The Ostrander City Council met September 1 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills and Dan Hellerud were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks and Maintenance Supervisor Jeremy Runkle. Council member Brodi Nesler was absent. The council approved a proposed property tax levy of $192,291 for taxes payable in 2027, holding the levy at … [Read more...]
Leap of Faith
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is celebrating 75 years of ministry this year. The theme for this year of celebration is “A Leap of Faith” as it both describes how Our Savior’s was formed, and our current faithful response to ministry today. Seventy-five years ago, discussions between Trinity Lutheran of the Norwegian ELC Synod and Zion Lutheran of the ALC German Synod came to … [Read more...]
Fountain Considers Purchase of a Different Truck
The Fountain City Council once again discussed the possibility of replacing the city truck at their regular meeting September 2. Mayor Ron Reisner shared that he’d found a 2004 Chevrolet C5500 which was the same as a F-550 Ford. The truck, located in Elk Mound, had been put up for bids with an asking price of $20,000. Two low bids have already been rejected by the owners. … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council Passes 8% Increase for Preliminary Budget
At the September 2 meeting, the Brownsville City Council considered four scenarios for the 2027 preliminary budget before voting for the 8% levy increase. Councilor Barb Hurley was absent but roll call showed a quorum with all other council members present. All votes were unanimous. City Treasurer Jenna Knight said last year the preliminary was proposed at 10% and that is … [Read more...]
Slow Down on CRV Roads!
At their regular September 1 meeting, the city of Rushford Village once again discussed the issue of drivers speeding on the CRV roads. Councilman Bob Hart asked if it would be prudent to post speed limit signs on the roads. Mike Ebner suggested moving the electronic sign around to the various roads so people will understand the city is checking on them. Clerk Mary Miner … [Read more...]
Local Reverend Addresses Fillmore County Board
During the Citizens Input portion of the September 1 board meeting, Reverend Anders E. Nelson of the Mabel-Henrytown Tri-Point Parish accompanied by people from the area spoke in support of free and fair elections. He said he is hoping to ground people with the facts. Nelson said, “We want to be visible and build connections with the board. We want the board to be accountable … [Read more...]
Bike Trail Death Press Release
On Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:46 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call of an adult male deceased on the Root River Bike Trail approximately two miles east of Preston. The investigation determined that a 63-year-old male from Iowa was riding eastbound on the trail ahead of a group of other riders, when a tree fell from the side of the trail onto the … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Hosts Active Shooter Training
On August 10-13 there were a lot of sheriff, police and state patrol vehicles parked on the streets near the school in Harmony. Residents may well have been wondering just what was going on there. There was no need to worry; the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department had collaborated with the FBI to hold an ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) session to … [Read more...]
Award Winning Houston County K-9 Unit Assists with Emergency Response
Emergency response relies on solid teamwork with a profound level of trust and looking out for one another in crisis situations. A K-9 unit integrates the ultimate test of that teamwork: a human officer and a four-legged partner who achieve success through loyalty, a nonverbal bond, mutual respect and unshakeable trust to face danger in these high-stress situations and … [Read more...]
Dave Dyke – “Beneath the Badge” A Couples’ Fight for Hope Through PTSD
Dave Dyke grew up in Hayfield; he excelled in wrestling which demanded strength and grit. As a child, Dave dreamed of becoming a police officer. He attended community college for law enforcement; his first job was as a bike officer in Lanesboro. After he completed his studies, he became a Fillmore County Deputy and DARE officer in Spring Valley. He learned that real policing … [Read more...]