Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not of the Fillmore County Journal. By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN I write this last commentary for 4 reasons. First: To help a few million people better understand who President Trump is. He has a Border Line Personality, according to Doctors of Psychology, which means he can’t function as normally as … [Read more...]
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Mary Ann Ward
April 5, 1933 - July 26, 2033 Mary Ann (Ilgen) Ward passed away July 26, 2023, at her residence in Harmony Place of Harmony, Minn., at the age of 90 years and three months. Mary was born April 5, 1933, in Pepin County, Lima Township, Durand, Wis. She was the sixth child of Frank and Mabel (Hansen) Ilgen’s family of nine daughters and one son. Mary Ann attended St. Mary’s … [Read more...]
Mildred O’Byrne-Fuchs
(Millie) Marie (Grant) O’Byrne-Fuchs, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a short illness. She was 93 years old. Mildred was born on April 2, 1930, on a farm in Brownsdale, Minn., to Roy and Nora (Back) Grant. She had four siblings: Donald, Marvin, Gail and Carol. Mildred graduated from … [Read more...]
Karen Laganiere
Karen Marie Laganiere, 80, died peacefully on July 21, 2023, at the Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center with her family by her side. Karen was born on August 5, 1942, in Rushford Minn., to Adolph and Elva (Halverson) Evenson. Karen married Louis “Louie” Laganiere of Rushford, Minn., at the Rushford Lutheran Church on September 19, 1959, and began raising their five … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Kalee Paige Bigler, 24, Decorah, Iowa; 7/12/2023, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Vernon Richard Chapel, 88, Houston, Minn.: 6/24/2023, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Olivia Ann Christianson, 21, Houston, Minn.: 7/12/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District … [Read more...]
Jill Hanson
Jill Glenna Hanson, 57, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 19, 2023, at Saint Marys Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 14, 1966, in Owatonna, to Glenn and Mary Lou Hanson. Jill graduated from West Concord High School in 1984. She attended St. Cloud State University and Rochester Community College. Jill was currently employed with Rochester Public … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback Meet the stars of Hamilton!
By Sara Sturgis Executive Director Fillmore County Historical Society Surprise, it’s not Lin Manuel Miranda of the acclaimed Broadway play but rather Doctors Alfred and Henry Plummer, the two stars of our own village of Hamilton (not to mention the international medical community), Around 1867, following his service in the Civil War, Dr. Albert Plummer and his wife … [Read more...]
One step toward hope
Fillmore County towns are eager for the opportunity to host Relay for Life. Earlier Relay for Life events in Fillmore and Houston Counties were a joint venture; one year in Fillmore County, the following year in Houston County. Houston County no longer holds a relay event. Host communities must commit to hosting the event two years in a row. This is Fountain’s second year … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, July 24 • La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School, 6:30 … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Anthony Michael Severson, 33, Ossian, Iowa; 4/25/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 4/25/2023, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200. Chatfield Police Department Mitchell Andreas Heide, 26, Fountain, Minn.; 4/10/2023, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ryan … [Read more...]