On June 11, Eric Dean Claussen, 39, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Claussen is charged with Fleeing a Peace Office in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On June 9, a Minnesota State Trooper allegedly observed the defendant on his motorcycle fail to stop … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Approves CUP for Farmers Win Coop
The City of Rushford Village held a public hearing before beginning their regular council meeting on July 7. The meeting was to allow the public to share their concerns and ask questions regarding a conditional use permit for the construction of a new building for Farmers Win Coop in the village along Hwy. 43. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit noted that he had the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Moves Power of Property Tax Appeals to Fillmore County Board
At the July 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, a public hearing was opened to discuss the transfer of powers and duties from the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization to the Fillmore County Board. There were no public comments. The council approved a resolution for the transfer for the years of 2027, 2028, and 2029. Sandy Webb from the Lanesboro Community Theater spoke during … [Read more...]
Ostrander Renews Insurance, Reviews Street Projects and Election Timeline
The Ostrander City Council met July 7 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills, Dan Hellerud, and Brodi Nesler were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Maintenance Supervisor Jeremy Runkle, Fire Chief Jason Rice, and insurance representative Ann Keim. The council approved the city’s annual insurance renewal after hearing a review … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Approves Solar Contract for the Elementary School
At the July 8, 2026, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski. Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, Josh Thompson and Mark Johnsrud were present. Board member Katie Priebe was not present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and high school principal, Eric Nelson. Reports Board member Dave Keefe informed the board that he is … [Read more...]
Fountain Council Renews Contract with Rick Whitney
At their July 1 regular meeting the Fountain City Council heard a report from Rick Whitney of Environmental Water Services, LLC on his recent work for the city. The full council, which included Mayor Ron Reisner, Cory Spratte, Jordan Kerns, Tammy Danielson, Dave Stockton and City Clerk Mary Tjepkes, was present to hear the report. Rick shared that at the West Side Lane lift … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council Holds Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
The Mabel City Council held a public hearing during its regularly scheduled July 8 meeting to allow residents an opportunity to comment on a rezoning request from Chad and Christine Loppnow. The Loppnows requested that their property at 416 N. Maple St. be rezoned from commercial to residential. City Clerk Karen Larson stated that she had not received any comments, either … [Read more...]
Preston Pool Project Moves Toward Referendum
Interim City Administrator Michelle Marotzke reviewed steps in the process to provide a referendum on the November ballot at the city council’s July 6 meeting. The Pool Committee has been meeting regularly with consultants from Burbach Aquatics about the city’s pool. They have analyzed possible locations for a pool. The committee recommends moving the pool project to … [Read more...]
The Lazy Days of Summer
The lazy days of summer are upon us, but this weekend’s events are anything but slow. From a milestone community celebration in LeRoy to a festival favorite in Rushford, residents and visitors have plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy mid-July. Standout events anchor the weekend: LeRoy Summerfest and Rushford Days. LeRoy Summerfest has extra meaning this year as the … [Read more...]
Meet Our Intern – Isaac Snyder
My name is Isaac Snyder. I’m from Lanesboro, Minnesota, and graduated in 2024. I am a summer intern at the Fillmore County Journal, and an upcoming junior at Iowa State University, majoring in marketing and minoring in Spanish. Being a student at Iowa State has helped prepare my business and sales skills – assets I look forward to utilizing in future careers and next spring … [Read more...]