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...]
Sheltered in violence
Throughout the United States, police departments are responding to a surge in domestic violence calls at the same time a shelter-in-place order keeps many people in close quarters. According to www.thehill.com, “Police departments in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle have said publicly they are seeing increases in domestic violence allegations. Chicago reported … [Read more...]
County takes measures to ease COVID-19 impact
At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board via Webex, commissioners took steps to lesson the impact on their constituents. County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones noted the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has provided some guidance on possibly giving some property owners, who are struggling due to closures, some relief. She said she has received a handful of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Amanda Marie Thornton, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/25/2020, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 1/25/2020, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License After Changing Name or Address, Fine $20. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Green Brown, 24, Isanti, Minn.; 2/1/2020, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees … [Read more...]
County extends State of Emergency through May 5
The County Board met via Webex on April 7. The Fillmore County State of Emergency due to COVID-19 was extended to May 5. The county will continue to provide essential services while limiting public access to county facilities. During this time employees will work from home to the extent possible. The health and safety of county staff and residents is a priority. The county … [Read more...]
Coronavirus update
At the March 10 Fillmore County Board meeting, Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, reported on COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus. Erickson reported that there were two cases in Minnesota, one in Ramsey County and one in Carver County. Later this day there was a third case reported in Anoka County. It takes two to 14 days after exposure for a person to show … [Read more...]