With the discontinuation of all six newspapers published by the Bluff Country Newspaper Group, the majority of advertising and news content will be absorbed by the Fillmore County Journal. As a result of this transition, the Fillmore County Journal will assume the role of official legal newspaper for all cities, schools, townships and county government previously served by … [Read more...]
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Harmony distillery joins fight against COVID-19 with production of hand sanitizer
As the world continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, individuals and businesses are stepping in to help. This week, Harmony Spirits has stepped in to help meet the needs of its community and greater southeastern Minnesota by producing and distributing hand sanitizer. Harmony Spirits’ owners, Jim Simpson, Andy Craig and Larry Tammel have been partnering with … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, April 6 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 … [Read more...]
Cat and dog limits vary throughout county
At the March meeting of the Mabel City Council, the council discussed the city’s ordinance outlining the allowed number of dogs and cats. Council members noted that Mabel allows a total of no more than two such pets total, and the city is looking to increase enforcement of the ordinance. Most other cities in Fillmore County have similar ordinances, but there are differences … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2019 Graduation List •Rochester Community and Technical College: GraceAnna Grant, Chatfield, AS, Nursing; Taylor Stokes, AS, Human Services Specialist; Haley Ostrom, Fountain, AS, Business Management - Marketing Emphasis; Tina Reisner, AS, Nursing, Honors; Dane Saxon, Harmony, AS, Horticulture Science; Laura Keune, Preston, AS, Nursing; Nicole Stene, Preston, AS, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Drew Michael Rosenthal, 22, Austin, Minn.; 10/28/2019, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Carter Ness Nevalainen, 20, Preston, Minn.; 12/31/2019, Odd/Even Parking on All Streets November to April, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Miles Harland Petree, 56, … [Read more...]
Gladys Fahlgren Baker
Gladys Fahlgren Baker went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1929, to Alfred and Alma Asleson in Fountain, Minn. She was the youngest of eight children and the only daughter. Gladi grew up on the family farm, learning to drive the tractor at age 10. After attending the one room schoolhouse just up the hill, she entered … [Read more...]
Eleanor Irish
Eleanor Allene Irish, 72, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Eleanor was born to Claude and Hazel Asher on September 9, 1947, in Rochester, Minn. She attended Chatfield High School. She worked at Strongwell in Chatfield and retired in January of 2017. She married Kenneth (Ken) … [Read more...]
Dale W. Ristau
Dale W. Ristau, 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minn., on Friday, March 27, 2020. Dale Ristau was born on June 2, 1930, in Carimona Township, Minn., to Henry and Agnes (Drummond) Ristau. He attended Dutch Hollow School. Dale served in the Army from 1951-1953 in the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. He later … [Read more...]
Myron “Mike” Erickson
While many are sheltering in place at this time, Mike has found shelter with his Eternal Father in Heaven. He passed peacefully with family at his side on March 24, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Mike was born on February 13, 1923, to parents Peter and Alpha. He was raised on the family farm in Pilot Mound Township. He attended country school and graduated from … [Read more...]