By Lee Epps The Mabel-Canton trap team finished fifth in the state and Spring Grove 29th as the 2022 high school clay target season ended on June 25 at Prior Lake. Later in the day, there was a separate competition for the 100 All-State shooters to compete for individual honors, where Spring Grove seniors Camron Kraus and Carson Gerard both hit 98 of 100 flying clay … [Read more...]
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Peterson approves ordinance change to enforce zoning violations
The City of Peterson has made strides since enacting regulated zoning ordinances several years ago, but it is still dealing with problems. Frustrations noted by the council at the July 13 council meeting detail the issues. “One of the common issues we have is junk and clutter outside of people’s houses. We send letters with no real recourse,” said City Clerk Chris Grindland. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hailey Marie Heins-Lange, 20, Harmony, Minn.; 5/27/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cyril Anthony Troendle, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/3/2022, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Houston County Sheriff’s Office Jennifer Lynn Hyke, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/26/2022, Speeding … [Read more...]
Frederick James Mundfrom
On the morning of July 13, 2022, Frederick James Mundfrom was called home to heaven. Trusting in the saving work of Jesus Christ, the words of Matthew 25:21 became real for him: “Well done, good and faithful servant... Come and share your master’s happiness!” Frederick James Mundfrom was born on the family farm near Cherry Grove, Minn., on March 26, 1929. He was the eighth … [Read more...]
Beverly Finseth
Beverly Finseth, 91, of Fountain, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Beverly Joan Kester was born on October 30, 1930, to Orlo and Frances (Smalley) Kester. Beverly graduated from Chatfield High School. In August 1948 she married Dale Finseth. They lived the majority of their life in Fountain. Beverly was a bookkeeper for … [Read more...]
Spring All-Conference
One softball and two golf teams made state this season while a baseball team posted a 20-win campaign. And thus, there are a plethora of area “ball” players and golfers making All-Conference teams. All Three Rivers Conference Softball The All-TRC softball team is denoted by players off the state champion Chatfield team. The Gophers tie St. Charles with having a … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 11 •Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. •Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taylor Skye Augedahl, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/5/2022, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Morgan Elizabeth Balfany, 22, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/10/2022, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Casey Steven Johnson, 47, Dorchester, Iowa; 3/5/2022, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two … [Read more...]
Do you know where your food comes from?
Bluff Country farmers markets are the perfect opportunities for consumers to purchase directly from farmers. Shopping at the local farmers market allows consumers to stretch their grocery dollars. Shoppers can also feel at peace knowing that they are feeding their family nutritious, chemical-free, and scrumptious food. In addition, farmers markets are enjoyable activities … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Tuesday, July 5 •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. •Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, … [Read more...]