Deer Management Area 603, formerly identified as Permit Area 348 in Fillmore County, is entering the second year of management for Chronic Wasting Disease and there doesn’t seem to be a clear indication of how it’s progressing. November 2016, the first positive infection in a wild deer was discovered near Preston. It led to an intensive DNR management plan and reclassification … [Read more...]
WIT Boyz expands business in Chatfield
Chris Musty and Luke Thieke opened WIT Boyz in 2010, a heavy equipment and semi service/sales company. Their business has flourished over the last seven years as they’ve served the local farming and trucking community. In addition to servicing semis, farm equipment, trailers, etc, WIT Boyz, a fully staffed, full-service mechanic shop, also offers DOT inspections and has … [Read more...]
“Hooked on Preston” mural dedicated with ribbon cutting
It’s been a project two years in the making, and it’s finally done. Almost exactly two years after the Preston Area Arts Council first approved the idea of a community mural, on October 18 at 2 pm, it was dedicated to the community of Preston with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Before the ceremony began, Arts Council member Father Francis Galles conducted a … [Read more...]
Two-time cancer survivor lives each day to the fullest
When Harmony resident, Mary Ann Johnson was told she had breast cancer in 2014, she couldn’t believe her ears. “I was feeling fine. It was a normal day and then you’re told you have cancer…you’re whole world changes in an instant.” After hearing the news, Johnson called her daughter, who immediately came from the cities to help her mom navigate through the maze of tests and … [Read more...]
Fit Express and Active PT partner in Preston
“The partnership increases business for both companies,” Fit Express owner Linda Mathison said. “If someone comes in that I’m not comfortable helping, I can refer them to Active PT and vice versa.” In the beginning of October, Fit Express and Active PT moved into the same building to operate side by side. Mathison knew that she wanted to expand Fit Express in Preston and so … [Read more...]
Meighen family members visit Forestville
“This is a big deal,” stated Carol Frey, one of the Meighen family descendents who spent the day on Saturday, October 7, 2017, touring Historic Forestville and Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. Approximately 30 descendents of Margaret Meighen, the daughter of Thomas Meighen, and their families spent 12 months planning and preparing for their reunion in Forestville. For … [Read more...]
Harmony teen earns distinguished Eagle Scout rank
After years of working toward his goal, Matthew Gregg, of Harmony, Minn., reached the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting on May 27, 2017, when he became an Eagle Scout. Matthew, 18, the son of Ron and LeAnn Gregg, started in Cub Scouts in first grade and, as his family is very active in scouting, he was also very interested. After a few years he made the decision that … [Read more...]
Kedron Valley Farm
Have you heard that Kedron Valley Farm is raising shrimp in Southern Minnesota? This should come as no surprise to area residents hearing that Aaron Terbeest, graduate of Kingsland High School in 2004 and Winona State University in 2009 with a degree in psychology, has ventured into a new kind of farming involving the hatching and growing aquatic animals. Fillmore County … [Read more...]
LaVerne Paulson retires from recycling center
“Think of your grandchildren. They’re going to appreciate what you do.” That’s one of LaVerne Paulson’s favorite sayings and one he uses frequently. Paulson, a long-time Preston resident and active member of the community, officially retired from his position at the Fillmore County Recycling Center on October 6 after working there for 10 years. Before that, he was a … [Read more...]
Hong Kong restaurant opens in Chatfield
There is a new and exciting restaurant now open in Chatfield, Minn., and it is unlike any other eating establishment in Fillmore County. Hong Kong restaurant opened its front door on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, and the door has been swinging open and shut almost on a constant basis since. The anticipation was high in the area as residents waited for the Hong Kong … [Read more...]