Fillmore County Solar Project, LLC is one step closer to constructing a 45 MW Solar Farm in section 14 of Beaver Township. Commissioners unanimously approved the conditional use permit with nine conditions at their January 26 meeting. The road to this point has been long and there are still more steps for the project before construction can begin. That is why one condition … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Solar Farm applies for CUP
At the January 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission, a public hearing was held to discuss the conditional use permit application for a large solar farm in Beaver Township. Due to COVID, many residents participated via Webex or phone. Some chose to participate in person. As this was the first meeting of the year, officer elections were the first order of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Emily Anne Schleich, 30, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/21/2020, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Aaliyah Monique Shannon, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/19/2020, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Shannon Marie Weisbrod, 43, Rochester, Minn.; 10/16/2020, Theft - … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 4, Drew Douglas Wiskow-Davis, 25, of St. Charles, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Wiskow-Davis is charged with seven felonies; Drugs - Store Meth Paraphernalia in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult, Drugs - Store Chemical Substances in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult, Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Financial … [Read more...]
Fillmore County continues jail need assessment
Sheriff John DeGeorge updated the Fillmore County Board at their January 12 meeting on the progress of the Jail Need Assessment Committee. The full committee has identified four scenarios for the future of the aging jail and each of these options are being explored. The options include total outsourcing and the closing of the facility entirely, the construction or remodeling … [Read more...]
Messages of peace, hope and justice welcome at January 18 event
The Fillmore County Discussion on Race (FCDoR) will be holding an observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Fillmore County Courthouse in Preston from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, January 18. The event is meant to be an open space for the public to discuss, speak and share messages of peace, hope and justice in this time of deep division. A table will be outside the courthouse … [Read more...]
Fillmore County accepting applications from businesses and non-profits for relief grants
The Fillmore County Board held its annual meeting on January 5. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery called the first meeting in 2021 to order. Three commissioners were reelected in the November general election. Judge Matthew Opat administered the oath of office to Marc Prestby, Larry Hindt, and Mitch Lentz who are each beginning a new four-year term. Commissioner Randy Dahl … [Read more...]
Fillmore County authorizes county relief funding program for local businesses and nonprofits
PRESTON, MN - Fillmore County businesses affected by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for Business Relief Grants of up to $10,000 beginning January 6. The Fillmore County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 5, to approve $415,000 in relief funding to Fillmore County businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were made available to Fillmore County by … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Land Rent Survey Results
Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s land rent survey. According to our survey results, 2020 land rental rates in Fillmore County averaged $194.29/acre and in Houston County averaged between $176.76-$199.92/acre. Survey responses for 2020 land rent ranged from $60.00-$290.00/acre. The predicted average for … [Read more...]
Fillmore County updated on proposed wind project
At the December 8 Fillmore County Board meeting, Mark Lennox, NextEra Energy Resources: Timberwolf Wind, updated the board on future plans for a large renewable energy project in south central Fillmore County. NextEra Energy is the world’s number one generator of wind and solar energy. The company has been making investments in Minnesota since 2000. The planned project area … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sample Ballot
NOTICE OF 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACES
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Thomas Christopher Benedum, 50, Houston, Minn.; 9/23/2020, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $275. Nicholas James Evenson, 42, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/28/2020, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Jamie Lynn Jahnke, 33, St. Paul, Minn.; 1/30/2020, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Total Fees … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S EXECUTION SALE REAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S EXECUTION SALE REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of an Execution issued out of and under the seal of the District Court of the State of Minnesota, in and for the Third Judicial District and County of Fillmore, upon a judgment entered May 13, 2019, and docketed April 24, 2020, in said Court and County in an action therein, wherein ZB, N.A. was … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-20-509 Estate of Donald H. King, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE T … [Read more...]