Sharon Sue Worden, age 85, of Chatfield, Minn., died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Time stood still when Sharon Sue Allen was born December 31, 1939, at home near Everly, Iowa. She was the youngest of 11 children to Milo Guy Allen and Anna Philomena (Loch) Allen. The family moved to Chatfield in 1950. Her mother died suddenly when she was … [Read more...]
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Bonita “Bonnie” Wingness
Bonnie Wingness, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded with love by her family, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Bonnie was born on December 11, 1939, to Glenn and Vergil (Sands) Wegner in Minneapolis, Minn. She was the second of seven children. On September 2, 1977, Bonnie married the love of her life, Duane Wingness, at the … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past – The Day the U. S. President Got Lost in Fillmore County
It probably wouldn’t happen in the 21st century, with GPS and cell phones. But it was common for motorists to stop and ask for directions during the 20th century – but usually not by someone driving two secret service agents – and the president of the United States! On September 12, 1938, about three weeks before his 75th birthday, Fred. C. Sandte, clad in his farm-work … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Anthony Alex Kountkofsky Bingenheimer, 21, Caledonia, Minn., 3/29/2025, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $450. Local Confinement - 15 days (stay 10 days for one year). Credit for time served: five days. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (7/22/2025): Sign Probation Agreement - as … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-25-425
Estate of Robert Brogan, aka Robert A. Brogan, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 7.8.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (7/11/25) Commissioner Warrants: •Marco, Inc$ 107,429.92 •Joel Thoreson Land Surveying$ 7,500.00 •Advocacy Center of Winona$ … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bill Days: Where the Buffalo Roams
Looking for a buffalo you can snap a selfie with? Look no further! Head to Lanesboro from August 1-3 for the town’s annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. Be sure to meet Buff the Buffalo, the town’s beloved mascot and don’t forget to share your photos using #BufftheBuffalo. This long-running celebration pays homage to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, who is believed to have … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Maxwell John Schmidt, 23, Onalaska, Wis., 6/18/2025, Speeding (63/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department Ali Jawad Alsadah, 50, Rochester, Minn., 6/19/2025, Speeding (61/30), Fine $150, Total Fees $235. Fillmore CountySheriff’s Office Guillermo Contreras, 53, San Antonio, Tex., 6/30/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph … [Read more...]
Rushford Weighing Coop Scenarios
The city of Rushford is exploring potential redevelopment options for the former Farmers Coop site. While not formal proposals, the four scenarios provide working models to estimate costs and test possible site uses. These concepts are intended to spark conversation - not to represent final plans or decisions,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek in a report to the city … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Celebrates 167 Years of Family Fun and Farming Traditions
Fillmore County’s farming heritage comes alive each year as seen through the eyes of the county’s youth. The 167 annual Fillmore County Fair is July 21-26, in Preston, Minn. One lifelong fairgoer emphasized, “The fair is all about the kids.” They emphasized the importance of visiting the kids’ exhibits, watching the livestock shows, cheering on horse events, and attending … [Read more...]