The Whalan City Council is proposing to add the covenants of the Hill Country subdivision as an addendum to the city ordinances. A public hearing will be held on the matter in the future where residents can voice any opinions they may have on the matter. All council members were present at the October 8, 2018, council meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Veterans Home, now more than a dream
The dream is not yet a reality, but it is well on its way and much farther along than anyone expected it to be just a year ago. Legislators including Rep. Greg Davids, Senator Jeremy Miller, Minnesota House Veterans Affairs Division Chairman Bob Dettmer, and Senate Veterans Committee Chairman Bruce Anderson were in attendance at the celebratory event held on September 27 at the … [Read more...]
Twenty-two contested races
We only have 29 days until Election Day — November 6, 2018. With 22 contested races in Fillmore County and Houston County, voters will have their hands full with making some pretty important decisions. For this issue of the Fillmore County Journal, our staff worked diligently to present candidate profiles for those who chose to participate. We mailed letters with questions … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… School Board
Dorothy-Helen Billmeier Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself: My paternal grand and great-grand parents were all born and raised in Chatfield. I have been a Chatfield resident since 1988. I am a Chatfield Alumnus from ‘93 and my associate of science degree is from RCTC. My husband and I have been together 22 years and have two sons. Tell us about your work/life … [Read more...]
Meet the Cadidates… City Council
Gerald Jacobson, Sr. Wykoff City Council Tell us about yourself: I am 77 years old and a 1959 graduate of Wykoff High School. I have lived and worked in Wykoff over 50 years where my late wife and I raised two kids. I enjoy antique tractors, the History Channel ,and spending time with my two grandsons that live in Wisconsin. Tell us about your work/life experience: I … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Mayor
David Olson Houston City Mayor Tell us about yourself: Greetings, from your current Mayor of Houston, David Olson. I have been a Houston resident for 50 plus years. I have raised three children within the Houston School District, and I graduated from this school in 1975. I take great pride in being a part of our community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I have … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Houston County commissioner
Eric Johnson District 2 Tell us about yourself: Houston County is where I’ve lived and farmed my entire life. This is where I met my wife Sheri of 27 years and where we raised our two kids Kate and Matthew. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and being active in the community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I am a proud, … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Houston County Recorder
Becky Konieczny-Peterson Tell us about yourself: My husband, David Peterson, and I live in Houston. David is a 1986 graduate from Houston High School. We moved here three years ago to help his parents with the farm. We got married September 14 and couldn’t be happier with the decision to make our home in Houston! Tell us about your work/life experience: I have been the … [Read more...]
Some Lanesboro residents unhappy with outcome of Auburn/Zenith project
The October 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public forum to discuss the assessments for the Auburn/Zenith Road improvement project. City Engineer Brian Malm began the forum by updating the council on the project. The contractor had finished their punch list items just before the council meeting, and the contract states that the contractor will be responsible … [Read more...]
Developer Bunge Requests Lot Split
At the October 1 meeting of the Preston City Council, Andy Bunge explained his request for a lot split. He has a development agreement with the city. Bunge said he initially intended to try and develop the appropriate number of living units on the property per the agreement. His daughter and son-in-law have since approached him about building a three bedroom, two bath house, … [Read more...]