JULY 21, 2020 – Fillmore County currently has 48 COVID-19 cases. From July 9 to July 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health noted that Fillmore County had 19 cases, which is 40% of all identified cases. Fillmore County Public Health has observed an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases associated with events and mass gatherings. Case investigation conducted over the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 26, Juana Lashaun Walker, 20 of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Walker is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about June 25, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex in Spring Valley. Amidst a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department John Michael Luhman, 32, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/24/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Amber Marie Dawn Scott, 28, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/12/2020, Possession of Hypodermic Syringes/Needles Without Prescription, Total Fees $75. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Defendant has the right to appeal … [Read more...]
Fillmore County begins 2021 budget process
Over the next couple of months Fillmore County department heads will come before the board with their proposed budgets for 2021. This process began at the board’s July 14 meeting with the finance department. Finance Director Lori Affeldt presented the relatively new department’s budget for the first time. There are two staff members in this department. Early budget estimates … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Charles Jack Buffie, 20, Nowthen, Minn.; 7/1/2020, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gonzalez Estrella Hugo, 41, Blaine, Minn.; 6/19/2020, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Morgan Elizabeth Sanford, 22, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 6/19/2020, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Hokah Police Department Bryan Keith … [Read more...]
County gathers COVID related invoices
At the July 7 Fillmore County Board meeting, Administrator Bobbie Hillery reported that Fillmore County received over $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF). The federal funds totaling $841 million have been distributed by the state to counties, cities, and townships to cover expenses incurred due to the pandemic. This is a portion of the state’s allocation which was … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Diana Teresa Forrester, 37, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/8/2020, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Total Fees $75. Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 28 days for six months). Credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (6/29/2020): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior, Report any new offenses to the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 22, Sarah Lynn Breiter, 27 of Hayfield, and Terry Lee Dahl, 40 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Breiter did so via zoom. Each are charged with seven felonies; two counts of Check Forgery - Offer/Possess With Intent to Defraud, two counts of Check Forgery - Offer/Possess With Intent to Defraud (Aid/Abet), Possession or Sale of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Nicholas Levi Glaunert, 26, Onalaska, Wis.; 5/22/2020, Speeding (75/60), $60, Total Fees $135. Bryce John Murphy, 28, La Crescent, Minn.; 2/20/2020, Speeding (70/60), $40, Total Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bobbie Jo Bemmert, 31, Elgin, Minn.; 5/20/2020, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message, Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Summary of Minutes, 6-9-20
Fillmore County Board Summary of Minutes, 6-9-20 Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Courthouse, Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Minutes 6-2-2020 •Commissioners’ Warrants, total: $47,843.33 •Finance Warrants, total: $405,811.14 Sheriff: •RESOLUTION 2020-025: GIS … [Read more...]
Approval recommended for MiEnergy telecommunications tower
The Fillmore County Planning Commission met via WebEx for their June 19 meeting. A public hearing was held on a MiEnergy application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a telecommunications tower. At the May 21 meeting of the Board of Adjustment, variances for setbacks from the property line and the road were approved for the construction of this tower. The variances were … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Harlee Rae Dubois, 26, Houston, Minn.; 5/14/2020, Speeding (68/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Bartley James Gorman, 38, Crystal Falls, Mich.; 5/24/2020, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $300, Total Fees $375. Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 30 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (6/11/2021): … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 29, Lyndon Del Arnold, 18 of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Arnold is charged with Third Degree Assault - Substantial Bodily Harm, and Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. Each are felonies. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, the second three years in prison and/or a $5,000 … [Read more...]
2020 voting options discussed
During the April 23 Fillmore County Board meeting, Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones explained there have been many questions from citizens concerning voting in the upcoming 2020 primary and general elections. Jones said she has received over 300 applications for absentee ballots. Application for an absentee ballot can be accepted online. Also, everything will be in place for … [Read more...]
Board of Appeal and Equalization
Fillmore County’s five commissioners and Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones were sworn in as the County Board of Appeal and Equalization convened on June 23. County Assessor Jason McCaslin explained the purpose of this board is to provide a fair and objective forum to ensure equalization of assessment. Market values may be increased or decreased or property may be reclassified. … [Read more...]