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Rushford approves sewer rate increase BY K IRSTEN ZOELLNER kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The City of Rushford held a public hearing Monday, January 27, for the purpose of reviewing comments related to proposed changes in the sewer rate. The 2% increase, which equates to just $.94 per month for 2020 and $.96 per month for 2021, was suggested by Financial Planner Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, as part of a larger financial review and planning. The increase is earmarked for increased maintenance and operation expenses. As for the City of Rushford Village, which contracts with the city for services in South Rushford, the rate will also see an increase from the $29.88 per month currently paid per
customer. The increase is $.60 a month for 2020 and $.61 a month for 2021. According to City Clerk Kathy Zacher, homeowners are charged per residential equivalency unit, which is derived by normal gallonage per household and based on living units. Businesses are charged on actual consumption. A 2010 rate study suggested the city increase rates to maintain ongoing expenses. 2015 was the last time rates were increased. “The fund was not paying for itself. We raised it $5 a month over two years,” noted Zacher. “We need to raise again, but don’t want such a large jump. This is not so tough to handle.” The increase will provide roughly $11,000 a year in added revenue.
Hagedorn Town Hall BY K AREN R EISNER karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Congressman Jim Hagedorn (Minnesota 1st district) answered questions from Fillmore County residents at a January 25 town hall held in Spring Valley. About 30 citizens attended. Attendees were given the opportunity to submit written questions. District Director Carol Stevenson drew questions from a container labeled Fillmore County residents. Questions from those that lived outside the county were separate and time didn’t permit any of those questions to be addressed. Hagedorn said this was not a campaign event. The district consists of 21 counties and he has been holding town hall style
events in many of them. He explained he spends about 35% of his time in Washington. He praised himself for the fact that in over 700 votes in congress, he has only missed four (three of them due to a funeral). He is pleased to serve on two House committees, agriculture and small business. Much of his work serving the district involves helping people in the district, that have an issue with the federal government, and getting their issues resolved. Hagedorn stressed his conservative values: strong on defense/ peace through strength, secure borders, regulation and tax reform, work for welfare to augment the workforce, defense of the people’s Constitutional Rights, pro-life, pro second amendment, and reli-
Rushford Mayor Terri Benson, left, and Councilors Leigh Volkman and Sally Ryman review proposed sewer rate changes at the January 27 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner “This will help maintain the time and the sewer fund has to ties Authority and the planned fund balance and pay for needed pay for those increases,” added upgrades for the city are still a upgrades. With the cost of liv- Zacher. Major upgrades are typi- ways off. “This way, we’re able ing increases and higher rates cally funded via bonds through in general, they count up over agencies such as Public FaciliSee SEWER RATE Page 6 ➤ gious freedom. Hagedorn claimed that the optimism rate among farmers is now off the chart with the USMCA trade agreement. He insisted President Trump is right to maintain tariffs on China, supporting him 100% on this. Hagedorn did have one area he parted ways with the administration and that is the 31 small refinery waivers for bio fuel, which infuriated ethanol and corn producers. He discussed African Swine Fever in China and the need to contain it so it doesn’t get into our country. If it came to this country it would hurt numerous ag related industries. He suggested a task force was needed to beef up check points where pork products come into the country. He supports everything that protects our food supply and protects our farm-
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The Fillmore County Planning Commission held their first meeting of 2020 on January 23. Gary Ruskell will again serve as chairman and Steve Duxbury as vice-chairman. Meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. A public hearing was held for each of two applications for a conditional use permit for the development of a threemegawatt ground mounted solar project. Fillinona Solar, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneEnergy Development, LLC, submitted the applications. Development director Eric Udelhofen explained they
are working with MiEnergy to identify locations where it will work best to interconnect with their distribution infrastructure. The first hearing was for a maximum 3 MW free standing alternating current solar project in Arendahl Township, section 30 on land now owned by Haz Broy Prop, LLC. Fillinona Solar has signed a land lease for up to 20 acres. Udelhofen said they use ag style fencing to keep deer out and use low growing perennial, pollinator friendly cover crops. Seasonal maintenance will be done. The lease is for 26 years. The Hazel Solar project is expected to put out about 6,200 MWh/year.
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ers. Hagedorn opposed the impeachment process, calling it unwarranted. Questions A Spring Valley woman questioned the Trump administration recent announcement to curb access to food stamps. She also asked about children and a reduction in the price of a lunch? She roughly quoted Matthew 25; when you help the least of these you are helping me. Hagedorn noted there are discrepancies from state to state. We want to be fair to taxpayers and want people to be encouraged to work. A woman insisted you have to pay them more if you want them to work. Also, children don’t work, but they need a hot lunch. Hagedorn insisted “people should fend for themselves.” Another woman asked how the impeachment proceedings will affect democracy. Hagedorn stated most of the case is about motives. They claim they know what Trump was thinking. I don’t think it is helping. We should spend our time on other issues, like the crisis at the southern border and infrastructure. A woman asked his opinion concerning Trump’s speech at the “March for Life Rally.” Hagedorn maintained we need to take care of the most vulnerable, the unborn and the elderly. He said he supports two bills in
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the House: aborted babies born alive need to receive medical care and no abortions after week 20, when babies can feel pain. Another woman said our roads are graded at a D/plus and our bridges and dams are graded at a C. How can funds be redirected to a border wall? Hagedorn insisted these are defense dollars being redirected. He said he supports transportation funding, adding there is competition for federal funding. Everyone, state and local officials, support the completion of Highway 14. A woman said 11 of 21 counties in the first district have no obstetrics medical unit. Will you support the “Rural Moms Act?” Hagedorn acknowledged that she had a good point. People in rural areas have to travel distances for medical care. He claimed there are a disproportionate number of patients with government backed insurance in rural areas, which pays less to the provider. This makes it harder for rural providers to stay in business. She recommended that laws be passed to provide necessary funding, so our neighbors in rural areas can have adequate medical services. Hagedorn suggested that a lot of Medicare reimbursements are fraudulent. Also, some clinics or rural hospitals close because they can’t get enough people willing to work there. He insisted proposed programs like “Medicare for All” or a public option will put more rural hospitals out of
business. He said he strongly opposed these proposals. Several in the crowd seemed to disagree. Hagedorn pointed to how the economy in the city of Rochester has grown as the Mayo Clinic has grown; they are tied together. Another asked, why not fix the imperfections in Obamacare? Hagedorn insisted it won’t work. There is just a little sliver of people that get their insurance from the independent market. A woman commented that it is very expensive for self-employed people. Hagedorn went on to say that dropping the age to 55 for getting on Medicare will bankrupt the program faster. He insisted you need nationwide competition in the system; you should be responsible for yourself. Hagedorn also favored having transparency in regard to the costs of procedures from providers. This will allow patients to shop around for the best price. There should be high risk pools for higher medical needs. There is no financial benefit now for being healthy. H.R. 3 introduced last September requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate prices for certain drugs. Hagedorn called this price control and voted against it. He insisted it will discourage innovation and research by forcing all to sell drugs at the same price to everyone. However, early in the meeting he did say he was in favor of prescription drug reform.
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! A woman asked about what is trying to be accomplished in Afghanistan. When will we know that? Hagedorn acknowledged that he feels President George W. Bush was wrong to try to put a democratic government in nations that have been ruled by dictatorships. Afghanistan is run by tribes. We need stability and as much commitment to human rights as possible, but we will not get to a democratic republic. He supported troop removal, but said it has to be done in a smart way. Hagedorn suggested people in Iran want to live in a secular country. I don’t support war, but I did support getting rid of a bad guy. Trump as commander in chief is responsible for American foreign policy. Hagedorn concluded say-
ing he introduced H.R. 5146 (Unlocking Opportunities for Small Business Act) to the Small Business committee. The bill recently passed the House. The bill makes it easier, by removing barriers, for small businesses to compete to be the prime contractor on federal projects. He described another bill, H.R. 4469 (American Workforce Empowerment Act) which will expand 529 education accounts. Hagedorn explained that for the last 20 to 30 years we have been telling kids they have to go to a four-year college. Many end up doing something they really didn’t want to do. We should let them have choices and encourage young people to follow their dreams. He said earlier in the meeting that there is a shortage of skilled workers. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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By Lee Hamilton At the time of the American Revolution, the future United States was a small, colonial backwater on the world stage. There were an estimated 2-3 million people livLee H. ing here. Yet Hamilton it somehow produced an array of talented, creative thinkers and politicians — Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Hamilton, Franklin, and others — who forged this republic we still inhabit. It’s not just that they began the effort of crafting a new nation. They also designed it: the multiple sources of power, the delineation into federal, state, and local levels, and the idea that there ought to be a balance among legislative, executive, and judicial equals. We’ve never really matched the convergence of political creativity and insight produced by that era. To be sure, there are plenty of what-ifs and caveats. The leaders of that time failed to confront and find a way past the stain of slavery. Their blind spot when it came to the treatment of Indians was just as troubling. And one of the great what-ifs of American history is what this country would have looked like had women been able to hold and exercise political power: What if Abigail Adams, Phyllis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, and Elizabeth Willing Powel — the Philadelphia salon hostess who brought together and often advised the men whose names we all know — had been more than wise counsel? Nonetheless, when I think of the history of political leadership in this country, I’m struck by how the founders still stand out after almost two-and-a-half centuries. So I’ve been going back to read up on them, and as I do, another thing strikes me: the qualities of leadership I think I discern in their biographies have never really gone out of style. At least, I see reflections of them in my experience of memorable political leaders in our time. For one thing, above all else great leaders of democracies seek to build a consensus. They’re inclusive. They don’t try to shut people out of the process. They’re good listeners, and not especially interested in coming into a room and trying to dominate it or impress everybody. They ask a lot of questions. They’re quick to grasp the consequences of
By Kaycie Bellrichard If you thought your athletic passions had to end when you were young, think again. Did you know there are track and field meets for adults ages 30 and up all around Kaycie the nation? Bellrichard Organizations such as USA Track and Field, State Games of America, and the National Senior Games offer track and field meets for older adults, often referred to as Masters track and field. Some even offer meets for all ages! Typically, the age groups are divided in five-year increments, separated by gender, and awards are generally given to the top three in each event. Almost all of the traditional collegiate track and field events are offered at the Masters level, including the long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, weight throw, javelin, shot put, discus, and hammer throw events. Along with field events, traditional running events such as sprints, mid-distance, long-distance, and hurdles are contested. Some meets also offer events such as the standing broad jump and softball throw. According to Spring Valley resident, Masters track and Field participant, and my dad Troy Bellrichard, “It is a very friendly community where everyone is there to help one another improve.” He goes on, “It has the fun of traditional track meets without the pressure of the collegiate level that I have faced in the past.” Bellrichard was an athlete in high school and in college at The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He has always enjoyed participating in and spectating at sporting events. He reignited his interest in field events after getting involved in his children’s sports, including my own. His first Masters-level track meet was the Star of the North Games (a qualifier for the State Games of America) in Rochester, Minn. He stumbled into this previously unknown world of Masters track and field. He says, “Some might say an obsession was born.” After a few years of participating in meets in the upper-Midwest, Bellrichard was led all across the nation. He has been to Florida, Maryland, Washington, New Mexico, and even Toronto, Canada, to participate at the national level for his age group, even winning six national titles. Bellrichard spends his time in the throwing circle, participating in events such as the shot put, discus, javelin, hammer, and weight throws. Some of these he picked up for the first time at the masters meets after being encour-
problems that have been left unaddressed, and to try to think through the impact of what they’re proposing. For the most part, they’re articulate: describing problems understandably and approachably is a key part of leadership, as is persuading others that you’re right. They usually think in terms of practical options: what’s the problem, what are the facts, what options do we have for dealing with the problem? Most of them, though by no means all, know how to deal with people. And many of our greatest leaders have had a kind of energy that most of us can only admire — the sort of drive, perseverance, and wide-ranging breadth of effort that people like John Adams displayed. Politics is not a game for low-energy people. Especially because leaders are responsible for the performance of the groups they lead. They set the agenda, they identify the problems and issues to be tackled, the priorities for action, and the style: Will it be an inclusive or exclusive effort? Will it be a pure exercise in wielding power or focused on building broad support by identifying the problems and the resources to deal with them, and by forging common ground? It’s both a paradox and a gift of our system that we have a form of government that encourages ordinary people to solve the problems of their communities, states, and the nation as a whole, and yet effective leadership is vital. It mattered at our founding, and it’s mattered at every step of the way. Representative democracy is not a spectator sport: we all have to be involved. Yet to get anything done, to harness the collective energy and wisdom of ordinary Americans, we need leaders who possess at least some of the qualities and conscious public-spiritedness of our founders. I don’t know if we’ll ever produce another generation of leaders like our founding generation. What I do know, however, is that every time we enter a voting booth, we have the opportunity to try. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished at Printed withScholar Soy ink the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at PRINTED WITH SOY INK the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House Printed on for recycled paper of Representatives 34 years. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Masters track and field: Give it a shot aged by fellow throwers. It should be noted that the weights of the implements vary based on age and gender. So, the higher the age, the lighter the weight. This is done in order to prevent injury and keep competition fair. Bellrichard says, “Being in the 50- to 54-year-old age group, I throw the 13.2 pond [6 kg] shot put.” He goes on, “High school is 12 lb and college is 16 lb.” Every 10 years of age, the weight of the shot put goes down 1 kg for the Masters track and field meets shot put event. Bellrichard says, “Anyone can come out and try it, there are participants of every skill level.” He used these words to convince his 79-year-old mother, Leona, to give it a shot, literally. She signed up to throw the shot put and discus at the South Dakota Senior Games. Feeling very nervous, she accompanied Bellrichard to the meet and was overwhelmed by the support, help, and acceptance by the other athletes as a newcomer. She left
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the meet with two gold medals from her age category. This was her first opportunity to join a track meet because she was not able to participate in sporting events in high school as they were not offered for women in the 1950s. She had fun with this opportunity and continues to throw in her spare time. She also does not mind the extra time with her son. If anyone is interested in competing in the state of Minnesota, you can check the Masters USATF website usatfmasters.org/ wp/ for upcoming meets in the state. There are also two additional state championships in the summer. These are the Star of the North Games and the Minnesota Senior Olympics. And remember, it’s never too late to give it a SHOT! Kaycie Bellrichard is a student at Kingsland High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 21st year.
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to keep up without any major increases.” In looking at community comparisons, the average is $45.63 and Rushford sits just a titch over at $47.89. In the past, such increases have prompted conscious efforts by the user to consume less water — a good thing. However, that drop in usage does affect total revenue. “As people have gotten more efficient, our costs have gone up though,” noted Councilor Leigh Volkman. “This will cover maintenance and operation,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek. “We might have to come back in a year or so and take little bites out of it. It’s all part of our capital finance planning, looking out several years.” “It’s been four years since we raised rates,” added Zacher. “For sure the cost of everything has gone up. We’re paying off debt service before taking on something new. With this, we might be able to take on something without raising rates because we’re taking a proactive approach.” Approval of the rate change was unanimous. In other news, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) is recommending the sale of Lot 1, Block 1 to MBC Properties Rushford Manufacturing. Both the EDA and Planning Commission reviewed the proposal
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regarding tax revenue, future expansion, comprehensive planning and more. The purchase agreement process is still ongoing, but the council voted to approve moving forward with the sale. The council also approved a task order with engineering firm Mead & Hunt for work to be done at the municipal airport. Following a fire at the airport this past October, several entities assisted with equipment and funding needs to get the airport back up and running in a short amount of time. Electrical equipment, related to runway lighting and other needs, was damaged in the fire and was temporarily housed in a shed on the property. Now, the city will place the electrical services in a concrete electrical vault, as well as purchase needed equipment that was borrowed. The project is expected to be $185,000 with it being funded 90% federal, 5% state, and 5% by the city. Insurance settlement from League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust will cover some of the predicted $9,250 city cost. “Whatever insurance doesn’t cover, emergency funding will,” stated Zacher. As for the hangar that was lost, the Airport Commission is looking at options for a 2021 build. The city is receiving National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems funding for having had 10 planes (or more) housed in rental hangars at the airport. “When
you don’t replace hangars, you lose money and the ability to leverage federal funding,” cautioned Chladek. “If under 10, we’d have to go to the feds every time we need to do a project.” A campaign to secure tenants for the future hangar will begin soon. Mayor Terri Benson questioned whether or not amenities such as sprinkler systems, insulated hangars, or other features could be an attractive draw to future hangar tenants. Other future plans at the airport include the conversion of the current Jet-A fuel tank to AvGas. Currently, the airport offers both, as a previous hangar tenant utilized the Jet-A fuel. Now, the fuel is not being purchased and must be turned over, with new fuel added, in less than six months to avoid it losing its effectiveness. There are currently 500 gallons of Jet-A in the tank. The plan will be to remove it, clean and convert the tank. The cost is expected to be roughly $1,000. The council also approved the hiring of Officer Thomas Mensing to the Rushford Police Department in a part-time role. The department currently has three full-time officers and two other part-time officers. Mensing is a 2007 RushfordPeterson graduate. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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OBITUARIES Kevin Beck Kevin Edwin Beck passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus. Kevin was born October 8, 1965, to Bob and Judy Beck Kevin Beck and grew up on his family’s farm outside of Conger, Minn. He graduated in 1984 from Alden-Conger High School and went to school in Jackson, Minn., to become an electrician. Kevin worked as an electrician and also farmed until 1993 when he found his true calling in life and went back to college for law enforcement. He graduated in 1995 from Rochester Community College and was hired shortly thereafter by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. Being hired by Fillmore County changed Kevin’s life in many ways with the biggest way being one night in December of 1995, when he went to the BP in Spring Valley to put gas in his squad car. At the BP that night, he met the love of his life, Kristin Howard. Kevin and Kristin were married September 12, 1998. They have two children, Jordan and Shelby, who were truly his pride and joy. Kevin spent many hours watching his children participate in football, volleyball, basketball and track, which he enjoyed more than anything. Kevin was also a member of the Spring Valley Fire Department, and the day of his passing was his 21st anniversary as a member of the fire department. Kevin was very well respected in the law enforcement field. In 1997, he became policy coordinator for the City of Spring Valley. In 2008, he attended training to become a DARE instructor. In 2012, Kevin was appointed to the position of Emergency Management Director and Assistant Jail Administrator. Additional duties he had included working with the county’s 911 communications center and ARMER 800 radio system. In 2017, Sheriff Tom Kaase appointed Kevin to Chief Deputy of Fillmore County. Kevin served in his position until he had to retire due to medical reasons. In December 2018, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association awarded Kevin with the Meritorious Service Medal
Award. Kevin is survived by his wife, Kristin and his children, Jordan and Shelby. He is also survived by his parents, Bob and Judy Beck; Kristin’s parents, Tom and Mary Lou Howard; his sisters Julie (Tim) Slavin, Shelly (Rodd) Benfield and Janelle (Ryan) Merkouris; Kristin’s siblings Brian (Tracey) Howard, Karin (Tyler) Thompson and Sara (Jered Bamlet) Howard; his nieces and nephews Kylie and Krista Slavin, Caleb and Ellen Merkouris, Taylor, Josh and Morgan Howard, Kayla, Lydia and Anna Thompson and Remington and Dalton Bamlet; Kristin’s grandma Arlys Michener and special family friends Mike and Ariane Bromberg and their sons Andrew (Madi), Jared and Erick. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents Hannible and Katherine Noble and Edwin and Dorothy Beck and Kristin’s grandparents Bernard and Anne Howard and Duane Michener. For those of us who know Kevin well and are very familiar with the term “Kevin Time”, to ensure Kevin is not late for his own funeral, visitation will be held Sunday, February 2, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Kevin’s funeral will be held Monday, February 3, 2020, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Rader officiating. As it would be wrong to start Kevin’s funeral on the hour, Kevin’s funeral will begin at 11:06 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Kevin’s family is requesting memorials to the Fillmore County DARE program, the Spring Valley Fire Department and Mayo Hospice. Kevin’s family would like to thank Mayo Hospice and the nursing staff at Domitilla 4D for the care and support during his stay there. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God....Matthew 5:9
Monday, February 3, 2020 ley and the Root River Antique Association. Jack hauled milk cans for the Racine Creamery and later worked at the Creamery. He also farmed on the home place where he grew up. After his stroke in 2000, he could be found driving his John Deere Gator around Racine with his dog, Daisy, checking the town out. Jack is survived by his wife Elsie of 57 years, son Joey (Lisa) Fox, daughters Marlys (Dennis) Sivesind, and Tracy (Scott) Meyer; grandchildren Sasha (Andrew Clement) Lee, Tiffany (Dallas) Smith, Daniel (Alexx) Lee, Lariah Fox, Tessa Fox, Hannah Meyer, and Rachel Meyer; great-grandchildren Natalie, Nathan, Carson, Camden, Ciara, and Aayden, and sister Betty Brandt of Grand Meadow. He was preceded in death by his sisters June and brotherin-law Darrel Freeman, Arlene Anderson, a brother Ervin Fox, and both parents Ida and Clarence Fox. Funeral services for Jack were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will took place at the Frankford Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Monday, January 27, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Halse Donald C. Halse, 92, of Decorah, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Born May 20, 1927, in Winneshiek C ou nt y, Iowa, to Donald Halse Clyde and Alice Halse. He graduated from Decorah Iowa School. He Jack Fox proudly served in the army in Jack Fox, born September 24, WWII. He married Norma 1940, to Ida and Clarence Fox, Groth on April 2, 1950, at Highpassed away land Lutheran Church. They January 23, lived and farmed for 47 years 2020, at the in Highland Township. He age of 79 was the oldest male member of at Grand the Highland Lutheran Church. Meadow Donald passed away peacefully Senior Livon Monday, January 27, 2020, ing. He was at the Aase Haugen Home at a member of the age of 92 surrounded by his Jack Fox Our Saviors family. Lutheran Church of Spring ValHe is survived by his loving wife Norma; daughters Darla Halse, Lorie Howe (Gene), and Karen Urbick; seven grandchildren: Alleyne, Joseph, Bryant (Amy), Jonathan (Michelle), Jesse (Ashley), Corey (Rebecca), Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am and Kali (Tim); six great-grand509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 children: Abby, Zoey, Tula, BenGreenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am ton, Melody and Miles; brother235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 in-law Duane (Shirley) Groth, St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am sister-in-law Ila Barnes, and 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 many nieces and nephews. He St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am is preceded in death by his par405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 ents, sons-in-law Dale Howe and Ronald Benrud, and very best If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. friends Harold and Clara Vine.
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Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Highland Lutheran Church in rural Decorah with the Rev. Kurt Bockoven officiating. Don’s grandchildren will be casket bearers: Joseph Urbick, Jesse Benrud, Jonathan Urbick, Kali Benrud, Bryant Howe, Alleyne Knutson, and Corey Howe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Highland Lutheran Church or Highland Cemetery Fund. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. Gerald Kalstabakken Gerald Marvin Kalstabakken, age 87, of Ramsey, Minn., passed away peacef ully at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2020, with family at his side. J e r r y Gerald was born Kalstabakken in Orion Township, Olmsted County. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minn., and graduated from Preston High School in 1950. Upon graduation, Jerry worked on his parent’s farm in Chatfield until 1953. He joined the US Army and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany, where he married the love of his life, Maria Lieselotte Teufele. Following their stay in Germany, they resided in Fort Ord, Calif., Chatfield, Rochester, and St. Paul, Minn., until their move to Ramsey. Jerry’s love of cars, anything mechanical, tinkering, buying and selling things, was shared with everyone he met and in the stories he told. Jerry and Lottie’s spare time involved going to flea markets, car shows, and swap meets. Jerry was a trooper and a hero throughout his seven-year illness. He expressed no fears and said that he would miss his family. He loved his wife, Lottie, who cared for him with dedication and strength. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren filled a special place in his heart. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lottie. Daughters: Barbara (Joel) Mielke, Susan Kalstabakken, Linda Kalstabakken, Cynthia Kalstabakken (Paul Pfaff), and son Robert (Angie); grandchildren: Heidi (Mike) Popelka, Anna (Zach) LaPorte, Lisa (Scott) Bazille, Ryan Alme, Neil (Lydia) Breault, and Sara Edwards; great-grand-children: Jordan and Aubrey Popelka, Nixon and Lincoln Bazille, Kara and Malcolm Breault, and Amelia LaPorte. He is also survived by his siblings, sisters Marian Kirchner, JoAnne Finley, Rhonda Greenlee, Helen Pierce, and brother Myron Kalstabakken. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Frieda Kalstabakken, sister LaVonne
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Burk, brother Adrian Kalstabakken, and other extended family members. Funeral services were held Friday, January 31, 2020, at Lord of Life Church in Ramsey, Minn., 55303 at 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior and lunch following service. Memorials preferred to the National Kidney Foundation or Lord of Life Church. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Fresenius in Coon Rapids. Shirley A. Marks Shirley A. Marks, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Funera l services for Shirley were held at 11 Shirley A. a.m., TuesMarks day, January 28, 2020, at Wykoff United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Burial took place at the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Shirley Ann Carlsen was born July 7, 1935, in Tyler, Minn., daughter of Peter and Lily (Schmidt) Carlsen. On March 17, 1955, she married Cletus Marks. Shirley had a passion for quilting. She spent many hours creating and then sharing her quilts with family. She enjoyed collecting linens, dishes, and dolls. Shirley had a green thumb with a knack for growing roses. Shirley had a favorite pair of Converse All Stars shoes that carried her through the next chapter of her life after Cletus died. She was an active member of Wykoff United Methodist Church; often volunteering for different church events. She is survived by her children Diane (Ernie) Manwarren of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Doug (Darlene) Marks of Wasilla, Alaska, Dawn (Fred) Lacher of Fort Mill, S.C., Denise Marks of Bloomington, Minn., David (Colleen) Marks of Ostrander, Minn., and Dale (Michelle) Marks of Clay Center, Kans.; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a brother and three sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and husband Cletus in 2000. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Shirley Marks Family. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
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Thirty bridges to be posted By Karen Reisner Fillmore County Engineer Ron Gregg called attention to a recent report from the MnDOT Bridge Office at the board’s January 28 meeting. Forty bridges in the county received a low rating and 30 of those will need to be posted. Many of these did not have to be posted last year. Postings of five to eight ton loadings have to be up within 30 days. About half of the bridges to be posted are county state aid bridges and about half are township bridges. Gregg explained that metal culverts had not been analyzed in prior years. We are trying to come up with fixes. More cover/ overburden over the culverts could be one possible fix. Last meeting Gregg recommended the surface reconditioning with full depth reclamation on two state aid roads, CSAH 15 (3.13 miles) and CSAH 34 (.62 miles). The roads were nine and 10 on his CSAH rural roads priority list. The priority list was based on three factors: last year surfaced, pavement quality index (PQI), and the average daily traffic. Commissioners wanted to look at the information more before deciding. This day Commissioner Duane Bakke introduced a priority list based on PQI only. This put CSAH 34 up to the fourth highest on the list, but moved CSAH 15 well down the list, as there are 15 roads with a poorer PQI rating. During the Citizens Input portion of the meeting, John Zanmiller, Bristol Township, reported that he lives on CSAH 15 and knows how hazardous it is. Short sighted decisions were made 40 to 50 years ago. He said he represents a group of investors that want to reinvigorate rural America. He wants to grow the tax base in Granger. For that we need a good road. Gregg had plans to lower the vertical crest of the hill near the intersection of CSAH 15 and 120th St. to make the intersection safer. He also wanted to improve the site distance 1.75 miles south of CSAH 44. The plan also called for widening the shoulder in places so Amish buggies could have a space to pull over to allow traffic to pass. Zanmiller said an Amish man made a suggestion to him; rather than spend the money to widen the road, construct a gravel or paved trail. A pedestrian and bike trail could be funded with a different pot of money. Chairman Marc Prestby said we are limited as to what we can do in a year by the funds available. Bakke noted that the CSAH 1 reconstruction project consumed a lot of those dollars over the last years, which didn’t allow spending on other projects. Now, we can use funding to catch up on these low rated roads. He recommended doing CSAH 34. On CSAH 15 the shoulders are bad; there is Amish traffic and large truck traffic.
Commissioner Mitch Lentz said CSAH 15 is going to take a lot more work. He suggested we should construct roads with adequate shoulders in the future. No action was taken on the plan for CSAH 15. Gregg’s plan for surface reconditioning of CSAH 34 in 2020 was approved. Lentz voted no. Gregg requested approval to purchase two budgeted pickups, one crew cab and one super cab. The request was tabled. He was directed to bring state bids for three makes, Ford, Chevy, and Dodge, rather than just one. Final payment in the amount of $51,178.36 for the CR 115 reconditioning project was approved. A request to advertise for the surface reconditioning project on CSAH 5 from CSAH 44 to the Iowa State Line was approved. Gregg also requested approval to purchase Base 1 Stabilizing Agent for the CSAH 5 project. The material is injected into the subgrade. Purchasing it now will result in a $6,600 cost savings. The purchase was approved and will be reimbursed with the state aid construction account. Bakke recommended this stabilizing agent be used on every full depth reclamation project; the cost is about $5,000 per mile. A request to advertise for the construction of a Land Bridge on CSAH 5 south of Chatfield was approved. This will be a new concept to fix this portion of CSAH 5. Other attempts over several decades have failed to solve the problem. Pilings will be put into the bedrock to
support the roadway. The lateral sliding of material has not been controlled in past attempts. Other business in brief commented on the formation of a subcommittee, to be called the Jail Assessment Committee. This committee’s task will be to work on a needs study. He argued that members of the public could help with data gathering and give credibility to the committee’s recommendations. He suggested the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) be allowed to form the planning team. Approval was given for the CJCC (judge, county attorney, defense attorney, sheriff, county administrator, probation officer, and two commissioners/Lentz and Prestby) to recommend a list of members to be appointed to the Jail Assessment Committee. Prestby suggested there are three jail options: no jail, construct a new jail, or remodel the existing jail. Commissioner Randy Dahl sees only two options: no jail or what kind of facility to build. DeGeorge maintained the needs study is a first step, simply detailing the needs. There will be no discussion on how to meet those needs by this subcommittee. mittee appointments for 2020 was approved. It was noted there are some vacancies on some committees to be filled by the public. Bonita Underbakke used Citizens Input time to suggest that the public is not aware of these vacancies. She urged them to reach out to the public to make them more aware of these vacancies.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. pick-ups from Sheriff DeGeorge through the Enterprise Fleet Management program was approved. Both will be 2020 Ram pick-ups. They will replace a Chevy Impala and a Dodge Durango which will be sold. DeGeorge said the Ram pick-up squad vehicle they have has been a great squad car. The total purchase price for each is $27,702. Equipment total cost for the two squads will be $26,459.08. The equipment purchase was approved as presented. Kiehne presented his annual recording requirements report, which verifies compliance with recording laws. The county was in compliance on turn around time for all documents. The number of documents e-recorded each year is growing. Kiehne expects over half will be e-recorded this year. vices, asked for and received approval of the 2020 Pay Equity Report (for males and females). She said the county is in a good
position. A motion to advertise for a replacement property appraiser internally and externally was approved. Bobbie Vickerman updated the board on several technology projects. The website update will go live in March. Affeldt reported that several of the county’s CD funds are maturing. She reached out to all the banks in Fillmore County to learn their CD interest rates. She recommended putting mature CD funds, as they mature on a short term basis, in the checking account until June when most are matured. Her recommendation was approved. The banks will again be asked what interest rates they can offer and the board will discuss it again at that time. tor Jeremy Miller will attend the February 4 meeting of the county board to review 2020 Legislative Priorities.
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Fillmore Central sets 2020 board assignments By Hannah Wingert At the January 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board elected the board officers and set the committee assignments for 2020. Ross Kiehne was elected as chairperson, Craig Britton as vice-chair, Deb Ristau as clerk, Jennifer Pickett as viceclerk, and Sue Sikkink as treasurer. Britton and Shelly Topness were appointed to the Community Education committee, Pickett to the Continuing Education Committee, Sikkink and Topness to the Meet and Confer committee, Britton to the MSHSL/ Three-Rivers Conference committee, Pickett to the Special Education Advisory Council, Kiehne, Sikkink, and Topness to the Negotiations committee, Jim Love and Pickett to the Policy committee, Sikkink to the System Accountability committee, Ristau and Topness to the Extracurricular Advisory committee, Ristau to the Staff Development committee, Britton, Kiehne, and Love to the Vendor Negotiations committee, Britton, Kiehne, and Love to the Facility Focus committee, Kiehne, Ristau, and Sikkink to the Budget committee, Kiehne and Love to the Technology committee, Britton and Pickett to the Curriculum and Calendar committee, and Pickett and Love to the Vocational Studies committee. Ristau was appointed as the MSBA liaison. The board salaries were set for
2020 and remained the same as they were in 2019. Compensation for the chairperson will stay at $1,440, $1,080 for the vice chairperson, clerk, vice-clerk, and director, $1,350 for the treasurer, and $25 for extra meetings. The Fillmore County News Lead er and Fillmore County Journal were set as the district’s official newspapers, and KQYB, KFIL, KROC, KNXR, KTTC – TV, KAAL – TV, and the Harmony and Preston local cable channels as the official stations for school closing notifications. Knutson, Flynn, & Deans was set as the official school district legal counsel, and the First Southeast Bank of Harmony, First State Bank of Fountain, and F&M Bank of Preston as the district’s official depositories. The board meetings will continue to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., alternating between the Preston and Harmony school buildings. The school’s final label race was held from January 20-24. The Boxtops for Education program is moving to a digital app for label collection so the school will not hold a label race next year. The winner of the race was the fourth grade class with over 1,000 labels collected. Special Education Director Micki Breitsprecher noted that January 27-31 is Paraprofessional Recognition Week. “Many thanks, appreciation and recognition to our paraprofessionals for
the daily dedication they provide to our students,” she said. Resignations were accepted from SAC and daycare employee Brianna Meyer, custodian Chad Danielson, and paraprofessional Megan Schmitz. Mike Hovey was hired as a full-time custodian for the high school. Don Schoepski was hired as the JH baseball coach, Tris Tollefson as the JH softball coach, and Andy Todd as the JH assistant coach for golf. Positions for a speech coach and JV softball coach are still being advertised. Jackie Whitacre and Sarah Holten were approved to teach independent study courses. A special education service contract with Hiawatha Valley Education District for physically impaired and traumatic brain injury consultation was approved. The Alternative Learning Program will offer services one day a week for eight weeks during the months of June and July again this year. The board approved a list of donations totaling $43,703.75. “We appreciate the generosity of our community,” Britton said. Three applications have been received for the superintendent position posting, which will remain open until January 31. The board will meet on February 5 at 6:30 a.m. in the Preston meeting room to review the applications. The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on February 25 at 5 p.m. in Preston.
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Day of, there’s of owning a little eatery, but bal- recommendations. detailed of opening a restaurantit in jest, years, and discouragement you very early, days off are few and on the going on, so we like toances. get At the really gave the concept any nothing into so when I suggested people let you down or when bond review, Standard & last far between. Time management: “There’s nothing hidden planning. Instead she dove and I guess we were on to somePoor’s let people down,” the time our café family together.”the busiin indicated the city should cou- inadvertently is also challenging so many things to do all there,” said City Administrawork for a franchise restaurant have Bringing family into “It thing.” March 1, 2013, the possible to $500,000 or more in tor Tony Chladek. “It’s the doors she reveals. day and no way humanly There are excelled in her position. Throughgeneral very fund reserves. Reserves little ple officially openedMain Street to work with your husband all do even half of them. See BURDEY Page 15clear what we’re trying to dropped out her time there, she saw has a high-pressure enviif of Burdey’s Café on cafe every day, in admits. “You either many areas in which work Cladek further stated that do.” drastically in 2007 to just 11% of things she would do differently in Peterson. Since then, the while operating expenses, ronment,” she the funds are to be utilized but sit above she ever owned her own place. res- has built up quite the following, in 60% in 2016. City Clerk/Treacovering operating expenses “I met my husband in the surer Kathy Zacher indicated and debt service, it will also provide for funds, such as Paul and Shelly Hanson See DONATIONS Page 16 stand in the kitchen of the ital Improvments, to be Capnew B&B Olympic Bowl. up as the city continues built to trek Comment on this article Photo by Hannah Wingert along in upgrades. Chladek at BY H ANNAH WINGERT www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and would do it again Lydia in a hope they don’t Viola hannah@fillmorecountyjournal. heartbeat. regret offering com Jeanne Dawn Mikayla Peggy I call them!” she TheB. Hansons are getting to help when It’s been a year since laughed. Donna Tammy closer to opening Barb Anne Sonia fateful New Year’s Day fire that Gayle At this point that They’re hoping to every day. of theBeth Lori builddecimated the B&B Olympic reopen the Tracey ing process, most of the Diane Crystal bowling alley in the third major Bowl in Preston. At first, week things have Sheila Carol ownbeen completed. ers Paul and Shelly Hanson of January. Michala Miranda BY H ANNAH WINGERT Mavis “If machines it weren’t for the local The bowling lanes and Rita back then, so that meant weren’t sure they would rebuild, Pat are installed, Ashley that H. the community, items Peggy hannah@fillmoreco for the we wouldn’t be kitchen I could buy a candy bar but then they decided to Miranda untyjournal.com go for rebuilding,” are stillDebbie for in boxes, but Sarah said Paul. W. Julianne every hour I worked,” laughed it. Tom Evanoff started least they’re in the kitchen at off Evanoff. “Everyone’s Leah Bianca area, been so great the bathrooms “The last year has been stresshis career in retail at a Courtney & Jess F. Mickey young helping,” Shelly Natalie are almost Wanda finEvanoff ful, but has actually gone remarked. Taryn age. His parents pretty SheCynthia Evans at their worked with his dad especially appreciates the ished, and some of the dining RachelDepartment Store inowned good,” Paul said. Anna & Angel room décorRhonda Wisconsin, decided store until his father Angela has local Allisa Mikki & Sharon businesses, such Amber “Trying a Morem January 9, the been hung. On to retire. Rather than which was started as to figure this Evanoff scoring company DanielleFive Andrea when we’ve never done it out Electric, Kingsley Mercantile,Chris & Dime by his grandpar- asking his son to stay in the will install Jaden before and theLinda Amish, just and M. family business, he realized - that’s been the stressful to name a train the their system ents in the 1940s. Leah that part. Hansons and Betsy have had their downtown I wish we had the knowledge few, who roles in theBeverly Evanoff’s dad’s rule was Marie employees how to use it. Sara that, were a dyingdepartment stores rebuilding process. “I’m glad to back in March that we Peyton as soon as you could breed and encourLinnette have see them a part going to be tie your aged him Kathy“There’s stuff a of our history.” Jessica now,” Shelly added. shoes, you were old enough to move on to someyear down the road that to thing else. Shelly added that she’s we’ll Despite the stress of rebuildwork. Evanoff couldn’t Shawna,Ashleigh wait several locals stop by and had still be finishing up,” Paul Front: Shelly S., Schanda, To help him figure out ing from scratch, Paul & Gina start working so he could to offer explained. Back: Shelly H., Kelly, what Jess S. & Paige Shelly don’t regret it one and to help put furniture together his own money, at the grand earn he wanted to do with his career, bit and install it once it rate Evanoff’s wife arrives. “I See B&B OLYMPIC of 10 cents an hour. Mary asked him BOWL Page 7 “Candy bars were 10 cents See
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By Janette Dragvold Cycling along the picturesque bike trails of Southeastern Minnesota is a leisure sport for most people, but Canton resident Shane Birch has taken his love of cycling way beyond that. He purchased his first full suspension mountain bike while in college, participated in his first mountain bike races, and was hooked. “I loved it,” states Birch. Though it started with mountain biking, he eventually expanded his cycling endeavors to include road racing, duathlons (much like a triathlon but instead of swimming the competitor runs, bikes and then runs again), and cycle cross. At one point he took a short break from cycling and ended up getting into running. Birch has competed in running races anywhere from 5K to marathons and everything in between. The rolling hills and numerous bike trails in the area make it a perfect place for him to train. Though he admits to being competitive and enjoys the competitive nature of the events he does, he didn’t necessarily start out that way. He began training a couple times a week and progressed to having a structured training plan. Now he trains six to seven days a week, sometimes a couple times a day depending on what he has planned for races coming up. He currently participates in around 20 races a year; all within the tristate area. Cycling and running races go throughout the year, even in the winter months. Even though he really enjoys competing in the races he doesn’t necessarily do it to win. He does it for himself and tries to do the best that he can. “It kept me active; it gave me some structure in sports,” says Birch. “Now it’s progressed into more of a lifestyle where it helps me balance my life with staying healthy and being mindful.” To help keep himself motivated, Birch tracks his stats on an online virtual bike application called Strava. He can even pick routes that are on Fillmore Counties bike trails. If you have a bike computer with GPS it will automatically track stats for you. “At this point in my life I like to train, and I like to push myself,” states Birch. “It’s not necessarily about the numbers that I get; about the times that I get, although sometimes that’s good motivation, but it’s more about putting the time in and looking back in my training log and seeing what I’ve done and what I’ve accomplished. Last year, I had a goal of 5,000 miles on the bike, and I finished with 5,800 so the goal this year is to do 6,000.”
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the years and have also come to cheer him on at various events. “He makes me very motivated to try to be active at my level, but I get more enjoyment out of watching him reach his goal,” explains Paula. She also supports her husband by taking photos and videos of him in action at competitions. A couple years ago the now 50 year old started cycle cross,
which added more races to his season. These races are done on a road bike with special tires where the participants go through a course of obstacles. Every course is different and can include anything from fly overs, to man-made stairs, to hills so steep that you have to carry your bike up them. There are even low hurdles that some of the more skilled racers are able to jump over while on their bikes. Two of the cycle cross races that he participates in are
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also attended by many of the professional cycle cross racers. He already has various cycling races and runs planned for this year. His closest is a fat bike race he is planning to attend in February. He explained that fat bikes are essentially mountain bikes with fat tires. With these bikes you can race all year long, and they are easier for beginners. Though Shane Birch is what
most people would consider a true athlete, he encourages others, no matter what age or physical ability, to be active. “A big stigma that I think people have is ‘I have to be in shape in order to do something and since I’m not in shape I’m not going to try’ and they think that people are going to look down on them when we don’t because obviously we had to
start somewhere as well,” he explains. “Just get out there and put one foot in front of the other; one pedal in front of the other and just keep going. Ultimately you have to do it for yourself otherwise its going to be short lived. You have to find something that’s going to keep you healthy whether its walking or snowshoeing or whatever… just do it.”
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Diet and exercise are each vital components of a healthy lifestyle. While these components tend to be looked at separately, diet and exercise are actually interconnected. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adequate food and fluid should be consumed before, during and after exercise. Following that advice can help men and women maintain their blood glucose concentration during exercise, which allows them to maximize their
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Minnesota farmers can nominate schools for $15,000 STEM grants The America’s Farmers programs, sponsored by Bayer Fund, are back for another year to strengthen farming communities across Minnesota. Beginning January 1, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is partnering with farmers across the country to help strengthen rural public school districts through $15,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) grants. Since 2010, America’s Farmers have awarded more than $53 million to worthy causes, students and public schools across the country. Because farmers know the needs of their communities, the America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. For the Grow Rural Education program specifically, farmers nominate a local public school to apply for one of the grants by visiting AmericasFarmers.com. The process takes less than five minutes and has strengthened schools by bringing together students, teachers, farmers and community members to make STEM programs more engaging. To nominate their local school district for a Grow Rural Education grant, eligible farmers in Minnesota can visit AmericasFarmers.com until April 1, 2020, and complete the nomination form. The Grow Rural Education program has strengthened schools by bringing together students, teachers, farmers and community members to make STEM programs more engaging.
After the school district receives a nomination, they will be notified and teachers are encouraged to submit a grant application describing their desired STEM project by April 15, 2020. A panel of qualified math and science teachers reviews the applications and selects the finalists. The program’s Farmer Advisory Council, consisting of approximately 30 farming leaders from across the country, will then select the winning school districts. “Whether a student plans to begin a career immediately after high school or enroll in a college or trade school, it has become increasingly important for them to have a solid STEM foundation,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund President. “Grow Rural Education is unique because we partner with farmers throughout the duration of the program, from the nomination process to selecting grant-winning schools. Through this partnership, we’re inspiring students, transforming classrooms and strengthening rural school districts with STEM grants.” In the fall, farmers can enroll in the Grow Communities program for the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization, and the Grow Ag Leaders program will begin accepting applications for $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing an education in agriculture related fields. Since its inception in 2011, the Grow Rural Education pro-
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Applications now open for Harvest Entrepreneur Network (HEN) in Greater Minnesota Entrepreneurs in rural Minnesota are invited to apply to join the Harvest Entrepreneur Network (HEN), a new program led by Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). CEDA is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to innovative community development practices and business growth in small towns. Through HEN, CEDA’s professional staff will 1) provide free, individualized coaching to a cohort of rural entrepreneurs, and 2) develop a series of workshops aimed to educate, connect, and support businesses in greater Minnesota. Applications are now open for eligible entrepreneurs to join the network. All are welcome to apply, and applications are strongly encouraged from entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector and traditionally-underserved populations (including women and nonbinary individuals, veterans, minorities, and people with disabilities). Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis through the March 6, 2020 deadline. The HEN cohort program aims to help approximately 40 entrepreneurs with topics such as financial management, marketing, succession planning, connection to local resources and professionals, and grant
writing assistance. This oneon-one coaching will be a mix of in-person and digital meetings, tailored to the needs of the entrepreneur. In addition to the free business assistance, CEDA’s experienced rural business development staff will also create inperson and virtual spaces for the entrepreneur cohort to connect with one another, build community, and share knowledge. HEN will also feature a free series of seven interactive workshops to take place in rural communities throughout the state; the workshops will also be accessible online. These workshops, which are independent of the HEN cohort program, will be open to professionals of all sectors to help foster a strong entrepreneur ecosystem around the state and combat the isolation felt by many entrepreneurs in rural areas. For more information on upcoming classes or to complete an online application for the Harvest Entrepreneur Network, visit https://www.cedausa. com/agricultural-resources/. This program is made possible in part by funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. To learn more about HEN or CEDA, please contact Robert Harris at robert.harris@cedausa. com or (773) 220-6673.
Sesquicentennial farm applications due March 2 State Fair and Minnesota Farm Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Ses- land patent, original deed, county farm is not required, but owner- Bureau Federation accepting quicentennial Farm program will land records, court file in registra- ship must be continuous. honor Minnesota families who tion proceedings or other authen4) The farm should consist of century farm applications have owned their farms for at tic land records. Please do not 50 or more acres and currently be least 150 years. Since the Sesquicentennial Farm program began in 2008, over 371 farms have been recognized. The Sesquicentennial Farm program recognizes family farms according to the following qualifications: 1) The farm must be at least 150 years old this year (2020) according to the abstract of title,
send originals or copies of records. 2) Your family must have owned the farm for 150 years or more. “Family” is defined as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, first cousins and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-in-law). 3) Continuous residence on
involved in agricultural production. A commemorative certificate signed by Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen and Governor Tim Walz will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Sesquicentennial Farm recognition. Applications are available by writing Sesquicentennial Farms, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 64370, St. Paul, Minn. 55164; emailing info@ fbmn.org; or calling (651) 7682100. Applications are also available on our website, www.fbmn. org. Deadline for application is March 2. Previously recognized families should not reapply. Century Farms are not automatically recognized as Sesquicentennial Farms. Families must apply to receive Sesquicentennial Farm recognition. County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to work with county agriculture societies and county fair boards on local recognition of recipients. Recipients will be announced at the beginning of April. To see a list of previously recognized Sesquicentennial Farms in Minnesota, visit fbmn.org/pages/ farm-recognition.
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2020 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,500 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976. Family farms are recognized as a Century Farm when three requirements are met. The farm must be: 1) at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; 2) in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and 3) at least 50 acres and currently be involved in agricultural production. A commemorative certificate
signed by the State Fair Board of Managers President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Governor Tim Walz will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status. Applications are available online at mnstatefair.org/aboutthe-fair/awards-and-recognition/; at fbmn.org; by calling the State Fair at (651) 288-4400; or at statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau offices. The submission deadline is Monday, March 2. Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not reapply. Information on the Century Farm Program will be available at the Minnesota Farm Bureau exhibit during the 2020 Minnesota State Fair. A Century Farm database is also available at fbmn.org.
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February, though a short month, is known for several notable things. Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays are among them. Valentine’s Day, another occasion, is included in the mix of memorable dates, reminding us of special people to whom we can express our love. This year our Wren Grace Bergo shortest month of the year has an Big brothers, Hunter and Zeke, extra day, giving us another leap welcome their little sister, Wren year. Grace Bergo. Born on November Have you heard of the term, 12, 2019, in Rochester, Minn., at “Puppy Love”? What does that 6:26 a.m. weighing 6 pounds bring to your mind? Today it 6 ounces and 20 inches long to brings to my mind… our new proud parents Ryker and Lena puppy. Bergo of Pilot Mound. We lost our one-year-old dog Proud grandparents include due to a car accident in NovemAnn and Leigh Grobarchik of ber. He was full of energy and West Allis, Wis., Doreen Bergo loved to be with people. We have of Wykoff, Minn., and Wayne missed his happy greeting each Bergo of Highland, Minn. time we drive into our yard.
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In his absence and with the coming of Christmas, two of our daughters saw the need and the opportunity to show us their love by finding a new puppy to introduce on Heritage Farm. They found him in the coulee region south of La Crosse. He came from a litter of 10 pups. He was one of the last two furry canines on that farm. This little creature wags his tail ferociously and his roly-poly appearance is endearing. He loves to be petted and for us to talk to him. Our new pet has been getting acquainted with the barn and the rest of the farm. He is learning his limits and safe zones. His greatest companion is my husband who hopes to train him to serve as a cow dog in the future. Our grandchildren liked our other dog, but this little guy is less overbearing in his enthusiasm to make friends of them. Puppy kisses can catch the children offguard, but he just makes them laugh. His youth is attractive, but his lack of judgment can be a concern. This doggy source of joy for us is a responsibility. We hope that the future with him will bring us companionship, fun,
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and the benefit of a good working farm dog. Puppies need attention. Just loving him is not enough; he will require time spent with him in order to develop his potential. Isn’t that just like life? Family relationships and friendships need attention, love, and time spent with the ones who love them. Then they, too, can develop to their full potential. Take thought for how you can
express your love to family and friends. Attention, commitment of time and yourself just might be the ticket to your true enjoyment, fun, and working relationship with those around you. All of this “puppy talk” brings to my mind a recipe I made, not for puppies, but for my children to eat when they were young. You will find it a tasty addition to your recipe box.
Puppy Chow 1 stick of margarine (butter tastes better) 1 cup chocolate chips ½ cup creamy peanut butter 8-10 cups Crispix cereal (Rice Chex will do nicely.) 2 cups powdered sugar. 1. Melt margarine, chocolate chips, and peanut butter together. 2. Pour over cereal mix until coated. 3. Put coated cereal in a gallon container with sugar and shake until the cereal is covered with sugar.
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AcenTek awarded grant to bring fiber to rural Houston Rural residents of Houston, Minn., will benefit from a grant awarded to AcenTek by the Border-to-Border grant program. On Tuesday, January 21, Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, announced that AcenTek was among the 30 recipients across the state to receive a grant. This is big news for AcenTek since the cost to the rural Houston fiber project is greater than any previous fiber project the company has done. The project, estimated to cost over $9.6 million dollars, is so great because it is the largest (in square miles) of the areas the company provides service to. AcenTek was awarded the grant for $2,895,318 dollars, which will cover 30% of the total cost of the project.
The project in rural Houston will positively impact residents at over 900 locations (farms, residences and businesses). Once the fiber build is complete, farmers will have more opportunities for using technology within agriculture, employees of area medical facilities will have options for telecommuting, and students will have faster internet speeds for research and study materials. While faster internet is the biggest, most obvious benefit of a community being upgraded to fiber, it is not the only one. A fiber connection is more reliable than copper so customers can expect far less disruptions to AcenTek services during storms. In addition, a community that offers future residents (and
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Brett A. Corson recertified as Criminal Law Specialist The Minnesota State Bar Association announces the recertification of Brett A. Corson, Fillmore County Attorney’s Office, as an MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This Certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by the State Board of Legal Certification. The certified specialist designation is earned by leading attorneys who have completed a rigorous approval process, including an examination in the specialty area, peer review, and documented experience. Certified attorneys have demonstrated superior knowledge, skill and integrity in their specific field and can use the designation of specialist to advertise their credentials. The MSBA has been accredited as an independent professional organization for certifying attorneys as Criminal Law Specialists, Real Property Law Specialists, Civil Trial Law Specialists and Labor and Employment Law Specialists. This achievement has been earned by fewer than 3% of all licensed Minnesota attorneys. With over 15, 000 members, the MSBA is the state’s largest and most influential voluntary organization of attorneys, providing continuing legal education and public service opportunities for lawyers, and assistance to the legal system. The MSBA has been accredited as an independent professional organization for certifying attorneys as Criminal Law Specialists since 2009.
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Minnesota unemployment rate holds steady at 3.3%
Year-over-year job gains up 0.1% while labor force participation rate held at 70.3% ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained a steady 3.3% during December, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December also held a steady 3.5%. Minnesota gained 3,978 jobs from December 2018 to December 2019, a 0.1% increase. The private sector average wage rate was up 24 cents in December for a 4% rise over the year. “Minnesota remains a national leader in labor force participation rates as more Minnesotans are stepping from the sidelines to employment, however we continue to experience a tight labor market and slowing job growth,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate held at 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 63.2%. The state’s employment-to-population ratio ticked down one-tenth of a percent to 68%, compared to 61% nationally.
Four supersectors gained jobs in December. Trade, Transportation and Utilities saw the largest jobs gain (up 1,500), followed by Other Services (up 1,300), Leisure and Hospitality (up 1,200), and Government (up 300). Supersectors losing jobs in December included Education and Health Services (down 1,600), Manufacturing (down 1,200), Information (down 500), Financial Activities (down 400), Construction (down 200), and Mining and Logging (down 100). The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was the only MSA to lose jobs in December; employment was down 504 jobs. Minneapolis-St. Paul MN-WI MSA gained 2,178 jobs over the month, followed by St. Cloud MSA (up 755), Mankato MSA (587), and Rochester MSA (up 102). DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more information about the agency and its services visit mn.gov/deed/.
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Noxious weeds spread to eight new Minnesota counties The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed in 2019 five species of weeds on the state’s Noxious Weed Prohibited Eradicate List for the first time in eight counties. Weeds categorized as Prohibited Eradicate are the worst types of weeds. The law requires species on this list to have all aboveand below-ground plant parts destroyed because the weeds may be harmful to public health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, or other property.
Collaboration with multiple agencies and organizations throughout the state, including County Agricultural Inspectors, township supervisors, and city mayors, helps the MDA successfully detect noxious weeds on the eradicate list and confirm unrecognized species. The new finds were: chum louiseae) - Washington County
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an electrical power conversion station and switch gear. Udelhofen said they expect to use a Minnesota contractor. The project construction could benefit southeast Minnesota workers. Solar installers is one of the fastest growing occupations in the nation. A glare analysis was done for any hour of any day. No glare is expected at any point. The single-axis photovoltaic panels move as the sun moves; they have an anti-reflective coating. Udelhofen was asked about the decommissioning of the project at the end of its useful life. He said the majority of the materials are recyclable as scrap. The panels can be returned to the manu-
facturer to be broken down and reused. The site will be restored to a farmable state comparable to the surrounding land. There were no comments from the Arendahl supervisors. Jelon Hogie explained their driveway is located right across from the substation. Site distance for pulling out of their driveway is a problem in the winter time. She was concerned about being able to see oncoming traffic in the dips when pulling on to Highway 250 (a roller coaster road). Jesse Arnold asked about the possibility of a panel breaking and pieces washing down into the cattle pasture. Udelhofen said the panel glass is like a wind-
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The renewable electricity will connect directly to the distribution system of MiEnergy. Most of the electricity produced will be used within the community. The electricity produced is expected to be adequate to power 690 households annually. This site is located west of State Highway 250 and south of the intersection with 296th St. Project construction should start this coming summer and be completed in late 2020 or early 2021. A gravel access road will be constructed. A concrete foundation no more than 10 feet by 10 feet will be constructed to hold
maculatum) - Clay County maculatum) - Nobles County maculatum) - Rice County
sunny and shady habitats and is toxic to monarch butterflies. Cutleaf teasel forms dense monocultures in sunny grasstal bittersweet is a woody vine that overtakes forests. Palmer amaranth is a high-profile noxious weed of row crops and the MDA publishes media releases as soon as any information can be made public. Poison hemlock is a highly toxic plant that looks like wild carrot and grows in moist areas and along rights-ofway. shield; they don’t shatter, but stay within the frame when broken. A MiEnergy employee explained how the idea for these projects originated; he said they didn’t want to have just one large solar project. They looked at six different locations near a substation, narrowing it down to four. Two of these are in Fillmore County. son asked about the legal description (actual acres). Corson said he wanted a legal description for the solar array. The description included was over 25 acres; Udelhofen explained their intent is to make it closer to 20 acres. The legal description will be available prior to getting the building permit. out of the solar array could be changed to improve site distance issues described by Hogie. Udelhofen said the project placement was designed to keep better cropland for farming. Ruskell suggested they wait to vote on the application until they can get more information on the elevations and site distance. A motion was made and approved to continue the public hearing on this application at the next meeting on February 20. The second public hearing was to consider a conditional use permit application from Fillinona Solar, LLC for a maximum 3 MW free standing alternating current solar electric system in Fountain Township, section 15. This would again interconnect to the MiEnergy distribution infrastructure. A land lease and solar easement has been signed for up to 20 acres by Mary Finseth. The solar project will be located off CR 11 south of Fountain adjacent to the
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The MDA verifies the reports and, when possible, collects samples for the official University of Minnesota herbarium records. As the regulatory agency for managing noxious weeds, the MDA also helps local governments with weed management and enforcement of the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law. The MDA provides training to the County Agriculture Inspectors (CAIs) while the CAIs enforce the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law. To report a noxious weed, contact the MDA’s Arrest the Pest line at arrest.the.pest@state. mn.us or 1 (888) 545-6684. Fountain Substation. Everything about the project is basically the same as with the Arendahl project described above. Udelhofen said they will tap into an overhead line; it is the same concept. Plans are to build it at the same time. Fountain Supervisor Dan Schmidt said the township had no problem with the application. There was no comment condition will be a surveyed boundary on this one as County Attorney Corson asked for on the Arendahl project. Corson also wanted a decommission and financial assurance plan included in the conditions. Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins who was participating via phone said the application materials will be recorded with the CUP. The CUP application for the Fountain Township project was approved by the commission. The county will receive about $6,000 per year in revenue from each project when they are in production. Each township will receive about $1,500 per year.
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Sarah Peterson signs the oath to become a member of the Lanesboro School Board. Photo by Hannah Wingert By Hannah Wingert At the January 23 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Sarah Peterson was sworn in as the newest member of the board. Peterson will fill the empty seat until the next election. Dave Lawstuen was elected as the board chair, Steve Snyder as the vice chair, Chris Troendle as the clerk, and Steve Storhoff as the treasurer. The board meetings will continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month
at 7 p.m. in the Lanesboro Elementary Library. The Merchants Bank of Lanesboro was approved as the district depository. Nethercut Schieber Attorneys, PLLP was approved as the district’s legal counsel for general business and Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldsburger, PA for school law. The school’s official newspaper was set as the News Leader. The proposed board member compensation amounts were reviewed. Snyder noted that they
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took a small jump in 2018, but had been static for at least 12 years before that. Compensation for the chairperson was $1,500 in 2019, $1,200 for the clerk and treasurer, $1,000 for the directors, $500 for the chief negotiator and chair of the finance committee, $400 for the second negotiator and the second member of the finance committee, and $300 for the education district representative. “It seems fair,” Snyder commented. The board approved the compensation with no change from 2019. Christine Troendle and Sarah Peterson were appointed to the policy committee, Steve Storhoff and Steve Snyder to the finance, facilities and long-range planning committee, Troendle to the advisory committee, and Dave Lawstuen and Snyder to the personnel committee. Mike Willford was appointed as the board representative for MSHSL, Troendle for the Edcuation District with HVED, Peterson with Economic Development, and Lawstuen for Legislative Liaison. Superintendent Matt Schultz gave his report and noted that an in-house training will be held towards the end of the school year so that all staff can complete the Cultural Competency Training as required by the state of Minnesota. Schultz recently met with the Fillmore Central superintendent to make plans for spring sports bus transportation. A town hall meeting was held in Lanesboro on January 22 to discuss the shortage of EMTs. Schultz was able to attend the meeting and encouraged all school board members to consider joining the ambulance crew. “It’s an important service,” he said. He noted that the school is still looking for a bus driver, which would involve working for about two hours in the morning and two more in the afternoon. A FMLA request for Brooke
Lea was approved. The board reviewed the 2020-2021 school calendar with Principal James Semmen and approved it with one minor change. School board policies 419 regarding a tobacco-free environment and 427 regarding workload limits for certain special education teachers were reviewed and approved. A resolution was passed approving a donation to the scholarship fund in the amount of $130.50 and another to the
milk fund in the amount of $159.00 A request was received asking permission from the school for an independent group to organize a Lanesboro High School fishing team. The council was not required to pass a motion allowing the group to form, but noted that they were in favor of it. The next Lanesboro school board meeting will be held on February 20 at 7 p.m.
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Waterway repairs and park proposals By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council meeting held on January 27 was unusually brief. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Brian Burkholder informed the council that Union St. waterway repairs will need to be done before April 15, as per the Department of Natural Resources rules. The work is necessary because of damages sustained during the June 27 flooding event. Cost for the waterway work between Highway 52 and Union St. will be shared with FEMA. He estimated the city’s 25% share would not be more than $3,500. A revision to the Chatfield
Center for the Arts extended liquor license for February 1 was approved. The CCA collaborating with the Chosen Valley Community Foundation wants to hold an outdoor fundraising event during Chill Fest, “Carhartts and Kegs.” The license extension will include an area in front of the CCA, where a beer keg station will be located within a fenced in area. Councilor Josh Broadwater reported on the Park and Recreation committee that met prior to the council meeting. Issues with the Mill Creek ball park and possible improvements were discussed. The number one problem is the lack of drainage. There is interest in
adding both a storage shed and dugouts. At the next meeting the council will be asked to consider the replacement of a 2015 wide area mower with the purchase of a new 2020 wide area mower. The hiring process for a new pool manager was discussed, along with the most cost effective way to purchase food items for the pool’s concession stand. A couple of residents came to the meeting to discuss the construction of an off leash dog park, possibly at Groen Park. Several issues around the construction of a dog park include cost of construction, maintenance, fencing, and noise. The Community Foundation has requested a shelter be erected at Lonestone Park. Replacement of the playground equipment is being discussed. Mayor Russ Smith commented that people have been doing a good job getting their cars off the street for snow removal.
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and after October 1, 2020, but starting that date your standard Minnesota driver’s license or ID card will not be accepted to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Enhanced driver’s licenses and ID cards can also be used for U.S. border crossings by land or by sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean and cost $15 more than a standard driver’s license. A REAL ID costs the same as a standard driver’s license or ID card. Now is the time to apply for a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license or ID if you will need one later this year. The best way to make sure you have everything you need before visiting a driver’s license office is to pre-apply online at drive.mn.gov. This feature allows Minnesotans to enter a significant portion of their application online, reducing the time they spend in the office. It also lists the required documents for each license type. A REAL ID requires additional documentations compared to a standard driver’s license including:
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Do I need to obtain the new Real ID and driver’s license when my license expires? Answer: T h e Mi n n e s o t a Sgt. Troy H. Department Christianson of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) began issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards on October 1, 2018, to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Minnesotans are not required to obtain a REAL ID driver’s license or ID card; however, starting October 1, 2020, a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license or ID card, passport or passport card or another acceptable form of identification will be required to board a domestic flight or enter federal facilities. As of early January, nearly 11% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID card holders have a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card. There are about 3.7 million Minnesota license holders who will need to decide if they need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification before the federal deadline later this year. Determining which type of license or ID card to apply for depends on what you need your card for. Minnesota offers three different options:
identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States. Social Security number. proving current Minnesota residency. There is a video, Minnesota REAL ID: Be REAL ID Ready by October 2020, that you can watch at https://youtu.be/ adDC5Ovi8iI. If you have questions about REAL ID, visit REALID.dps. mn.gov or contact DPS-DVS at dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us or (651) 297-3298. 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. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexander Thomas Bovitz, 20, Lakeville, Minn.; 12/27/2019, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Steven Robert Miller, 33, No Known Address; 8/26/2019, Predatory Offender - Knowingly Commits Act or Fails to Fulfill Registration Requirement, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Commit to Commissioners of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 36 months (stay for five years). Local Confinement 365 days. Credit for time served: 103 days. Defendant can be released to Teen Challenge Program when a bed becomes available. Defendant is to satisfactorily complete the program. If defendant does not satisfactorily complete the program by either being removed from the program, should leave against recommendations, or for any other reason, the defendant is to report to jail immediately. Defendant can be transported to Teen Challenge by his Probation Agent. Supervised probation for five years - Conditions (1/13/2020): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number (defendant to report to his agent prior to changing his address), Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter
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bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Cognitive skill training, Mental Health Evaluation (and DPT Program), Predatory offender registration required - defendant to sign and initial any forms prior to being released, Complete treatment Teen Challenge Program and any programming following including Half-way House and Irts Program. Jeffery Lynn Thomas, 55, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/7/2019, DWI - Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test; Breath Test Refusal or Failure, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,550 until 1/10/2022), Total Fees $570. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Defendant to be given credit for time served and the remainder jail time can be served on EHM/EAM. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (1/10/2020): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Random testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), No mood-altering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. MN State Patrol - Rochester Robert Joseph Tayek, 73, McGregor, Iowa; 1/1/2020, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Shawn Gene Johnson, 26, Preston, Minn.; 4/22/2019, Domestic Abuse No Contact DEALER
Order - Violate No Contact Order - Within Ten Years of Prior (Gross Misdemeanor), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/13/2022), Total Fees $990. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 317 days for two years). Community work service - 40 hours for two years. Credit for time served: 48 days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (1/13/2020): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment and aftercare, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, No contact with victim S.B., Cognitive skill training, No harassment violations, No violations of an Order for Protection, Complete diagnostic assessment, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Domestic No Contact (DANCO). Chavol Angelica O Oyarzo, 53, Northfield, Ill.; 1/12/2020, Speeding (80/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Rushford Police Department Caitlin Rose Coxworth, 18, Houston, Minn.; 7/28/2019, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $210, Total Fees (including $120 in restitution) $420.
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Preliminary reports: four of eight fire deaths this year likely smoking related State fire marshal asking Minnesotans to follow smoking tips Following four fire deaths since January 9, that appear to be smoking related, State Fire Marshal Jim Smith is asking Minnesotans who smoke to follow some important safety tips, and families to talk to loved ones who smoke about its fire-related dangers. Eight people died in fires between January 9-23. Four of these fatalities this month are likely smoking related, according to preliminary investigations. Smoking is typically the leading cause of fatal fires each year in Minnesota. There were three fire deaths at this time last year. Follow these tips to prevent a smoking-related fire:
This year’s fire deaths 80-year-old female victim. reliminary cause: Smoking. 54-year-old male victim. Preliminary cause: Unsafe use of heat 63-year-old female victim. Preliminary cause: Outdoor burning. 83-year-old female victim. Preliminary cause: Smoking. 77-year-old female victim. Preliminary cause: Smoking. 29-year-old male victim. Preliminary cause: Smoking.
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93-year-old male victim. 66-yearold female victim. Preliminary
potted plants, leaves, mulch or other vegetation. gen or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. “I was a smoker for 30 years. I know how hard it is to quit,” State Fire Marshal Smith said. “But it’s not hard to smoke outside and
Preliminary investigations also indicate seven of the eight victims who died in fires this year are over age 50. The average age of victims who died in smokingrelated fires between 2009 and
in a sturdy container filled with sand or water. It’s not hard to talk to your loved ones who smoke and ask them to do these things.”
“These deaths are often happening to vulnerable people who are alone,” Smith said. “That’s why we are asking family members and anyone in contact with older smokers to look in on them and help them be safe.”
Smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires in Minnesota At least seven people died in smoking-related fires in rise as investigators continue determining fire causes. Ninety-four people died in smoking-related fires between 81% of those victims were over age 50. 43% of people who died had a measurable bloodalcohol content (BAC); 40% of those had a BAC over .08. Smoking-related fire deaths by year
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Fillmore County Sports Houston Girls Win Sixth Straight, Geiwitz Tops 1,000 By Paul Trende The winning streak is up to six. And they have just two losses in their last 15 games. Houston girls’ basketball continues to spin strongly. The ‘Canes won both of their games the week of Monday, January 20. Dale Moga’s group first took down Class AA foe KenyonWanamingo 63-55. The game was tied 28-28 at halftime. Sydney Torgerson (19 pts, 6-7 FGs, 7-13 FTs, 8 rebs) Paul Trende and Emma Geiwitz (18 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls) led the way. Jenny Albrecht (8 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts, 6 stls) and Becca Rostad (8 pts, 6-9 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 stls) helped. The Knights previously beat SEC-West leader Kingsland 63-50. Houston then trekked to Randolph, prevailing 77-48. Geiwitz, the Hurricanes 5’9” at-her-best-in-theopen-court athletic junior guard, entered the night 26 points shy over 1,000. She had a gamehigh 33 points (14-21 FGs), her fourth 30-point game of the year (21.9 PPG average). Torgerson (16 pts, 6-7 FGs, 4-5 FTs, 9 rebs, 7 stls) and Rostad (14 pts, 5 rebs) also reached double figures. Albrecht (3 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) added ancillary support. Geiwitz joined Alyssa Rostad (1,756), Kelly Jerviss (1,258), Abbey Loken (1,250), Kristi Corey (1,147), Astri Runningen (1,095), and Grete Runningen (1,087) in the ‘Canes girls’ 1,000-point club. Houston (8-0, 13-4) firmly leads the SEC East over M-C (5-4, 7-11).
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Chatfield Boys Win Fourth Straight, Johnson Tops 1,000
Chatfield boys’ basketball entered the third week of January having just posted its second win. Jeff DeBuhr’s group then posted a 3-0 week to run its win streak to four. The Gophers beat R-P 53-50. Reid Johnson (19 pts, 4-4 FTs, 7-14 FGs, 6 rebs) and Landon Bance (12 pts, 5-10 FGs) hit double figures. David Castleberg (8 pts, 4-6 FGs) and Henry Gathje (7 pts, 2-2 FGs, 3-3 FTs) were efficient. Luke O’Hare (season-high 21 pts, 9-12 FGs) and Justin Ruberg (16 pts, 7-12 FGs, 6 rebs, 4 asts) paced the Trojans. It was the Gophers first victory over R-P since 2013. Team green had taken seven straight. Chatfield then trekked to Cotter. Johnson, a third-year starter junior guard, sat 10 points shy of 1,000. The Gophers easily handled the Ramblers 76-42. Johnson got his milestone (16 pts, 6-7 FGs, 4-4 FTs, 7 rebs, 4 stls) missing just one shot. Bance (season-high 23 pts, 5-9 threes, 8-13 FGs) was the leading scorer. Castleberg helped (10 pts, 5-9 FGs, 5 rebs). The Gophers ended their week by handling W-K 74-53. R-Johnson (22 pts, 8-13 FGs, 5-7 FTs, 10 rebs) led the way. Bance (10 pts) and Cole Johnson (9 pts, 7 asts) helped. Reid joins Bill Harwood (1,508), Trevor Larson (1,201), Nate Skare (1,117), Jerry Chase (1,054), and Hunter Scott (1,000) in the Gopher boys’ 1,000-point club. Johnson averages 19.5 PPG. Chatfield improved to 4-6, 5-10.
Knight Girls Stay SEC Perfect, Buchholtz Tops 1,000
While SEC East leader Houston did work, so did SEC-West
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Mon Feb 3 (BBB) FC at SG (BBB) Chatfield at Z-M (BBB) R-P at Houston (BBB) BP at Kingsland (GBB) Kingsland at BP (GBB) FC at Lanesboro (GBB) Chatfield at Pine Island (GBB) R-P at M-C Tue Feb 4 (BBB) FC at D-E (from Jan 17) (BBB) L-O at M-C (BBB) SG at Lanesboro (BBB) Houston at Kingsland (from Jan 17) (GBB) D-E at FC (from Jan 17) (GBB) L-O at Houston Thurs Feb 6 (BBB) R-P at La Crescent (BBB) PEM at Chatfield (BBB) Decorah at M-C (GBB) Chatfield at PEM (GBB) La Crescent at R-P (GBB) Houston at Lanesboro
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leader Kingsland. The Knights also got a stand-out player over 1,000 points. Steve Hauser’s group started by handling LeRoy-Ostrander 67-26. Ellie Buchholtz (27 pts, 3-8 threes, 11-20 FGs, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) led the way. Sam Wernimont (14 pts) also hit double-figures. Alyssa Link (9 pts, 3-6 threes)) and Merredith Farlinger (7 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts, 5 blks) helped. Lanesboro then came to town. Buchholtz sat 25 points shy of 1,000. The Knights beat the Burros for a second time, 71-55. On a late free throw, Buchholtz got her milestone. The 5’8” junior G again was the leading scorer (26 pts, 7-8 FTs, 3-5 threes, 10 rebs, 6 asts, 4 stls). Wernimont (11 pts, 3-5 threes) and Farlinger (10 pts, 5-10 FGs, 10 rebs, 4 asts, 5 blks) also hit double figures. Audrey Webster (8 pts), Anika Reiland (7 pts, 5 asts), and Link (7 pts) gave Kingsland six with 7-plus. Jessie Schreiber (15 pts, 9 rebs, 5 ast) and Brielle Ruen (11 pts, 7 rebs) paced the Burros. Payton Benson (9 pts) and Sydney Taylor (9 pts 5 rebs, 4 stls) helped. Ellie joins Sister Lauren (1,550), Paisley Larson (1,296), Amy Mahlum (1,217), Cheyenne Losey (1,176), Lindsey Erichsen (1,143), Molly Greiner (1,133), Savannah Oeltjen (1,128), Emily Greiner (1,109), and Jenna Tammel (1,010) in the Knight girls’ 1,000-point club. The younger Buchholtz averages 18.8 PPG. The Knights (9-0, 12-7) lead the West over GM (9-2, 13-6). Lanesboro is 5-5, 6-11.
again Houston’s three-headed attack. They scored all but eight Hurricane points. Schutte joined Andy Sires (1,673), David Goede (1,450), Pierce Edmiston (1,207), Austin Peplinski (1,051), James Hongerholt (1,050), Brian Edmiston (1,017) and teammate Alex Van Gundy in the Houston boy’s 1,000-point club. Mikkel averages just shy of 22.0 PPG. Trent Vix’s group is 7-3, 11-8.
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Chatfield’s Cael Bartels (113) and Grady Schott (170) took first at the Lake City wrestling invite. Payton Danielson had 21 points and Lauren Wyffels a career-high 20 points as M-C’s girls beat L/P 51-50, ending a 15-game series losing streak that dated to 2010. FC’s girl’s went 2-1 on the week to improve to 7-3, 13-5. Kandace Sikkink had 22 points in a win over L/P, 22 points and 15 rebounds in a 58-42 loss to PEM. Justin Ruberg had 24 (pts) and 13 (rebs), but R-P’s boys fell to L-A 55-51. The Trojans went 0-3 on the week, losing by 9 total points.
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Lanesboro 32, Schaeffer Academy 52 (L: J.T. Rein 12 pts, 6 rebs. Halftime scored: L 21, SA 20) D-E 49, R-P 47 (RP: L. O’Hare 18 pts (8-10 FGS), 7 rebs; Malachi Bunke 10 pts, 6 asts; J. Ruberg 10 pts) L-O 68, Kingsland 59 (K: Nathan Lund 12 pts (4-7 threes); William Jahn 10 pts; Reed Merkel 9 pts, 9 rebs) PEM 96, FC 61 (FC: Haidyn Gunderson 17 pts (3-8 threes), 10 rebs; Zach Haugerud 12 pts, 5 asts; Jecob Wood 10 pts) SG 48, M-C 24 (MC: Cayden Tollefsrud 10 pts (3-4 threes)) FC 33, La Crescent 75 (FC: Z. Haugerud/Cory Brown 8 pts. Falcons: 1-8, 3-12) Coulee Christian 54, M-C 57 (MC: Jack Arneson careerhigh 17 pts (6-11 FGs), 8 stls; C. Tollefsrud 14 pts, 6 stls; Dawson Wilder 8 pts, 11 rebs) G-E 36, Lanesboro 62 (L: Sawyer Johnson 14 pts (4-9 threes); Ryan Holmen 12 pts, 12 rebs; John Prestemon 11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) L-A 55, R-P 51 (RP: J. Ruberg See SPORTS Page 27 ➤
Houston Boys Score Big, Schutte Tops 1,000
Making the fastest push to 1,000 was Houston 6’5” senior F Mikkel Schutte. The Hurricanes/Schutte have been scoring big (and sometimes giving up big scores). Each happened amidst a three-game week. The ‘Canes first overwhelmed AldenConger 86-51. Schutte put up a career-high (42 pts, 5-11 threes, 17-28 FGs, 9 rebs, 5 asts, 5 blks) to lead the way. Alex Van Gundy (22 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts) and Caiden Danielson (17 pts) helped. The trio accounted for 81 points. Houston then posted its third 90-point game in a 92-61 win over K-W. Schutte needed 28 to get to 1,000. Doing work at the free throw line, he got there (29 pts, 16-18 FTs, 12 rebs, 6 ats, 5 blks). Van Gundy (23 pts, 5-7 threes, 4-5 FTs, 7-11 FGs, 8 rebs), Danielson (15 pts), and Jaden Abraham (12 pts) gave Houston four in double figures. It was the seventh time Schutte and AVG each hit for 20-plus. The week ended with an 86-73 loss to Randolph in a sizeable SEC battle. Schutte (24 pts, 4-7 threes, 13 rebs, 7 asts, 4 blks), Danielson (22 pts, 4-10 threes), and Van Gundy (19 pts, 3-8 threes, 10 rebs) were
The 1,000-plus-point sisters, Ellie, left, and Lauren, right, Buchholtz. Ellie joined her sister in the Knight Girls club by accomplishing the feat versus Lanesboro. Photo by Paul Trende
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24 pts (3-5 threes, 9-13 FGs), 13 rebs; L. O’Hare 10 pts. Trojans: 2-8, 7-10) GM 77, M-C 30 (MC: Gavin Johnson 12 pts. Cougars: 1-9, 3-13) Kingsland 46, Lanesboro 49 (L: J. Prestemon 13 pts (5-5 FTs); S. Johnson 12 pts, 7 rebs. K: Walker Erdman 15 pts. The last made field goal of the game was at 4:28, a Prestemon three which put Lanesboro up 47-45. Prestemon later hit two free throws to make it 49-46. Knights missed two gametying threes in final 0:40. Burros: 4-8, 7-10. Knights: 3-8, 5-12)
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threes), 4 asts; Peyton Berg 12 pts (5-8 FGs); Tessa McMahon 7 pts, 7 asts, 5 stls; Zayda Priebe 10 pts (5-7 FGs). RP: Kaylee Ruberg 8 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls) M-C 53, SG 41 (MC: Camryn Cox 18 pts (6-8 FGs), 7 rebs, 4 asts; L. Wyffels 12 pts, 15 rebs; Jordyn Newgard 10 pts) Schaeffer Academy 60, Lanesboro 58 (L: P. Benson 15 pts (7-12 FGs), 6 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls; J. Schreiber 15 pts, 10 rebs, 4 stls; Sophia Simes 15 pts (5-7 FGs), 7 rebs. Annie Orvis’ three (1:00 > 59-56) proved the gamesecuring score) Cotter 55, Chatfield 41 (Chat: Silja Erickson 7 pts; T. McMahon 6 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts; Z. Priebe 6 pts, 10 rebs) FC 42, PEM 58 (FC: K. Sikkink 22 pts, 15 rebs; Kassidy
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Broadwater 8 pts, 5 stls) Riceville Duals > Crestwood took 120 (Knutson), 160 (Sass), R-P 26, D-E 74 (RP: Alayna 65, FCLMC 7 (C. Hovland (160) 170 (C. Kunz), and 182 (TroHelgemoe/Ellie Dahl 7 pts) won a 9-0 MD, Cad. Anderson endle) by forfeit. Daniels (106), T. M-C 51, L/P 50 (MC: P. Dan- (145) a 7-4 D for FCLMC); Kunz (126), Cal. Anderson (132), ielson 21 pts (4-6 threes, 8-13 Estherville/Lincoln Central 22, and Cad. Anderson (145), and FGs), 8 rebs, 5 stls; L. Wyffels FCLMC 57 (Wolves took forfeits Nikoloski (285) had pins. Match career-high 20 pts (3-3 threes), 6 at 113 (C. Wingert), 120 (Bradon was all falls/forfeits); Tripoli 6, rebs, 4 asts. Wyffels hit two free Knutson), 132 (Cal. Anderson), FCLMC 72 (Wolves took 106 throws with 0:14.4 left to give 138 (B. Wright), 152 (Orion Sass), (Daniels), 113 (Wingert), 120 Cougars a 51-48 lead. L/P scored and 285 (S. Nikolosk). K. Dan- (Knutson), 126 (Seth Rolfs), 132 two late for the 51-50 score) iels (106), Cad. Anderson (145) (T. Kunz), 138 (Wright), 145 La Crescent 48, FC 52 (FC: and D. Troendle (182) had pins, (Cad. Anderson), 152 (C. Kunz), K. Sikkink 16 pts, 7 rebs; Kas. Taylor Kunz (126) a 2-1 decision 182 (Troendle), 220 (Zach Krage), Broadwater 10 pts, 5 asts, 4 stls) win); New Hampton/Turkey Val- and 285 (Nikolosk) by forfeit. R-P 19, L-A 56 (RP: Isa- ley 24, FCLMC 58 (Wolves took Oliver Hoeltzle (152) won by fall. belle Olson 7 pts. Trojans: 0-11, 120 (Knutson), and 285 (Niko- Wolves: 1-6, 8-8) 2-15) loski) by forfeit, forfeited 195. KM ‘Swalla’ Duals > Byron M-C 43, GM 50 (MC: P. Daniels (106), Wingert (113), T. 24, LARP 57; Forest Lake 49, Danielson 16 pts (6-11 FGs), 6 Kunz (126), Wright (138), Cad. LARP 24; #2 in AA Fairmont/ rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls; L. Wyffels 11 Anderson (145), Sass (152), and Martin County West 70, LARP pts; J. Newgard 10 pts. Cougars: Caleb Kunz (160) had pins, Cale 0; #5 in D-II Ellsworth 46, 5-5, 7-11) Anderson (132) a 14-2 MD); Pine LARP 22 (Screaming Eagles: L/P 39, FC 61 (FC: K. Sik- Island 24, FCLMC 54 (Wolves 4-2, 7-6) kink 22 pts (9-17 FGs, 4-5 FTs), 8 rebs; Kas. Broadwater 16 pts Mikkel Schutte (3-4 threes, 6-8 FGs), 5 rebs, 5 Houston Basketball asts; Kelly Ristau 9 pts, 9 rebs) Chatfield 66, K-W 71 (C: Mollie Henry 14 pts (4-7 FGs, 6-8 FTs), 8 rebs; S. Erickson 11 pts, 8 rebs; Z. Priebe 11 pts, 8 rebs Mikkel Schutte (4-7 FGs); J. Zimmerman 9 pts, 5 stls; T. McMahon 9 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls; P. Berg 9 pts, 6 rebs ) Stewartville 55, Chatfield 45 (C: Alyssa Baum 15 pts (3-6 threes, 6-10 FGs); P. Berg 14 pts, 7 rebs. Gophers: 3-7, 7-12)
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FCLMC Tri > Lake City 60, FCLMC 12 (Wolves took 285 (Stefan Nikoloski) by forfeit, forfeited 120 and 220. Devin Troendle (182) had a pin); La Crescent 16, FCLMC 60 (Wolves took 113 (Connor Wingert), 126 (Ryan Kelly), 138 (Boston Wright), 145 (Caden Anderson), 152 (Carter Hovland), 182 (Michael Barrett), 220 (Zach Krage), and 285 (Nikoloski) by forfeit. Bodey Wright (160) and Carson Berg (170) had pins. Only five weights actually had a match) La Crescent 12, LARP 66 FCLMC 9, Chatfield 66 (Gophers took 195 (Isaiah Froese) by forfeit. Wolves took 285 (S. Nikoloski). Cael Bartels (113), Cody Guenther (132), Tate Karver (138), Seth Goetzinger (145), Luke Ihrke (152), Campbell Berge (160), Mason Clemens (170), Grady Schott (182), and A.J. Karver (220) had pins for Chatfield. Eight pins came in first period. Lukas Carrier (120 > 8-3) and Kail Schott (126 > 2-0) won by decision for Gophers. Kyle Daniels (106) won by 7-6 decision for FCLMC. Gophers: 4-2, 10-3) Lake City Invite (Chatfield (179) took second to Northfield (205) ahead of the host Tigers (170). C. Bartels (#3 at 113 > W pin, W pin, W 13-4 MD) and G. Schott (170 > W pin, W 10-6 D, W pin) took first. S. Goetzinger (#4 at 145 > W pin, W pin, L 6-5 D to Mayo’s #5 at 145 in AAA Cade Sheehan) and C. Berge (160 > W pin, L pin to Lake City’s #10 in AA Derek Meincke) took second. A.J. Karver (#8 at 220 > W 6-4 D, L 7-5 D, W pin) took third)
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Southeast RSDP supported development of a Deep Winter Greenhouse in Lake City for research and testing of energy-efficient ways of growing greens year-round in Minnesota. Photo by Ben Threinen Photography. ROCHESTER, MN, January 1, 2020 — Southeast Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP). Southeast RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota knowledge and seed funding. Community members work on diverse project teams that research, design and plan local sustainability projects with University students, faculty and staff. Southeast RSDP seeks ideas from diverse populations and those who have not previously partnered with the University. In 2020, priorities identified by the Southeast RSDP include projects that strengthen community food assts; assure food safety; support emerging farmers; mitigate rural stress; explore cover cropping and other innovations for soil health and climate adaption; connect people of all agaes, cultures, and backgrounds to the natural world; strategically bridge political, cultural, gender and ethnic dif-
ferences; and promote sustainable tourism and community resilience/vitality. “We’re excited for a new round of community-University partnerships that put a spot-
light on the local sustainability innovation happening across our Southeast communities,” said Southeast RSDP Executive Director Okey Ukaga. Project ideas are being accepted through February 14 and can be submitted online at z.umn. edu/RSDPIdeaBrief. Community members are encouraged to contact Ukaga at ukaga001@ umn.edu or (218) 341-6029 to discuss their ideas and ask any questions. Successful projects are selected by the Southeast RSDP community-University governing board through a competitive process. In 2020, the Southeast RSDP is also connecting communities to applied research opportunities of the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment. More information on these opportunities can be found at this website.
Examples of projects recently supported by the Southeast RSDP include a study of physical structures supporting entrepreneurship in Southeast Minnesota, a market feasibility study of supply chains for small grains in Minnesota, development of a Deep Winter Greenhouse in Lake City for research and demonstration, and a study of the experiences of Latinos visiting Minnesota state parks. For more examples of projects supported by the Southeast RSDP, visit z.umn.edu/RSDPstorymap. Southeast RSDP is one of five regions of the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable De¬velopment Partnerships (RSDP). For more information on RSDP, visit RSDP.umn. edu. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
CUTE KIDS OF FILLMORE COUNTY
On Monday, February 10, 2020, 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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In 2019, the team at the Fillmore County Journal has been recognized with 25 awards from three organizations: Minnesota Newspaper Association, Midwest Free Community Publications, and Association of Free Community Papers.
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Rushford Village approves solar array permitting; deal negotiations still to come By Kirsten Zoellner In a discussion now months long, the City of Rushford Village is cautiously considering options related to a proposed solar array. The request for the $3.3 million, one megawatt array is being put forward by OneEnergy Renewables in partnership with MiEnergy. The council officially approved the permitting request January 27. “Our membership has been demanding more renewables,” Kent Whitcomb, MiEnergy Director of Member Services. It was noted the savings produced by the array is not distributed to Rushford Village residents in the form of any credit. Instead, the wholesale purchasing cost savings are passed to all MiEnergy customers through wholesale purchase savings. However, the Village may be able to snag some revenue for its citizens through a proposed land lease deal. The proposals are for either a ground-mount fixed array strictly on MiEnergy property adjacent to the Village Hall or for ground-mount tracking array to be placed on MiEnergy property and a Village parcel. At the January 21 meeting, the company had reduced the parcel size to 2.54 acres, but Whitcomb noted at the January 27 meeting that the company
was able to secure permitting to allow them to seek up to three acres. The most pressing questions have been whether or not the Village should approve a 25-year land lease for those three acres and what the cost of those acres should be. OneEnergy is currently proposing the 26-year lease, at $750 per acre, with an option to extend the lease an additional 10 years at $1,000 per acre. At that rate, the land lease payments, could produce $2,250 annually or $58,500. With the additional 10-year term, an extra $30,000 could be generated. At the end of the term, the Village would still retain ownership of the land and have the ability to seek other usage or to lease or sell the land to another party. OneEnergy was previously asked to produce a proposal of purchase for the acreage for comparison of the options. At the time, Eric Udelhofen, OneEnergy Renewables Director of Project Development, suggested the value could be as much as $40,000. The actual proposal came in at $12,750 per acre or $38,250. According to Mayor Dennis Overland, because of this price discrepancy, Udelhofen offered to purchase property himself at the $40,000 rate. The council opted to nix this option.
The council voted on the permitting in December, but the result was a tie vote. “We need to take it to a vote, we’ve beat this enough,” said Councilor Mike Ebner. With an empty council seat, three votes were required for a quorum. Approval of the permitting passed unanimously. The council created a committee of Councilors Bob Hart and Roger Knutson to work with OneEnergy on deal negotiations. A recommendation will be brought to the council by the committee at the next meeting. In the meantime, OneEnergy will move ahead with boring sampling in early February. “All terms are negotiable,
but they seem firm on their offer,” noted City Attorney Joe O’Koren. “I don’t think you’re going to get anywhere on negotiating price term with them.” Should the city not reach an agreement with OneEnergy, the land lease portion of the project will not happen. “For ag land, it’s fair rent but, for commercial land, I don’t think it’s fair,” said Hart. “Figures can vary a lot. A typical tenant would be willing to pay 20-25% of gross income. 20% is $5,000-6,000 as an income comparison, if it falls along with the value of commercial land. I have no problem with permitting, but I don’t feel the city is being compensated a fair
amount for the project.” While O’Koren noted it was a valid concern, he also questioned what the city would legitimately get for the land. Featherstone Farms previously rented the city acreage at a rate of $350 per acre annually. “We’ve all seen the letter [from Featherstone]. I think that land is worth more. I think we should be getting more rent than he’s been paying. At the time is was rented, it was a hardship case.” Knuston questioned whether or not the Village would be under evaluating land rent values in 25 years by locking it in See RUSHFORD Page 31 ➤
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some guarantee. For the last 10 years, it’s gonna be a bump, but will be enough to cover what land is renting for at that time,” he said. “It’s a gamble for the next years that it’s going to balance out. I’m not sure.” The concept of a renewal
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other OneEnergy project figures in the area was noted as a good measure of whether or not the city may be getting a fair shake on the land value. “Lanesboro’s is on ag land. This is industrial that is ag,” said Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit. “There’s a big difference in value.” Ag land and commercial land have different zoning, ag land can be included in commercial and is taxed as commercial. Our site is so much better than Lanesboro. Putting in tracking units would tell you that our land is worth that much more,” pointed out Pettit. “We should be able to negotiate from a pretty good position of power. Either they’re going to have to negotiate or downsize for the project.” As for taxes associated with the land lease, OneEnergy will need to pay personal property tax, as the land isn’t going to
meet the exemption level. The tax bracket, commercial/industrial, will remain the same. The city is responsible for any property taxes associated with the land, even if it is leased. “I am always concerned about the protection of the land value,” stressed Knutson. “I’d like to see us get as much as we can within reason.” “I’m looking at it from the revenue standpoint,” added Ebner. “If we don’t do it, we don’t have anything. From the letter he [Featherstone] sent, I’m not sure we should go that route either.” While there is no hard deadline for the project, it’s likely the topic, and a possible revised land lease agreement, will be back up for consideration at the next meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 4, at 70 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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“If You Can Imagine It, We Can Do It!”
A locally owned & operated company
SATELLITE SERVICES Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
CLOCK REPAIR
Nick Stortz #PL07719
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
SEPTIC
Antique Watches & Clocks Carefully Repaired NAWCC
100 Coffee St W - Lanesboro, MN Phone: 763-567-3440 -Text
LIC# L2929
SALES & SERVICE
A Division of Jake Wieser Construction, Inc.
CONSTRUCTION
New & Replacement Septic Systems • Septic Inspections & Design • Water Testing Drain Tile Systems • Landscaping • Seeding & Mulching Dozer, Excavator & Skid Steer Work • Rural and City Sewer & Waterline Laterals
COUNTERS, FLOORS and MORE
Affordable, Beautiful, Durable Countertops | Flooring Patio & More
and Cabinetry
www.countersfloorsandmore.com DUANE GILBERTSON | 507-272-3624 Lic # BC474301
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:
Stork Tree Services
Structural pruning, trimming, removals, climbing, hedge trimming, stump grinding, fenceline cleaning, 24 hour emergency service, forestry consulting & much more
MOTORS & MOTOR REPAIR ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP
Grain Bins for
-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors
507.765.3873 • 740 Bluff Country Court, Preston, MN
50-100 New/Rebuilt motors on hand at all times
ELECTRICIAN Commercial, Residential & Farm
HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC 507-467-2348 507-251-9510 Cell Lic #EA004772
GUN SALES & SERVICE Bill’s Gun Shop 19708 Kava Rd. Preston MN 55965
507-765-2762
StoP by to See ouR iNveNtoRy!
AUTHORIZED BALDOR DEALER
Serving Rochester & Southern Minnesota For Over 15 Years!
201 Main St. S., Chatfield, MN 55923 WE ARE A LOCALLY OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED BUSINESS.
Blinds • Shutters • Shades • DRAPERIES Locally owned & operated!
507-287-8258
MUSIC
(And More!)
30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service
SHADES & BLINDS 507.696.0902
RISTAU FARM SERVICE
We Carry
Len Wieser, Jr., Owner/Operator Office: (507) 895-8213 • Cell: (507) 429-9505 • Email: jake@wieserseptic.com 7750 TT Road | Houston, MN 55943 | www.wieserseptic.com
Located in Rochester, Minnesota & Fargo, North Dakota
Bierman’s Piano Service Tuning • Regulating • Repair
Jonathan Bierman
Certified Graduate of the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology
Serving southeastern MN & northern IA! 1-507-475-3516 jcbtunemeister@yahoo.com
PLUMBING & HEATING 507-493-5282
Plumbing & Heating Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
TRAILER SALES & SERVICE Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed
Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com 18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492
WELDING & TRUCK REPAIR
DW’s Mobile Welding ON THE FARM OR CONSTUCTION SITE
507-993-7772
Darrin Westphal Owner/Certified Welder
Professional Guide ACCOUNTANTS
COUNSELING
INSURANCE LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 414 Fillmore St. W, Preston, MN
RON SCHREIER, EA
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
WISOTA INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Therapy, case management, ARMHS and skills training for adults and children 8am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri • 65 Main Ave. N. Harmony www.zvhc.org 1-800-422-0161 or call 24-hour Crisis Response Line at 1-844-274-7472
VICTIM SERVICES
JANE D. MEISNER 24573 183rd Ave. Wykoff, MN 55990
Medicare • Drug Plans • Health Insurance
jane@jmeisnerinsurance.com 507-993-7320 Cell
507-352-5591 Office 507-352-7591 fax
- 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 Courthouse - Preston, MN
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
DENTAL
ASSISTED LIVING Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 410 Park Lane SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
“Where Life Begins Again” adminpreston@goldenhorizons.org
We accept neW patients schedule your appointment!
106 N. Gold St. P.O. Box 146 Wykoff, MN 55990
AFIS- Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist farm home auto business
••Accept Insurances • Delta Dental Premier Provider AcceptMost Most Insurances, BlueCross BlueShield •
Delta Dental Premier Provider
Steve Rehm
MEDICAL
Phone: 563-547-1704 | 1155 Canterbury Street, Cresco
www.oakcreek-dental.com
Phone: 507.352.8000 Cell: 507.990.1900
Amy Reis, D.D.S.
220 NN Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN 55975 220 Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN
Dental care for your
COME
entire family!
(507) 346-7752
TOUR TODA Y!
Assisted Living of Preston 515 WASHINGTON ST N. | PRESTON, MN
507.765.5324 |
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Tracy L Toft DDS Angela K Offord DDS
533-4719 1901 First Ave NE StewartvilleFamilyDentistry.com
Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
ruShford Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. A Senior Living Community Skilled Nursing Center | Assisted Living | Independent Living
AUCTIONEERS Spring Valley Sales Company
d e n ta l c l i n i c
(507) 864-7773 • Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 802 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 507.346.7373 | www.olmstedmedicalcenter.org
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
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
ey Sales Company
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www.darrauctions.com ASK ME ABOUT Rushford, MN CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE WHAT ONLINE AUCTIONS WE HAVE THIS WEEK!
Call 507-765-2151 or Email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com to claim your spot in our professional guide/professional service guide
ASKTHRIVENT ME ABOUT STORY THE THE THRIVENT STORY
207 Twiford Street SW Chatfield, MN 507.867.4925 | www.olmstedmedicalcenter.org
NURSING CARE Walter Bradley Walter Bradley 507-467-3370 507-467-3370
TUES., FEBRUARY 4
8:159am, Harmony Community Center. 507272-3731.* 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 10-11am, St. Olaf Catholic Church, Mabel.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.*
12pm, THURS., FEBRUARY 6 United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony 8:15St., lower level.* 9am, Harmony Community Center. 507272-3731.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* 9am-11:30am, 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 525 Washington St. NW.*
, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited. , 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
FRI., FEBRUARY 7
10-11am, Canton Town Hall, 107 Ash St. 507-2510520 for information.* WEDS., FEBRUARY 5 7:30pm, Pioneer 10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* Canton Town Hall, 107 Ash St. 507-251- Center. 507-272-3731.* 0520 for information.* SAT., FEBRUARY 8 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* 5-7pm, First Lutheran 8pm, Bethlehem , 2-4pm, Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or 102 E. Jefferson.* (507) 765-2518.*
MON., FEBRUARY 10 Estates, Preston.
, 9am, Park Lane
10-11am, Canton Town Hall, 107 Ash St. 507-2510520 for information.* , 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club. 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
Professional Guide REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE Over 2,500 acres sold in the past year!
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Chad Garteski, Agent/Land Specialist
Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com
Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com
#1 LAND SALES IN FILLMORE COUNTY THE LAST 2 YEARS * BOB STALBERGER
ALC, LAND SPECIALIST
*Based on Northstar and SEMAR MLS land sales data.
(507) 884-4717
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An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, February 3, 2020
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 1, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Donald E. Mackenzie, unmarried and Erma M. Hellickson, unmarried. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 8, 2007, Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 357534. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Ditech Financial LLC. Dated August 30, 2018 Recorded August 30, 2018, as Document No. 418697. And thereafter assigned to: LoanCare, LLC. Dated December 18, 2019 Recorded December 24, 2019, as Document No. 424903. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100060677002770113 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Associated Bank Minnesota, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 219 West Stevens Avenue, Rushford, MN 55971 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 06.0320.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4 in Block 10 of Steven’s Addition to the City of Rushford excepting from said Lot 4 a strip of land 10 feet in width and 243 feet in length running parallel to and along the Westerly line of said Lot 4, Block 10, Stevens Addition to the City of Rushford. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $207,009.69 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 8, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 2, 2020 LoanCare, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 100 - 18-009969 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 13,20,27,3,10,17
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD J UDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-20-6 In Re: Estate of Francis A. Galles, 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 April 17, 2018. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jerome O’Connor, 409 Preston Street NW, Preston MN 55965, 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 17, 2020 3:23 PM /s/Becky Brandt, Court Administrator LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 PO Box 87 Preston MN 55965 Telephone: 507-216-6622 Facsimile: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 27,3
NOTICE FRONTIER Frontier provides basic residential services for rates from $10.72-$24.01 for flat rate service. Frontier also provides basic business services for rates from $11.51$45.03. Other taxes, fees, and surcharges may apply. Frontier offers single party service, touch tone, toll blocking, access to long distance, emergency services, operator assistance, and directory assistance. Use of these services may result in additional charges. Budget or economy services also may be available. Frontier offers Lifeline service which is a nontransferable government assistance program that provides a $7.25 discount on the cost of monthly telephone service or $9.25 on eligible broadband or bundled voice and broadband products (where available) and is limited to one discount per household. In addition to Basic Lifeline, individuals living on federally recognized Tribal Lands who meet the eligibility criteria may also qualify for additional monthly discounts through Enhanced Lifeline and up to $100.00 toward installation fees through the Tribal Link-Up program. You may also qualify for an additional state discount where available. If you have any questions regarding Frontier’s rates or services, please call us at 1-800-FRONTIER for further information or visit us at www.Frontier.com. 2/3/20 CNS-3335316# FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Publish 3
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD J UDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-20-15 In Re: Estate of Carol M. Schumacher, 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 May 3, 2019. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Harold Dean Schumacher, whose address is 301 Chatfield Ave. NW, Preston, MN, 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. /s/ Becky Brandt, Probate Registrar/Court Administrator January 17, 2020 Attorney: LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 PO Box 87 Preston MN 55965 Telephone: 507-216-6622 Facsimile: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 27,3
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF BRISTOL TOWNSHIP The February meeting of the Bristol Town Board will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Eunie Biel Clerk Publish 3
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City of Rushford Village (CRV) Council Seat Vacancy Due to a recent resignation, there is a vacancy on the City of Rushford Village Council. The term expires December 31, 2020. This seat is open to legal voters over the age of 18 who live in the City of Rushford Village. Please send a letter stating your intent, why you are interested in serving and what special abilities you may bring to this council. Letters are to be received no later than February 14, 2020 in a sealed envelope with "vacancy" written on it. Send to: City of Rushford Village, 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971-5167 Mary Miner, Clerk City of Rushford Village
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Monday, February 3, 2020
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FOR SALE. CALF BLANKETS with elastic leg straps. $28 each. Countryside Tarp Shop, 32728 Cty. Rd 16, Hamony, MN 55939. s3-x
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Trailer Sale! Spare tire just $20.00 with purchase of Any single axle Trailer. 6’X12’ V-nose Ramp door cargo $3,299.00; 7’X16’ V-nose ramp door $5,199.00; CM 3 Horse Aluminum SlantClose-Out $12,399.00; Tow Dollies: TriState Carports, Barns & Garages Now Availble! 140 trailers In-Stock for prices & information goto: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com or 515-972-4554. (MCN)
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Space is Limited.
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13020 241st ave, reduced $119,900 Harmony , mn Located in the township of Bristol you will find a very unique 2 story home with hardwood floors, original woodwork, 4 upper level bedrooms, a room used as a library and bath. Main floor features eat-in kitchen with oak & cherry custom cabinetry, 700-foot family room with cast iron wood stove - or could be used as office, day care facility, or other form of multiple purpose room, sun room with 9-foot bay window, high ceilings, 2 front porches and back deck with hot tub. Attached 3 car garage. Nice little garden area with storage shed all located on large corner lot.
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Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built, architectural designed & private off the grid property on 57-plus acres. You are within 10 minute walking distance to Downtown Lanesboro. Quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are found throughout this beautiful home. The home, woods and prairie on the top of a bluff has stunning views and no visible neighbors.
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708 Calhoun Avenue S • Lanesboro, MN • $169,000
508 River View Drive • Lanesboro, MN • $89,900
500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN • $84,900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ranch Style home. Many updates have been completed, including resurfacing the wood floors in the living room and all bedrooms, new flooring in the kitchen/dining area and main floor bathroom. Enjoy the family room in the lower level that includes a wood fireplace, a bonus room and lots of storage space, including a 3/4 bath in lower level. Detached garage with extra parking spaces.
Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment including fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more! The location to build your home on multi acres and with the Root River back door to you is amazing and unique to this area. It’s time to build on this 2.61 acre lot!
Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment including fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more! The location to build your home on multi acres and with the Root River back door to you is amazing and unique to this area. It’s time to build on this 2.61 acre lot!
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Acreage *approx 8 acres • Perfect hobby farm with outbuildings for small business or handyman • Just north of city limits • 4 bedroom • 3 bath home • New windows • New doors • 50x64 heated shop with office and loft area 401 1st st., Fountain • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated 3 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Newer kitchen cabinets • shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • New steel loft • Barn • 24x60 shed with water for animals • New roof • Newer furnace, air and water heater • Wood black- top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities floors • Fenced yard
SOLD! 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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1305 lone stone Ct se, ChatField New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • A lot of storage room
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27639 230th st, Preston
505 Calhoun avenue s, lanesboro
Well maintained and nicely updated 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Vinyl siding, newer windows, newer roof on house, newer furnace, updated electrical, perennial gardens in back, partially fenced yard. No back door neighbors -- like living in the country. The property sits on 1/3 acre and also has beautiful hardwood floors, walk-up REDUCED $94,900 attic and partially finished TO basement. Great charming property whether you are starting out or slowing down!
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100 Elmwood St • Lanesboro, MN • $389,900 100 Hidden Valley • Lanesboro, MN • $479,000
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Perfect Investment Opportunity (TurnKey) to live and own a Historic property in Lanesboro MN! This one of kind, beautiful & historic 2 Story Property called “Grandma’s Inn” is set up for you to rent out 8 bedrooms including 10 bathrooms, with a large main level living space for the owner! Enjoy the large wrap around deck and walkout patio area in upper area!
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90 Main st., Fountain *Commercial building* This commercial property is located on Main St and near to State bike Trail • Business possibilities for retail, office space, room rentals and restaurant • Improvements include new roof, updated commercial electric, walls and new rooms, new plumbing, new insulation and more • Over 4,000 sq.ft.
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201 FreeMan st nw, Preston Large ranch • Wood floors • Large master • Main floor laundry • New roof • Formal dining room • Large living room • Covered private deck
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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
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900
Forestville state Park
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin
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104 Spring St NE, Preston
305 River St SW, Preston
280 2nd St SE, Harmony
51 Main Ave N,Harmony
Just Charming! This 1892 home with original features of the era. Updates include shingles, circuit breaker and freshly painted. An adorable property only a few blocks from business, trail, and parks. $84,900
A slice of heaven located on trail & short walk to river. Ideal location to enjoy the outdoors. $52,900
Plenty of Room for Family & Friends to Gather. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage with fenced yard & stamped patio. Can’t build this space for this price! $235,000
Start the New Year with a fresh start! Updated with a new look inside and out makes this a turnkey operation to love what you do and enjoy people too! Price includes: real estate, equipment, fixtures, tables, chairs, fully furnished kitchen, and cups, glasses, silverware, dinnerware and the like. Buy now & be trained in by spring season! $169,900
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Park like setting with semi-private back yard on a quiet street, 3 bedroom home, insulated heated garage, partial finished basement, new carpets and fresh paint makes this home ready to move it. Newer steel roof, front deck , and a great location. $102,500
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202 Hudson Ave, Canton
735 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
601 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston
64 Main Ave S, Harmony
Many details finished! Come look today at this craftsman style inspired design. Walk out ranch with open living, vaulted ceiling, hickory floors, master en-suite, WI closet, main floor laundry. 3 car att grg. Full basement. $315,000
Watch her eyes light up, with this new home! Simplistic living with a clean look & versatility. Walkout ranch w/ main floor living and open concept, master suite, and lower level finished. 2 car attached garage. Completed $225,000
Neat duplex offers a great investment. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, NG heat, C/A , maintenance-free exterior. $85,900
616 Fillmore St E, Preston
105 Prestonn St, Preston
830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
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Attractive historic building is open on the main level for your business to move right in! High ceilings with the original tin ceiling, large display windows. Main level area, with a front retail/office area, office/storage and ¾ bath. Upper level apartment offers eat-in kitchen, living, 2 bedrooms, bath, storage and interior entry steps, plus back deck entry. Established renter. Full basement. Separate heating systems, and utilities. Attached garage.
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492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
$54,900 #5237988
• 1 Bedroom • ¾ Bath • Garage • Full basement • Vinyl siding • Rural setting • Shared well • Ideal for starting out or weekend retreat • Close to City Park • Selling “AS-IS”
HORSE SET-UP W/BRICK FARMHOUSE 6.03 ACRES
$329,900 8014 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5329794
• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Attached garage • 3,084 sq. ft. • Double staircase • Wood floors • Mud room • Pellet Stove • Replacement windows • Modern Kitchen • Main floor laundry • Barn • Extra garage • Machine Shed • Loafing Shed • 4 acre pasture NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
103 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD
$149,900 #5326758 #5295300
• 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathroom (each bedroom) • 2,430 sq. ft. • Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets & flooring • 9’ Ceilings • Crown molding • Stained glass windows • Original trim • Main floor sheet rocked • Front Porch • Corner lot • New furnace & plumbing • 100 amp electric service EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED
$153,900 518 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD
#5332763
• 4 Bedroom • Full Bath •1 Car Attached Garage • New Windows • Gorgeous original woodwork • Pocket doors • Open staircase • 9’ Ceilings • Crown Molding • Enclosed Porch plus an Open Porch • Wood floors • New Steel siding to be installed • Close to downtown • Only 2 owners with same owner for the past 65 years with no pets
• 3 Main floor bedrooms • 1 bath, Garage • Quiet Street • All new Kitchen & painted trim • Modern flooring • Deck • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Finished lower level • Close to school • Updated appliances • Just move-in
$349,900 32876 US 52, CHATFIELD
#5285923
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car attached Garage • 1 mile from town on blacktop road • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • wrap around deck • New septic • Good well • Updated mechanicals • 28’ x 32’ Pole shed new in 2013. • Additional 4 car garage w/concrete floor, shop area
$349,900 1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5289721
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.24 acre • Finished Walkout Lower Level • Open Floor Plan • Solid doors • Painted trim • 9’ ceilings • Main floor living • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Vaulted ceilings UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
$389,900
$114,900
#5281842
405 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON
#5430276
• 3 Second floor bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Vinyl siding • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Built-ins • Updated 100 amp electric service • Modern Kitchen • Newer furnace & central air conditioner
$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO
#5253824 #5253738
• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail
373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
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CLASSIC 1925 TWO STORY
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Both levels finished • Stone accents • Vaulted ceilings • Main floor living • Private Master Suite w/walk-in closet • Solid doors • 9’ ceilings • Large open space out backyard • Still time to personalize with your own colors & tastes
$163,900 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977
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$379,900 #5281554
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Private master suite • 9’ Ceilings • Panel doors • Quality built • Walkout • Patio • Deck • Storage Shed • Beautiful yard • Fenced yard • Security system • Heated/Finished Garage • Move-in & Enjoy
FARM LAND 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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207 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Main floor bedrooms • Full Bath • Garage
222 HARWOOD AVE NE, CHATFIELD
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE 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. #5032444 $149,900
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
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LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 12.19 acre parcel ideal for recreation/hunting featuring approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. #5290693 $49,900
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EMPLOYMENT THE LANESBORO GOLF COURSE is currently seeking applicants for a clubhouse manager for the 2020 golf season. Ability to manage a bar required. Kitchen experience preferred, but not required. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Position runs from approximately March 15th through October 15th. Interested applicants should contact Brent Olson at 507450-8889. h27,3-o FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS is seeking to fill the following positions: ASSISTANT SPEECH COACH, JV SOFTBALL COACH. Submit a letter of application to: Chris Mensink, A.D., Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965 or chris.mensink@isd2198.k12.mn.us. Positions open until filled. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h27,3-o CDL-A: CLEAN MVR 3yrs T/T experience? Signing bonus, hourly pay - no caps, regional, train for tank, benefits. Suzanne 888/200-5067 www. JohnsrudTransport.com (MCAN)
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EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME CITY CLERKTREASURER for the city of Whalan. General duties for this position: Direct, coordinate and administer all city business and operations including electric utility services, attend regular and other meetings as directed by the city council, record minutes, serve as custodian for all official city records, manage and account for financial transactions to include banking and payroll, disburse public funds as authorized, prepare and administer budgets, submit required financial and electric utility reports to appropriate government agencies and perform clerk/treasurer duties as stated in Minnesota statutes. Work hours for this position are variable based upon workload with a maximum of 32 hours per month. Office hours not currently established but employee must be available by telephone or email for communicating with city officials and the public. Starting Salary: Based upon qualifications. Minimum Requirements: High School diploma with three years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping and city government. Proficiency in computer use and software applications. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications: Two-year degree in finance/accounting with related administrative experience. Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk certification is desired. Apply: For additional information or to apply, contact Mayor Tuftin at (507) 467-3789 or send cover letter with resume to: City of Whalan, 223 2nd Ave., P.O. Box 7, Lanesboro, MN 55949 or email mgtuftin@goacentek.net. Opening date: Feb. 3, 2020 Closing date: Feb. 17, 2020. h3-o
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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Property Appraiser in the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office. This is a regular, non-exempt position. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or general education degree and one year of experience in the appraising, real estate, or building construction fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to become a Certified Minnesota Assessor within 18 months of start date and obtain Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) licensure within four years of acquiring CMA. See requirements on the Minnesota State Board of Assessors website. Must demonstrate aptitude for being able to learn and apply complex laws, rules and standards. Preferred candidates will have knowledge and/or ability to interpret property tax laws, construction standards, real estate sales practices and complex regulations. Salary range for this position is $47,929.07-$62,318.36 per year with AMA or SAMA certified candidates receiving upper range consideration. Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applications also available @ www. co.fillmore.mn.us. Applicants must complete current county application to be considered. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020. EOE. h3,10,17-o
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$62.11/wk (color) The City of Harmony (pop. 1020) is accepting applications for the position of City Administrator. This position reports to and advises the mayor and four-member council. Responsibilities include serving as the City’s top-appointed official performing executive, administrative, and professional work with the overall responsibility to manage and improve the City’s workforce, capital assets, services provided, and other resources. The Administrator is also responsible for budgeting, accounting, supervision of employees, and carrying out the directives of the City Council. This position will be threequarter to full-time, with benefits, depending on the applicant. The position includes multiple evening meetings each month. Salary range $50,000-$75,000. Qualified applicants ideally possess a bachelor's degree in public administration, but experience in a related field, extensive experience in public sector management, or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable. Education or experience in accounting is also preferred. Applicants must possess a positive and professional attitude, demonstrate a high level of integrity, and be a progressive and strategic thinker. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least two references to Greg Schieber, City Attorney, City of Harmony, PO Box 657, Harmony, MN 55939 or email greg@ranlaw.net. Application deadline is February 21, 2020. First review of applications begins February 25, 2020, with position to remain open until filled.
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Kingsland • Spring Valley
February 2020
Knights News Big congratulations to Madison Himle for earning the All Conference Award in Dance! Also, congratulations to Ashley McNamara, Rebekah Hanson and Nevaeh Volkart for Honorable Mention! Great job ladies!!
A HUGE congrats to ELLIE BUCHHoLTz for getting her 1,000 PoINT! Way to go!
Congratulations to our 1st Semester Grand Prize Shine Ticket winner at Kingsland Elementary! Kinley won tickets for herself and three friends to Air Insanity for being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn during the first half of our school year.
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Dogs can look cute in any way. They can look really cute, but they can look funny too. They can be so cute that they make it on the internet, but have you ever seen a dog with a mustache? This dog is so cute it made it on the internet. The dog had a sweet mustache that is made with his fur. That’s what made it cute. A dog with a mustache is not common, so that’s why it made it on the internet. His name was Salador Dail. He was named after an artist. The person was an artist and he was a good artist. Just because this puppy is cute does not mean he had an easy life though. This puppy was living in an animal shelter. The shelter was in Dallas, Texas, but they had to relocate the puppies. There were too many homeless animals and that’s why they had to relocate them. Don’t judge a dog by its cuteness and be nice to all dogs. Dogs can be a little rude but always treat them sweet. If you want to be mean to dogs don’t get one. Dogs and puppies can be sold in every animal shelter around the world. If you want a dog/puppy then call this number: 507-288-7226. You can email them too. info@pawsandclaws.org
Bailie- 5th Grader Mrs. Lanning’s Class I’m talking about how teenagers are becoming millionaires from an online sensation called Roblox. This is important because of how fast they are getting money. Everyone likes money, so everyone should play online games that help you earn money. You can earn up to 70 million dollars. Teens make millions on Roblox, but Jailbreak creator Alex Jafanz had an overnight success. He has made enough to pay for 4 years of college tuition at Duke University. Jailbreak is about cops chasing prisoners around town. 18-year-old Andrew Bereza made a game on Roblox called Miner’s Haven. In the game Miner’s Haven, you are a miner. Andrew has lost track of the money he has made but says it is enough to pay for his undergraduate education. Why does everyone like Roblox? Roblox let’s anyone build games. Teenagers build games and it helps them to get plenty of money. Roblox is also popular because of the death sound. People also like it because their favorite YouTubers play Roblox [ex: Flamingo, Denis, and DanTDM]. Again, I’m talking about this because of this sensation Roblox. Remember you can get plenty of money because of Roblox. And, parents will probably like Roblox if they knew they could get money. Everyone likes money. Everyone would play Roblox if they knew they could make $70 million. Cash-5th Grader Mrs. Lanning’s Class
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