Elisabeth O. Emerson (nee Olness) died peacefully at home in Minneapolis, Minn., on November 30, 2017. She was surrounded by the loving company of her husband, daughters and eldest sister. Elisabeth was born October 25, 1947, in Rushford, Minn. She lived on the family farm in Peterson, Minn., her entire childhood and graduated from Peterson High School (Go Tigers!) in … [Read more...]
Eileen M. Eggert
Eileen M. Eggert, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Eileen was born on April 15, 1931, in Whalan, Minn., to Oscar and Anna (Moger) Hildestad. She grew up on the family farm in Whalan and was a 1949 graduate of Peterson High School. Eileen was united in marriage with Norman Eggert on April 7, 1951. She … [Read more...]
Peterson passes utility assessments
After months of efforts to get past due utility balances paid, the City of Peterson has certified the past due balances to the county for addition to property tax rolls. The problem has been an ongoing source of frustration for the city. In October 2016, the council voted in favor of assessing of delinquent utility bills to property taxes at a rate of 4%. Last November, the … [Read more...]
Marian Nordgaard
Marian Nordgaard, 94, of rural Peterson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Marian was born June 6, 1923, on a farm north of Peterson, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She married Melvin Nordgaard on February 15, 1941, in Decorah, Iowa. They celebrated more than 48 years of marriage, farming … [Read more...]
Peterson frustration grows with unpaid utilities; considers disconnects
The Wednesday, October 11 Peterson Council meeting was a rapid fire 17-minute review of a bulk of old business. Included was brief discussion of the reclamation and repair of Park Street and River Street, purchase of a city truck, and the 2018 budget. Mayor Tim Hallum suggested the council wait until the first of the year to discuss the truck and it was determined that budget … [Read more...]
Looking for Breast Cancer Awareness stories
To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, the Fillmore County Journal would like to publish stories of local people who have dealt with breast cancer and are willing to share their journey. If you know someone who currently has breast cancer or is in remission, please contact us by email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507-765-2151 by October 10. … [Read more...]
Peterson appoints new councilor
The city of Peterson has a new councilor for the third time since January 1. Last November, Chris Grindland was elected to the seat vacated by long-time councilor Dick Lee. In February, Grindland was hired for the vacant city clerk position and willingly gave up the council seat. In March, the council opted to appoint resident Jake Sandeno to the council seat. Sandeno had … [Read more...]
Bruce Carl Cady
Bruce Carl Cady, 61, of Missoula, Mont., (formerly of Peterson, Minn.) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, while biking along the Hiawatha Trail in Idaho. Bruce was born May 31, 1956, in Winona, to Jim and Bernett Cady. He grew up in southern Minnesota, with his sister, Laura and two brothers, Dan and Mike. In 1980, Bruce married JorAnn (Jo) Leckness of Hayfield, … [Read more...]
Peterson councilor resigns; council to appoint replacement
Peterson Councilor Jake Sandeno turned in a letter of resignation to the Peterson Council at the Wednesday, August 9 meeting. The resignation was due to a newly accepted job and subsequent move out of Peterson for Sandeno. Sandeno had run for a seat on the council last November, but did not win. When then-Councilor Chris Grindland resigned the seat to take the open city … [Read more...]
Scott Thomas Pitchford
Scott Thomas Pitchford, age 47, was born on March 12, 1970, in Racine, Wis. Scott graduated from Peterson High School, attended Winona State University, St. Mary’s College and served our country first as an Army soldier and then in the U.S. Marine Corps as a sniper for 8 years. He continued serving a police officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 19 years, … [Read more...]
Perfect evening for Dairy Night on the Farm
It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time … [Read more...]
Peterson approves zoning code; moves to draft legal papers
The city of Peterson’s Planning and Zoning Board has spent the last several years reviewing the zoning code and ordinances. At the Wednesday, May 10 council meeting, Zoning Board member Karlin Symons presented some changes to the council. In regards to conditional use permits, Symons indicated that the permits are issued based on the request so long as it meets code and that … [Read more...]
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick passed away March 22 at age 91. He was raised in St. Paul, Minn., and was a 45-year resident of rural Peterson, developing many close friendships. Chad spent his youth deeply involved in the Boy Scouts, later becoming a scout master. He was a WWII Combat Veteran with the U.S. Naval-Marine Assault Forces, fighting in South Pacific and rescuing many POWs … [Read more...]
Rushford looks to law enforcement agreement with Peterson, Rushford Village
The City of Rushford is looking into options regarding law enforcement it provides to the cities of Peterson and Rushford Village. At the Monday, February 13 Rushford Council meeting, City Administrator Tony Chladek stated that the current state is more of an arrangement than contractual agreement and the city considering three options for how to proceed. The first was a … [Read more...]
Lawrence “Larry” W. Gathje
Lawrence “Larry” W. Gathje, 74, of rural Peterson, Minn., died on Friday, February 10, 2017, at his home. Larry was born on March 18, 1942, in Chatfield, Minn., to LeRoy and Helen (Duschek) Gathje. He was raised west of Chatfield. On June 24, 1966, Larry was united in marriage with Bernice Garrison in Rochester, Minn. Larry farmed all of his life throughout southeastern … [Read more...]