Journal covered girls basketball teams probably wanted a better 2018-2019. Only two of the seven (Kingsland, Houston) made Rochester and the section quarterfinals. Each lost. Only three of the seven finished above .500 (Kingsland, Houston, FC). Individuals did stand out, as two girls became their school’s all-time leading scorers and third went over 1,000 points. The … [Read more...]
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Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Kentrale Kortez Taylor, 21, Rochester, Minn.; 7/1/2019, Speeding (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tami June Hilleshiem, 35, Pine Island, Minn.; 10/5/2019, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bailey Dorothy Lutz, 24, Champlin, Minn.; 8/21/2019, Speeding … [Read more...]
Eleanor Peterson
Eleanor Dorothy Peterson, 91, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Eleanor was born January 27, 1928, the eighth of 15 children, to Alvin and Stella (Larson) Bremseth. She was baptized at the Elstad Lutheran church where she remained a lifelong member. After attending Elstad and Durkin country … [Read more...]
Jean E. Volkman
Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, Minn., died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, Minn., and Rocky (Julie) … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 18 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Tueday, November 19 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore … [Read more...]
Post-season Volleyball Awards
It was another good year of volleyball action in Fillmore County. Mabel-Canton won the SEC and 1A East again, pushing for state. Fillmore Central stayed one of the elite teams in the TRC. Lanesboro and Chatfield each improved a bunch. Nine total players from the Cougars, Burros, Kingsland, and Houston were named All-SEC. Seven players from the Falcons, Gophers, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Dominique Tyrell Whitehorn, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 8/18/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Colt Chapman Amos, 36, Rochester, Minn.; 10/18/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cheryl Beth Backus, 54, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/15/2019, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired … [Read more...]
Kris Edward Hall
Kris Edward Hall, 58, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully next to his love on Friday, November 8, 2019. Kris battled brain cancer for 25 years, beating the odds time and time again, only to pass the torch on to the Mayo Clinic to continue his legacy. He spent his last moments next to those that loved him more than he could imagine – or would ever believe. From the beginning, … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 11 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, … [Read more...]
Preston Give To The Max Day
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for “Give to the Max Day” which is set for Thursday, November 14. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. This is the eighth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for community projects … [Read more...]