On November 8, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. Members in attendance included Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ Start. Heidi Jones was absent. The council discussed how to fill the upcoming vacancy when Heidi Jones leaves the city council at the end of this year. Wendy Brincks said, “Heidi was elected Fillmore … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council winner cuts the cards
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on November 13, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Also attending were City Attorney Dwight Luhmann and Assistant Clerk Luann Hare. Approximately 15 other citizens were in attendance at the meeting. Prior to the … [Read more...]
Free Thanksgiving dinner in Greenleafton
Greenleafton Reformed Church of rural Preston is hosting a Free Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner November 22. All are welcome. The meal will be served at noon. Those attending are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. For further information call (507) 937-3137 or e-mail … [Read more...]
Upcoming services at the Lenora United Methodist Church
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is very happy to announce the Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas services for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church. Thanksgiving service will be November 18 at 3 p.m. Advent/Christmas services will be December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and December 23 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The wood stove will crackle with heat and … [Read more...]
Friends of the Root River annual meeting
Friends of the Root River and the public are invited to our annual meeting in the Rushford Village Hall on Wednesday, November 28. The address is 43038 MN-30, Rushford. The business meeting begins at 5 p.m., followed by a light dinner at 6 p.m. Our speaker this year, John Bruihler of the Rush-Pine Farmer-Led Council, will speak at 6:30 p.m. to their successes in improving both … [Read more...]
Harmony council certifies election results
The Harmony City Council approved Resolution 18-10 certifying the results of the municipal general election. Steve Donney was re-elected as mayor. Council members Kyle Morem and Stephen Sagen’s terms were up and so two spots were open on the council. Sagen was re-elected to fill one spot and Tony Webber was elected for the other. A public hearing was held to discuss the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Capital Improvements Plan
At the November 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a Capital Improvements Plan submitted by Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, was distributed. It was not discussed at this city council meeting. It summarizes the city’s financial condition and provides a tool to evaluate the feasibility of future capital improvement projects and purchases. Bubany finds the city … [Read more...]
John Dols appointed to Spring Valley Council
During the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on November 14, the council appointed John Dols to fill the council vacancy caused by the resignation of Jessy Betts, effective immediately. Council members stated that since the recent election resulted in two new council members (Chris Danielson and Luan Ruesink) being chosen by voters, it made sense to appoint the … [Read more...]
Correction to 2018 Election Result
A correction is needed for the November 19, 2018, Fillmore County Journal Unofficial Results of the 2018 Election, regarding the Lanesboro ISD#229 School District Question 1. Yes votes totalled 679. No votes total was 311. This referendum did pass, with 68.79% in favor. … [Read more...]
County vs. state election results
When comparing election results between Fillmore County, Houston County, and the State of Minnesota, the comparisons didn’t quite match up, but they usually don’t. For Governor and Lt. Governor, Minnesota voted 53.84% in favor of Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (DFL), while Fillmore County voted 49.43% in favor of Jeff Johnson and Donna Bergstrom (R). Senator Amy Klobuchar … [Read more...]