Fillmore County Journal

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Citizen science in action: Joan Redig on Paradise Valley Creek

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By Cathy Malakowsky Information Officer, MPCA Intrigued by the changing conditions she saw in the creek flowing through her farm, Joan Redig of rural Houston County signed up for the Citizen Monitoring Program in 2017 after reading about the volunteer opportunity in a local newspaper. She monitors Paradise Valley Stream in the southeast corner Minnesota. This region is known … [Read more...]

Houston County WIC program

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Houston County WIC continues to provide nutrition education and  benefits, however all WIC appointments will take place over the phone.  If your economic situation or job status has changed, check the Minnesota WIC website for eligibility information.  At Houston County, the health and well-being of our clients, colleagues and community are our top priority.  Given the evolving … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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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 and Houston County Police Reports

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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 and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Zacheri Alan Bratz, 20, Madison, Wis.; 12/14/2019, Underage Drinking and Driving; Crime Described, Fine $150, Total Fees $225.  Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).  Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (6/8/2020): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior - report any new offenses to persecutor within three business … [Read more...]

“Farming in Tough Times” webinar kicks off free series for farmers

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Community development groups in southeast Minnesota are working together to produce a new series of five free webinars for farmers called “Growing Stronger Together”. The series will kick off on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. with a webinar entitled “Farming in Tough Times.” With low commodity prices, high debt loads, and challenging weather in recent years, farmers are … [Read more...]

Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, 5-19-20

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 8:30 a.m. Members Present:Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, Robert Burns and Greg Myhre *All Members participated via computer/conference call due to declared peacetime emergency.  Conference call information was shared for public participation Board Workgroup Session Call to order.   … [Read more...]

Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, 5-12-20

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:35 a.m. Place: Commissioners Room, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN *Virtual Meeting Held due to Peacetime Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 Pandemic. Members Present via Computer:   Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, Robert Burns, and Greg Myhre Call to order. Presiding: Chairman … [Read more...]

Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, 5-5-20

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:00 a.m. Place: Virtual Meeting Held due toPeacetime Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 Pandemic. Members present via computer:  Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, Robert Burns, and Greg Myhre Call to order. Presiding: Chairman Johnson Call to order. Pledge of … [Read more...]