In this week’s edition of the Fillmore County Journal, you will notice an advertisement that we hope will become a long-term feature dedicated to recognizing our area farm families. Our local farm families have such an impact on our lives, and a good majority of the population has become disconnected from the farm. It’s not our fault. I didn’t grow up on a farm and I don’t … [Read more...]
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Government this week
Monday, August 5 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Honors Lists •Alexandria Technical & Community College: Jordan Markegard, Peterson •Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley •Bemidji State University: Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, Dean’s List; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, President’s List •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield •Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Sonja Estelle Schild Ahna, Saige, Ezra, Adeline, and Grace joyfully announce the birth of their baby sister, Sonja Estelle. Sonja is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Schild. She was born on June 12, 2019, at 6:49 p.m., 8 lb. 11 oz., and 22 1/2 inches long. Sonja’s grandparents are Teresa Wade of Wanamingo, Wayne Beisell of Spring Valley, and Russell and Cynthia … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Graduations •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield, BA, Spanish and Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude • Bethel University: Hannah Kopperud, Rushford, BS Nursing •Central Methodist University: Jennifer Kalenkoski, Leroy •Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Gustavus Adolphus: Matthew Dietz, Chatfield, Biology; Thomas Jech, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Zackary Tyler Adams, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/24/2019, Driving Without Endorsement (Motorcycle), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emily Suzanne Bathen, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 4/13/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 7/15/2021), Total Fees … [Read more...]
Floodplain District amendments Public hearing set for August 6
Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins reviewed proposed revisions to the county’s 610. Floodplain District ordinance at the July 25 planning commission meeting. After waiting for the revised maps for several years the updated FEMA maps are to be finalized effective August 15. As part of the process, the county is required to amend its ordinance, referencing the updated maps. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Open Class results 2019
Woodworking Grand Champion: Loren Stene, St. Ansgar, Iowa Reserve Champion: Howard Brekke, Rochester Champion: Loren Stene, St. Ansgar, Iowa Fine Art Grand Champion Fine Arts: Cathy Groebner, St. Charles Reserve Champion Fine Arts: Diane Dungy, Harmony Champion Pre-school: Landyn Mathison, Preston Champion Elementary 1: Eliza Aggen, Harmony Champion … [Read more...]
Shirley H. Baker
Shirley H. Baker, 83, of Wykoff, Minn., walked through the gates of Heaven into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at Fillmore Free Methodist Church Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Tim Ward officiating. Burial will be in Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, Minn. … [Read more...]
Elaine Bernice (Johnson) Lee
Elaine Bernice Lee, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Elaine Bernice Lee (Johnson) was born to Benjamin and Esther Johnson on May 9, 1929, in Blair, Wis. Elaine was an avid bowler in her youth and was on many bowling teams. As she grew older, she would donate her time knitting caps for the sharing tree at Root River … [Read more...]