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...]
Donald Trump Holds Town Hall Meeting in La Crosse, Wis.
Former president, Donald J. Trump visited La Crosse, Wis., to hold a town hall meeting at the La Crosse Center on Thursday, August 29. Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard moderated the event. The La Crosse Center reached maximum capacity for the event with a long line of people still waiting outside the entrance. Brian Ostby of Fountain got the opportunity to witness … [Read more...]
A Week of Pink Dolphins, Local Delights, and Unexpected Encounters
Linda Tripp King from Mabel, Minn., spent an exhilarating week-long adventure on the Amazon River and is excited to share her experience with Fillmore County Journal readers. It was her first visit to Brazil, and her journey was filled with surprises and memorable moments. Joining King for the interview were her first cousin Rhan Flatin and his wife Selma, who both played … [Read more...]