A couple of Thursdays ago, Iowa drew a lot of attention when the little town of Dyersville (4,130 pop.) hosted a Major League Baseball game. This was a big deal, considering Iowa doesn’t have any professional sports teams to call their own. The New York Yankees played the long ball against the Chicago White Sox. Dressed like ballplayers from 100 years ago, they walked out … [Read more...]
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Orris M. Hareldson
The funeral service for Orris M. Hareldson, 89, of rural Stewartville, Minn., was at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville, Minn., with Rev. Susan Li officiating. Mr. Hareldson died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, of natural causes, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Orris Milford Hareldson was born on August 25, 1931, in … [Read more...]
Patricia B. (Schommer) Capek
Patricia B. (Schommer) Capek, March 8, 1939 - August 12, 2021. Patricia Barbara Capek, 82, formerly of Winona, Minn., passed away August 12, 2021, at Cottagewood Senior Communities of Rochester, Minn. Pat was born on March 8, 1939, in Medina, Minn., to Edward and Gertrude (Mergen) Schommer, and grew up on the family farm in the Medina/Wayzata area. Pat graduated from … [Read more...]
Third kayak winner of the summer
Third kayak winner of the summer Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On July 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Amber Ann White, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/21/2021, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Kristi Lynn Danielson-Vreeman, 52, Canton, Minn.; 7/17/2021, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lisa Marie Wilcox, 54, LeRoy, … [Read more...]
Dave Frank takes oath of office
At the August 9 Chatfield City Council meeting city clerk Joel Young administered the oath of office to Dave Frank, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the city council. Mayor Russ Smith read the Athenian Oath, which is basically a promise to make things better and to do no harm. Frank was welcomed back to the council. He served two terms on the council some years back. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves property tax abatement for housing project
A public hearing was held at the August 10 county board meeting regarding a developer’s (G-Cubed Development, Inc.) request for a property tax abatement related to a housing project in Lanesboro. The developer is proposing a single family subdivision within the city of Lanesboro. The developer has requested that the city of Lanesboro and the county provide abatement assistance … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 7-27-21 Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Courthouse, Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda , amended agenda, & Consent agenda (7/15/21) Finance Warrants total: $116,572.33 •Beckley’s Office Products, … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Billings
Richard “Dick” Billings, 90, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Dick was born in Rochester, Minn. on February 11, 1931 to John and Sophie (Kapp) Billings. He grew up in the Racine and High Forest area where he attended rural schools through the eighth grade. He enlisted in the Navy in 1946 at a very … [Read more...]
Fillmore Co. Board 7.27.21
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 7-27-21 Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Courthouse, Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda , amended agenda, & Consent agenda (7/15/21) Finance Warrants total: $116,572.33 •Beckley’s Office … [Read more...]