The Mechanical Mavericks, a homeschool robotics team comprised of two mechanically-minded boys, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Teamwork Champion Award in the Minnesota State VEX IQ Challenge Tournament. This achievement earned the team an invitation to Vex Worlds in Dallas, Texas. Their outstanding performance marks the end of a competition season that began in … [Read more...]
Jones Sentenced to 27 Months
After a number of rescheduled sentence hearings, Mindy Jo Jones had her day in court on Friday, March 29, 2024. And, so did her victim, Marsha Angell, of New Hampton, Iowa. Starting in 2020, and the months that would follow, Angell was swindled out of $32,417.67 by Jones in a scheme involving multiple dishonored checks. At the time, Jones had opened a retail location named … [Read more...]
Service Dog Becomes Rushford American Legion’s First Mascot
As of June 26, 2023, the American Legion Post 94 in Rushford, Minn., has its first ever mascot – a dog named Bella. But this four-year-old Golden Retriever is much more than just a pretty face. She is veteran Ron Petersen’s service dog. Petersen served in Vietnam with the Marine Corp and has been dealing with the aftereffects for many years. To help with this, one of his VA … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Approves Annual Agreement with DAC
At the April 2 meeting of the county board the annual nursing consultation services agreement with Fillmore County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) was approved. Jessica Erickson, public health director, explained the agreement allows the county nursing consultant who is also an employee of Fillmore County Public Health to be available to consult on anything as needed … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schedules Beginning of 2024 Citywide Cleanup
The city council approved dates for the citywide cleanup at their March 25 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Josh Broadwater were absent. The citywide cleanup will begin on May 6. Appliances, televisions, large electronics, mattresses and box springs can be picked up beginning on May 9. A resolution was adopted authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of … [Read more...]
Proof the Zoning Process Works in Caledonia
The Caledonia City Council, at its regular city council meeting on Monday, March 25, denied a request by Donald J. Jr. and Sharon Burroughs for a zoning permit at 107 West Adams Street, Caledonia, Minn. The Burroughs requested a 5-foot variance on the west side of their property and a 5-foot setback from the west side property line. According to the staff report, the … [Read more...]
Amish Buggy Hit and Run Charges Filed
Brittany Nicole Edgar, 32, of Spring Valley, Minn., is facing six charges relating to an incident that occurred on the evening of February 16, 2024. A portion of the complaint reads: At approximately 10:05 PM, Deputy Bryan Guber was dispatched to the area of 29893 County Road 1 for a vehicle versus horse-and-buggy accident with injuries. Upon arrival, Guber observed an … [Read more...]
Drug Arrest in Preston
Preston Police Chief Blaise Sass reported that at 10:13 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Marshall Rolfs, 26, of Preston, Minn., was arrested in the city of Preston for possession of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine. Chief Sass responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the post office in Preston, and upon investigation, observed suspected … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Begins Spring Sports Season
By Hannah Wingert At the March 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad gave the reports for the elementary and high schools. Parent/teacher conferences took place on March 7. The winter sports and activities season has wrapped up. Congratulations were extended to Katie Whelan for placing 4th in the state individual wrestling tournament, Kane … [Read more...]
New Management Company at Wildcat Park
The Houston County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, and unanimously approved an agreement with Wildcat Creek Management LLC to operate Wildcat Park for 2024. Justin Rohrer and Jenna Knight are both principals of Wildcat Creek Management LLC. Rohrer, whose background is in construction, will manage the day-to-day operations, … [Read more...]