Fillmore County Journal

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Notice Zoning Shannon Fritcher

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application has been made by Shannon Fritcher, 72040 250th Avenue, Hayfield, MN 55940, for a Conditional Use Permit to build a cabin in an agricultural district (Section 14 – 14.3, Subdivision 1, Subsection 5) in Winnebago Township on the following premises, to-wit: Pt E½ NW¼ SE¼ and NE¼ SE¼ and S 10 AC of E¾ S½ NE¼, … [Read more...]

Notice Zoning Dana Burtness

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application was received from the following person for a variance of setback requirements: Dana Burtness Pt SW¼ SW¼, Section 30, Township 102, Range 7, Houston County, Minnesota. (Parcel #01.0334.004) Black Hammer Township  Variance of setback requirements to meet the required 50 foot setbacks from the north and east … [Read more...]

Notice Zoning James Fuchsel

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application was received from the following person for a variance of setback requirements: James Fuchsel Pt NE¼, Section 14, Township 103, Range 4, Houston County, Minnesota. (Parcel #02.0003.000) Brownsville Township Variance of setback requirements to meet the required 40 foot shoreland setback from the top of a bluff … [Read more...]

Houston County WIC continues to provide services

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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...]

Peering at the Past: Yankees, candlelight, one tragic snowy night at Portland Prairie

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An appetite and maybe a covered dish are appropriate for a picnic on the grounds following the only summer worship service. The Christmas Eve service requires bulky attire, since there is no heat or electricity. Spots of once-dripping wax can be found on hymnal pages, since carols are sung by the light of hand-held candles. It is not possible to light the six surviving kerosene … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Jacob Michael Loveless, 38, Houston, Minn.; 5/21/2020, Domestic Assault - Subsequent Violation (Concurrent/Consecutive).  Local Confinement - 365 days.  Credit for time served: six days.  Condition (6/3/2020): Pay restitution - restitution will be held open for 30 days - Public defender fee waived per court order.    Alisha Lee Roe, 26, … [Read more...]

Houston County Requesting Proposals

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PUBLIC NOTICE Houston County is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide the County with Construction Management services for the design and construction of a Houston County Highway Department Facility.  The RFP is available for bid at http://co.houston.mn.us/Highway_Projects.aspx.  Submission deadline:  June 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Publish 8 … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dallas Steven Jones, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/3/2020, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.  5/3/2020, Possess Alcohol Under 21, Fine $100. Brittany Louise McHan, 28, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 8/25/2019, Criminal Vehicular Operation - Bodily Harm - Gross Negligence (Gross Misdemeanor), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until … [Read more...]