Chuck Dahl Recognized for 25 Years of Service
During the October 9, 2024, city council meeting, Mayor Adam Wilder presented Public Works employee Chuck Dahl with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his 25 years of service to the city of Mabel. The city council thanked Dahl for his dedication, loyalty, and commitment. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting of the Mabel City Council to order at 6 p.m. In … [Read more...]
Frauenkrons Named Hurricane Heroes
The Frauenkron family - Byron, Anna, Ethan and Elliot - were acknowledged as Hurricane Heroes at the October 3 Houston School Board meeting. Superintendent Mary Morem related that Ethan and Elliot helped pour concrete at the school and called her to come see the finished product late one night. The boys were busy power washing the concrete in the dark using headlights so the … [Read more...]
Fountain Adjusts Utility Charges
The Fountain Council unanimously approved prorating utility bills at the October 2 meeting. This applies to bills for property sales only. The change will calculate bills based on the percentage of services used, charging property owners only for the time they actually utilize the utility rather than a full cycle. Mayor Tammy Danielson stated she and City Clerk Mary Tjepkes … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Considers Zoning Fine
At the October 1 meeting, the Rushford Village Council discussed an inquiry brought forth by Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit. According to him, it was brought to the attention of the zoning board that a building was moved onto residential property without a permit, in violation of the ordinances. Pettit contacted the landowner, whom he stated was new to the area. “How do you … [Read more...]
Samantha Petersen’s Attorney Wants Evidence Tossed in Amish Buggy Crash Case
By Zech Sindt An omnibus hearing was held on September 30 in Samantha Jo Petersen’s case. The hearing centered around search warrants, and a recording of a conversation between Samantha and her identical twin sister, Sarah Petersen. Samantha is facing 21 felony charges related to a crash a little over a year ago, on September 25, 2023. Two children were killed, and two … [Read more...]
Young Harmony Couple Fights ALS with Hope
When Beth Syverson first noticed some weakness in her leg and ankle in the summer of 2023, she assumed it would improve on its own. “I thought maybe I pulled something,” she explained. But then it started getting worse so she decided a trip to the doctor was in order. She left the clinic that day with a referral to neurology. In January 2024, Beth had an electromyography, or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Jail Project Well Underway
County commissioners toured the new addition to the jail facility during their September 24 meeting. The construction process of the new addition is ongoing. It is estimated that inmates will be moved into and housed in the new facility as early as February 2025. The podular jail design will give clear, straight site lines for observation of inmates in their cells. Once … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Challenges Eitzen to Defend Their Title in Chair Volleyball
During the 2024 Syttende Mai celebration in Spring Grove, a new event took center stage; a chair volleyball tournament. Spring Grove fielded two teams with Donna Myhre organizing another, and Eitzen sending a team of their own. In the end, the Eitzen team claimed the championship title. Now, Spring Grove is gearing up to host another tournament this fall, challenging Eitzen … [Read more...]
Zach Linnell Turns Dream into Reality as Owner of Proksch Transit
In 2013 when Zach Linnell was trucking for Proksch Transit, owning the company was just a pipe dream for him. He enjoyed trucking and mentioned to owner Bob Proksch over the years that he’d be interested in it eventually, but never dreamt it would become a reality. In February 2022 after Zach had been with the company for almost nine years, Bob shared with Zach that he had … [Read more...]