John Moore, 63, of Preston, Minn., died surrounded by his family on September 6, 2017, from cancer. John was born on March 6, 1954, in Harmony, Minn., to Elizabeth (Long) and Elbert Moore. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1972. There was nothing John liked more than figuring out how to fix problems and decided to become an electrician. He worked for several … [Read more...]
Preston enters into development agreement
At the September 5 Preston City Council meeting, the council voted to go forward with a development agreement with Andrew Bunge as unanimously recommended by the EDA. Councilman David Collett voted against. In the North Street Project agreement the city is to sell four unimproved city parcels to Bunge for $1. Bunge agrees to build four housing units, each of at least 950 … [Read more...]
Preston discusses first draft of 2018 Budget
At the August 24 meeting of the Preston City Council, the first draft of the 2018 budget and levy was reviewed. The total levy in this draft would be $894,425, or $62,931 more than in 2017. This represents a 7.57% increase. Year 2018 payments being made for two relatively recent construction/improvement projects contribute significantly to the budget; Twenty-14 street project … [Read more...]
Marjorie Ellen Burkholder
Marjorie Ellen Burkholder, 75, of Overland Park, Kans., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by her daughters at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, following a massive stroke. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 18 at McGilley and Hoge Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 19 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with a … [Read more...]
Preston to consider extending police services to Fountain
Due to the impending retirement of Fountain’s long time part-time police chief Tom Mosher, Fountain has invited Preston staff to meet with them on August 14 to discuss the possibility of Preston contracting with Fountain for police services. In a related matter, a revised contract with the city of Lanesboro was approved at the August 7 Preston City Council meeting. Councilman … [Read more...]
SWCD Prairie Walk August 8 at Savanna Spring Nature Area
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Prairie Walk on Tuesday, August 8 at the Savanna Spring Nature Area located near the high school on the north edge of Chatfield along Highway 52. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a walking tour through the native prairie at 6 p.m. Presenters will be Tim Gossman and Debbie … [Read more...]
Root River Fest set to make big impact for Fillmore County
Later this summer, eager crowds will pack into the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston for the first annual Root River Fest. Created by the Fillmore County Agriculture Society, the two-day weekend festival is the county’s first full-scale music festival and proceeds will benefit the Fillmore County Fair, including grounds and programs. It is “Founded on the roots of the true … [Read more...]
Learn more about the State Veterans Cemetery in Preston
The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery located in Preston, Minn., has garnered a large amount of attention since it opened in 2015, and those who have visited the final resting place for our country’s heroes have been impressed with the beautiful and peaceful surroundings. But many people, whether residents of Fillmore County or far beyond, have not learned a lot about who is … [Read more...]
Tracy Wingert
Tracy Wingert, 61, of Fountain, died peacefully at Mayo Hospice in Rochester on Thursday, July 27, 2017, following a hard fought battle against metastatic cancer. She was born on April 4, 1956, in Kansas to James and Lillian (Witzel) Garden. She graduated from Charles City High School, Charles City, Iowa, in 1975. She graduated from St. Marys School of Practical Nursing as … [Read more...]
Donovan Nagel
Donovan Nagel, age 81, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Burial took place 12:30 p.m. at the Greenleafton Cemetery in Greenleafton, Minn., prior to the service. Memorial services was held 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed … [Read more...]