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For Merrill Schroeder’s Eagle Scout project, he built an insulated warming house for Creekside skating rink in Rushford. “We had as many as 20 volunteers all working at the same time,” Merrill said. “I’m so thankful for my parents, my fellow Scouts from Troop 53, Troop Leader Tom Butterfield, and the City of Rushford for all their guidance and support.” Merrill (in the doorway with the black tank top) is pictured here with some of his crew. Photo submitted BY A NNIE LEWIS annie@fillmorecountyjournal.com
troop leader, was instrumental in guiding him. Merrill also had to demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. This includes an extensive project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages. The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting, like a school, nonprofit or their community. “I spoke with Roger Knutson, Public Works Director for Rushford, to see if there were any projects that I could do to help our town,” Merrill See EAGLE SCOUT Page 2 ➤
Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge was officially sworn into office January 7, 2019, by Judge Matthew Opat. In bottom photo, witnessing the event is Sheriff DeGeorge’s family – wife Jen and children Dana and Grant, along with John and Judge Opat. Photo submitted
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On January 9, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Adam Wilder, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels. The newly elected council members took the oath of office. Prior to approving accounts payable, council members asked about
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several of the items listed, and Larson explained what each expenditure was. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council decided upon 2019 appointments and designations, as follows: acting mayor (Torkelson), official newspaper (News Leader), official depository bank (Bank of the West), city attorney (Nethercut Schieber PLLP), zoning See MABEL FIRE Page 6 ➤
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Merrill Schroeder of Rushford became a part of an elite group that very few people ever earn their place to join. Merrill became an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4% of all Scouts are granted this rank, which takes years to fulfill. “I’ve been a part of Troop 53 in Rushford since fifth grade,” Merrill said. “I’ve always enjoyed and valued scouting, so when the time came to decide to go for Eagle Scout,
it seemed like the logical thing to do. I knew it would take a lot of time and hard work, but I was ready to go the extra mile to reach the highest rank.” Merrill’s parents, Colin and Crystal Schroeder, encouraged him. “We saw how much scouting had done for him throughout the years in becoming a leader and taking responsibility,” Colin said. “We knew he was ready to take it to the next level and we were ready to support him in achieving his goal.” First, Merrill had to complete the requirements of earning at least 21 merit badges. Tom Butterfield, Merrill’s
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explained. “Roger mentioned that the warming shelter at Creekside skating rink was in disrepair and it would be awesome if someone would build a new one. I was excited at the idea of building something that could be used by so many kids and families.” Merrill got to work, following the guidelines in the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. Before the project can begin, it must be approved
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by the organization benefiting from the effort, the Scout’s unit leader, unit committee and the Boy Scout council or district. “Developing a project proposal for building an insulated warming house was the first step,” Merrill said. “Once this was approved, I went to work on making it a reality! Little did I know how much would be involved. I’m so thankful for my parents, my fellow Scouts from Troop 53, Troop Leader Butterfield, and the City of Rushford for all their guidance
and support.” Merrill said that he learned a lot about both construction and leadership during the project. He was responsible for raising about $1,800 and getting materials donated from businesses. “The most challenging thing was coordinating all of the labor,” Merrill said. “We had as many as 20 volunteers all
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! working at the same time.” The city was very pleased with the results. “Merrill and his crew did an excellent job,” Knutson said. “It’s a quality structure that will last for many years. As a city, we’ve promoted skating and have made the rink available to our residents. It’s great to have a new warming house complete with benches. With the extra money that Merrill raised, we were able to put in lighting and a motion light.” Merrill said, “I would say the most gratifying part was seeing the warming house come together before my eyes. I would encourage others to get involved in scouting. It’s a great way to learn new skills and have fun while doing it.” Merrill is currently earning
his degree in welding technology and his high school diploma at the same time from Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona. He has a brother in seventh grade and a sister who is earning her degree in physical therapy. The designation of Eagle Scout was founded more than 100 years ago and only about 2.5 million are currently Eagle Scouts. The requirements must be completed before the Scout turns 18 years of age. Eagle Scouts are presented with a badge and medal that visibly recognize the accomplishments of the Scout. In 2017, the Boy Scouts announced that a program for older girls will be available this year enabling them to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Many people came together to help Merrill Schroeder with his Eagle Scout project. The volunteer builders signed their names on one of the boards used for the warming house. Merrill was responsible for raising about $1,800, getting materials donated from businesses and coordinating the construction of the building. Only 4% of all Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Photo submitted
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C OMMENTARY One Moment, Please... By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com January 19, 2019, is approaching fast. Unfor tunately, we are just days away from the iconic Jason Sethre Branding Iron of Preston, Minn., closing its doors. KAAL6 News recently broadcast a feature highlighting the dilemma of Baby Boomers wanting to retire from owning
their business, but not able to do so because they can’t find a buyer. Our Preston Area Chamber of Commerce/Preston Area Tourism Director Gabby Kinneberg was interviewed, since she works with Preston area businesses in numerous capacities. And, the Branding Iron owner Steve Bahl was interviewed, as well. In the interviews, they both touched on the challenge we face in our small communities with keeping our businesses in business. I don’t blame Steve. He’s been working there since he was 15 years old, and he deserves to retire. And, the price tag
they have on the business is ridiculously low. Nobody could build the Branding Iron for the price they are asking — just $395,500. I’ve heard estimates of well beyond $1 million dollars based on today’s construction costs. So, it’s a bargain. If the Branding Iron doesn’t get purchased and stay open under new ownership, I fear the fate of the restaurant at the top of the hill. The Branding Iron, alone, is a tourism destination. We have people come to Preston, Minn., from great distances for a special dining experience with a view made for a postcard. There are only a few restaurants held in the same regard as the Branding Iron. The Hubbell House in Mantorville is one. The other one was Michael’s Restaurant in Rochester, which
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where a great variety of instruments were combined to produce a sound that transcends our mundane lives. We heard choral groups which enriched us with their harmony. The Rose Parade on New Year’s Day was magnificent. We saw floats that were created with boundless imagination and ingenuity, accompanied by bands of 300 students keeping in perfect step with each other while playing musical instruments. We are reminded of what can be accomplished when we join with others in a common cause. One of my favorite memories is of an event I attended with my family and friends in Pennsylvania. Members of the community were given a candle when entering the building. An informal service was conducted by a minister in casual dress, wearing a sweater.
The music offered was someone strumming a guitar. The speech was short and followed by the lights fading leaving us in the dark. I was vaguely aware of a shadowy figure moving down the isle with a lighted candle stopping at the head of each row of guests to light their candles. The light was then passed down the line as each of us turned to our neighbor to share our light. Soon the room was no longer dark. Daily we are reminded that our country and the world are facing problems with dire implications. We worry about the economy, the environment, immigration, infrastructure, healthcare, the justice system and voter suppression, to name a few. Violence and hate loom large and threaten to engulf us. While there are giants among us, we can’t all
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By Yvonne Nyenhuis Americans like “new beginnings”! I hung this year’s calendar on the wall and admired the picture for this month of two cardinals in the snow. (January 1, Yvonne 2019 ) Nyenhuis We pause to assess where we are, who we are and what our goals will be in the coming year. We are grateful to the holidays which renewed the spirit of hope. The power, the engine that has provided the impetus to move forward, was the result of people coming together. We listened to symphony orchestras Editorial Cartoon
closed in 2015 after 63 years in business, due to a new downtown development project. Will someone step up? Do we have generations coming up in the ranks who want to take on the challenge of owning a business? I hope so, or there will be a ripple effect. There are three important things that a person needs in order to buy a business. First, they need the money. Banks don’t lend money for blue sky. So, hard assets such as buildings and equipment are the only things a bank will consider. And, sellers may need to consider financing options to make that work. But, that requires a tremendous amount of trust between buyers and sellers. Second, the person needs experience and knowledge. Going into business takes a
person who understands multiple facets: accounting, marketing, customer relations, human resources, and the list goes on. Third, they need to have the courage. A business owner will weather many storms, and they need to be in it for the long haul. I hope we have someone who is excited about taking on the challenge of owning and operating their own restaurant. And, I hope they discover the gem known as the Branding Iron in Preston, Minn. There are rumors that different groups may pool their money to purchase the Branding Iron and keep it going. I hope it’s true. I would love nothing more than to publish a front page story about the new owners of the Branding Iron.
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C OMMENTARY Interfaith dialogue, yet another perspective By Flip Huggenvik Big Spring, MN I am compelled to respond to the commentaries written by Judy Ellestad Sayed and Aaron Schwartzentruber on interfaith dialog conversation... compromises Flip Huggenvik between the Christian faith and the Muslim faith. “Can’t we all just get along?” Ha! Members of both faiths have strong convictions and some, like Judy, believe we can listen to the other side, respect their beliefs and get along. Aaron claims that entertaining the Muslim beliefs compromises core Christian beliefs, and should be rejected. Let’s take for example three events in the Bible: We all know about Adam and Eve in the garden, Abraham and descendants, and Moses’ adventures in Egypt and the Exodus. Mohammad’s version of these three events in his early writings have a much different, more gentle and forgiving version of how his Muslim god “Allah” handled it all in comparison to the harsh and unforgiving Jewish God “Yahweh.” Mohammad paints a kinder and loving version of God (his Allah) that changes. It changes after his first version of his Qur’an was rejected by the Jews. Mohammed wrote the first version of the Qur’an after he claimed to have been visited by the angel Gabriel in a cave. (Actually Mohammed didn’t write anything because he was illiterate so the Qur’an was
transcribed) He was shown the “truth” (a correction) to the Jew’s beloved documentation of God’s inspired Word, and history of His people...the people of Israel. Mohammed’s gentle “correction” were written in the city of Mecca and were intended to win over the Jews and Christians to his new heavenly revelation. The Meccan Qur’an emphasized tolerance, tranquility, and acceptance through submission to Allah. The Jews rejected this new self-proclaimed prophet and his version to their Holy Scriptures. This greatly upset Mohammed. He became more and more vocal in his preaching and was forcefully requested to leave Mecca. He and his converts made their way to Medina. He waged war against the Jews in Medina, beheading 600 to 900. His new revelations in his writings in Medina became much more violent, and negated the peaceful intentions of the earlier Meccan “Surahs.” If one is quoting from the Mecca Qur’an and there is a contradiction in the Medina Qur’an, the quote is no longer valid. The Surahs in the Qur’an are not written in chronological order, making it less straightforward to nonMuslims. The Medina Qur’an contains many violent commands from Allah to “kill the kafir,” (nonMuslims) but the most famous is Surah 2:191. “Slay them wherever you find them and drive them out of the place where they drove you, for persecution is worse than slaughter.” For Jews and Christians, this is pretty hard to take. But Jesus did say “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
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Preston allows deer hunt By Karen Reisner At the January 9 Preston City Council meeting, Police Chief Matt Schultz informed council members that he met with USDA Wildlife Supervisor John Hart this past Monday. Hart again requested permission to allow sharpshooters to hunt within the Preston city limits as had been done in 2017. The hunt is part of the continuing effort to control the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among the wild deer population. Schultz said the requested hunt poses no concern from law enforcement. Sharpshooters will not hunt on any property where they don’t have the property owners permission. The hunt will be primarily on orchard property and in the outskirts of the city. Councilman Robert Maust asked whether sharpshooters would be able to shoot from a vehicle. Schultz said he believed in this case they would be able to only if they had permission to hunt from the land owner. A motion to allow the deer hunt was approved, with Maust voting no. Veterans home City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported that late last year he was contacted by the veterans home design team, who have now completed the preliminary layout for the home. The designers didn’t feel the need for or want a second access to the site. They would only include a second access in the plan if the city required a second access. Hoffman noted lots of neighborhoods only have one access. If the city did require a second access, the state would only build it to the property line. He asked if a second access will benefit the community. Councilwoman Holly Zuck said if the design team doesn’t see a need for it, she doesn’t know if we need it. Mayor Kurt
Reicks seemed to agree and noted there would be an added expense for the city. The potential bike trail or cart trail was also discussed. Hoffman said no action need be taken if we don’t require the second access. A motion was approved to let the design team know that the city will not require the second access, but it reserves the right to add a second access at a later date. Other business in brief • The council has discussed the possible acquisition/cleanup of the former Preston Oil Products site in past meetings. Hoffman offered three options this day including doing nothing and leaving the site contaminated, the clean up by the county while in tax forfeiture (allowing them to later auction the site after cleanup), or the declaration of the site by the county as blighted and the sale to the city for less than market value ($1). The last option would require the city to have the site cleaned up and after cleanup the city would be free to sell the property. The process will require them to go through the abandoned tank program, then work through Petrofund cleanup. The question is, is it better working through the process with ownership by the county or the city. Hoffman was looking for direction from the council as to whether to keep pursuing cleanup or do nothing. The council directed Hoffman to get more information on costs, including an estimate for removal of the building and an estimate of the probable cost for cleanup of the site. The Petrofund must be consulted to get their approval before testing for contaminates. • Luhmann Law will again be the city’s attorney. Option two with an annual retainer of $19,440 was approved. The rate
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is the same as last year. • The city adopted a fee schedule in 2011. No changes were recommended by staff. The fee schedule is set in ordinance. No action was taken. • A resolution was adopted authorizing mayor, mayor protem, city administrator and deputy city clerk to sign financial documents (two signatures required on checks). The resolution will be forwarded to F & M Bank. • Two additional physically disabled parking spots were requested by St. Columban Church on Preston St. in front of the church. Two physically disabled parking spots are currently in front of the church. The council directed staff to draft an ordinance to be considered by the council for the additional parking spots at a future meeting. • A listing of 2019 appointments for boards and commissions was presented. The Emergency Management Commissioner was changed from the current fire chief to Mayor Reicks. Maust volunteered to fill a vacancy on planning and zoning. Zuck already serves on the commission. Planning and Zoning will consider whether or not two council members can serve on the commission at the same time. • An ad honoring Preston businesses was approved to be in the News Leader. The cost for the add is $59. • Payment of 2019 Preston Chamber of Commerce membership was approved ($110). • Maust stated that the Preston Historical Society is in need of a home for its historical items. The city does not yet own the former Dairy & Farm site. Dairy & Farm is waiting for the Department of Agriculture on clean-up issues. Maust will check with Dairy & Farm to see if it will be alright with them to store historical items there while waiting for issues to be resolved.
MnDOT encourages farmers to join standing corn rows program while planning spring planting ROCHESTER, MN – As farmers in southeast Minnesota finalize their seed purchases and spring planting plans, the Minnesota Department of Transportation asks growers to consider joining the standing corn rows program to help control blowing and drifting snow on state highways. MnDOT pays farmers on a per acre basis to leave standing corn rows on selected state roads in areas that are eligible for the program. A typical standing corn row treatment is about a quartermile long and one acre in size, with 12 rows of corn left standing parallel with the highway. Minimum compensation to the landowner is about $1,000 per acre for a winter season of blowing snow control protection.
“We want to work with farmers before spring planting to make sure they select seed varieties with insect and disease resistant traits and have stalks that will hold up well in the winter,” said Dan Gullickson, MnDOT’s snow control program coordinator. District 6 in southeast Minnesota is currently working with 11 farmers. Standing corn rows sections, hay bales and temporary snow fencing can be seen in southeast Minnesota along highways 42, 14, 61, and others. These “living snow fences” can be designed and constructed to fit into individual land use and farming operations. Ears of corn are allowed to be hand-picked by families, clubs, organizations and church groups.
Farmers and landowners who want more information about the standing corn row program can contact Cassie Goodnough at the District 6 MnDOT Rochester office at Cassandra. Goodnough@state.mn.us or (507) 286-7681. Local contact information can be found at www.dot.state.mn.us/environment/livingsnowfence/contacts. html. Additional information about the program is at www. mndot.gov/environment/livingsnowfence/.
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administrator (Bob Mierau), health officer (Tim Mengis), assistant weed inspector (Larson), fire chief (Orel Tollefson), assistant fire chief (Steve Geving/Chad Loppnow), civil defense director (Orel Tollefson), EDA Board (Wyffels and Westby), streets and lights (Wyffels and Morken), sewer and water (Wilder and Torkelson), ambulance and fire (Westby and Wilder), park and rec (Wyffels and Torkelson), police administrator (Westby), community center (Larson), zoning (Torkelson and Morken), community center self evaluation (Larson and Wyffels), website and Facebook (Brock Bergey), animal control (Wayne Austin), and polling place (Mabel City Hall). The council also chose to continue the regular meeting schedule of the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Larson informed the council that, “The fire department applied for a grant from FEMA, and they got it, $150,000.” She went on to say that the plan is to use the funds to purchase new air tanks for firefighters. Jeff Rein said the old tanks are “very very outdated, it was pretty bad.” The council discussed what to do with the
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old tanks, and decided that if they can be donated for use in Mexico or another country, that will be done. Otherwise, the tanks will be deactivated (emptied and drilled) and sold for scrap. Mayor Westby pointed out that, “Last year, we had 80 dogs and cats licensed,” but he added that so far this year, only 13 dogs or cats have been licensed for 2019. Council members encouraged pet owners to purchase their licenses as soon as possible, to avoid a fine. Westby said the city will be in contact with sheriff’s department staff to enforce the licensing ordinance. Gary Morken asked if Mabel has any ordinance about dangerous breeds of dogs. At this time, the city does not, but it will be looked into. Regarding the annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and Open Book meetings, Larson stated, “Right now, it’s set that the City of Mabel is April 22 through 25, they can go to the county between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.… they (the county) handle that stuff.” The council chose to leave this unchanged. Larson reminded the council that Mabel has received a grant from Rockwell Collins in each of the past three years, and www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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she asked if the council wishes to apply again this year. The council does wish to apply, and will brainstorm ideas for what to request. Wyffels said the EDA is considering creating a Facebook page for the EDA. Larson suggested that if such a page is created, it should be informational only, and not allow comments by viewers. The council voted to approve the 2019 Library Board members and officers as submitted. The annual audit will be performed by the firm of Hacker & Nelson, and is set for January 24 and 25. The council’s next regular meeting will be February 13, at 7 p.m. at the community center. The public is welcome. Immediately after the council meeting adjourned, council members were invited outside to see the city’s new fire truck.
Mabel’s new fire truck draws attention at the January 9 city council meeting. Photo by Rich Wicks
CuTe Kids OF FillmOre COunTy
On Monday, February 11, 2019, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County,” celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.
This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children. Parents can submit their child’s photo completely free of charge. Along with the photo, please include the child’s name, both parents’ names, address, city, state and zip code - AND please include your phone number so we can contact you if you are one of the drawing winners. No photos taken by a professional photographer may be submitted by any parents without the written consent of copyright release for publication in the Fillmore County Journal.
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OBITUARIES Norman V. Overland Norman V. Overland, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Clinic La Crosse Campus. N o r man Victor Overland was born Norman V. on August 9, Overland 1925, to Selmer and Gena (Hegland) Overland in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He graduated from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, Minn. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Norm served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He received his bachelor’s degree from Hamline University and his master’s degree from the University of Colorado. He spent 35 years in the teaching and coaching professions. The first seven of those years were in Canby, Minn., where he coached football, basketball, and track. He also started the varsity wrestling program in Canby. He then taught and coached in Richfield, Minn., for 28 years. He was a member of the Minneapolis Coaches association. Norm was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings Chain Gang for 28 years, starting in 1967. Norm married Joanne Mattern, they later divorced. Norm took up playing the violin at age 70. He enjoyed playing with the Granny Band of Caledonia and did the nursing home circuit for many years. He was a member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn., VFW Post #96 in Bloomington, Minn., and Rushford American Legion Post
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#94. Norm is survived by three children: Jennifer (Brad) Sumpter of Bloomington, Minn., David Overland of Waseca, Minn., and Gregory Overland of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren: Cristian, Chase, Channa, and Carrah; two sisters: Beverly Simpson of Rochester, Minn., and Geraldine (Charles) DeCorsey of Bloomington, Minn., by many nieces, nephews and cousins; and by his very special friend, Lillian Gravos. A funeral service for Norman was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn., with the Reverend Luther Mathsen officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. Leave a memory of Norm and sign his online guestbook at www. hofffuneral.com . Shirley Millis Schoppers Shirley Millis Schoppers, 82, formerly of Harmony and Preston, Minn., entered her eternal rest, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, at Bethesda of Shirley Millis Beresford, S. Schoppers Dak. Shirley LaVonne Schoppers was born March 4, 1936, to Clarence and Ruth (Ruffridge) Millis at St. Ansgar, Iowa. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1954. Following graduation Shirley worked as a housekeeper/ laundress at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She met and married Keith Schoppers on December 20, 1958. They
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lived and worked together on the family farm near Greenleafton, where they ran a dairy and raised their four children: Sandra, Larry, Cheryl, and Steve. Following Keith’s death, Shirley spent seven years on the farm before moving to Harmony, where she worked at the Harmony Nursing Home until her retirement. Shirley moved to Beresford, S. Dak., in May 2013. Following a stroke in October 2017, she became a resident of Bethesda of Beresford. Throughout her life, Shirley was an active member of Greenleafton Reformed Church, leading Bible studies, youth groups and part of the Ladies Circles. She enjoyed reading, playing card games, and gathering with family and friends. Surviving Shirley and cherishing memories are her children: Sandra (John) Fahlberg of Beresford, S. Dak.; Larry (Lorry) Schoppers of Cresco, Iowa; Cheryl (Danny) Hansen of Primghar, Iowa; and Steve (Barb) Schoppers of Alden, Minn; her grandchildren: Tiana Fahlberg, Tarin Fahlberg (fiancé Cheyenne Brown), Jesie (Chad) Alber, Kenny (Tiffany Armstrong) Mensink, Kirsten Poage, Brianna Hansen, Spencer Hansen, Keshia Schoppers, and Kody Schoppers; her great-grandchildren: Sierra Kuhse, Tanner Kuhse, Jamie Maly, and Dominic Maly, Sebastian, Sylis and Sophia Lemmon, Colby Wohlford, Kiahna, Khloey, and Kyrrah Schoppers; sister Sherry (Don) Posthumus, sister-in-law Bonnie Thomas, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Shirley in death are her husband Keith, parents Clarence and Ruth Millis, father- and mother-in-law Harry and Rena Schoppers, sisters-in-law Lillian Dornink and Selma Schoppers, brothers-in-law Donald Schoppers, Harland Schoppers, and Gerald Dornink, and nephew, Randy Dornink. A time of visitation was held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 8 at Greenleafton Reformed Church, rural Preston, Minn. The funeral service took place Wednesday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with internment following at Greenleafton Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston assisted the family. Memorials may be directed to the Greenleafton Reformed Church.
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 1230-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Preston AA Closed meeting, 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:00pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Tasha A. Tarrence Tasha A. Tarrence, 21, of Wykoff, Minn., died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Mayo ClinicSt. Marys Campus in R o c h e s t e r, Minn., from injuries sustained in a Tasha A. car accident. Tarrence Funeral services for Tasha Tarrence was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, Minn., with Father Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Tasha Ann Tarrence was born on May 18, 1997, in Rochester, Minn., to Daron and Angela (Jones) Tarrence. In high school Tasha was very active in choir, tapestry, and loved singing. Prior to graduating, she worked at the Branding Iron in Preston and the Chat and Chew in Lanesboro. She graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 2015 and was currently employed at the Preston Liquor Store. Tasha loved spending time with her threeyear-old daughter, Ember. She also enjoyed her hula hoops, listening to music, and spending hours doing her makeup. Tasha was a great friend and listener to all. Tasha is survived by her parents Daron and Angela Tarrence of Wykoff, Minn.; daughter Ember Coon, longtime love Sean Coon Jr., siblings Donna (Nick) Jilk of St. Paul, Minn., Miranda Tarrence of Wykoff, Angelica Tarrence of Wykoff, Joseph Tarrence of Wykoff, and Genevieve Tarrence of Wykoff, three nephews: Aydrian, Anthony, and Curtis Jilk, maternal grandparents William and Eleanore Jones of Spring Valley, Minn., and many aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Donna and Doyle Tarrence. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com
in his sleep. Jerry was born in Austin, Minn., on November 24, 1957. He graduated from Spring Valley High School. Jerry started working in the Jerry family busi- O’Connell ness with his dad and brothers before and after gradation. Jerry married the love of his life, Ronda. They were joined in marriage on February 25, 1984, and have enjoyed 35 years of marriage. Jerry worked as a heavy equipment operator and foreman for Mitchel & Stark since 1984. He learned from the best, watching his dad Nickolas. Jerry enjoyed demolition derbys and Sunday morning Harley rides for breakfast and bloody Marys. Jerry could fix any small engine that needed fixing. He entered many backhoe rodeos and competitions over the years, often coming home with the trophy. He was the best backhoe operator around. Jerry spent his life working hard and enjoying his beer. He took pride in taking care of his family and was always there for anyone in need. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Ronda, three children: Crystal (Marcus) O’Connell of Naples, Fla., Jake (Sarah) O’Connell of Kansas City, Mo., and Amanda (Andrew) Courtney of Alva, Fla.; six grandchildren: Kaleiha, Marcus, Tremario, Marissa, Madison, and Abigail. Jerry spent his free time heckling and teasing his grandkids, but he met his match with his grandson Tremario, who wasn’t taking his crap. He is also survived by brothers and sisters: Jim (Vicky) O’Connell of Spring Valley, Minn., Dave (Laure) O’Connell of Hudson, Wis., Joe (Patty) O’Connell of Spring Valley, Minn., Lori (Alec) of Grand Meadow, Minn., Bryan (Kathy) of Spring Valley, Minn., Wayne (Brenda) O’Connell of Byron, Minn., and Lana (Dave) Blanchard of Spring Valley, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents Nickolas O’Connell in April 1999, and Lois O’Connell Jerry O’Connell in September 2018. The family of Jerry will have a Jerry F. O’Connell, 61, of Naples, Fla., passed away Tues- private celebration of life at their day, January 8, 2019, peacefully home.
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.*
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am. Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•St. Johns Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 241 Line St. S, Wykoff. •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Rushford American Legion. •Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.
•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
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•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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•Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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County conducts annual new year business
The Fillmore County board: Mitch Lentz, Duane Bakke, Mark Prestby, Gary Peterson, and Randy Dahl. Judge Opat administered the oath of office to reelected commissioners Bakke and Dahl at the Tuesday, January 8 board meeting. Photo by Karen Reisner
County attorney Brett Corson again repeated his oath of office after his reelection. Photo by Karen Reisner By Karen Reisner County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman called to order the first 2019 meeting of the county commissioners on January 8. Duane Bakke was elected chairman and Marc Prestby was elected vice-chairman. Judge Matt Opat administered the oath of office to reelected commissioners Bakke and Randy Dahl and county attorney Brett Corson. Many of the same people continue
in the same positions, but not all. We have a new sheriff, John DeGeorge; a new auditor/treasurer, Heidi Jones; and a returning county recorder, David Kiehne. Chairman Bakke made a few comments, thanking the 31 individuals that moved on or retired in 2018 including former county assessor Cindy Blagsvedt and former Sheriff Tom Kaase. He recognized that there are 13 new employ-
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ees, some in new positions, including Auditor/Treasurer Jones and Sheriff DeGeorge. Bakke looks forward to the hire of a land services director and the organization of that department and related departments. He also said his goal is to continue to encourage involvement with our legislators. Elected official salaries were approved for 2019: Commissioners at $23,115 (a 2% increase), Attorney Corson at $113,000, Sheriff DeGeorge at $97,500 (also a $6,000 stipend for Emergency Management), Auditor/Treasurer Jones at $77,500, and Recorder Kiehne at $71,600. DeGeorge asked for and received approval of the 2019 Chief Deputy contract. This is essentially the same contract used for the last two chief deputies. DeGeorge explained the chief deputy is responsible for the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. His choice for chief deputy is Lance Boyum. DeGeorge said Boyum “exceeds expectations put upon him.” DeGeorge requested the chief deputy’s salary be set at $83,237, which is a little over 91% of last year’s regional average salary for chief deputy. The salary request was approved. Also, Phil Whitacre was present and recognized. He has accepted the appointment to the position of captain. DeGeorge and the Personnel Committee recommended a change of the emergency manager/ assistant jail administrator position to Emergency Manager/deputy sheriff. The assistant jail administrator duties can be split up with existing staff. The EM/deputy sheriff can fill in some as a deputy sheriff. The union supports the change. The position change was approved. DeGeorge also reported they are going to shorter shifts and more scheduled days working. The board approved the request from DeGeorge to remove two spots under intermittent deputies (from nine to seven) and add two spots to intermittent transport/bailiff (from two to four). Late fee increase for permits Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins suggested several changes to the fee schedule. The late fee charged when a project is started before obtaining a permit is currently $250. The board raised it to $500. Adkins maintained if it is not enough to deter people from starting a project before obtaining a permit, she will be back to raise it more. There was some discussion about raising it to $2,500 for a more effective deterrent. The current fee to install a greywater system is $100, a standard system is $200, and a mound system is $300. Adkins requested the permit fee for all sub-surface treatment systems (SSTS) be raised across the board to $350. The fee change
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was approved as requested. The permit fee for a homeowner installation of a SSTS will be raised to $700. Adkins suggested the Planning Commission look into a prohibition of homeowner installations. Homeowners can install their own system now, but are required to use a licensed design and it is subject to inspection. The board directed the Planning Commission to look into the possible prohibition of homeowner installations. Proposed updates to the SSTS Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission were approved. One update will remove the loophole to get around an SSTS inspection. Sales through contract for deed will either require an inspection at the beginning or at the end of the contract before the land transfer is completed. Other business in brief • Numerous annual payments and dues were approved. The first quarter invoice in the amount of $109,821.50 to Olmsted County Community Services for DFO Community Corrections was approved. • The CEDA contract for 2019 was approved. The total for staffing services for the year will cost the county $39,302. • A Detour Agreement with MnDot to use CSAH 8 from Highway 52 to Highway 250 in Lanesboro was approved. The detour will be used during a concrete pavement rehab from Fountain to Highway 16 east of Preston. The estimated payment for wear and maintenance of CSAH 8 is about $4,600. • The board approved the advertisement for the Lanesboro Fish Hatchery entrance project (funded by the DNR) and a
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bridge replacement on CSAH 12 (using some federal funding to replace the current bridge with culverts). • Approval was given to use the Fillmore County website as an alternative means to disseminate solicitations for bids. This will be not be the only method to advertise for bids. • Troy Soiney was hired as a replacement Maintenance Specialist effective January 9. Katelyn Melver was hired as a replacement full-time dispatcher effective January 24. • The resignation of Emily Root, PHN, after 6.5 years with the county, was approved effective January 22. The resignation of Sara Peterson, RN, after 3.5 years with the county, was approved effective January 22. • The request to advertise for two replacement nursing positions (one full-time, one half time) was approved. • The phone stipend list for 2019 was approved. The total cost of all cell phone stipends in 2019 will be $17,160. • A resolution was adopted dedicating 30% of the balance of tax forfeited land sales to the maintenance of county parks. Dahl suggested using some of the funds to provide a toilet facility similar to what is at a boat landing at each of the two county parks. This will be discussed at the Facilities Committee. • The per diem rate was set at $45, the same as last year. The mileage reimbursement rate will be at the IRS rate, currently 58 cents per mile. • Authorization was given for overnight stays for annual professional association of Minnesota conferences for elected officials, department heads and division leaders.
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Local horses rise to fame By Anna Erickson On a farm outside of Mabel, Minn., a team of Belgian draft horses rose to fame earlier this winter after a video of them went viral on the internet. Molly and Anna Erickson Prince are a 13-year-old brother and sister who are very well accustomed to pulling heavy loads. In December 2018, truck driver Josie Swartzentruber’s semi truck became stuck when the
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slippery road caused it to be unmovable. Pulling it with a tractor or any machinery seemed implausible due to the ice. That’s when Jake Hershberger struck up the idea to use his two trusty draft horses to free the truck. The team had never attempted to pull anything like that before but everyone was willing to give it a try. They were doubtful the team would be able to move the semi up the slippery drive, but within a matter of minutes, they were safely at the top. Thousands of people watched the video in awe as the horses easily heave the truck up the
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slippery slope. Swartzentruber is an experienced truck driver and horseman whose careful handling behind the wheel ensured the horse’s safety. The video was posted by Lizzie Hershberger on her Facebook, it spread across the internet and has been viewed almost a million times. People were intrigued by something that seems to be a thing of the past. Countless news outlets did stories on the video, including the Star Tribune of Minneapolis and they were even featured on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir. Lizzie says she posted the video for her friends and family to enjoy and never would have imagined it would spread across the internet as quickly as
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normal routine, their owner says they are very accustomed to this type of weight and pulling. Neither Molly or Prince were harmed in the video and an experienced horse person would even say that they clearly appear excited for the challenge. Many people were skeptical and worried that the horses were being mistreated, however, the Hershbergers reassure that this is exactly what these horses are bred to do. Belgians are among some of the strongest horses in the world. This team regularly pulls logs and loads of manure and during the winter they give sleigh rides. In the summer they participate
it did. She looked for help from Dani Bruflodt, a social media strategist and owner of Thyme is Honey, as the video became an internet sensation. It is rare nowadays to see horses being used for such purposes, most horses now are light boned and bred mainly for riding and showing. Horses being used for physical labor or to make a living is a thing of the past, although it is common in the Amish community. Lizzie and Jake Hershberger are no strangers to the power of horses as they both have Amish heritage. In the video, her husband Jake Hershberger is handling the reins as the two horses eagerly do all the work. Even though pulling a semi truck is not part of their
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in the Friendship Wagon Train which raises money for the Special Olympics. The video is available for viewing on Youtube. You can also meet Molly and Prince during the 2019 Winterfest on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be available on the History Center grounds in Rochester, Minn., from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Come out and take a sleigh ride to help the Rochester Area Special Olympics. Anna Erickson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 20th year.
By Hannah Wingert Newly elected Harmony City Council member Tony Webber was sworn in at the council’s January 8 meeting, along with returning council member Steve Sagen and Mayor Steve Donney. The easement agreement for the land swap between the City of Harmony and Fillmore Central for the football field has been completed and was sent to the school district for approval. They sent it back to the Harmony council with questions about the maintenance costs. The agreement states that the driveway to the field will be maintained by the school, but Fillmore Central
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feels that it would make more sense for the city to maintain it instead as they are already doing so for the adjacent parking lot. “More than likely, any maintenance that gets done with that (the driveway) will be done at the same time as the parking lot,” city attorney Greg Schieber pointed out. The council agreed, and a motion was made and approved for the easement with the noted corrections. City maintenance director Chris Johnson informed the council that S&M Controls looked at the dialer at the lift station to determine why it’s receiving nuisance calls and why the wastewater plant is having so
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many issues. It’s been determined that everything is tracing back to issues with the controls. “Hopefully they’ll be able to come up with something to alleviate the problem,” Johnson said. The project to replace the sewer main on Niagara Court near Wheelers did not go as planned. When the contractor began digging, it was discovered that the soil conditions in that area are unstable. To continue would have been unsafe and would have cost much more than the original project estimate. As replacing the sewer main is no longer an option, it will be lined instead. The annual joint meeting between the Harmony City Council, Harmony EDA, and Fillmore Central School Board was set for March 12 at 5:30 p.m. The regular city council meeting will begin when the joint meeting adjourns.
The council approved a 2.5% raise for the 2019 COLA amount for city employees. Councilmember Lynn Mensink gave the library board report. On February 6, the musical group Acoustic Eidolon will be playing at the JEM Theatre. Author Nicole Helget will be at the library on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. for the Minnesota Author Tour. Mensink reported that dvd usage is up at the library now that there is no other place in Harmony to rent dvds. Decoding the Driftless was shown at the JEM Theatre on January 5, 6, and 7 and was well received, with 465 viewers total for the weekend. Due to its popularity, two more showings were added for the following weekend. The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on February 12 at 7 p.m.
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On Monday, February 4, 2019, the Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District will be distributing over 13,500 annual reports to all households in Fillmore County with a special publication inserted in the Fillmore County Journal. We invite all of our business partners to participate in this special publication to help promote natural resources and stewardship through education, technical and financial assistance. In addition, this special publication will be dedicated to promoting our annual tree sales program.
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By Donna Rasmussen Administrator 1942: The U.S. had just entered World War II. The nation was finally recovering from the Great Depression. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s had begun a movement to conserve our precious soils. And the Civilian Conservation Corps was winding down its work to install soil conservation practices. It was in this climate that the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) got its start, first in the eastern half of the county in 1940 as the East Fillmore Soil Conservation District. Then in 1942, the western half of the county was also formed into a soil conservation district with Paul Miland, Carl Amundson, Sears Winslow, and Walter Halstead elected to the board. This is why we mark 1942 as the beginning of soil conservation for all of Fillmore County. In 1962, the two districts came
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Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation together to form the Fillmore SWCD with boundaries that matched the county lines. The boards of supervisors at that time felt that one SWCD could operate more efficiently. One major driver for soil conservation was the amount of sediment entering the Mississippi River in the 1930s when the Corps of Engineers was installing locks and dams for navigation. The sediment was clogging the river, making it unnavigable and creating a constant maintenance problem. Locks and dams would help to raise and control water depths for navigation, but only temporarily if the sedimentation continued. One report at the time measured a million tons of silty sediment from the Root River over a 24-hour period. Another concern was how soil erosion occurring in southeastern Minnesota bluff country was affecting crop pro-
duction as early as the 1920s. Stories like those of the town of Beaver in Winona County that was eventually buried in sediment were graphic examples of the amount of soil loss occurring from the bluffs. A study in the Gilmore Valley watershed in Winona County revealed that 50% of the land had lost between 25 and 75% of its topsoil. The Depression was another driver for implementing soil erosion practices. The Civilian Conservation Corps was formed as an opportunity to do soil conservation work and to put people to work. Camps were located in Lanesboro, Spring Valley and Chatfield in Fillmore County along with other locations around southeast Minnesota. In 1934, three soil conservation demonstration projects were ordered with one being the Deer-Bear Creek watershed near Spring Valley. During the six years that followed, many farmers signed cooperative agreements with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for a planned approach to conservation work which included practices such as con-
“America the Beautiful” East Willow Creek Flood Control Structure. Photo submitted
East Fillmore SWCD Board (c. 1942): Oliver Haselrud, Ludvig Rostvold, Clarence McKay, George Highum, Evan Engebretson. Photo submitted
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Monday, January 14, 2019
Dan Hellerud joins Ostrander council
The 2019 Ostrander City Council is sworn in. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks On January 8, the Ostrander City Council held its first regular meeting of the new year. All members were in attendance (Stephanie Start, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). Kunert started by thanking the citizens of Ostrander for entrusting her to fill the position of mayor. She added that, “We’re going to have a more formal setting, we’re going to follow… approving of the minutes, treasurer’s report, and the payment of expenses.” Kunert then asked any citizens interested in filling the one council vacancy to make a brief statement. The council heard from Dan Hellerud, Trisha Marin, and Kim Nesler. A motion was made and seconded to appoint Marin, but the vote ended in a tie. A motion was then made and seconded to appoint Hellerud, and he was voted in. Wendy Brincks handed out packets of information for new and experienced council members, and she mentioned upcoming council trainings available for any members interested. A lively discussion was held regarding whether or not
Ostrander should purchase a used skid loader. Jeff Tart (City Maintenance) addressed the council, and asked that the council please take a vote to decide the issue. For new council members, some background information was shared, including the price, which Tart said is $19,900. Tart explained it could be used to clean up the brush dump, and for gravel in the back alley, as well as clearing sidewalks and intersections. Kunert added, “Unfortunately, now when we’re putting salt in the back of the pickup, he’s having to shovel it in by hand.” Following statements that in the past some private citizens have helped clear snow from city property, Wendy Brincks said it’s fine if citizens want to help each other in this way, but if anyone wants to provide such a service to the city, there are liability concerns. Former mayor Pat Nesler spoke up, questioning the need for a skid loader. Mayor Kunert said, “Pat, I asked you not to… Our new ruling is if you’re not signed up, you don’t speak.” Nesler replied, “That rule’s always been there.” Kunert stated, “I’m not going to sit here for two years and
First furniture donated to veterans home
The Preston Veterans Home received its first piece of furniture as an appreciation token of the hard work the committee has done to bring a State Veterans Home to Preston and Southeast Minnesota. It was once a bench at the Minneapolis VA Home and now it will call Preston home. Groundbreaking of the veterans home is expected to take place this fall pending the Federal Government’s matching funds. Pictured from left to right are Ron Laughlin, Don Gildner and Don Brockway. Photo submitted
listen to you harass me every day just because you got voted out.” Nesler replied, “You’ve been harassing me for two years, what are you talking about? It’s your turn to take it.” As Nesler and Tart engaged in disagreement about the need for a skid loader and how it could benefit the city, and Kunert then stated, “You know, I am done with this. Pat, if you want to speak, sign up next time.” He answered, “I will. I’ll sign up at every meeting.” Kunert said, “If I had a deputy here, I’d probably ask that this meeting be changed to a different day.” Regarding the consideration of a skid loader, Wendy Brincks pointed out that new council members haven’t had a chance to review the equipment and paperwork, so she will get copies to council members so that a decision can be made at a future meeting. No action was taken at this time. Rick Whitney (PeopleService) spoke to the council about the waterwater treatment plant, and explained that citizens had complained about “pretty nasty tasting water.” Whitney said the problem has been corrected, and he asked the city to contact him if problems persist. The council discussed assigning a deputy mayor. A motion was made and seconded to appoint DJ Start, but the vote ended in a tie. A question was then asked about the mayor being able to vote, and Brincks responded, “I went through everything with the League of Minnesota Cities and spend a lot of time on it. The mayor gets the right to vote as part of a five-person council.” DJ Start then stated, “I’ll make a motion for Steph then. Since we’re going to table it, we might as well have some fun with it.” Stephanie Start was voted in as deputy mayor. The council chose to continue with the same official newspaper (Bluff Country Reader), city attorney (Jennifer Gumbel) and prosecuting attorney (Lee Novotny) as in 2018. The council voted to approve paying a bill of just over $100,000 from Wapasha Construction. The council discussed a proposed Conflict of Interest policy as submitted by the city attorney. The council chose to table the issue until she can attend and explain the policy further. Brincks shared what she called “exciting news” that the city’s request to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has been preliminarily approved. The city received a letter approving a timeline allowing Ostrander until 2044 to come into complete compliance with the new water standards, since MPCA agreed that it would be cost-prohibitive for Ostrander to meet the standards sooner. Brincks said additional reviews and approvals are still needed before this will be a “done deal.” The next regular meeting of the city council will be February 5 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
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$4.8 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 historical and cultural heritage large grants ($10,001 and up) in 27 counties, totaling $4,849,057 in FY2019. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. “Every year we see so many exciting projects to preserve Minnesota history for future generations to experience, learn and enjoy, and this year is no exception,” said Carolyn Veeser-Egbide, grants manager for the Minnesota Historical Society. Grant applications were recommended for funding by the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC), a volunteer panel made up of citizens from around the state. The MNHS Executive Council approved the recommendations on October 25, 2018. Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Large Grant Recipients • American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, $200,000 - Turnblad Mansion Master Plan - Construction Documents for Restoration and Repair Activities: To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the Turnblad Mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and used as the headquarters for the American Swedish Institute. • Brown County, $167,969 West Attic Level Masonry, Terracotta and Window Restoration: To hire qualified professionals to repair masonry, terracotta and windows on the New Ulm Post Office, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and headquarters of the Brown County Historical Society. • Children’s Dental Services, Minneapolis, $25,000 - Providing 100 Years of Dental Care to Vulnerable Minnesotans: To hire a qualified historian to research the history of Children’s Dental Services in preparation for its 100th anniversary. • City of Granite Falls, $17,500 - Andrew J. Volstead House Conditions Assessment: To hire a qualified architect to conduct a condition assessment of the Andrew J. Volstead House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • City of Minneapolis (Community Planning & Economic Development), $49,000 - Minneapolis Modern-Era Context Study: To hire a qualified consultant to write a context study for modern-era structures in Minneapolis. • City of Shakopee, $336,406 - Stormwater Diversion Project to Protect Historic Sites along Highway 101: To hire qualified historians and contractors to update the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Shakopee Historic District and provide stormwater diversion from the historic sites. • City of Saint Paul (Board of
Water Commissioners), $250,000 - Highland Park Tower Repairs: To hire qualified professionals to repair the Highland Park Tower, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • City of Walters, $20,000 Save the Walters Jail, Architectural Drawings: To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for reuse of the Walters Jail, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • City of Winona, $316,993 Winona Masonic Temple Exterior Restoration: To hire qualified professionals to repair the exterior of the Winona Masonic Temple, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Clearwater County Historical Society, Bagley, $28,775 - Lighting Upgrades to Storage and Exhibit Galleries: To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Clearwater County Historical Society’s lighting system. • Crow Wing Historical Society, Brainerd, $47,649 - Rehousing Collection Storage: To improve collections care and management through proper storage. • Dakota City Heritage Village, Farmington, $19,800 - Replacement of Existing Archive & Artifact Room HVAC Mechanical System: To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Dakota City Heritage Village’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. • Dakota County, $50,000 Mississippi River Trail - Pine Bend Bluffs Interpretive Node: To hire qualified consultants to develop and install interpretive signage on the Mississippi River Trail in Dakota County. • Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority, Duluth, $504,000 - Restoration of the William A. Irvin Ship Museum: To hire qualified professionals to repair the William A. Irvin bulk freighter, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and operated as a museum. • First Congregational Church of Minnesota - United Church of Christ, Minneapolis, $53,200 - Church Interior Assessment and Design: To hire a qualified architect to develop architectural drawings for the First Congregational Church of Minnesota, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Grant County, $120,000 - Grant County Courthouse Decorative Elements and Historical Woodworking Conservation and Preservation, Phase 2: To conserve, stabilize and restore historic decorative elements in the Grant County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, $72,000 - Newspaper Photograph Collection - Preservation and Access: To hire qualified professionals to assess a large newspaper photograph collection. • Hennepin History Museum, See GRANTS Page 21 ➤
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January 2019
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Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, and Kyle Rader are sword-in to the Kingsland School Board. Photo by Rich Wicks
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By RichWicks The Kingsland School Board held its initial 2019 meeting on January 7. In the first item of business, Jackie Horsman swore in new board members Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, and Natasha Howard. Also present for the meeting were Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, student board member Zachary Queensland, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board then elected a board chair (Jackie Horsman), vice chair (Tiffany Mundfrom), clerk (Leah Stier) and treasurer (Maranda Emig). Next, committee assignments were chosen, as follows: Meet & Confer (Emig), MSHSL/ Designated School Rep (Howard), Standards/Discipline (Mundfrom), Early Childhood/Community Ed (Rader), Special Needs (Stier), Vocational Ag (Mundfrom), Labor (Emig), Pupil Transportation (Howard), Legislative Liaison (Rader), Systems Accountability/WBWF (Stier), City Liaison (Mundfrom and Rader), and Negotiations (Horsman, Mundfrom, and Emig). Board members voted to keep the regular schedule of board meetings unchanged from 2018 (a work session on the first Monday at 6 p.m., and a regular board meeting on the third Monday at 6:30 p.m). Following the 2019 organizational decisions, the board discussed several items, including the ongoing Longterm Facility Maintenance Indoor Air Quality (LTFM IAQ) project. Hecimovich summarized the history of the issue for new board members, stating, in part, “We have some ventilation problems. When they put these systems in, I think 2002… very poorly designed… So we need to do something about this.” He pointed out that during the 2006 update, the school had planned on a four-pipe system, but due to cost-cutting settled on a two-pipe system. He said the result is that the heating/cooling cannot be quickly changed over during unexpectedly warm or cool
days that sometimes pop up in the spring or fall, and he said the result is, “We’ve had some really miserable days here.” Hecimovich added, “The Ag building has a stand-alone furnace, and we want to tie that in to our entire system.” He also said that the current system does not adequately control humidity, so mold and mildew problems have been found. Hecimovich also summarized the situation that was discovered in September, saying Kingsland found out that the flooring cannot have holes drilled into it for an HVAC system, so a column and beam system will need to be installed. He added that Kingsland has learned from experience that the HVAC system needs to be a quality system, because if it’s not done right it ends up costing more and creating additional problems. He summarized, “It has to get done,” and he stressed, “Keep in mind, these units,… usually have about a 20 year life span.” The board voted to accept the bid from SVL of $529,890 for the rooftop HVAC units. The board also voted to go out for bids on the rest of the IAQ project. Sealed bids will be accepted in the coming
weeks. Jackie Horsman shared her opinion with the board that they will need to make decisions soon about how to move forward on an operating levy, since the November referendum was voted down. Principal Scott Klavetter pointed out that the amount Kingsland had asked votes to approve was a “per student” amount, and that with declining enrollment this does not necessarily mean an equivalent increase in revenues for the school. The board discussed vaping, which involves small devices that can be used to get a “puff” of nicotine or other drug. Hecimovich said vaping is much tougher to catch, since it does not create a traditional cigarette smell. He also said the devices are often made to look like everyday objects, so parents may not realize what to look for. Kingsland is looking into education for students and families about the risks and warning signs of vaping. Due to Martin Luther King Day, the next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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Kraft Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese $ 79
Nabisco Nilla Wafers $ 49
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Totino’s Pizza Rolls $ 49
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende A year ago at this time, the boys Section 1A race was jumbled. Top teams like R-P and THE TRENDE SG weren’t REPORT rated that way via the QRF. Eventually, the Trojans and Lions made the Section title game. R-P moved Paul Trende on to state. This year, eight boys teams (QRF, record) were above five hundred as of January 6; Hayfield (#1, 10-2), BP (#2, 8-1), SG (#3, 7-1), Randolph (#4, 9-1), R-P (#5, 7-4), GM (#6, 9-3), Kingsland (#7, 7-4), and LO (#9, 6-4). The race isn’t just muddled, but indecipherable. Before the New Year, notable head-to-head match-ups of said teams had Randolph with three wins (R-P, Kingsland, GM), SG with two (Randolph, Kingsland), R-P (Kingsland), Hayfield (BP), and GM (Hayfield) all with one. A couple more upper echelon match-ups occurred just into 2019, shedding some light.
Knights Run Streak to Five
On December 21, Kingsland senior scorer Wyatt Pruter went down with a sprained ankle. For those following Knight Boys Nation, it was an “oh crap”
moment. Judging by the 103 points he scored in the four games since, he’s fine. John Fenske’s group is also quite fine after posting two wins to start 2019. Perennial section power Goodhue first fell, 71-53. Pruter posted a careerhigh (34 pts, 10-15 FGs, 5-7 threes, 9-10 FTs). It was his second 30-point game in three outings. Usual reserves Brady Musel (11 pts, 4-6 FGs, 3-3 FTs, 6 rebs) and Reed Merkel (10 pts, 5-7 FGs) also hit double figures. Reid Kruegel added 8 (pts) and 6 (rebs). Kingsland hit 8 of 17 threes (47%), 25 of 46 FGs (54%), and 13 of 16 FTs (81%). The Knights (6-4) then trekked to GM (9-2) and got their best win of the year, 73-55. Four of five Kingsland starters got to double figures; Kruegel (career-high-tying 21 pts, 7-11 FGs, 5-7 threes, 9 rebs), Pruter (15 pts, 7-9 FTs, 5 stls), Zach Hauser (14 pts, 6-9 FGs), and Lucas Howard (13 pts, 5-9 FGs, 3-6 threes). Kingsland hit 9 of 21 threes (42%) and 12 of 17 free throws (70%). Pruter’s free throw tally over a four-game stretch rose to 37 of 43 (86%). GM’s Colt Landers had 25 points to lead all scorers. A year ago, Kingsland twice nipped GM (55-53, 54-53). Winners of five straight, the Knights are 4-2, 7-4.
Initial Suffocation Propels Trojans
R-P’s boys started the New Year by absolutely denying their first two opponents in the first half
Kingsland’s Reid Kruegel avoids a pair of Grand Meadow defenders for an in-the-lane shot in a key Section 1A boy’s matchup. The Knights got a career-high 21 points from the senior guard and notched their fifth straight win, a good one, over the Larks. Photo by Paul Trende
of games. They yielded just 23 total points. It probably hasn’t happened too often that Hayfield boys basketball (9-1) sported a better record than the Trojans (5-4). Coming off a holiday loss to Randolph, R-P was all over the Section’s top-ranked QRF squad, leaving little doubt. R-P walloped the Vikings, leading by 20 at half (31-11). Chris Drinkall’s group posted a 65-32 win. Senior Landon Skalet notched a season-high (20 pts, 4-6 threes, 6 asts). Vinnie Mason posted a career-high (13 pts, 6-8 FGs, 8 rebs). Sophomores Kobe Lind (10 pts), Luke O’Hare (8 pts, 6 asts) and Trey Olson (8 pts) helped. The Trojan attack was efficient; 47.1% FGs (24-51), 44.4% threes (8-18), 90% FTs (9-10). R-P then trekked to Wabasha and it was again pretty much over at halftime (43-12). The Trojans crunched W-K 61-38. Lind (career-high 15 pts, 5-7 FGs, 3-4 three, 2-2 FTs) and Skalet (11 pts, 3-5 threes) hit double figures. Mason (9 pts, 3-4 FGs, 3-3 FTs), Jack Kopperud (8 pts), and O’Hare (7 pts, 5 asts, 4 stls) helped. R-P hit 9 of 23 threes (39.1%). With that, the Trojans improved to 3-2 (TRC), 7-4 (overall).
Falcon Girls Post Fourth Straight Win (in OT)
For a third straight game, free throw shooting and Kandace Sikkink’s play were critical in FC’s girls posting a win. A close contest with Southland saw the Falcons never trail in the second half. The Rebels pulled even at 51, forcing overtime. There, FC got a couple quick baskets (Kassidy Broadwater, Sikkink). Paige Donlinger hit 4 of 4 free throws. The Falcons out-scored Southland 10-3 in OT for a 61-54 win. Sikkink led the way for a third straight game (career-high 22 pts, 10-13 FTs, 12 rebs). She scored 18 in the second half and OT. Donlinger (11 pts, 5-6 FTs) also hit double figures. Broadwater (6 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls) and Emma Breitsprecher (8 pts, 5 stls) helped. After shooting 98 total freebies in two holiday games (fouling out seven foes), FC went 18 of 34 versus Southland (fouling out three more). First half free throws were rough for FC (1 of 9), the second half (11 of 15) and OT (6 of 10) much better. The Rebels made 16 of 28 freebies. Over the past three games, Levi Olstad’s team is 73 of 132 at the line. The percentage (55%) isn’t great, but they’ve scored almost 40% of their points (73 of 188) while play is dead. Sikkink has gone 28 of 39 (71.8%). The win improves FC’s record to 5-2, 8-4. The Falcons are ranked fifth in the QRF behind #8 Goodhue (11-2), #4 GM (12-0), Hayfield (6-6), and L/P (11-3) in Section 1A.
Twin Hurricanes in Double-H Land
Holiday tournaments were disappointing for Houston girls basketball (two losses). In the first two games of 2019, the Hurricanes top two players both spun
to damage strength in a couple wins. In a 68-30 win over Faribault B.A., senior Alyssa Rostad (24 pts, 10-18 FGs, 4-9 threes, 13 rebs, 5 stls) and sophomore break-out Emma Geiwitz (20 pts, 9-14 FGs, 4 ats, 3 stls) combined for 65% of Houston’s offense. By not attempting a free throw, Rostad did end an eight game streak where she went 57 of 70 (81%) at the line. A night later, the duo combined for 57 points, 79% of the offense, in a 72-61 win over A-C/G-E. Geiwitz posted a career-high (36 pts, 17-26 FGs, 7 reb, 8 stls), Rostad another double-double (21 pts, 11 rebs, 7 stls). All told, the tandem scored 101 of Houston’s 140 points in the two contests (72% of offense). They’ve each hit for 20-plus three straight games. Alyssa’s averaging 19.3 and Emma 17.9. The ‘Canes (4-1, 6-5) lead the SEC-East over SG (3-2, 5-4) and M-C (3-2, 4-9).
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LARP wrestling had about as back-and-forth a match a squad can have versus GMLOS. The lead changed hands 11 times, or at every weight from 132 thru 285. An S-Eagle forfeit 285 gave the Bulldogs the match, 38-36. LARP beat FCLMC 45-21 at the same triangular. Carter Jonsgaard and Dominic Jenkins wrestled out two wins. Jonsgaard (#5 at 120), Ross Herber (#6 at 113), and Noah Herber (#3 at 182) remain state ranked. Chatfield’s Nathan Goldsmith (152 > 12-1 MD, 4-2 D, 3-1 D) wrestled out three wins at the Farmington Duals. Cael Bartels (113) also went 3-0 (two FFs, 11-3 MD). Gophers Seth Goetzinger (#4 at 126) and Davontae Goldsmith (#9 at 182) remain state ranked. FCLMC’s Bradon Knutson won the 113pound weight class (two pins, 4-0 decision) at the Crestwood Tourney. Dylan Loppnow tied a huge career-high game (23 pts,
14 rebs, 6 stls, 4 blks) as M-C’s boys beat G-E 73-63. The 6’5” senior is averaging 16.2 (pts) and 11.6 (rebs). Drew Wyffels had 22 points in an M-C 46-42 win over Schaeffer. The Cougars moved to even on the year (2-2, 5-5). Abbey Hoegh had 21 points to lead R-P’s girls past W-K 68-62. It was the Trojans’ first TRC win since the 2016-2017 season. Lanesboro’s girls came back from down at the half (29-25) to beat Schaeffer (5845) for win #1. Three Burros had season-highs.
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FC 40, Southland 61 (FC: Josh Peters 14 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls. Falcons: 0-5, 0-10) #6 in AA Caledonia 97, Chatfield 75 (Ch: Reid Johnson 18 pts, 11 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls; Josef Fahrenholtz 17 pts (7-11 FGs); Landon Bance 12 pts (4-11 threes); Ben Brogan 12 pts (3-4 FGs, 6-9 FTs)) G-E 63, M-C 73 (MC: D. Loppnow career-high-tying 23 pts (10-16 FGs), 14 rebs, 3 asts, 6 stls, 4 blks; D. Wyffels 17 pts (6-9 FTs), 5 asts, 5 stls; Brayden Gjere 7 pts, 7 rebs; Parker Ingvalson 8 pts, 6 rebs; Ryan Kuhn 7 pts, 6 rebs) BP 71, Chatfield 66 (C: L. Bance season-high-tying 19 pts (5-8 threes); J. Fahrenholtz 14 pts (6-12 FGs), 9 rebs; R. Johnson 12 pts, 5 asts. Bance: seventh game with four-plus threes. Gophers: 1-4, 4-5) M-C 46, S.A. 42 (MC: D. Wyffels 22 pts (7-13 FTs); D. Loppnow 10 pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls, 3 blks; P. Ingvalson 7 pts, 13 rebs) Houston 53, Randolph 76 (H: James Hongerholt season-high 17 pts, 7 rebs; Alex Van Gundy 15 pts, 5 rebs, 6 stls; Mikkel Schutte 11 pts, 11 rebs (seventh straight double-double). R: Carsyn Gunderson 40 pts (eight threes). See SPORTS Page 20 ➤
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Needing 15 points to surpass 1,000 for his career, Lanesboro senior Carson Schwichtenberg scored a career-high 39 in a 78-42 win over G-E. He had the Burros first 15 points and 29 in the first half (six threes). Carson is averaging 20.2 a game.
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‘Canes: 1-5, 3-6) Lanesboro 78, G-E 42 (L: Carson Schwichtenberg career-high 39 pts (6-11 threes, 14-22 FGs, 5-7 FTs), 6 stls; John Prestemon 11 pts; Connor Ruen 7 pts, 4 rebs, 7 asts, 4 stls. Lanesboro ends 5-game skid. Burros: 1-4, 3-7)
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Chatfield 39, Caledonia 56 (C: Sarah Baum 9 pts (3-5 threes), 5 rebs) M-C 34, Medford 73 (MC: Payton Danielson 13 pts) Schaeffer Academy 45, Lanesboro 58 (L: Payton Benson season-high 18 pts (6-8 FTs), 6
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rebs; Emily Snyder season-high 15 pts (7-8 FTs), 9 rebs; Sophia Simes season-high-tying 11 pts (7-11 FTs). FTs: L 24-37, SA 5-14. Burros: 1-5, 1-8) L/P 60, Kingsland 47 (K: Lauren Buchholtz 17 pts, 12 rebs; Sam Wernimont 12 pts (4-8 threes). Knights: 2-3, 6-4) Chatfield 47, BP 60 (C: Tessa McMahon 11 pts (3-7 threes), 5 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls; Silja Erickson 11 pts, 8 rebs. Gophers: 0-7, 1-12) W-K 62, R-P 68 (RP: A. Hoegh 21 pts (4-11 threes); Kjersta Hinz 10 pts (5-6 FGs), 8 rebs; Lauren Lawston 9 pts, 8 rebs; Ellie Dahl 9 pts; Megan Oian 6 pts, 13 rebs; Alayna Helgemoe 8 pts. RP’s 42-22 halftime lead was cut to 46-38 in second. W-K never
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got closer than five. R-P had 20 bench points. Trojans: 1-6, 4-8) Kee 51, M-C 33 (MC: Maddy Michels 16 pts (6-9 FGs, 4-6 FTs). Cougars: 3-3, 4-9)
Wrestling (1/4 & 1/5)
LARP 45, FCLMC 21 (LARP took five weights by forfeit (120/138/160/170/182), FCLMC one (285). Dominic Jenkins (145) and Carter Weidemann (220) won by pin for LARP, C. Jonsgaard (126 > 8-3) by decision. Bradon Knutson (113) and Carter Hovland (145) had pins for FCLMC, Caden Anderson (132 > 6-5) a decision win); LARP 36, GMLOS 38 (R. Herber (120), C. Jonsgaard (126), and Jacob Meyer (160) won by pin, Gable Speltz (132 > 8-6 via TB-1) and D.
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Jenkins (145 > 6-3) by decision. LARP won two forfeits (182/220) and lost four (106/113/195/285). S-Eagles: 3-1, 6-3); GMLOS 54, FCLMC 9 (FCLMC forfeited five (120/145/160/170/182), GMLOS one (220). Cale Anderson (126 > 5-1) won by decision. Wolves: 0-4, 0-8) Crestwood “Flanagan” Tourney (FCLMC took 7th of 11. B. Knutson (113) took first (W pin, W pin, W 4-0 D). Cale Anderson (126 > went 2-2) and Michael Barrett (285 > went 2-2) each took fourth) Farmington “Koda” Duals > Chatfield 55, USC 23 (Gophers received five forfeits (113/126/132/170/220). Cody Guenther (138), Jacob Stephas (160), and Grady Schott (182)
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won by pin, N. Goldsmith (152 > 12-1) by MD, and Alex Arch (120) by decision); Chatfield 19, Class AAA Lean and Mean Coon Rapids 53 (Chatfield took 220 by forfeit, Coon Rapids 285. G. Schott (182) won by pin, C. Bartels (113 > 11-3) by MD, and N. Goldsmith (152 > 4-2) by decision); Chatfield 36, St. Francis 37 (Chatfield led 27-0 after four early forfeit wins (113/120/126/132). The Gophers won just two more weights. St. Francis overcame a 36-12 deficit after 160. They won the final five matches. A forfeit win at 285 was the dual clincher. J. Stephas (160) won by fall, Sulley Ferguson (106 > 13-6) and N. Goldsmith (152 > 3-1) by decision. Gophers: 1-0, 2-2)
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I customized the front of my truck. Is it legal in Minnesota? Answer: There are two violations with your customized front end. 1. License Sgt. Troy H. plates must Christianson be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle. The plates must be securely mounted and displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters visible. License plates issued to vehicles must also display the month of expiration in the lower left corner of each plate and the year of expiration in the lower right corner of each plate. Plates cannot be displayed in the front windshield or rear window. 2. The light bar you have
mounted is designed for off-road use only. Having this type of auxiliary light on while driving can make it unsafe for approaching drivers. If a vehicle with auxiliary lamps is driven on a public highway, the lamps do not need to be covered if they are within the height requirements of not less than 16 inches or more than 42 inches above the road. Those outside of the height requirements (including yours) must be completely covered with an opaque material. Only four auxiliary lamps can be on at one time. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.
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Minneapolis, $91,171 - Archival Collection Arrangement and Description: To provide better organization of archival materials, allowing for greater public access to the community’s historic resources. • Islamic Center of Winona, Winona, $56,500 - Architectural Drawings: To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Second National Bank, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and now headquarters for the Islamic Center of Winona. • Lake County Historical Society, Two Harbors, $75,270 - Inventory of 3D Artifacts: To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community’s historic resources. • Lyon County Historical Society, Marshall, $265,585 - Making Lyon County Home - Exhibit Fabrication and Installation: To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit about Lyon County. • Melrose Area Historical Society, Melrose, $38,510 - Museum Lighting Phase 2: To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Melrose Area Historical Society’s lighting system. • Minnesota Archaeological Society, St. Paul, $68,400 - Minnesota Archaeology and Critical Thinking, a Documentary: To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Minnesota’s archaeological past. • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Division of Fish and Wildlife), Roosevelt, $55,000 - Norris Camp Historic Structure Report: To hire a qualified consultant to develop a historic structure report that will help preserve Norris Camp, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Minnesota Special Education Leaders Foundation, Lake Elmo, $33,320 - Write the History of Educating, Not Educating, Minnesota’s Children with Disabilities 1960–2018 and Beyond: To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of educating children with disabilities in Minnesota. • Morrison County Historical Society, Little Falls, $86,800 - Increasing Collections Storage Capacity: To provide better storage conditions, allowing for greater public access to objects in the collection. • Murray County Historical Society, Slayton, $27,621 - Dinehart Holt House Architectural Drawings: To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Dinehart Holt House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, Duluth, $197,800 - Rehabilitate Two Half-
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way Ranger Station Historic District Dwellings: To hire qualified professionals to rehabilitate the Ranger Dwelling and the Lake States Forest Experimental Station Dwelling, listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Halfway Ranger Station Historic District. • Pope County Historical Society, Glenwood, $37,250 - Comprehensive Interpretive Plan: To hire a qualified consultant to write an interpretive plan for Pope County Historical Society. • Ramsey County Historical Society, St. Paul, $16,500 Update Historic Structure Report for Gibbs Farm: To hire a qualified consultant to develop an updated historic structure report that will help preserve the Heman Gibbs Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Ramsey County Historical Society, St. Paul, $40,000 - Celebrating Suffrage: The 19th Amendment at 100, Phase 1 Planning: To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for an upcoming exhibit on the 19th Amendment. • Regents of the University of Minnesota (Humphrey School of Public Affairs), Minneapolis, $135,122 - The Smart Politics Minnesota Historical Election Data Archive: To develop an online database to hold the history of general and primary state and federal election results in Minnesota. • Regents of the University of Minnesota (Bell Museum of Natural History), Minneapolis, $84,950 - A Book on the History of the Bell Museum: To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of the Bell Museum. • Rice County Historical Society, Faribault, $115,936 - Collection Preservation, Access and Storage Project: To improve collections care and management through proper storage. • Sacred Heart Area Historical Society, Sacred Heart, $199,150 - Hotel Sacred Heart Phase 1 Construction: To hire qualified professionals for exterior repair of the Hotel Sacred Heart, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, $175,599 - Legacy of the Pedersen Site, Documenting the 1974 Pedersen Site Excavation: To provide better organization of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources. • Sibley County Historical Society, Henderson, $94,953 - Inventory of 3D Collection: To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community’s historic resources. • Sinclair Lewis Foundation, Sauk Centre, $63,000 - Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home and Car-
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riage House Predevelopment: To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for reuse of the Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home and Carriage House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • St. John the Divine Episcopal Church (Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota), Moorhead, $134,520 - Saving Cass Gilbert’s St. John the Divine Church, Roof Replacement: To hire qualified professionals to replace the roof on St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • The Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Red Wing, $107,500 - Balcony Restoration of Historic Water Tower: To hire qualified professionals to restore the balcony on the Anderson Center water tower, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Waseca County Historical Society, Waseca, $163,700 - Restoration of Hofmann Apiaries Honey House and Wax Shed, Phase 1: To hire qualified professionals to replace the roof and restore the honey house and wax shed at the Hofmann Apiaries, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. About Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants The Minnesota Historical Society received a legislative appropriation of $11 million for the 2018-2019 biennium for the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants: $4.5 million in FY18 and $6.5 million in FY19. Grants are available for history and historic preservation projects in two funding tiers. Small grants of $10,000 or less are awarded quarterly and large grants are awarded once in each fiscal year of the biennium. All grants are administered through a competitive process using professional standards and criteria. For more information on the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program, including application deadlines, visit legacy. mnhs.org/grants. Applications are accepted only through the MNHS grants portal. Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants are made possible by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008. The Legacy Amendment supports efforts to preserve Minnesota land, water and legacy, including Minnesota history and cultural heritage. The Minnesota Historical Society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history. Visit us at mnhs.org.
Whalan council holds swearing-in ceremony • Spring Valley
By Barb Jeffers Newly elected and reelected Whalan City Council officials took part in a swearing-in ceremony at the Whalan City Council meeting held on January 7,
2019, at the Whalan City Hall. Sworn in were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and councilmembers Kim Berekvam and Johnny Halvorson, who each stood and solemnly swore to “support the
Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to faithfully and impartially discharge See WHALAN Page 22 ➤
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the duties of the office of which they were elected and of the County of Fillmore,” to which they have been appointed, to best of their knowledge and ability. Present at the January council meeting were Mayor Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and Councilmembers Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Johnny Halvorson. Councilmember Owen Lewis was absent. Minutes from the December 10, 2018, city council meeting
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were read aloud by Melander. With no additions or corrections requested, the minutes were accepted as read. The treasurer’s report and bills due were also approved as read. There were no comments from any of the several visitors in attendance. Old Business An update was given on the unresolved Cindy Cresswell electric repair bill. The necessary repair was due to a storm in 2018. The amount of the bill is $1,609.52. A second notice was sent by the City of Whalan along with a detailed summary.
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The city has received no response to the second notice to date. The City of Whalan submitted a claim with their insurance but were told it was an act of nature, which is not covered. According to Tuftin, the adjuster with the City of Whalan’s insurance company stated the city holds no legal liability. An update was given on the City Lodging Tax. The City of Whalan has entered into a twoyear agreement with the City of Lanesboro, who administers the lodging tax collected, which in turn is used to promote tourism. Berekvam, who is a liaison
between the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce and the City of Whalan, will be receiving annual report documentation from the City of Lanesboro. The Whalan City Council will review the documents to see what the benefits are to the City of Whalan and if they are receiving a fair portion of tourism advertising. The street lamps at the gazebo are not yet working. There is a problem with the sensors. The lamps will not be fixed until early spring. New Business The city sander is not functioning and is being repaired.
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Phone: 507-561-2282 M-F 8-5 • Sat. 8-12 11 miles South of Spring Valley on Hwy 63
Closed: Sat., Jan. 19 - Sat., Jan. 26th
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If you are Interested In advertIsIng on the sprIng valley page please contact Jason sethre at 507-251-5297.
FILLMORE COUNTY
JOURNAL
“Where Fillmore County News Comes First”
MARYELLEN DEAN
2018 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
WHO WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE
2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2019, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service. The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success. To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations. The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 6, 2019 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.
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This teacher made a difference in (my child's/a student's/my own) life in the following way(s):
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All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Journal of fice 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon Tuesday, April 16, 2019. **NOMINEE S M UST BE C UR R EN T LY TE AC HI N G I N F I L L M OR E CO U N TY* *
2019 T EA C HER OF T HE YEAR IS SUPPOR TED BY THE FOL L OWIN G L OCA L BU S I N E S S E S :
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Professional service Guide Appliances
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HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC 507-467-2348 507-251-9510 Cell Lic #EA004772
Services:
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Floor Coverings
ROOT RIVER Free Estimates APPLIANCES & FLOOR COVERINGS Wood • Vinyl • Vinyl Tile Ceramic • Laminates • Carpeting 216 Saint Paul Street ! s e c Preston, MN i r Great P (507) 765-4780 (NORTHWEST ALUMINUM)
Bill’s Gun Shop 19708 Kava Rd. Preston MN 55965
507-765-2762
STOP BY TO SEE OUR INVENTORY!
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50-100 new/rebuilt motors on hand at all times
auTHoriZed BALDOR DEALER
Bierman’s Piano Service Tuning • Regulating • Repair
Jonathan Bierman
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Serving southeastern MN & northern IA! 1-507-475-3516 jcbtunemeister@yahoo.com
Hebl Cleaning & Restoration Professional Cleaning ~
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Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
PHEASANT FEVER RETRIEVERS
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A locally owned & operated company
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GUTTER
507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
507-867-4265 | CHATFIELD, MN
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SALES & SERVICE
507-493-5282
507•867•3988 CHATFIELD, MN
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
Landscape Maintenance
JOEL PFEFFER CONSTRUCTION 25 years experience • Clean job sites Quality materials • All types of roofing materials Excellent workmanship • Licensed and insured
LANESBORO, MN • 507-317-4409 jwpfeff@outlook.com
COUNTERS, FLOORS and MORE
Affordable, Beautiful, Durable and Cabinetry
Steve Daniels, Owner Locally Owned & Operated
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507-867-3935
HEATING & COOLING, LLC
www.distinctive-landscape.com
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Retaining walls • Paver Patios & Walkways • Sod • Grading Seeding • Mulch • Weed control • Fertilization • Decorative rock • Snow Removal
“If You Can Imagine It, We Can Do It!”
507-765-2405
AL LARSON & SONS Plumbing & Heating
Countertops | Flooring Patio & More
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PLUMBING & HEATING
308 St. Anthony St., Preston
New Homes Remodeling • Air Conditioning Furnace • Drain Cleaning
Lic #PR643127
Professional service Guide BLINDS • SHUTTERS • SHADES • DRAPERIES
MICHAEL
CORCORAN’S PLUMBING & HEATING Lic #PM059445
507-450-9801
30109 Digger Road • Peterson, MN
Excavation • Well Septic • Site Work
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Located in Rochester, Minnesota & Fargo, North Dakota
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Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service
Len Wieser, Jr., Owner/Operator
All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed
Office: (507) 895-8213 • Cell: (507) 429-9505 • Email: jake@wieserseptic.com 7750 TT Road | Houston, MN 55943 | www.wieserseptic.com
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Power Limited Licensed
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Nick Stortz #PL07719
201 Main St. S., Chatfield, MN 55923
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Serving Rochester & Southern Minnesota For Over 15 Years!
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WE ARE A LOCALLY OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED BUSINESS.
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
ON THE FARM OR CONSTUCTION SITE
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Darrin Westphal Owner/Certified Welder
Professional Guide FREE COUNSELING, GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT!
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 414 Fillmore St. W, Preston, MN
RON SCHREIER, EA
“The path to Financial Freedom”
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
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COME
Junah La Rosa
Senior Credit Analyst
TOUR TODA Y!
Assisted Living of Preston 515 WASHINGTON ST N. | PRESTON, MN WWW.TRADITIONSOFPRESTONMN.COM | 507-765-3837
Paul Broken, MA; Jodi Magee, RN; Jessie Meyer, LGSW Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services
8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri • 1-800-422-0161 • 65 Main Ave. N, Harmony www.zvhc.org
VICTIM SERVICES
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
COMPLETE TAX PLANNING & PREPARATION, BOOKKEEPING, ACCOUNTING, INSURANCE SERVICES & INVESTMENTS
HOLLAND ACCOUNTING & INSURANCE Pearl S. Holland
Certified Public Accountant pholland@mabeltel.coop P.O. Box 366 121 S. Main Mabel, MN 55954
Chuck Holland
Insurance Agent hollandc@mabeltel.coop Ph: 507-493-5866 Fax: 507-493-5809
Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. A Senior Living Community Skilled Nursing Center | Assisted Living | Independent Living
Rushford Office
800-852-0010
www.darrauctions.com Rushford, MN CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE WHAT ONLINE AUCTIONS WE HAVE THIS WEEK!
Spring Valley Sales Company 412 E. Park | Spring Valley, MN 55975
YOUR FULL SERVICE AUCTION COMPANY SERVING MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN AND IOWA
507-346-2183
Estate, Farm Dispersal, Consignment, Real Estate, Business Liquidation, Personal Property Spring Valley Sales Company
105 State Rd., Suite 9 Rushford, MN 55971 Phone: (507) 864-2600 Fax: (507) 864-2606
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Professional Guide
106 N. Gold St. P.O. Box 146 Wykoff, MN 55990
Phone: 507.352.8000 Cell: 507.990.1900
farm home auto business life health annuities
CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED LAND CONSULTANT
Steve Rehm
SPECIALIZING IN HUNTING LAND, FARMLAND, RURAL ESTATES, RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES AND AUCTIONS.
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220 N Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN 55975
Dental care for your
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JOHN NELSON Cell 507.216.1140
Theresa Hurley, APRN, CNP
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Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
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505 CaLhoun avenue S, LaneSBoRo
Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available.
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List your property Call today! with Todd! 507-259-5454
Charming 2-story • Original woodwork • Wood floors 9’ ceilings • Stain glass • Large covered porch • Updated kitchen • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Walk-up attic can be finished off • Full basement • Large foyer • 2-car garage
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27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LaneSBoRo
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
$257,500
Commercial Opportunities $135,000
27315 230th St, pReSton 7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home
Spud Boy Diner
105 paRkway ave, LaneSBoRo
Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
Select Properties Office 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 Each indEpEndEntly ownEd & opEratEd
MN & IA Licensed
13114 241st Ave, Harmony $149,900
340 US-52, Fountain $159,900 2 acres! 4 bed 2 bath rebuilt house. TWO 2 car garages.
SOLD
32505 Nordic Ct., Rushford
Commercial Opportunities
$264,900
Auction Canton Pub Bar & Grill
217 River St. SW, Preston Slice of country! Nicely updated 3 bed 2 bath home with open living. Detached garage/shop plus pole shed.
135 1st Ave NW, Harmony $120,000
$159,900
Charming house on large lot. Generous living space. 3 bed, 2 bath. 2 car garage with workshop.
32420 Garden Rd, Harmony
$159,900 Private setting! Country home on 66 acres with outbuilding. Bring your animals!
830 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony $359,900
Custom built to fit your needs. 3 bed 3 bath plus full basement. Backs up to county.
Park-like lot! 2 bedroom near trail & river. Storage shed. 201 Washington St. NW, Preston
Step up in style. Beautiful wood work with original features and updated kitchen. 3 bedrooms and large full bath up. Spacious 2 car garage.
Condo Living in Preston, Call for Details! 145 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony Efficiency living. 2 bed, 1 bath w/ 1 car garage.
30 2nd St. NE, Harmony Zoned Commercial or Residential 3 bedroom house Highway location.
Excellent location with lots of space! 4 bedrooms, finished basement with family room & rec area. Main floor sun room. 3 car garage on acre lot.
280 2nd St. NE, Harmony $259,900
Great space for hosting! 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, family room on every level. fenced backyard with private patio.
305 E Hwy. 52, Canton $54,900
$159,900 Unique opportunity with dual zoning. 3 bedroom home plus shop. Villager DriveIn restaurant building.
Investment Opportunity with restaurant equipment for full service, restaurant and bar, plus owners apartment.
$69,900
Near trail! 4 bed, 3 bath house with 2 car attached garage. No backyard neighbors.
PH: (507) 458-6110
64 Main Ave. N Harmony Downtown location. Main floor business area & upper level apartment. 94 2nd St. NW, Harmony Great location! Coffee, G INshop. ice P cream EN&Dgift $65,000 212 Main St. SW, Preston 2 units. Office/Retail Space. $49,900 Owner retiring. Village Square Restaurant, Harmony
135 Church St. N, Peterson ! REDUCED
Roxanne Johnson
Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI
Nolan Valley, Mabel Buildable 6 acre parcel zone Rural Residential Ag. Stream & rolling views.
Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI
PH: (507) 251-0281 remax@harmonytel.net
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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x
HOUSE IN FOUNTAIN, 4 bed home with 3 baths and 3 car heated garage References Required. Available immediately Call 507-259-6961. r10TFN-o
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APARTMENT IN RUSHFORD. Large 2 bed w/ full basement. Washer, dryer on main floor, credit check required. No smoking, no pets. Contact Scott 507-8647766 r7TFN-o
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28 ACRES OF HUNTING LAND in Section 12 of Holt Twp. Or 3 miles north of Highland. Borders 516 acres of DNR land. Priced to sell at $2990/a. Call Ken at 651-324-1555. re19tfn-o
Canton Township: 35 acres more or less, 12 acres tillable, balance wooded, enclosed deerstands, food plots, buildable. Must see Alliance Land Company. 507.259.1953. Ask for Neil.
FOR SALE: 16 acres, 2 1/2 miles east of Whalan on 16. Good deer and turkey hunting plus all other small game. Beautiful walnut and maple trees. If interested contact Arlyn V. Johnson 507467-2333. re7,14,21,28-x
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STORE FOR SALE, with apartment upstairs. Good Investment. on Main St. in Chatfield. Call 507-951-7770 for info, best late morning. re14,21,28,40-x
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT with garage in Fountain. Call 507-259-6961. r31TFN-o
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$258,000
404 Mather st. leroy, Mn
Excellent investment opportunity! 8 unit apartment building w/2 efficiency apts and 6 - 2 bedroom units. This property is in “turn key” condition with many updates. 6 units have two exit doors, Unit #6 has 3 levels, extra storage units or closets available to renters and separate laundry room with 2 coin operated washers, coin operated dryer, clothes line and folding tables. Off street parking available. Beautiful patio area with tables, chairs and charcoal grill for tenants’ use. All units currently rented except landlord efficiency apartment which landlords keep for themselves.
$299,000
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PRESTON
309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON
$189,900
CUSTOM HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES!
INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
$209,900 #5034246
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car garage (990 sq. ft.) • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Stained glass windows • Double staircase • Updated wiring • Remodeled kitchen & all baths • Master Suite • 4344 sq. ft. • New windows • Conveniently located close to downtown & bike trail
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80 ACRES $899,900 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #5034287
• 6 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 3 Car garage • 4,680 sq. ft. • In-floor heat on both levels • Custom woodwork • 3’ doors • Hardwood & ceramic tile floors • Walkout • Additional living quarters in lower level • Open layout • View • Sunroom • 40 tillable acres • Pole Shed
REDUCED 200K $999,998 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Fireplace • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 60 acres tillable • 55 acres pasture • 8 acres woods, Balance yard
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
FARM LAND
$124,900 100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF
#5029249
• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access
CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
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Beautifully updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home with insulated and heated 3 car garage, with door heights of 8' & 10'. The home has a new kitchen including appliances, counter tops and cabinets. Laminate floors, neutral carpet, main floor laundry and mud room, enclosed front porch, permanent siding & shingles approx. 7 yrs old. Great location on corner lot in established neighborhood. This property is in excellent move-in condition!
• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River
BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE
232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON
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$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #5033736
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 Car garage • Steel siding • Remodeled Kitchen • Custom cabinets, Backsplash • Granite tops • Hardwood floors • Wrap around porch • 2013 Pole shed (48’x80’) • Barn w/metal exterior • 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral • New roof & septic
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$409,900 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5033583
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Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry – all new. ¾ bath on main floor with shower – all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!
AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN 6.62 ACRES NEW PRICE
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Garage • 0.52 acres • Main floor living • Hardwood floors • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Porch • Addition in 1996 • Second floor gutted to the studs • Move-in condition
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200 e park st spring valley, Mn
Business opportunity! The building and all equipment is being sold. Currently set up as a coffee shop/restaurant. All 3 levels of the building are finished with newer wiring, plumbing, shingles, furnace, water heater, commercial stoves - ovens - refrigerators etc. For more information please give me a call!
$139,900
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PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP – 2 Separate-5 acre wooded building sites located just off the blacktop on County Road 117. Good access and excellent hunting. Combine both parcels. #4090298 & #4091939. $59,900 each. FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900
LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 ST. CHARLES - Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #4092674 $24,900
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SOLD 244 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD OLD• Garage • 2,176 sq. ft. Sbedrooms • 3 Main floor 311 BURR OAK AVE SO• 2LBathsDNE,• 0.33CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms Acre • Private 26198 COUNTY 38, VALLEY D• 2 Car garage SO• 2 BathLSPRING • 4 Bedroom • 2,664 626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD
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WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field. This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@ amfam.com. h20tfn-o
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for 1 full-time and 1 parttime Registered Nurse/PHN in the Fillmore County Community Services Department, Public Health Division. The full-time position is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. The part-time position is a regular, exempt position, ineligible for benefits. Qualifications: Preference is given to a candidate with a BSN from an accredited school of nursing, but a MN licensed RN with experience may be considered. Flexible scheduling and a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible dependent upon qualifications. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator Office by phone at (507) 765-4566. Applications also available online @ www.co.fillmore. mn.us. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered; resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: Friday, February 1, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. EOE h14,21,28-o
GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Earn a good living while learning a new business - serving people in the Preston, MN area. Compensation is salary plus commission. Send resume to jellings@amfam.com at Jeffrey Ellingson Agency, Inc. h15TFN-o SEMCAC’S ENERGY PROGRAMS are seeking electrical, appliance, and mechanical contractors. Work is performed in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted and Winona counties. Contractors must have current bonds, licenses, insurance, and ability to complete all work in accordance with MN energy program policies, standards and requirements. Preference will be given to minority firms, women business enterprises and labor surplus area firms. If interested in an application, please visit our website www.semcac.org or contact Melissa Feine, Weatherization Program Coordinator at (507) 864-8204. Applications must be received by February 4, 2019. Semcac is an EOE/AA/ADA Compliance Organization. h7,14-o FILLMORE COUNTY is accepting applications for part-time intermittent BAILIFF/ TRANSPORT positions in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. The Bailiff/ Transport is responsible for maintaining order, integrity, safety and security during court proceedings as well as transporting inmates from court to and/or from various jail facilities. This position may encounter unexpected and prolonged workdays. Application materials may be obtained online at www.co.fillmore.mn.us, in person at the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, or by phone (507)765-4566. Applicants must complete all application materials to be considered; resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply along with the public. Application deadline: Friday, February 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. EOE h14,21,28-o
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Variance to construct a sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line on property located in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 24, Spring Valley Township. They are requesting a 48-foot Variance from the south property line, and a 33-foot variance from the east property line, from Section 733.07 of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northeast of the City of Spring Valley. Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on January 24, 2019, at 7:05 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: January 11, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Variance to construct a sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line on property located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 15, Fountain Township. They are requesting a 91-foot Variance from the south property line, from Section 733.07 of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is just southwest of the City of Fountain. Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on January 24, 2019, at 7:03 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: January 11, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Variance to construct a sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line on property located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 32, Arendahl Township. They are requesting a 76-foot Variance from the south property line, from Section 733.07 of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a sub monopole telecommunications tower within the setback to the property line. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northwest of the City of Whalan. Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on January 24, 2019, at 7:01 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: January 11, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, described on the attached Exhibits A and B. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the attached described real estate. 8. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: December 21, 2018 LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN,LLC Shawn Vogt Sween MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 5, Township 101 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SE 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said SE 1/4, 1320.83 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds East along the South line of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4, 536.92 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence North 01 degree 19 minutes 31 seconds East, 189.89 feet; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds East, 208.70 feet; thence South 01 degree 28 minutes 25 seconds West, 185.78 feet to said South line of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds West along said South line, 208.26 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.90 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for County Road No. 20 across the Southerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. EXHIBIT B LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of the Northwest Ouarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 5, Township 101 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SE 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said SE 1/4, 1320.83 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds East along the South line of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4, 330.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds East along said South line, 206.92 feet; thence North 01 degree 19 minutes 31 seconds East, 189.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds West, 210.79 feet; hence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West, 194.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.92 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for County Road No. 20 across the Southerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. Publish 14,21,28
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-12 In Re: Estate of Annabelle R. Haugen, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated February 3, 2004, and Codicil dated April 18, 2004. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Ruth A. Pederson, whose address is 436 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 9, 2019 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Steven Corson Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 14,21
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL (REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENT/ QUIET TITLE) Court File No. 23-CV-18-828 Prairie Queen Cemetery Association, and Northern Plains District Church of the Brethren, Plaintiffs, V. James J. Junge, John R. Stewart, Patricia Ann Heusinkveld, Dale Seth Heusinkveld, John Schuck, John Shook, Susannah Schuck, Susannah Shook, Root River German Baptist Church of the County of Fillmore and State of Minnesota, Root River Church of the Brethren, Root River Congregation of the Church of the Brethren, and Dorothy Burkholder, also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased or dissolved, Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. I. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiffs Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that a Junenile Protection Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of the biological child of Logan Peterson and Samantha L. Peaslee was filed with the Fillmore County Juvenile Court on November 30, 2018. File 23-JV-18-798. Pursuant to law, Logan Peterson and Samantha L. Peaslee are parties to this proceeding. The Court has scheduled an Admit/Deny Hearing for January 28, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.; a Pre-trial hearing on February 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.; and an Adjudicatory Hearing on February 12, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN 55965. You are required to appear at the hearings on the dates and times above. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the hearing may take place in your absence, the Court may find you in contempt of court, or it may issue an Order granting the relief requested in the Petition, which may include Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of your child to another Party. As a a party to this matter you have numerous rights and a responsibility, therefore, your presence at the hearing is required. James D. Attwood Filmore County Court Administrator Melissa Wassink Hammell Assistant Fillmore County Attorney P.O. Box 307 Preston, MN 55965 Publish 31,7,14
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-13 In Re: Deloris M. Sanden, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Brenda R. Wilder (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on February 1, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. The petition represents that the Decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court probate Deloris M. Sanden’s last will dated October 19, 1982, determine the descent of such property and assign the property to persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 524.1401(3). Delivering this Notice and Order by electronic means other than facsimile as permitted under Minn. Stat. § 524.1401(e). Dated: January 8, 2019 BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 14, 21 NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of January 24, 2019, in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider three Variances for MiEnergy Cooperative in Arendahl Township, Spring Valley Township, and Fountain Township. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2018-055: Right of Way Easement for Margaret Schueler RESOLUTION 2018-056: Final payment to Rochester Sand & Gravel in the sum of $23,370.26 for SAP 023-592-003, Carrolton Township RESOLUTION 2018-057: Final payment to Mathiowetz Construction in the sum of $23,655.26 for SAP 023-601-032 on CSAH 1 The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda • the following consent agenda: 1. December 11, 2018 minutes as presented. 2. December 11, 2018 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing minutes as presented. • Auditor warrants were reviewed • MN DNR will be using heritage funds entirely to purchase approximately 584 acres in the City of Rushford Village; a resolution is no longer required. • An elected official conference was conducted with John DeGeorge, Sheriff Elect; he is requesting $106,000 for his 2019 salary. • An elected official conference was conducted with Heidi Jones, Auditor/Treasurer Elect; Jones is requesting $80,000 for her 2019 salary. • approved the Cost Allocation Invoice from Government Management Group in the amount of $5,100 • Fillmore County’s Legislative Priorities were reviewed • approve the purchase of a 2019 6130M John Deere mower tractor for $48,800 from Preston Equipment, mowing equipment worth $33,063 From Diamond Mowers which includes a 102” offset 3-point hitch flail mower for $9,981, 60” side rotary with combo lift for $19,099, a mounting mower $3,283 and $700 freight for shipping the equipment for the tractor. • approved the Sign Truck Replacement chassey from Midway Ford in the amount of $50,868.12 and auction off the trade-in truck for the sign truck with the transfer of the box being done in-house • approved the purchase of an Engineering Truck from Midway Ford in the amount of $28,234.92 • approved the purchase of a Robinair A/C Recycler for $2,795.65 from Delegard Tool and some diagnostic tools for $2,704.05 from a combination of Wabco Software, SnapOn and Caterpillar as requested by the Highway Engineer • approved the 2019 Transportation Services Contract with Semcac • approved the 2019 MFIP/DWP contract with Workforce Development • approved the 2019/2020 CREST Cooperative Agreement that accepts AMHI Grant Contract Funding • approved the 2019 Purchase Service Agreement for Targeted Case Management and Business Associate Addendum with Hiawatha Mental Health • approved the 2019 Purchase Service Agreement for Targeted Case Management with Zumbro Valley Health Center • approved the 2019 Purchase Service Agreement for Mental Health Services with Zumbro Valley Health Center • approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics, Fillmore County Public Health and MN Department of Health • approved the Fillmore-Houston Community Health Board IBCLC Agreement with Olmsted County Public Health • approve the entire proposed 2019 Appropriations • approved advertising to accept Request for Proposal for Official Bank The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: Vendor name, description Amount COUNTY REVENUE FUND Applied Concepts, Inc., squad equipment 2,728.70 DS Solutions, Inc., election 673.20 Emergency Automotive Technology, Inc, vehicle equipment 6,937.35 Fillmore Co Treasurer, gas & fuel 9,216.87 Fillmore Co Treasurer- Credit Card/ACH, postage, supplies, misc 4,397.13 Flexible Benefit Consulting, Inc, professional fees 1,643.21 Ratwik,Roszak & Maloney, PA, professional fees 507.50 SEACHANGE PRINT INNOVATIONS, ballots 11,921.35 The Master’s Touch, LLC, fees & services 3,047.27 WatchGuard Video, vehicle equipment 4,820.00 Thomson Reuters- West Payment Center, reference materials 1,114.50 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 47,007.08 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (29 bills - not listed) 4,855.82 TOTAL REVENUE FUND 51,862.90 INFRA FUND TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) 150.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND 150.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Bauer Built Inc, tires & repairs 5,339.00 Brown’s Tire & Battery Inc, tires & repairs 4,109.20 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., aggregate 7,335.57 Cintas Corporation No.2, uniforms 1,056.84 Clark Equipment Co dba Bobcat Company, equipment 8,134.43 Dave Syverson Freightliner, machinery 5,101.58 Fastenal Company, shop & tools 802.37 Hovey Oil Co Inc, gas & fuels 3,417.14 Mathiowetz Construction Co, construction contracts 23,655.26 Nuss Truck & Equipment, machinery parts 1,570.41 Preston Auto Parts, shop supplies 1,377.36 RDO Equipment Co, machinery parts 1,669.95 Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc, road improvement grant 23,370.26 Ronco Engineering Co Inc, machinery parts 3,514.60 Severson Oil Company, gas & fuel 3,289.04 State Of Mn, Striping paint 88,422.05 Titan Machinery Inc., machinery parts 804.76 World Fuel Services Inc, oil & lubricants 896.35 Ziegler Inc, equipment purchased 2,938.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 186,804.17 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (22 bills - not listed) 3,502.92 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 190,307 .09 SANITATION FUND Wenck Associates Inc, fees & services 5,373.69 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 5,373.69 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) 198.37 TOTAL SANITATION FUND 5,572.06 AIRPORT FUND TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) 497.24 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND 497.24 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 14 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. They will leave the highway shop at 10:00 a.m. and visit sites in Arendahl Township, Fountain Township, and Spring Valley Township where MiEnergy Cooperative has applied for three variances for a sub monopole telecommunications towers at each location within the setback to the property line. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of January 24, 2019, in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a discussion on the proposed new Renewable Energy Ordinance and there may also be a discussion of other Zoning Ordinance topics. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
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