NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MiENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative, represented by Chad Chaffee, of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Variance. They are requesting a Variance from Section 733.07 of the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Zoning Regulations – Notice of Hearing – ITC Midwest
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS ITC MIDWEST, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from ITC Midwest, LLC, represented by David Gross, of 100 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 230, Des Moines, IA 50309, for a Conditional Use Permit for an Electric Substation on … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board of Adjustment – Public Hearing on May 21, 2020
NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of May 21, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Variance for Brian Carpenter in Fillmore Township, as well as a Variance for MiEnergy Cooperative in Beaver Township. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the public hearing will be conducted by WebEx. … [Read more...]
Notice of Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit – Skyline Materials
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS SKYLINE MATERIALS, LTD. Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Skyline Materials, Ltd. represented by Greg Bruening, of 900 Montgomery Street, Decorah IA 52101, for a Conditional Use Permit for a Rock Quarry on property owned … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission tour – Monday, May 18, 2020
NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will conduct its next tour on Monday, May 18, 2020. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Fillmore Township where Brian Carpenter has applied for a Variance. They will continue to a site in Sumner Township where ITC Midwest, LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for an … [Read more...]
Notice of Issuance of Emergency in the matter of Holly Ann Schneckloth vs Ryan Michael Scott
State of Minnesota District Court Fillmore County Third District Court File Number: 23-FA-20-221 Ryan Michael Scott Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex Parte) Order for Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8) In the Matter of Holly Ann Schneckloth vs Ryan Michael Scott To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has … [Read more...]
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1, 2020 – FILLMORE COUNTY, MN
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1, 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 1st day of June, 2020, for the following project: SAP 023-605-038: New Bridge 23601 on grade with approach grading, located on CSAH … [Read more...]
County extends emergency declaration
The Fillmore County Board met via WebEx on May 5. COVID-19 and related restrictions dominated the discussion. A resolution extending the Declaration of a State of Emergency was extended to May 26. Public access to county facilities will continue. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery led a discussion concerning the wearing of masks by county employees when in a shared space with … [Read more...]
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1, 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1, 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 1st day of June, 2020, for the following project: SAP 023-605-038: New Bridge 23601 on grade with approach grading, located … [Read more...]
New Fillmore County assessor sworn in
The Fillmore County Board met April 28 via WebEx. The May 5 board meeting will again be held via WebEx due to the emergency declaration regarding COVID-19. The public may access this meeting by dialing 1 (408) 418-9388; access code 969-657-287. Judge Matt Opat administered the oath of office via video connection to Jason McCaslin, the new Fillmore County Assessor. Solid … [Read more...]
Century Farms honored
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 154 Minnesota farms as 2020 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. The families receive a commemorative sign and a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Tim Walz. Earning … [Read more...]
Fillmore County still seeking donations for COVID-19 response
Fillmore County Public Health is still accepting sewn masks, sewn gowns, and sewing materials to address COVID-19 response needs. The goal is to obtain 5,000 sewn masks and 500 sewn gowns. As of April 18, 617 masks and 11 gowns have been donated and distributed to areas of community need. Sewing materials accepted include cotton cloth and elastic. See the Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Cancelling Household Hazardous Waste and COVID-19 changes
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator This time of year, I would normally be writing about spring cleaning and what to do with all the materials you find in your basements and attics, however, this year has been anything but normal. Due to COVID-19 most people have been adjusting to a new way of life; working from home, changing routines to stay home, and socially … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tina Marie Holzwarth, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/6/2020, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Kelly Marie Kjos, 45, La Crosse, Wis.; 1/18/2020, Require/Permit Offense by Another, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Travis Elton Sexton, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 3/28/2020, … [Read more...]
First COVID-19 death reported in Fillmore County
On April 23, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed Fillmore County’s first COVID-19 related death. It is connected to a congregative living facility outside of Fillmore County. Information on congregative care facility exposure by county can be found on MDH Situational Update page. More information about coronavirus is available website at … [Read more...]