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Spring Valley declines drone purchase BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the Spring Valley City Council meeting on August 26, the council heard a request from the fire department, asking for approval to buy a drone. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Brian Danielson explained that the department is interested in buying a drone, which could use regular and thermal cameras, adding, “So, it’s something that we can use both on fires, for looking for hot spots in structures, as well as for search and rescue, for trying to find someone who may have wandered off or somebody that’s missing… We’ve had some
significant donations, and we’d like to use some of those funds to buy one large object rather than splitting it up.” The price quote for the drone and related equipment shows a price of $21,500 for the drone and cameras, $1,624 for batteries, $69 for a charging hub, and $200 for shipping, bringing the total to $23,393. Luan Ruesink asked, “Is this something that the department as a whole voted on?” Danielson said it was, and Mike Hadland then asked how close the vote had been. Danielson said it was approved by an eight to six vote, with three abstaining. According to Danielson, there are a total of 25 firefighters on the crew. Hadland then asked about the See DRONE PURCHASE Page 9 ➤
Rushford approves agreement for Highway 30 project These lifelong best friends travel together, creating many new memories. Left to right; Michelle Pederson, Renee Bennett, Kelly Tweite, Julie Griffin, Janet Nelson, Kelly Nosbisch, and Angela Clemens crossed New York City off their bucket list. Photo submitted BY PAILEY GORDON pailey@fillmorecountyjournal.com
New York, the city that never sleeps. Bright lights, bustling sidewalks, and... seven life-long best friends, who are all originally from Chatfield on the “Today Show”? As many know, bucket lists can bring you to so many new places, and for Kelly Nosbisch, Janet Nelson, Renee Bennett, Angela Clemens, Julie Griffin, Michelle Pederson, and Kelly Tweite, their bucket list brought them all the way to the Big Apple for their
50th birthdays. After being in the planning stages for nine years, the small town girls made it to the big city. “It was a huge melting pot, there were so many languages spoken. It was really amazing,” Kelly Tweite continued, “I wish everyone had name tags saying where they were from or what language they spoke.” This hasn’t been the only trip the group has taken. For their 40th birthdays, they planned a big trip to Las Vegas but plans changed for Michelle Pederson before the time came for the trip.
Pederson went to the doctor for her first mammogram because she had just turned 40, which happened shortly before the Las Vegas trip. There were no concerns, she was just there for the check-up. She completed the mammogram and the results came back positive. Kelly Nosbisch told me about her initial reaction to finding out Pederson had cancer, the rest of the group that was present resonated with what she said, “I remember her coming over to my house and See PEDERSON Page 2 ➤
BY K IRSTEN ZOELLNER kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Highway 30 is easily known by its poor condition and while the project has been pushed back in recent years by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), preliminary work for the 2022 project is getting underway. At the Monday, August 26 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a formal request to participate in a MnDOT municipal agreement program. A Letter of Intent between the entities was also authorized. City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the meeting to discuss the history, scope, timeline, and
financial aspects of the project. While Bolton & Menk will be involved in the design portion of the project, MnDOT is managing entity. The initial layout phase is expected to extend through November of this year. Shortly after, layout alternatives will be reviewed and preliminary design phase will begin. City Administrator Tony Chladek noted efforts to protect city interests have been taken into consideration by MnDOT. “It’s been very professionally handled,” said Chladek. The downtown area is likely to be the bulk of the alternative considerations. Economic See HWY 30 Page 12 ➤
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telling me. It was devastating to know that someone you love has a long journey ahead of them.” And Pederson did have quite a long journey. She went through eight rounds of chemotherapy with multiple surgeries along the way and now has been cancerfree for almost 10 years! When asked what got her through her fight, Pederson said, “Faith. Family. Friends.” Ironically, the 50th birthday trip also lined up with Pederson’s 10 years of no longer having cancer.
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During the girls’ trip, they did many different things, such as visiting Central Park, the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square! They even saw the Broadway musical “The Lion King,” which they said was phenomenal. There was also one highlight of the trip that was talked about not only within the group but all around the area back at home. The group went to the Rockefeller Center to try and get on camera for the “Today Show.” Their goal was just to be noticed in the crowd somehow. They were in one long line, not expecting to make it but to the group’s
surprise, Pederson was randomly chosen for “Ambush Makeover.” “Ambush Makeover” is a segment of the “Today Show” where two people out of the large crowd are chosen to get a total makeover. They get a new outfit with hair and makeup done. Pederson talked about the behind the scenes work and how she loved every moment of it. While Pederson was being pampered up, the rest of the group had to anxiously wait outside. It suddenly started to downpour and everyone scattered into nearby stores. Since they couldn’t go inside to the Today Show’s area, they went to a nearby Starbucks
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friends. In the end, Pederson got to keep what she was dressed up in (other than the shoes, which she misses dearly) and left more excited than ever! In total, the group walked about 40 miles during this four-day trip. By the time they got home there were lots of hurting and blistered feet, but they said it was definitely worth it. They all agreed that even though they loved going to New York City, the next trip will be at a nice relaxing beach.
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C OMMENTARY Devil’s Advocate… Strong economy? By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN I am not an economist, but shouldn’t the deficit be going down if we have a “strong economy”? In 2016, candidate Trump talked big about eliminating the debt (all $19 trillion at the time) Aaron Bishop “over a period of eight years.” After taking office, however, he doesn’t seem all that concerned, even going so far as shrugging off the projected “hockey stick” spike in debt that his own senior staff members showed him in 2017 by responding, “Yeah, but I won’t be here.” Consider those words. Although the talk about a booming economy is getting louder, there are signs of a recession on the horizon. Why else would the Federal Reserve lower interest rates 0.25%? President Trump wanted them to go further by dropping interest rates an entire percentage point. That doesn’t happen when the future economic outlook is strong. Not to mention the brief inverted yield curve, the ongoing trade war, and volatile stock market. No doubt, with the 2020 election coming up, the President’s best bet is for an ongoing mantra of “strong economy.” There are always headlines (and tweets) made when the stock market reaches new levels or drops sharply. Both have been happening a lot in the last two and a half years. How much does the stock market Editorial Cartoon
affect you? The reality is that only 10% of Americans hold 84% of the stocks and nearly half of Americans don’t have any stocks at all. So, when the market is doing great, it’s doing really well for a small percentage of people and isn’t a reliable indicator of how well the U.S. economy is doing in general. Meanwhile, the deficit is going up again. Ponder that. Where did the true deficit hawks go? Under GOP control of the House, Senate, and Presidency from 20172019 (when the economy was already strong) the deficit has spiked in large part due to the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Trump Tax Cuts went into effect on January 1, 2018. Many people were shocked this spring when they found they didn’t get their relied upon Federal Tax return. It turns out the tax cut for most Americans was so slim that they didn’t recognize they’d gotten it throughout the year. As time passes and more numbers roll in, it’s becoming clear where the vast majority of money from those tax cuts went; to the highest earners on Wall Street. What are they doing with it? S&P 500 companies are buying back their own stock at record levels. The last five quarters averaged $202.4 billion (more than $1.012 trillion total) in buybacks. This is a 54.6% increase from the preceding five quarters. In other words, the highest earning corporations took the huge tax cuts gifted by the Trump Administration and GOP controlled House and Senate of 20172019 and used that money to
invest in… themselves, not so much their workers. Some wages are rising, largely due to state-by-state minimum wage increases. Jobless rates are low, and that’s better than the alternative. However, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen pointed out that millions of Americans are still struggling despite holding multiple part time jobs, which don’t provide the same benefits as the pre-Great Recession fulltime positions. Meanwhile, the Chinese/ American trade war continues to harm Americans who produce goods for or purchase from China, particularly farmers. Speaking of, President Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was in Minnesota earlier this August. At a time when net farm income has dropped nearly 50% since the 2013 peak, and debt held by American farmers has reached $409 billion (up $24 billion from last year alone), and suicide hotlines for milk farmers are posted by cooperatives, Perdue felt it was appropriate to joke, “What do you call two farmers in a basement? A whine cellar.” He got boos from Minnesota farmers. Perhaps they were being overly sensitive about a joke that wasn’t politically correct. Or, perhaps Perdue, a mere multimillionaire among the wealthiest cabinet in U.S. history including the President, is out of touch with the life-changing and even life-threatening circumstances this administration has forced upon America’s breadbasket. Cheers.
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C OMMENTARY There’s cause for both concern and optimism when it comes to democracy
Misleading information on voter fraud
By Lee Hamilton Sometimes, you wonder if the world is doomed to descend into a u t o c r a c y. C e r t a i n l y, that’s what the coverage of the past few years suggests. We read about the nations Lee H. that are Hamilton already there, like China and Russia, of course, and Saudi Arabia and Iran. Or about countries like Hungary, Turkey, and Poland that are nominally democratic but have been trending less so. What strikes me most about this discussion of a global decline in democratic norms and values, however, is how little coverage has gone to places where democracy remains robust. How much do you read about countries that are performing well on this front, places like Norway, Iceland, Sweden, New Zealand, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, Finland, or Australia? Asking the question pretty much answers it. These are strong, stable democracies. They have a healthy electoral process, their governments function admirably, political participation is robust, and civil liberties remain core to their identity. Amid concerns about democracy’s future, they’re shin-
Susan Ritter Member, Fillmore County League of Women Voters Lanesboro, MN Let’s not spread misinformation about election integrity. In the August 12 Fillmore C o u n t y Susan Ritter Journal the commentary by Jeff Erding (fillmorecountyjournal.com/ election-integrity-in-america/) contains multiple false or misleading claims perpetuated by Andrew Cilek of Minnesota Voters Alliance regarding Minnesota election integrity. It is important readers are given accurate information. Erding states that the Secretary of State and county auditors refused to turn over information regarding voter registrations with Social Security number irregularities. What Erding doesn’t mention is that under Minnesota Statute 13.355 (www.revisor.mn.gov/ statutes/cite/13.355), Social Security numbers are private information and may not be shared except when specifically authorized by state law. In this case the Secretary of State was not authorized by any state law to share Social Security numbers with Representative Duane Quam. I, for one, do not want Social Security numbers disclosed to state representatives for any purpose. Our governmental system of checks and balances provide checks on the administrative system and checks on the legislative system — such as preventing Representative Quam from getting individuals’ Social Security numbers. The Minnesota Voter Alliance brought a lawsuit but gave no factual evidence that “massive illegal voting” occurs in Minnesota. The district court issued a “stay” on July 17,
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ing examples of its staying power. There’s no question that there’s reason for concern. Plenty of countries, including some of those above, are home to anti-democratic movements that reject the basic freedoms, civil liberties, and pluralism that we associate with democracy. Moreover, unhappiness with the way democracy is working appears to be rising: a Pew poll last year found dissatisfaction rose between 2017 and 2018, sometimes markedly, in such countries as Germany, India, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Canada, and the U.S. One key to what’s going on in this country may lie in another Pew poll from earlier this summer: Americans see declining trust in both the federal government and in one another. They cite poor government performance, fear about the corruption of the political process by monied interests, and a general rise in disrespect for others and their beliefs. Moreover, I’m struck over and over by the extent to which people I encounter lack confidence in elected leaders today. I was in a discussion group recently in which pretty much every participant attacked the country’s political leaders, regardless of ideology and party. You can find their arguments echoed wherever you turn. They don’t think elected leaders act in the public interest,
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instead putting their own promotion and well-being first. And people believe that our political leaders, both in Washington and in the state capitals, are failing to confront the big problems that concern people: drugs, health care, affordability, education, good jobs, ethical conduct, and the like. Yet here’s the thing: over the course of countless public meetings over the years, I don’t ever recall anyone rejecting the Constitution or representative democracy itself. They may be distressed at government, our institutions, and our political leaders, but people seem to support the democracy we inhabit. What may be most interesting about the polls I cite above is that even as Americans express their dissatisfaction, they also recognize the stakes and want to see things turned around. They believe that low trust in government and in one another makes it more difficult to govern effectively, and by a hefty margin believe it’s possible to improve on both fronts. Greater transparency, more effective restrictions on the role of money in politics, and more “honesty and cooperation” among political leaders, they told pollsters, would boost confidence. Similarly, they believe more cooperation among ordinary citizens would help rebuild trust in one another. These are, of course, among the bedrock values of representative democracy. There’s one other point from which I take great hope: younger people, on the whole, seem to be more inclusive and tolerant in their views than their elders, and they have a more positive view of the role of government. On the whole, the older people I meet tend to be more cynical and pessimistic; younger voters — on issues from immigration to social inclusiveness — tend to be more expansive. Time, in other words, is on the side of democratic values. So while I would never urge complacency in the face of the assaults we’re seeing on democratic norms, both here and elsewhere, I’m not pessimistic. Democracies have great internal strength, and they give cause for optimism that the core democratic processes of deliberation, compromise, negotiation, and cooperation will, in the end, endure. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
2019, regarding the order to turn over information. When a court issues a stay on an order, the court hits a “pause” on the order and this action allows the appeal process to proceed to a higher court. In the case that Erding is referring to, the Supreme Court of Minnesota stated that the case would be reviewed; thus, the Secretary of State is following court orders and the legal process proceeds appropriately. This sounds like a fishing expedition. The Legislative Auditor issued a report in March of 2018 (www.auditor.leg.state. mn.us/ped/pedrep/votereg.pdf) that describes at length the numerous ways county auditors and the Secretary of State check and verify voter registrations. The report found that in the very rare instance when there are irregularities, they are caught. For example, if an individual attempts to vote more than once, the current system catches and prosecutes that individual. That is exactly what happened in a case from earlier this year in Minneapolis (www.startribune. com/voter-stand-charge-st-louispark-woman-purposely-votedin minneapolis-then-in-hercity/505798022/). Mr. Erding claims that “Big Tech” is influencing elections for the Democrats and fails to mention that credible evidence was found that foreign governments influenced our elections for the benefit of Republican candidates. We all want a fair and just democratic election system, but we will never have it if public figures insist on spreading misinformation about the integrity of our elections. Mr. Erding’s editorial is just another example of divisiveness - spreading untruths about people of different political persuasions (i.e. Democrats). Safeguarding our election requires looking at facts, truths, no matter the political party.
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Fillmore County Sports 2019 FCJ High School Football Preview By Paul Trende The 2019 high school football season begins with changes. Districts have been reTHE TRENDE aligned. The MidREPORT Southeast has three sub-districts; Red, White, and Blue. Journal covered squads FC and R-P are Paul Trende in the Blue with Cotter, Hayfield, L-A, and W-K. The Falcons have “cross-over” games with Red and White schools. R-P plays just White schools. Those games are weeks one thru three. Blue versus Blue games are weeks four thru eight. FC, R-P, Hayfield, W-K, Randolph, BP, and Goodhue are the seven-team Section 1A (play-offs). In the Southeast White, Chatfield stays with Caledonia, D-E, SC, Triton, and Z-M. Pine Island enters, L-A and Cannon Falls leave. The Gophers have two Southeast Red “cross-over” games. Chatfield, Caledonia, D-E, K-W, L-A, SC, Triton, and Cotter comprise Section 1AA (play-offs). Nine-man sees the biggest changes. Randolph is out, going 11-man. Kingsland and Southland are in, joining GM, Houston, Lanesboro, L-O, L/P, M-C, and SG in the South East sub-district. All play seven “sub-district” and one “crossover” game versus a South West foe, save L/P (which plays eight South East games). Nine-Man Section 1 is composed of the above eight South East schools save L/P (play-offs). For the third time in the last seven years, Chatfield football made the section title game last
season. For the eighth time in ten years, the Gophers won at least one play-off game. Chatfield rode a 12-man senior class to a 5-2 subdistrict season, an 8-3 overall campaign. Jeff Johnson’s crew fell to Caledonia 34-7 in the 1AA final. Five of six A-D picks graduated. Included were primary ball carriers, Carson Larrabee and 1,000yard rusher Gage Tuohy. Chatfield’s 2019 campaign begins with just one 2018 returning A-D pick, but a notable one, defensive signal caller and tight end Chance Backer (6’2” 200 MLB/TE). Goodsized and fast (anchored C h a t f i e l d’s state relay teams), Backer is a big hitter who also turned 22 offensive Chance Backer touches in five TDs last season (9-185, 4 TDs receiving). Chatfield also returns its QB in Reid Johnson (6’2” 185 Jr. QB/S), who more will be expected (45-123, 885 yards, 9 TDs, 8 INTs passing). Back up front are hosses Isaiah Froese (6’0” 250 OL/DL), A-D in 2017, Jonathan Frank (6’5” 240 Sr. OL/DL), a two-way starter last year, and Sam Stevens (6’3” 250 Sr. OL/DL). Nate Bernard (5’11” 150 Sr. WR/ CB), Masyn Remme (5’9” 170 Jr. WR/DB), and Max Aug (5’9” 165 Jr. WR/DB) also had key roles a year ago. Ben Roline (5’9” 170 Jr. RB/LB) and Tate Karver (5’7” 160 Jr. WR/S) are prospective new ball carriers. Roline owns a 170 yard, 3 TD game to his varsity credit. The Gophers have just six seniors, 27 total on varsity. Chatfield opens at PEM. Lake City and Pine Island are two other Red foes. The Gophers notably have D-E week two (home), Caledonia week four
(away), and St. Charles week seven (away). The second Journal covered football team to make a section title game were the Houston Hurricanes. In the midst of an excellent 24-7 three-year run, Cody Hungerholt’s group went 6-1 in sub-district play, 9-2 overall in 2018. They fell to Spring Grove 28-6 in the 9-Man Section 1 title game. Both losses were to the state champion Lions. For the momentum to keep going, team double-H will need to make up for its ten departed seniors and four A-D selections, a list that included three-year players James Hongerholt (QB), Jaytin Millen (1,000-yard rusher), and Joey Fishel (1,000-yard rusher, SouthEast Defensive Player of the Year). Heading this year’s cast will be returning senior starters Ben Walters (6’0” 200 RB/DB > 38-211 yards, 3 TDs rushing; 3-86, TD receiving), who got some carries last Ben Walters year, Mikkel Schutte (6’5” 170 QB/DB > 4 INTs defensively), the new QB, and experienced blockers Alec Francis (6’0” 260 OL/DL) and Logan Rodriguez (5’10” 210 TE/DL). Alex Van Gundy (6’1” 180 WR/DB > 28-144, 2 TDs rushing; 4-98, TD receiving in 2017), a ball carrier as a sophomore, returns to the team, a nice addition. Caiden Olson (5’9” 180 Jr. RB/LB), a defensive starter in 2018, is a sixth key returnee. Rounding out an 8-man senior class are Dustin Stampka (5’9” 160 WR/LB), Cade Roth (6’2” 170 WR/DB), Jon Smith (5’10” 180 OL/DL), and Wyatt Walters
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(6’0’ 195 RB/LB). The ‘Canes are 28-strong. They get newbies Southland (home) and Kingsland (road) weeks one and two. Perennial powers SG (home) and GM (road) are weeks five and eight. Rushford-Peterson had another good season a year ago. The Trojans posted their seventh straight winning campaign under Coach Davin Thompson. Team green went 5-2 in the sub-district, 7-3 overall. They fell to Goodhue 20-7 in a 1A semi. R-P had seven total A-D picks a season ago. Four, including three-year starting quarterback Landon Skalet, graduated. A fifth (would-be returnee) isn’t out for football. The Trojans two returning A-D picks are tall receiving targets Vinnie Mason (6’4” 225 Sr. TE/DE) and Kobe Lind (6’2” 170 Jr. WR/SS). Lind caught 31 passes for 391 yards and 6 Vinnie Mason TDs. Mason caught 13 for 154 and 3 TDs, though was an imposing sight at defensive end. From there, speedster Triton Meldahl Kobe Lind (5’10” 170 Sr. RB/LB) is the top returning running back. He had 61 carries for 600 yards and 8 TDs last season. Halen Schwendinger (5’10” 190 Sr. OL/LB), Sam Kingsley (5’10” 250 Sr. OL/DL), and Peyton Morrison (5’9” 170 RB/LB) are a trio of other key returnees. Cody Paulson (6’3” 250 OL/DL), Brett Betthauser (5’10” 215 OL/ DL), Gunner Mierau (6’4” 230 OL/DL), Tim Highum (6’0” 210 OL/DL), and Jordan Vande Zande (5’10” 275 OL/DL) round out
a 10-man senior class. Of those 10, seven are linemen, average weight 230-plus pounds. Ben Wieser (6’5” 275 Jr. OL/DL) is another big guy. Junior Malachi Bunke (5’8” 150 QB/CB) projects at QB. The Trojans have 30 out. They open with defending section champ BP. Cross-district foes Faribault B.A. (away) and Goodhue (home) are weeks two and three. L-A is week five, FC week seven (both away). After a trio of successful seasons, Fillmore Central took a step back a season ago. FC went 4-3 in district, 4-5 overall. The Falcons fell to Southland 25-12 in a 1A quarter. Chris Mensink graduated three of five A-D picks, including three-time selection, three-time leading rusher Josh Peters. FC returns two A-D players in Hadrian Williams (5’11” 220 Sr. FB/LB) and Carson Kiehne (5’8” 150 Jr. RB/ LB). Williams, a good big athlete, is a three-year starter. The fleet of foot Hadrian Kiehne is Williams the squad’s top returning offensive asset (63284 yards, 6 TDs rushing; 21-313, 2 TDs receiving). The duo will be Carson Kiehne FC’s smash and sprint back-field. Other key returnees are Nick Whalen (5’11” 211 Sr. C/DE), Nate Burke (5’11” 306 Jr. OL/DL), Cory Brown (6’2” 165 Sr. WR/DB) and Mason Berg (6’1” 175 Sr. WR/DB). Michael Barrett (6’4” 183 OL/ DL), Nick Marzolf (5’11” 220 See SPORTS Page 7 ➤
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OL/DL), Dominic Knoke (OL/ DL), Ian Shupe (6’2” 172 P), and exchange student Theo Luhmann (6’1” 149 K) round out a nineman senior class. Zach Haugerud (5’11” 150 Jr. QB/LB) projects to start behind center. The Falcons could potentially throw out a line with three 250-plus pounders. They have 38 on the varsity. FC opens with non-White squads USC (home), Goodhue (away), and Faribault B.A. (home). R-P is a notable game week seven. It is the only home game the last half of the season. Lanesboro football will look to start moving upward. The Burros went 2-5 in sub-district play, 3-6 overall last year. They fell to GM 26-6 in a 9-Man Section 1 quarter. James Semmen’s group graduated five relied upon seniors, including its QB and a trio of A-D picks. They’ll have just three seniors this year, but 13 juniors and 12 sophomores. Nate Betz (5’9” 160 FB/S), Trevor Atkinson (6’1” 230 OG/ DT), and Dakota Rathbun (6’0’ 245 OG/DT) are the seniors. Betz got some offensive touches last season (33-237 yards, 2 TDs rushing; 8-146 receiving). The Burros return their top ball-carrier in J.T. Rein (5’10” 180 So. RB/S), who had 145 carries for 590 yards and 4 TDs as a frosh. Bodin Mayer (6’2” 220 Jr. G/LB), Jake Gathje (5’9”
150 Jr. RB/CB), Ben Snyder (6’0” 160 Jr. FB/ DE), Sawyer Johnson (5’11” 175 Jr. TE/DE), Carter Clarke (6’0” 175 So. TE/DE), and Caden J.T. Rein Anderson (5’9” 150 Jr. WR/CB) also have experience. The latter, the Burros top returning receiver (20-196 yards), is probably out with a knee injury though. Seth Semmen (6’1” 200 So. QB/S) projects as the new signal caller. Older brother Will Semmen was also a Burro QB. Lanesboro is 38-strong (35 ninth thru 11th graders). The Burros open at M-C, then host cross-over foe Sleepy Eye-St. Mary’s. They have newbies Kingsland (home) and Southland (away) weeks five and six. Mabel-Canton will start the year anew, at least as it pertains to who call signals. The Cougars will break in a new quarterback for the first time since 2015. Karl Urbaniak’s M-C crew went 3-4 in the sub-district, 5-5 overall last season. They won a play-off game but fell to SG 42-14 in the 9-Man Section 1 semis. Among the key departures were four-year QB starter Drew Wyffels, an All-State pick at safety, and lineman Blake Henry, an All-State HM selection. Both were All-District. The Coug’s
other 2018 A-D player is their leading returnee this season, TB/ MLB Gavin Johnson (6’2” 190 Jr.). He had a very good sophomore year with 178 carries for 1,014 yards and 9 TDs. Ethan Underbakke (6’2” 175 Sr. RB/LB) is a second key r e t u r n i n g Gavin Johnson ball carrier (32-248, 3 TDs rushing; 9-111 receiving). Elsewhere, Dawson Wilder (6’2” 210 Sr. RB/ LB) is back, joining Underbakke as the squad’s only seniors. Junior linemen Brady Yoder (5’10” 200 OL/DL), Randy Gerard (5’11” 260 OL/DL), and Colton HeintzKuderer (5’10” 200 OL/DL) are return up front, with sophomore Matt McClimon (5’10” 200 OL/ DL). Jack Arneson (5’9” 140 Jr. QB/DB) is the prospective new QB. The Cougars are 21-strong. M-C opens by hosting rival Lanesboro. They are at Southland week two, at Nicollet week eight (cross-over game). Coach Urbaniak enters his 35th season. In Spring Valley, Kingsland starts the season with the biggest change. The Knights are now 9-Man. Head Coach Brent Stinson is back to usher in the change. A year ago, team doubleK went 1-6 in sub-district play, 1-8 overall. They fell to BP 53-20
in a 1A quarter. Kingsland had two All-District players, but one graduated and the second is not out. The Knights do return two guys who split quarterbacking duties last season, William Jahn (5’11” 200 Jr. QB/DE) and Nick Ramaker (6’2” 195 Sr. QB/DB). A few other returning ball-carriers slash receivers include Noah Watson (5’10” 215 Sr. FB/LB), Lucas Howard (5’8” 155 Sr. RB/LB), Ashton Kohn (5’9” 150 Sr. WR/ CB), Reed Merkel (6’0” 175 Sr. TE/LB), and Devin Carr (5‘8“ 160 Jr. WR/DB). Up front, Matthew Schwanke (5’10” 185 TE/DL) and Patrick Junge (6’0” 190 OL/DL) are two key senior returnees. The Knights have seven seniors (all mentioned), 32 total out. Their first 9-Man game ever will be at GM (maybe the section favorites). Weeks two and three are home games versus Houston and cross-over foe Mountain Lake.
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FC’s comeback from a 2-1 deficit, 3-2 victory over Hayfield, highlighted the opening night of volleyball. Kandace Sikkink (17 kills, 16 assists, 15 digs) and Lauren Mensink (10 kills, 28 assists, 11 digs) had triple-doubles. K.J. Corson had 30 digs. Kingsland, Houston, and Mabel-Canton also got wins. Lanesboro fell in a close one to GM 3-1. Sydney Taylor had 20 kills and 17 digs, Kaci Ruen 14 kills and 18 digs.
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Hayfield 2, FC 3 > 25-23, 19-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-11 (FC: K. Sikkink 17 kills, 16 assists, 15 digs, 20-22 serving, 3 aces; L. Mensink 10 kills, 28 assists, 11 digs; K.J. Corson 30 digs; Hadley Yoder 10 kills; Maddie Krage 9 kills, 3 blks; Ashlyn Simon 11 digs, 16-16 serving) Schaeffer Academy 1, Kingsland 3 > 25-20, 25-17, 13-25, 25-12 (K: Ellie Buchholtz 12 kills, 8 assists, 6 digs, 3 aces; Shelby Beck 7 kills, 4 aces; Kaysie Vreeman 13 assists; Audrey Webster 13 digs) L/P 1, Houston 3 > 25-18, 22-25, 26-24, 25-21 (H: Jenny Albrecht 13 kills, 6 digs; Emma Geiwitz 12 kills; Casey Porter 22 assists, 6 digs; Maddie Srock 9 digs) L-O 0, #6 in A M-C 3 > 25-9, 25-13, 25-9 (MC: Kenidi McCabe 4 kills, 27 assists, 10 digs, 6 aces; Sarina Stortz 12 kills (.688 hitting), 11-11 serving, 3 aces; Emily Carolan 8 kills; Payton Danielson 9 digs, 14-14 serving, 5 aces; Molly Lee 10 digs) GM 3, Lanesboro 1 > 24-26, 25-20, 24-26, 21-25 (L: S. Taylor 20 kills, 17 digs, 3 blks; K. Ruen 14 kills, 18 digs, 3 blks; Ella Cambern 33 assists, 13 digs, 26-28 serving, 3 aces; Jessie Schreiber 8 assists, 4 blks, 5 aces; Malia Tessum 20 digs; Mady Haugen 6 kills, 12 digs; Sophia Simes 12 digs)
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his parents, sister Sandra JulianGrell, and brother-in-law Jerry Jacobson. A memorial service was held Kenneth Irish Kenneth “Ken/Kenny” Irish, Friday, August 16, 2019, at the 75, of Chatfield, Minn., passed River Park Chapel at Macken away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Funeral Home, with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Interat Mayo ment was at the Chatfield CemClinic Hosetery. pital, MethMemorials are preferred to odist CamMayo Clinic Hospice, Mayo pus in RochClinic Cancer Center, and St. ester. Jude Children’s Research HospiKen was tal. born to Online condolences are welR i c h a r d Kenneth Irish come at www.mackenfuneral“Dick” and Margaret (Hart) Irish on May home.com. 25, 1944, at St. Marys Hospital LaVonne “Pat” Schwier in Rochester. He attended John LaVonne “Pat” Schwier, age 82, Marshall High School and went on to work at Touhy Furniture, of Wykoff, passed away August Chatfield, and Doughboy Indus- 23, 2019, at her home in Wykoff, tries, Rochester. The company surrounded by her family. LaVonne Patricia “Pat” Witt changed hands and names many times but throughout the years, was born to William and Audrey Ken became a Turkey Sexer ( E a s t m a n ) on (determining whether the chicks Witt were male or female). In 1987, S e pt e m b e r Ken started his own taxidermy 30, 1936, in business and continued until he Dodge Cenretired in 2017. Ken loved the ter, Minn. outdoors and teaching his sons, She gradugrandchildren, and their friends ated from Dodge Cen- LaVonne “Pat” how to hunt and fish. High He married Eleanor Asher on ter Schwier November 26, 1966. They have School and two sons, Dean (Shelley) Irish Winona Teachers College, where and Eric Irish; and four grand- she received her teaching degree children: Mitchell, Brook, Brynn, in Elementary Education. She and Brady, all of Chatfield. He was a teacher in the Wykoff and Spring Valley School Districts loved them all fiercely. Ken is survived by his wife, for over 20 years. She was presichildren, and grandchildren; dent of the Fillmore County Porthree sisters: Sheila Irish of kettes, President of the MAFIC Marion, Sheryle Jacobson of Ladies Auxillary and also served Chatfield, and Carline (Gary) on the St. Johns Church Council Dahley of Rochester; and many and the Wykoff School Board. On June 10, 1961, she married nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Duane Schwier and they had 58
wonderful years together. They enjoyed traveling and visited Europe three times. For the last 19 years, Pat and Duane spent their winters at their second home in McAllen, Tex., where they enjoyed playing cards with friends. Pat is survived by her husband Duane Schwier of Wykoff, three children: Robert (Kristin) Schwier of Fountain, Cindy (Tim) Austin of Wykoff, and Scott (Monica) Schwier of Fountain; five grandchildren: Jordan (Jess) Austin, Kelsey (Steven) Larsen, Kaitlyn (Dylan) Steichen, Bailee Schwier, Dalton Schwier and Amanda Schwier; three step grandchildren: Clay (Julia) Fishbaugher, Alex (Audrey) Fishbaugher and Emily Fishbaugher; one great-granddaughter, Lydia Austin; one step great-granddaughter, Lia Fishbaugher; and one step great-grandson, Lane Fishbaugher. Pat is also survived by one brother, Tom (Diane) Witt and two sisters, Sandy Carroll and Nancy Kaasa. Also three sisters-in-law: Delores Witt, Adie Milne and Joy (Hal) Rattray. She was preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws Walter and Anna Schwier, one brother, James Witt; and one great-grandson, Drew Austin. Memorial service was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, with Rev. Michael Harman officiating. Burial tok place in the church cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Condolences may be left at www.HindtHudekfuneralhomes. com.
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Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross ST. PAUL, MN – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year. Childhood cancer patients may need blood products on a regular basis during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. Cancer and cancer treatments can put patients at risk for low red blood cell and platelet counts. Some types of chemotherapy can damage bone marrow, lowering the production of red blood cells and platelets. Cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma attack the bone marrow as well. Blood and platelet transfusions can enable patients to receive critical treatments needed to fight and survive cancer. Platelet donors and blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply following a summer blood shortage. Make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Blood drives are also essential in helping ensure blood is available for patients this winter. To learn more and sign up to host a blood drive, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive. Who blood donations help In October 2018, what began as a normal toddler’s ear infection changed the Corbeau family’s life forever. Beth and Matt Corbeau’s 2-year-old son Jackson was running a high fever. He was taken to urgent care and diagnosed with a simple ear infection and prescribed antibiotics. After a few days, Jackson’s fever failed to subside, and he became increasingly more lethargic. His parents decided it was
time to have him seen again. After a quick visit to Jackson’s primary care physician, they were advised that he was anemic and were instructed to take him to the local emergency room. Five grueling hours after arriving at the ER, the Corbeau’s were introduced to a pediatric oncologist. Beth recalls that moment, “As soon as she introduced herself as a pediatric oncologist, I felt the room get extremely small. I don’t remember anything that was said that afternoon after she said the word ‘leukemia.’” In the first few days after diagnosis, Jackson received red blood cell and platelet transfusions to prepare him to have a port placed in his chest to receive chemotherapy treatments. He has gone through multiple rounds of chemotherapy and has received approximately seven units of blood and four units of platelets during his treatment so far. “Our family is so grateful to blood and platelet donors who so generously make time to share their good health with patients like Jackson,” says Beth Corbeau. “It’s easy to forget about the importance of blood donations if you don’t know someone in need, but it’s something I will never take for granted again.” Upcoming blood donation opportunities p.m., Chatfield High School, 205 Union St. p.m., Community Center, 225 Third Ave. SW munity School, 35564 Winona County Road 12
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., SEPTEMBER 3 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 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, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library*
9-11:30am and 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.*
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10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507Center. 507-272-3731.* 251-0520 for information.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 10am bowling, 11am senior dining at B&B Preston. 507-272-3731.* Bowl, Preston. Sign up 507-886-5395. 5-7pm, First 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , , 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* invited. THURS., SEPTEMBER 5 7pm, program: 90 Years History of Heimbygda Lodge. Sons 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. of Norway Hall, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.*
, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-2510520 for information.* , 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston.
10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., SEPTEMBER 7 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
Estates, Preston.
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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.*
SUN., SEPTEMBER 8 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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Fillmore County Commissioners: 4th District Duane Bakke, 5th District Marc Prestby, 2nd District Randy Dahl, 1st District Mitch Lentz, and newly elected 3rd District Larry Hindt. Photo by Karen Reisner By Karen Reisner All districts were again represented at the August 27 meeting of the Fillmore County board of commissioners. Newly elected Larry Hindt, representing the third district, was sworn in last week by Judge Matthew Opat. More budget proposals for 2020 were reviewed. Departmental budgets reflect salary increases of 2.5% and health insurance increases of 7.5%. The preliminary 2020 budget will be considered later in September. The final budget and levy will be considered in December. Veterans Treatment Court County Attorney Brett Corson discussed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the operation of the Third District Veteran’s Treatment Court (VTC). The memorandum is between county attorneys in the third judicial district (Dodge, Freeborn, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona Counties). The VTC will be held in two locations: Owatonna/Steele County (west) and Preston/Fillmore County (east). Fillmore and Steele County attorneys are willing to appear at VTC sessions. Corson will appear on behalf of eastern counties if requested. The ultimate decision will be made by the county attorney where the case originated. Corson said we will appear for other county attorneys so they don’t have to make the trip to Fillmore County. Corson referred to the VTC as a diversion out of the normal process: conviction and normal probation. VTC intends to promote access to rehabilitation services, reduce use of incarceration, reduce recidivism, and encourage veterans to socialize. Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the opening of the Third Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court will be held on Friday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea will be on hand for the ceremony. September 20 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
SHIP and TZD Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, and Brenda Pohlman, health educator, presented a list of projects that will be pursued with Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding. Erickson said they plan to expend all of the grant funds before the end of the grant cycle. Monies will be used for staffing, education, traffic speed control, the county’s comprehensive plan, hydration stations, Semcac meals, food shelf, and a community needs assessment. Traffic calming or speed control will involve the purchase of battery powered portable radar signs. They will be available to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The radar signs will be offered to communities within the county. Each sign with a data collection feature costs about $2,700 which will be paid for with SHIP funding. If a community wishes to upgrade to a solar powered sign, the community will need to cost share for the upgrade (about $1,000). They will be asked to work with law enforcement, provide education to the community and monitor data collection from the unit. County Engineer Ron Gregg suggested appropriate areas for the speed signs including, but not limited to, Kingsland School on CR 1 (rural to residential) and CR 21, Canton to the north. Brenda Pohlman, health educator, spoke to the need for education and the partnership with law enforcement to be effective. The board approved a resolution accepting the Toward Zero Deaths (TDZ) annual grant. The agreement with Fillmore County public health and sheriff is with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for two grants (October 2019-September 2020). Erickson provided an update of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program. Houston County has asked to house the employee. Erickson also discussed funding for the Community Health Board and the expected allocation of grant dollars.
Other business in brief field drive access to CR 107 for Johnson’s Rolling Acres, Section 17 of Norway Township. Approval was given for a field drive access to CR 30 for Arlo Warnke, Section 31 of Harmony Township. Two field drive expansions (width) of existing accesses to CR 12 were approved for Debra and Judith Kramer, Section 1 of Carimona Township. Njos, social worker, was approved with thanks for his two years of service, effective August 23. A request to replace the social work position through an internal transfer was approved. Nicole Lanz will transfer from Public Health to Social Services effective September 30. Both department heads agreed on the transfer. A request to advertise for a replacement social worker/RN in public health was approved. The resignation of Samantha Keasling, deputy sheriff, was approved with thanks for her 9.5 years of service, effective September 2. Sweeney, current dispatcher to full-time deputy sheriff was approved, effective September 3. Lentz voted no.
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He added that there have been “countless accidents and close calls there.” He suggested at least installing a flashing light. Mayor Archer replied, “That is county and state, so I would recommend you might want to contact your legislators.” Mayor Archer said the city is aware of the concerns but has no authority regarding that intersection. Jenny Simon (library director) reported that she plans to hold off until next year regarding any replacement or repair of the exterior (EFIS) surface of the building. She explained that she’s gotten a very large amount of information about the situation, and doesn’t yet know the best course of action. She stated, “The building is safe, the building is stable, it’s not deteriorating, it’s just kind of an eyesore in some areas.” The council approved Resolution 2019-33, accepting with gratitude the donation from the VFW to help with the purchase of the electronic sign that will be installed on the site of the former tourism center. Mayor Archer said the city recently enjoyed a “really successful Ag Days,” and he voiced thanks for all who helped with the events. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m., starting with three public hearings immediately prior to the regular council meeting. As always, the public is welcome.
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expected lifespan of the drone and equipment, saying, “So that’s why I’m just wondering, in two to three years, you’re going to come back and ask for another $25,000 for another drone?” Danielson replied, “I don’t think so. You could see us upgrading cameras.” He added that he doesn’t know a specific lifespan for the drone itself. Hadland stated, “I did a little homework today on this, and… you can get some upper quality ones for half that.” Danielson said the model and cameras in the quote are those recommended for fire department use. Hadland asked what are the nearest fire departments using drones, and Danielson said Riceville and Decorah. Council members voiced questions and concerns about the cost and logistics of keeping enough crew members trained to use the drone. Chris Danielson made a motion to approve the purchase, but the motion did not get seconded, so the motion died. A visitor addressed the council with a concern about the intersection of Highways 16 and 63. He stated, “I would like to see something done about the intersection down in front of Dairy Queen.” He went on to explain that he recently witnessed an accident there when a truck pulled out, causing a motorcyclist to tip over.
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Taste of the Trail 2019
Savor the unique flavor of towns along the Root River Trail Every fall since 2012, each of the captivating towns along the Root River State Trail and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail give you a “taste” of their town with different activities, food, music, art and more! Enjoy what is special about each community while you pedal your way through the beauty of Bluff Country along the Root River. On September 7, enjoy three small towns along the Root River: Lanesboro, Whalan and Peterson. On September 14, continue the adventure with Harmony, Preston and Fountain. And finally, on September 21, pedal the trail and discover the various tastes of Houston and the Rushford area. Lanesboro is taking a new approach to Taste of the Trail this year by putting their own spin on a European tradition. Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce director says, “I see this event in part as an invitation to the Grinzing Heuriger – an Austrian Tavern. We’re collaborating with Houston, Minn., artist Nathan Bailey to showcase his bike art as Lanesboro’s own unique take on the vintner’s bush.” A vintner’s bush is an advertising tradition rooted in the 18th century, when the sale of homemade food, wine and fruit juice became permitted. Local winemakers started setting up openMinnesota_Layout 1 9/12/2013 1:35 PM Page 1
air taverns on their premises and inviting people to drink the new wine. Austrians, Germans and Italians continue this tradition today by hanging pine branches, ivy bushes, bundles of straw and birch brooms from their homes. Come to downtown Lanesboro on September 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., to see unique bicycle art acting as a vinter’s bush in front of local shops and restaurants, signifying the participants of the Taste of the Trail. Shops will be giving away little treasures while the inns and restaurants will be sampling snacks and beverages. Kids activities are planned, and you will even be able to see Bailey riding around on one of his “terra cotta army made out of tall bikes.” Paired with Lanesboro’s Taste of the Trail is the Fall Craft Beer & Wine Fest, where you can sample seasonal beverages all day. Whalan will offer taste testing of local favorites including lefse and rommegrot, and pie from Aroma Pie Shoppe. Enjoy live music while local vendors will offer up their locally produced items. Food will also be available for purchase, and don’t forget to visit Whalan’s Museum and Ernie’s restored 1917 filling station. Peterson’s rich culture of both our Nordic roots and love for music at our Historic Bandstand will be just two highlights of our 2019 event. Birding hotspots will
be shared with you, the DNR will provide a live trout display, and, from 1-2 p.m., will demonstrate live snakes you may encounter. 4-H Horse Project families will bring small animals for your enjoyment. Featherstone Farms will be selling fresh produce including zucchinis! Don’t forget to take in Burdey’s pies, fall beers at the Legion, ice cream at Geneva’s, zucchini breads, delicious Norwegian sweets – even learn how to make GORO?! Stop for photo opportunities with our 8 ½-foot gnomes or watch a potter create gnomes. To take part in some of the activities, visit our Facebook page to learn about our two All Things Zucchini contests. On September 14, join us at the Trailhead in Harmony from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for samples from local restaurants, with live music from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ride to Minnesota’s Trout Capital at Trailhead Park in Preston from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. to check out the sounds and tastes of Preston! There you’ll find tastes from local restaurants and organizations, Japanese fish painting with the National Trout Center, fishing, and some great music! Check out the historic railroad display with its brand new interpretive sign about life on the railroad. The restored caboose will be open for free tours! Head up the block to Fillmore Street for a pop-up market with several vendors, check out the shops around courthouse square and end with a taste at the brand-NEW Trout City Brewing! Plus you’ll find garage sales, a tractor pull and demolition derby at the fairgrounds, and a parade of 100 tractors coming in and out of town. Get a taste of Fountain by visiting Karst Brewing, Village Square, Beaver Bottoms Saloon, and introducing our newest restaurant – AJ’s Diner. On September 21, meet us at the Rushford Historic Depot along the Root River Trail from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to begin savoring the flavors of the Rushford area. At the Depot, you will find live music from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., pumpkin activities, free popcorn, and the Rushford Fire and Ambulance Services’ Open House next door, including auto extrication demonstrations, a fly-in from MedLink AIR at 1 p.m.; kids activities, and more. You’ll be given a “tasting map” to guide you through Rushford’s downtown to receive samples from many participating businesses and organizations. Join in on the second annual Houston Block Party that celebrates with a party downtown from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The alley behind JT’s Bar & Grill will host live music, games, a wine-tasting Chamber fundraiser, and food! This event is a lot of fun and family-friendly! For more information or to participate in this amazing event contact Jennifer Hengel, Root River Trail Town president at (507) 8643338 or chamber@rushfordpetersonvalley.com
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Lanesboro Public School District awarded $25,000 grant to enhance STEM curriculum, with the support of local farmers ST. LOUIS, MO – In early 2019, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partnered with local farmers to nominate rural schools and awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to enhance their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Because area farmers answered the call, Grow Rural Education has awarded Lanesboro Public School District in Fillmore County, Minnesota with a $25,000 grant. Lanesboro Public School District is one of the many schools across the country that has benefited from the Grow Rural Education program. For each grant-winning school, teachers, students and, oftentimes, community members develop plans to create more engaging and innovative STEM programs. Grow Rural Education grants have helped schools purchase an array of STEM-related materials, such as augmented-reality sandboxes, weather-forecasting and robotics equipment. Lanesboro Public School District will use the Grow Rural Education funds to build a new CreatorSpace classroom that will have collaborative workstations for students, 3D printing capabilities, maker carts and interactive technology. From preschool to senior high, this classroom will be utilized as a centerpiece for students to develop their critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. “America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is a unique program because farmers play an important role throughout the process, from nominating schools to selecting the grant winners,” said Al Mitchell, President, Bayer Fund. “With the incredible support of local farmers, count-
less grant-winning schools have shared with us how Grow Rural Education funds have made their STEM programs more engaging and, in several instances, positively impacted test scores.” To qualify for a Grow Rural Education grant, farmers nominated a school or school district to compete for a meritbased grant of either $10,000 or $25,000. School districts that were nominated then submitted a grant application describing their STEM-focused project. Grow Rural Education’s Farmer Advisory Council, consisting of approximately 30 farmer leaders from across the country, reviewed the finalist applications and selected the winning school districts, including Lanesboro Public School District. Since Grow Rural Education began in 2011, it has awarded more than $18 million to more than 1,000 schools in rural communities across the United States. To view a complete list of winners or to learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, visit AmericasFarmers.com or follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/ AmericasFarmers. About America’s Farmers The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern U.S. Agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.AmericasFarmers.com. About the Bayer Fund The Bayer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the overall health and wellbeing in communities where farmers and Bayer employees live and work. Visit the Bayer Fund at www.monsantofund.org.
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Street vendors; a growing problem By Karen Reisner A letter authored by Steven Rowland, Western Days, Inc. cochairman, was addressed to the city council. It was the basis for a relatively long discussion concerning “street vendors” at the August 26 Chatfield City Council meeting. Rowland maintains the number of street vendors is a growing problem, as they take away business from established permanent businesses in Chatfield. During Western Days, vendors in City Park pay 15% of their gross sales to help fund Western Days. Most street vendors don’t participate in the funding of Western Days. Rowland believes street vendors take money and business away from the Chosen Valley. “We see unauthorized stands popping up and down Main St. during Western Days as well as doing busi-
ness every day on various sites in Chatfield.” He suggested some sort of licensing of street vendors and a requirement to get authorization from the city council. Rowland is in favor of a strong ordinance or a licensing procedure. Rowland requested the city council send this to committee (EDA or Planning & Zoning) for review. City Clerk Joel Young said we need public input. Councilor Paul Novotny noted the city council is not involved in Western Days other than the issuance of liquor licenses. Young said Western Days, Inc. regulates the park on Western Days weekend, but nothing beyond the parks. The city has been hands off on this event. Councilor Mike Urban felt there is a need for more informa-
tion; we should work out something to give them a fair shake. Mayor Russ Smith said the letter has a legitimate point, as those street vendors are making money from that Western Days crowd. Novotny added if we regulate, we should be more involved in the process. He recognized that street vendors do affect brick and mortar businesses. Councilor Pam Bluhm explained she has been on the Western Days committee since 1988. The 15% paid by the authorized vendors helps pay for insurance, the parade, and other expenses. The vendors in City Park give the committee copies of their health department paperwork. The Fire Department, Booster Club, ambulance, and some businesses also contribute. Pop-up vendors do not contribute.
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Novotny said if you regulate street vendors for Western Days, it has to apply for the rest of the year. Councilor John McBroom stated he didn’t think there was a need for food trucks in town when there are established businesses in town to serve food. Planning and Zoning along with the EDA will look into the issue. Mayor Smith suggested that we get together and have a conversation, questioning whether we want an ordinance for something we don’t oversee. “A friendly conversation would go a long way.” Other business in brief ciates, reviewed a proposal to amend the city’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan to include the Old Territorial Rd. Drainage Improvement project. The proposal was approved; the fee to do the scope of the work will not exceed $3,000. calling for a public hearing
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regarding the bond issuance for the Chosen Valley Care Center. The hearing will be on September 23 at 7 pm or later. uled for September 23 at 7 p.m. or later to consider the vacation of an alley near Hawley St. Committee of the Whole meeting held prior to the council meeting. The 2020 budget and levy was previewed. The preliminary budget will be considered at the second meeting in September. The 2020 levy will be adopted during the first meeting in December. ages communities to establish a Complete Count Committee to get as many people counted as possible. Data gathered is the basis for the distribution of $675 billion of federal funds annually to communities to support vital programs. The data is also used to redraw boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts.
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Development Authority (EDA) and other groups would like to see a bike lane added, but it’s unclear at this time how that would be funded. A feasibility report would be presented to the city spring of 2020 with a public improvement hearing to follow. Final design phase is expected to be completed in August 2020 with bid letting the following February. Construction would tentatively begin May of 2022. The current estimated cost of the project is $4.7 million, with the city share estimate at just under $2.2 million. Costs for the project have increased, but it was noted by Olinger that the city’s estimated share has decreased significantly in comparison to splits from early 2019. While surface improvements including 24-foot of pavement, curb, and gutter are fully paid by the state, parking lane improvements are 90% state/10% city and street lighting is split by the two. Sidewalk improvements are generally fully funded by the state, however, it was noted sidewalk cost sharing is to be discussed in further detail. On the flip side, sidewalk extensions are the sole cost responsibility of the
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city. Landscaping of the affected areas will be split 98% city/2% state. Any additional minor cost sharing will also be determined later. Utilities, including watermain and sanitary sewer, are fully funded by the city. The state will contribute 5% to storm sewer costs. The city portions of the project will be funded through bonding and assessments. Additional agreements will be needed as the project moves forward, including a Partnership Agreement, including a detailed scope of work, and a Cooperative Construction Agreement, which clarifies semi-final cost shares. The latter will be signed after the project is bid. Also needed will be rightof-way certificates in regards to temporary land easements. These are required by MnDOT to allow for encroachments onto private properties for the purpose of sidewalk construction. Once the easements are signed and certificates granted, appraisals will be done on the immediately affected tracts of land. $166,000 has been reserved in the project costs for easement acquisition. In some areas of sidewalk improvement, particularly the north side of the roadway, steep slopes will require retaining
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walls. Olinger estimates there are 60 properties in the corridor and is expecting half will be affected, less if possible. Mayor Chris Hallum questioned to whom the temporary easement belonged, seeing as MnDOT is the managing entity. “That’s a good question. It’s written into as in favor of city,” replied Onlinger. “Regardless, the manual says its a city item and they’ve made it very clear that if you want to move forward with the project its a city cost.” Several public meetings for affected residents will be held as the project progresses. “We have to keep communication going,” noted Chladek. Public hearings for utility improvements and eventually, assessments, will also be held. The council approved the agreement and Letter of Intent unanimously. The council also considered and approved a number of miscellaneous items including fire contract renewals with area townships. Rushford Fire Department Chief Chad Rasmussen presented a report of annual meetings and stated the .0165 tax capacity rate did not increase. The contracts with each township will be signed and submitted to the state. Following approval of a franchise ordinance for AcenTek at the August 12 meeting, the city is working to update a similar ordinance for Mediacom. Until terms are agreed upon and approved, the city extended the current agreement until October 31 of this year. Following a recommendation from the EDA to grant a $120,000 loan to L& L Volkman Auto Body/Leigh & Kayla Volkman. The terms are for 20 years at a rate of 2% interest. The purpose of the loan is to provide for aquistion and improvements to the business property at 905 Enterprise Drive. “After looking at the information, with the history of business as well as future forecasting, I feel they have a good business plan. They have a strong business,” said Councilor Terri Benson. “It feels like a strong case to support them in this business decision. Their numbers were realistic. That’s what impressed me.” Councilor Sally Ryman agreed, stating, “Their numbers look good and they’re committed to the community.” Chladek also indicated the company had provided all required paperwork long in advance of when it was needed. “This gives them a whole year to ramp up a whole new operation. It allows them to generate more business.” A number of openings remain on various city commissions, including one with Planning and Zoning; three with Airport Commission, two with Economic Development, and one with the Electric Commission. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Minnesota weekly gas price update August 26, 2019 — Minnesota gas prices have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.50/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations. Gas prices in Minnesota are 10.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 23.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Minnesota is priced at $2.30/g today while the most expensive is $2.75/g, a difference of 45.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.30/g while the highest is $2.75/g, a difference of 45.0 cents per gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.67/g while the most expensive is $5.75/g, a difference of $4.08/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.58/g today. The national average is down 16.3 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 25.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Historical gasoline prices in Minnesota and the national average going back a decade for August 26: Minnesota | U.S. Average
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College News Spring 2019 Graduations Benjamin Pierce, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Marketing, Graduated with Distinction Honors List Mankato:Dalton Campbell, Chatfield; Autum Erickson, Chatfield; Nathaniel Fox, Chatfield; Jacob Gillespie, Chatfield, High Honors; Colton Hines, Chatfield; Macy Pederson, Chatfield, High Honors; Haley Woltz, Chatfield; Ashley Himli, Fountain, High Honors; Ryder Witte, Harmony; Aaron Eversole, Lanesboro; Logan Back, Ostrander; Kelsey Berg, Preston; Colten Kraling, Preston; Nicholas Anderson,
week’s $2.60/g. cents per gallon from last week’s $2.45/g. 2.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.51/g. “For now six straight weeks we’ve seen the national average price of gasoline decline, and after last week’s escalation in the trade battle between the U.S. and China, it’s possible that the streak continues longer than previously anticipated as oil markets react to the news, sending oil lower,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “With Labor Day around the corner, motorists will see the cheapest end to the summer since 2016, a great send-off to wrap up the summer driving season, but more good news likely lay ahead for motorists. Gas prices will likely decline even more substantially starting in mid-September as most of the nation begins the transition back to cheaper winter gasoline starting September 16. Fall will bring plenty of falling gas prices, so long as there remains turmoil between the U.S. and China.” GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA’s once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com. Rushford, High Honors; Keegan Dittman, Rushford; Connor Johanson, Rushford, High Honors; Wesley Nelson, Rushford, High Honors; Clara Wieser, Rushford; Brianna Dols, Spring Valley; Ethan Fenske, Spring Valley; Karson Reiland, Spring Valley, High Honors; Jackson Rindels, Spring Valley; McKayla Schwarz, Spring Valley, High Honors Twin Cities: Kevin Bradt, Chatfield; Francesca Littrell, Chatfield; Kayla Leiding, Fountain; Dennis Fischer, Harmony; Rachel Eversole, Lanesboro; Alexander Love, Preston; Caryn Wolter, Rushford; Josie Bellrichard, Spring Valley; Alayna Meskill, Spring Valley Tatyanna Bronk, Rushford; Katelyn Wolter, Mabel
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WILDLIFE and FARM LIFE Live Trout Display – Peterson DNR State Fish Hatchery, Bluebird Supplies and Information – Bluebird Recovery Program, Birding Hotspot Information Near Peterson Live Fox Snake and Rattlesnake Information – Whitewater DNR Guide 1-2 PM Small Farm Animals presented by Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project Fresh Produce sold by Featherstone Farms CULTURE Photo Opportunities with our 8 ½ Foot “Nisse” Gunnar and Gustav! Gnome Pottery Demonstration and Sales – by Jason Charron Paint Peterson Rocks – You paint, we hide, others find! Music by CAT AND THE FIDDLE $1 Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Cold Beverages Peterson Station Museum All THINGS ZUCCHINI – Prizes: Oil Change and Gift Certificate to IL Luigi’s. Carving Contest (Bring your own Entry or we supply zucchinis and some tools). Zucchini Bread Contest– Bring 2 loaves and recipe! TASTES Rommegrot and Lefse – by Grace Lutheran Church GORO – A delicious “old Norwegian Christmas Cookie – demonstrated by Diane Fossum-Martin in City Hall Burdey’s Pies Zucchini Breads Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – at Geneva’s Ice Cream Shoppe Fall Beers – Peterson American Legion
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Fillmore Central set to begin 2019-20 school year By Hannah Wingert At the August 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Principal Heath Olstad gave a report on the upcoming school year. The high school open house will be held on August 28. At that time, students along with their parents will be able to see the new reno-
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vations and updates at the high school. The football field is almost finished although the lights aren’t up yet so the game on August 30 was moved to 5 p.m. The first day of school for both the elementary and high school will be on September 3 with back-to-school conferences being held at the elemen-
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455 Main Ave N., | Harmony, MN | 507-886-6515 LeLand and Connie Hovey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 6.
They were married on September 6, 1969, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. They have three children – Dawn (Regan) Kucera of Madison, Nebraska; Chris Hovey (deceased in 2000); and Erin (Darrin) Ludwig of Elma, Iowa. They have 6 grandchildren – Kaylyn and Sidney Kucera and Will, Grant, Hope and Gage Ludwig. The couple celebrated this summer with their family on a trip to Duluth, Minnesota.
tary school during the first two days of school. There are currently 320 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, which is down from 346 last year. Principal Olstad will have enrollment numbers for the high school available at the September board meeting. Seventy-six students are registered for football, 75 for volleyball, 16 for cross-country, and 13 for cheerleading. Five new teachers will be starting this year, two at the elementary school and three in the high school. “I’m very excited about the new staff,” Principal Olstad said. The Special Education Advisory Committee held it’s annual summer family event on August 19, which was well-attended. A resignation from paraprofessional Chad Sexton was approved. The board also approved a termination for a daycare employee. Morgan Knutson was hired as a high school science and ALP teacher, 504 coordinator, and PSEO supervisor. Devan Iddings was hired as a 5th/6th grade special education teacher, Tris Tollefson as an elementary Title I teacher, Connie Lindstrom as a resource teacher, Emily Moger as a paraprofessional, Tamara Gorter as lead teacher in the 4/5 daycare room, and Melanie Kath as lead float position in the daycare. The list of activity sponsors for 20192020 was approved as well as the non-certified staff assignments. Several open enrollment requests
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were approved, which included an interstate request. The board reviewed and approved a quote for two refrigerators from Rochester Restaurant Supply for the high school concession stand and the football field concession stand. School van #18 needs to be replaced as it will expire in December. Superintendent Richard Keith recommended that the board approve a quote from Nelson Auto for a 2020 AWD Ford transit van. While the old van cannot be used to transport students, it can be used for staff transportation and for Driver’s Ed training. The purchase was approved.
The van driver pay schedule was revised to bring it into compliance with pay equity regulations. The district’s Restrictive Procedures Plan was approved as well as the board goals for 2019-2020. The goals address school readiness, third-grade literacy, closing achievement gaps, college and career readiness, and high school graduation. The Truth in Taxation meeting will be held at 6:01 p.m. on December 19. The regular board meeting will immediately follow. The next school board meeting will be in the elementary meeting room on September 24 at 6:30 p.m.
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From a Homesteader’s Journal By Julie Little
Putting By
The clock ticks ‘round to midnight And slumped into a kitchen chair My ears listen through an exhausted haze For the satisfying pings of proof That the last four jars have sealed. My half-awake mind drifts to a time When my mother toiled in just this way With meticulous care and handed-down wisdom To save the best of the harvest for us, Her sun-filled gifts for the dark of winter. I swore I would never do the same When I could buy the foods I’d need But then I planted a garden. Things grew And I knew the tug of her efforts for myself, The urge to save and, later, to savor.
The family of LaVern Knoepke wishes to extend our most sincere thanks to everyone who so graciously visited, called, sent letters, cards, flowers and memorials, brought food and offered support while LaVern was homebound and then after his passing. Thanks to the Milnes and the Bakers for providing supper for our entire family after visitation. Thank you to Pastor Dave for his message and to the PUMC ladies for serving our lunch. Thank you to our organist, Nancy Dahly, and to Shannon Knoepke for sharing your lovely voice. Very special thanks to the Preston Fire Dept., the Color Guard, the MN State Vets Cemetery Personel and LaVern's fellow pilots for an incredible send off for our husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and uncle. Thanks also to Marilyn Boadwine, Jodi Bergey and Good Samaritan Home Care and all the wonderful caregivers at Mayo Hospice. We have been overwhelmed by the love and support of family, friends, and this community. Betty Thank you and God Bless You All. Steve and Deb Knoepke and family
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So summers and falls mean ladles and lids, Canning jars, pots steaming on the stove, Beautiful baskets of produce potential And me, steadfastly filling an ample larder, Like those before, I’m putting by.
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Bid grudgingly accepted for 2019 Street and Utility improvements By Karen Reisner City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the only bid submitted for Preston’s 2019 Street and Utility Improvements at the city council’s August 23 meeting. The bid submitted by Rochester Sand and Gravel was about $100,000 higher than the engineer’s estimate. Their bid is $443,376.65, of which, $418,873 represents the assessable portion of the project. The total project cost to do the improvements on Chatfield Ave. (from Kansas St. to 150 feet east of Winona St. NW), on a portion of Park Ln., on Cottage Grove Ave. SE, and Washington St. will be $582,618. The total also includes contingency funding, engineering costs, and
work previously approved to be done by Legends Concrete, Inc. ($47,618). The Washington St. portion of the project is not assessable and not part of the assessment project. The other three streets are assessable and the higher bid will be reflected in the amount assessed to property owners. The city’s policy is to assess 40%. City Administrator Joe Hoffman did not recommend changing the assessment percent for this project because of the higher than expected bid. Mayor Kurt Reicks agreed that the assessments should not be offset for this one project. Hoffman said the city has the funds available to pay for the project as bid.
There was some discussion about delaying the project to see if a lower bid may be submitted in the spring. Grabau said the high bid is a result of the time of year, the number of contractors, the amount of work being done (extreme demand), and the current economy. If the economy hits a bump causing less work to be done, then the bid could be more favorable. He said the bid has been reviewed and is in order. Grabau said he didn’t see contractors’ bids coming down much in the near future. He didn’t think the bid was unreasonable; it is what it is going to be. The possibility of eliminating a portion of the work (one street area) was also discussed. Council-
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in September. Current numbers include a 2.5% wage increase and an estimated increase in health insurance costs, extra costs for elections, and the purchase of iPads for council members.
budget summary was presented. The preliminary numbers show a 5.05% increase in the levy or $47,574. The budget will be discussed at the next meeting and the preliminary budget will be brought to the council for consideration at the second meeting
St. NW (intersection with North St. NW) and Spring St. NW for Sunday, September 22 from noon to 9 p.m. for the annual neighborhood block party was approved. ing will be on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards 14 grants for child care start-up and expansion projects OWATONNA, MN, August 27, 2019 — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has awarded 14 grants in the amount of $60,722 to child care centers and family child care for “shovel ready” start-up and
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alejandro Aguirre, 39, Muscatine, Iowa; 7/11/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Shelby Ann Bly-Millan, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/8/2019, Stop Sign (Violation), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Cassandra Marie Cody Hall, 25, Spring Grove, Minn.; 6/1/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Terry Lee Dahl, 39, Byron, Minn.; 5/28/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $90, Total Fees $115. Morgan Elizabeth Lau, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 7/19/2019, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Yong Muon, 44, Rochester, Minn.; 5/28/2019, Driving After
Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Michael M. Pelfrey, 40, Barbourville, Ky.; 7/17/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Leticia Cherelle White, 30, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/28/2019, Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (49/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Scott William Pike, 29, Edina, Minn.; 5/29/2019, Camping Restrictions in State Park Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol - Rochester Nasser Mohammed Aljarallah, 50, Rochester, Minn.; 8/1/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fee $150. Jacqueline A. Wald, 68, Cedar Falls, Iowa; 7/23/2019, Speeding
Monday, September 2, 2019 (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Randall John Roney, 62, Postville, Iowa; 8/10/2019, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kristina Dachelle Youngquist, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 6/1/2019, Expired Registration (Less Than Six Months), Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Rushford Police Department Drake Matthew BrownLisowski, 19, St. Charles, Minn.; 7/20/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Anthony Jared Daley, 34, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/17/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Call today to receive your paper today! 765-2151
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1,000 gal poly tank Incline auger; Incline elevator 5’ - 9’ 3pt blades; 8’ fast hitch blade 3pt boom (2) V-type snowblowers JD 7000 planter frames w/trash whips WAGONS AC flare box on IH gear w/hoist 7’x12’ steel barge box on gear (3) 6’x12’ barge boxes on gears 6’x10’ barge on Oliver gear Dohrman & Giant barge boxes on gears (7) Gravity boxes on gears (3) Gravity boxes - no gears (2) Gehl 970 16’ chopper boxes on tandem gears Badger 14’ chopper box on gear (2) H&S 9’x16’ throw racks on gears Farmhand Power Box on gear Badger 8T running gear JD 953 running gear Twin-Draulic running gear (5) Wagon hoists MISCELLANEOUS 1994 Nodine 14’ industrial trailer w/ pintle hitch, new tires Hmd 14’ car trailer w/ramps, new tires Hmd 5’x8’ & 6’x8’ single axle trailers Pickup box trailer w/topper Gravely 20hp side-by-side 4x4 w/500 hrs (2) Yamaha motorcycles for parts Jacto AJ401 110 gal orchard sprayer (3) Yard sprayers JD 4’ tiller - fits 400 tractor 5’ - 6’ finish mowers King Kutter 7’ landscape rake Lawn aerator, roller, & carts Snowblower & cab for Toro 3pt cement mixer (2) Gas station pumps (2) Portable generators DeWalt 8” radial arm saw (2) Pickup tool boxes Fimco 8’ pickup stock rack Squeeze chute w/For-Most headgate Headgate; (3) Stock tanks (7) 6’x6’ chain link fence gates (5) 10’ heavy tube gates (3) Rolls of snow fence 300 gal fuel barrel w/110v pump (2) 300 gal fuel barrels on stands (2) Pickup fuel tanks JD 2 person “love seat” PLUS MUCH MORE FINAL CONSIGNMENT DECEMBER 7TH Thank you for 46 great years in the machinery business!
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: When turning left on a blinking yellow light, should one pull into the intersection? It seems like a blinking y e l l o w should let at least one car through, but often cars will wait behind the line, n e g a t i n g Sgt. Troy H. the ability Christianson to move traffic through the intersection. Answer: If you are preparing to turn left at a flashing yellow light you must enter the intersection with caution as oncoming traffic has a green light. Drivers are able to turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and to any pedestrians in the crosswalk. Drivers must wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic before turning. If a vehicle ahead of you is signaling for a left turn, slow down and prepare to stop. Do not enter the intersection
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in case the traffic light turns red, as you might not be able to clear the intersection. This type of maneuver is against the law per Minnesota statute 169.15 IMPEDING TRAFFIC; INTERSECTION GRIDLOCK. The intersection gridlock law applies specifically when entering an intersection at a traffic control light when traffic is already blocking the intersection due to a red light, train, etc. Entering the intersection in this case is against the law. When one direction of traffic is unable to proceed on a green light because vehicles on the cross road are stopped and blocking the lanes of traffic, it creates issues with the flow-of-traffic. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.
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Approximately 160 acres m/l of rural real estate located along State Highway 44 in Houston County, Minnesota, will be sold on bids.
The properties and parcels are comprised of the following: Parcel “1”: PID# 14.0141.001 (excluding the 10 acre m/l building site): 80 acres m/l, with 80 acres m/l tillable. Parcel “2”: PID#s 14.0157.000, 14.0156.000 and 14.0155.000: 80 acres m/l, with 48 acres m/l tillable. Parcel “3”: The combination of Parcels “1” and “2”, containing 160 acres m/l. Sealed bids will be received at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main, Caledonia, MN 55921 until Monday, September 16, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Wilhelm Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address, parcel number and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as earnest money deposit. SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If Sellers exercise their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Murphy Law Office. Sellers reserve the right to conduct the bid-off according to Sellers’ discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidders will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement, with closing to occur no later than November 1, 2019. Possession will be delivered upon the current farmer’s removal of the crop, but in any event no later than December 31, 2019. The real estate taxes due and payable in 2019 will be prorated to the date of closing. The premises are being sold “AS IS.” If you should have any questions regarding the bid procedure, please contact Michael A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The Board approved the following consent agenda items: 1. August 6, 2019 County Board minutes 2. Successful completion of probation for Donald Bray, Courthouse Security Officer effective 7/18/19 as recommended by the Sheriff 3. Successful completion of probation for Cristal Smith, Intermittent Dispatcher, effective 6/1/19 as recommended by the Sheriff The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants. The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants. Commissioners’ Warrants Fund, Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $17,987.06 13 County Road & Bridge $28,554.86 14 Sanitation Fund $1,804.26 23 Airport Fund $5,975.64 Subtotal $54,321.82 Auditor Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $643.18 13 County Road & Bridge $1,476.50 14 Sanitation Fund $143.62 23 County Airport Fund $136.40 Subtotal $2,399.70 Totals $56,721.52 Social Services: • Board unanimously approved the Foster Care Transportation Agreement with Kingsland Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. Public Health: • Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Houston County. • Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Wabasha County. • Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Mower County. • Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Goodhue County. • Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) Winona County. Highway: • Board voted unanimously to award the City of Wykoff reconstruction project SAP 023-605-035 to Alcon Excavating Inc., with the lowest bid for Option B of $1,173,448.38 and construction to take place next year, May 2020, with the contingency that the City of Wykoff also agrees with this option. Human Resources Officer: • Board unanimously approved the request to advertise for replacement Case Aide in Social Services • Board unanimously approved the classification setting of the Finance Director position at Grade 16 • Board unanimously approved the request to set the salary for Lori Affeldt, Finance Director to Grade 16/Step 1 effective August 1, 2019. Coordinator: • Consensus of the Board to continue purchasing supplies for the two desktop printers in the Assessor’s Office. • Board unanimously approved the policies and procedures of the Finance Department. • Board unanimously approved the Finance Department to handle all warrants. The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 2
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FORECLOSURE YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of that certain Mortgage dated June 3, 2004, executed by Tarry Litscher, a single person (“mortgagor”) for the benefit of Rushford State Bank (“Rushford State Bank”), as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Fillmore County, Minnesota on June 14, 2004, as Document No. 340058. The Original Mortgage was then extended by that certain extension dated October 27, 2005, by Mortgagor, for the benefit of Rushford State Bank, recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Fillmore County, Minnesota on November 1, 2005, as Document No. 3901234 2. The property that is the subject of this foreclosure, as described in the Mortgage and below, is not registered land. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $85,500.00. 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $83,904.27. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage and the Voluntary Foreclosure Agreement between the parties, the Mortgage will be voluntarily foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Lot 162 in Block 13 Original Plat, City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. will be sold by the County Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965 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. 8. The date of the Voluntary Foreclosure Agreement is: July 8, 2019. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is two months after the date of sale. 10. Each holder of a junior lien may redeem in the order and manner provided in Minnesota Statutes Section 582.32, subdivision 9, beginning after the expiration of the Mortgagor’s redemption period, such subdivision providing that a person holding a junior lien upon the real estate
or some part of the real estate may redeem in the order and manner specified in Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.24 and 580.25, but only if before the end of the Mortgagor’s redemption period under Section 582.32 the creditor files with the county recorder or registrar of titles of each county where the real estate is located, a notice of intention to redeem. If a junior creditor fails to timely file a notice of intention to redeem as provided in Section 582.32, subd. 9, or fails to redeem, its lien on the real estate is extinguished. 11. 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. 12. The mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation on the Mortgage is/ are: none. Dated: August 6, 2019 Attorney(s) for Mortgagee : /s/ Terry A. Chiglo Terry A. Chiglo. EVP General Counsel #0243875 219 South Mill Street Box 648, Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-7755 Publish 12,19,26,2
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STATE 0F MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-19-498 In Re: Estate of Duane D. Benson, 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 29, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jess Benson, whose address is 33053 Grit Rd., Lanesboro, MN 55949 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: August 20, 2019 /s/ Becky Brandt Court Administrator Timothy A. Murphy (MN# 76594) Murphy Law Office, PLLP 110 E. Main St. PO Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimile: (507) 725-5627 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 26,2 MEETING NOTICE BRISTOL TOWNSHIP The regular meeting of Bristol Township has been moved from September 9 to September 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the Bristol Township Hall. Eunice Biel Bristol Township Clerk Publish 2,9
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100 Hidden Valley • Lanesboro, MN $499,000
500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN $84,900
4 bed, 4 bath • 2,718 sq. ft. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-thegrid retreat on 56 acres within walking distance to Lanesboro.
Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the root river for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!
2.50 acres
FOR RENT 21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN
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601 Birch Street • Fountain, MN $75,500
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Roxanne Johnson BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PH: (507) 458-6110
www.SEMNrealestate.com
420 2nd Ave SE, Harmony NEW
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715 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
225 5th St SE, Harmony
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Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI 8 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PH: (507) 886-4221
31414 220th St, Lanesboro 30
Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. each office space for rent is $400/Mo. all utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr-5yr lease agreements.
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15770 241st Ave, Preston RES 5 AC
Cozy home w/ updated kitchen and spacious living room w/ beautiful refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings. Nice yard & detached garage. $92,900
704 Parkway Ave S., Lanesboro NEW
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507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro
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New Construction! Featuring 2 main floor bedrooms including master with en suite and walk-in closet, quarter sawn oak kitchen cabinets, rustic hickory floors, carpeted bedrooms, tiled bathrooms, electric fireplace. Basement is insulated & wired, walk-out. 3 car garage. The kitchen cabinets are quarter sawn oak and the floors are rustic hickory. $315,000
105 Jefferson St SE, Preston NEW
Adorable 2 bedroom cottage with hardwood floors, built in corner hutch, newer furnace, CA, water heater , & shingles. Spacious yard, exterior local Habberstad Block . Fun slice of history. $ 114,900
105 Preston St NW, Preston NEW
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1908 Victorian Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable elegance, tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood four blocks from downtown, Anna V’s is within walking distance of the Root River, the bike trail, & more. This impressive Victorian offers 4 beautiful suites, owners’ unit, 2 car garage, and carriage barn. Perfect for your new beginnings as innkeepers or private home. #1 TripAdvisor Rating
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Move in condition 3 bedroom home. Semi-private yard w/ deck to enjoy. 2 car detached garage. Easy walk to Mayo bus pick up and Root River Trail. $107,500
Commercial
301 Ashburn St. E, Lanesboro
30acres +/- between Lanesboro-Preston. Walk-out Ranch with nice views. Heated shop with water, compressor overhead door, office, horse barn with 12 box stalls, indoor arena, outdoor arena, loafing shed, fenced pastures. Approx. 5 acres tillable. $425,000
Buildable Lots & Land 6 ACRES RURAL MABEL. Inviting for an organic homestead, building a home, barn, establishing an orchard, or garden & still have room to graze a few animals. Disconnect from a busy world, drop a line in Wisel Creek trout stream. $29,900 WOODED LOT PRESTON. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Root River & paved trail system, an easy walk to parks, pool, and shopping. Great place to build. $34,900 HALF ACRE LOT PRESTON. Open views and great location to build your dream home just a short distance to parks and pool, trail & river, and downtown. Walk-out lot with city utilities included. $38,000
202 Hudson Ave, Canton
Beautifully updated 2005 built home! 3 bed, 2 bath with walkout basement. 2 car attached garage & heated shop. $239,000
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Charming & bright 1927 home. Awesome view of the north bluff & short walk to the Root River & trail access. 3-bedroom, 2 bath, garage with RV carport, storage, fenced yard. $154,900
Minnesota & Iowa Licensed
64 MAIN AVE N HARMONY Attractive historic building in the heart of the action! Main floor commercial space with half bath. Upper level apartment with high ceilings, some original features and very spacious. CA, FA, garage, deck. $72,500
Backs up to country. This home offers lots of space for defined areas, family, friends, hobbies, and home office. Oak Development Opportunity. Beautiful 60 acres offering a hardwood floors, open staircases, and generous closets in combination of high and low land covered w/ wildflowers an native grasses. Small brook of fresh water trickles every bedroom. Could easily be two units living. $95,900
STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony
across the prairie. Mature trees comb the hillsides. Each office Independently Owned & Operated.
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616 LyndaLe ave., Spring vaLLey
$99,900
Unique 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in established neighborhood.Everything is on one level and the home is maintenance free being constructed of porcelain coated steel. It is a Luston home, built post WWII. 2 car detached garage with cement drive and storage shed in backyard. The full bath has been recently updated. The floors are laminate through living room, dining room and hallway. Ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a nice 3 season porch on the back of the house with a cement patio outside. This is an affordable home at a great price!
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14977 690th ave., adamS, mn
$225,000
Hard to find small acreage located just outside of Adams. The house is a multi-level home with 2 car attached garage. There is a 20x30 machine shed with heated workshop, storage shed and another metal building used for additional storage. New mound septic system in Aug. of 2018. Newer roof on house and garage. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large family room in lower level. Main floor consists of large eat-in kitchen which is open to the living room, bedroom, office and bath. The upper level is home to the master bedroom, full bath and another bedroom. The lower level has a large family room with large bay windows. The lowest level of the home is the utility room. A good price for an excellent piece of the country!
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Park like setting with newer house built on 4 city lots on the edge of town. 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch style home with cathedral ceilings, master bedroom with walk in closet & m. bath. Living room, kitchen and informal dining all on main floor with open concept price $219,900 design. Patio doors reduction lead to the deck outside overlooking the beautiful back yard. Lower level partially finished with theater room, large bedroom w/egress Motivated windows and 3/4 bath with shower. Sit on your Seller! deck and watch the abundance of wildlife roaming the yard.
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If you are looking for a house that is ompletely updated and remodeled ($2,000 allowance for upstairs windows), all new mechanicals including C/A, updated 100 amp electrical panel, all new Reduced stainless steel appliances and new washer & dryer, look no further! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 2 stall detached garage and ample sized lot is ready for immediate occupancy. The updates are completed with new flooring, completely painted interior with knock down walls & ceilings and brand new main floor full bath. Call me for an appointment to view!
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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503 benCh st, sw, ChatFieLD Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated 1305 Lone stone Ct se, ChatFieLD windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate on main floor • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Large condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished family room • Room for expansion in lower level • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • A lot of storage room
$124,900
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.
COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900 $119,900 505 CaLhoun avenue s, LanesboRo Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available
433 haLF st, whaLan Beautiful setting along the bluffs • 1/2 acre (3 lots) • Vinyl siding • 2 car garage plus 1 car garage • Enclosed porch • Close to Root River • Next to state bike trail • Unlimited potential
492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
NEW PRICE
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
77 ACRES
$649,900 #5273049 #5034315
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Pole Shed • Quality built (2007) custom walkout ranch • Open layout • LL partially finished • 2 Fireplace • Hickory hardwood throughout • Trout run access • Beautiful sunsets/sunrises • Private setting • 22 tillable acres • Balance in woods • Native flowers/grasses • Chatfield/Lanesboro Schools • Good well & septic PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
5 ACRES
$59,900
SOLD! 521 twiFoRD st. sw, ChatFieLD
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$389,900
#5281842
• 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 AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#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
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
11 ACRES
$799,900
$769,900 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315
29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
#5034315
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 4,871 sq. ft. • Completely updated • New 2 Car Garage with studio & ½ bath above • Original woodwork • Modern kitchen w/custom cabinets • Massive great room addition • Native grasses & flowers • Numerous outbuildings in great condition • Additional Land Available
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Fireplace • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Additional land available • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 39 Acres tillable • 29 Acres pasture • 8 Acres woods PRISTINE HOBBY FARM
6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
4.75 ACRES
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
$389,900
NEW LISTING
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
80 ACRES
30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE
NEW LISTING
#5220607
• 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”
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
$165,900
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
$329,900
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • ¾ Bath • 2 Car Garage • 3,128 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors throughout • Main floor living • All new Windows, Roof, Siding, HVAC, Electrical • Remodeled Kitchen & Bath • 13 miles to Rochester • 3 Pole Sheds • Newer well and septic installed in 2018
#5237988
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 • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities
Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio
RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES
$54,900
27639 230th st, pReston
110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo
$84,500
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212 S. main St. grand meadoW, mn
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522 W. park St., Spring vaLLey
$219,900
$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO #5253824 • 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level #5253738 • 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 COMPLETELY REMODELED
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. sold
SOLD 805 JEFFERSON AVE SW, EYOTA • 4 Bedrooms SO• 3LBathsD• 3 Car Garage 505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD SO• 2,208LDsq. ft. • 0.28 acre lot • 3 Bedroom 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF • 3 Bedroom S• 2OBathsLD• Main floor living 29151 231ST AVE, FOUNTAIN LD• 2 Car Garage SO• 2 Baths • 4 Bedrooms 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage
$149,900 26133 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN
• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Metal roof #5204767 • Updated furnace & central air • Shared well • 30’ x 52’ Pole shed built in 2007 with concrete floor • +/- 4 Acres of pasture • Cash or Conventional financing • Selling “AS-IS” condition • Cosmetic updates needed INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
6-PLEX
NEW LISTING
$349,900
27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
$109,900
#5284689
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,348 sq. ft. • New roof, updated furnace & central air • Main floor living • Numerous outbuildings with metal siding in excellent condition • 2 Barns • 40’ x 80’ Pole shed • 44’ x 80’ Pole shed • 24’ x 42’ shed • 1997-30’ x 40’ shop metal inside & out, concrete, heated ATTENTION INVESTORS!
20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
GREAT LOCATION/HUGE LOT
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$219,900 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON #5278523
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit • Onsite coin operated laundry • Low vacancy rate • Low rents • Turn-key building easy to operate/manage • Tenants pay electric & trash • Onsite storage spaces
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY #5223725 NEW PRICE
• 3 Bedrooms • Built 1944 • 0.62 Acre corner lot • 2 Garage stalls • Hardwood floors • Central Air • Enclosed porch • Room for expansion • Selling “AS-IS” • Ideal starter home or investment opportunity
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$169,900 628 N SECTION AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY #5278645 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,176 sq. ft. • 0.76 acre lot • Original trim • Hardwood floors • 2 Family rooms • Fireplace • New roof • Storage Shed • Patio • Vinyl siding • Central Air • Updated windows • Well maintained by the same owner for past 52 years
www.timdanielson.com
$99,900 122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF
#5213171
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • 0.23 Acre lot • Updated furnace, wiring, plumbing, central air • Storage shed • Appliances • Selling “AS-IS”
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
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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HELP WANTED: GENERAL FARMHAND/light shop maintenance for crop/cattle farm in Rushford area. Full-and part-time positions available. Please call Perry at 507-459-7850. h26,2o FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking applications for a full-time Registered Nurse/ Social Worker in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Qualifications: If applying as an RN: Degree from an accredited RN program, licensed for MN. If applying as a Social Worker: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker. Starting salary range is $24.75-$29.12 dependent upon qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until September 13, 2019. EOE. h2,9,16-o TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI)
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Merit Case Aide position in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years of related office experience which includes one year experience as an Office Support Specialist; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the job. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $20.61 with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. EOE. h19,26,2-o
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huge garage sale Sept. 6 & 7 • 8am-4pm 18063 Summer Dr. Houston (Money Creek) Antique tools, household goods, furniture, outdoor ornaments, horse tack, electronics, bedding, motorcycle helmets, semi truck chains, holiday items, collectible dolls, men and women’s clothing, new generator, end table, coffee table, garden bridge and much more!
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Randy Haakenson 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535 We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!
Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602
Sudoku Answers can be found on page 25
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An Award-Winning Team...
25 AWARDS IN 2019!
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.
MARY L. ALLEN Reporter
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
TAYLOR CASE
MIRANDA COX
PAILEY GORDON Reporter
Advertising Sales Representative
Photo Journalist
JULIE LITTLE
MICHELLE QUANRUD
KAREN REISNER
AMANDA SETHRE
JASON SETHRE
OLIVIA SETHRE
PAUL TRENDE
Reporter
JANA BOYUM
Website Administrator
ELLEN WHALEN Assistant Editor
SEVENTEEN AWARDS
Reporter
MARY WHALEN Reporter
Reporter
Associate Publisher
RICH WICKS Reporter
FOUR AWARDS in
Publisher
HANNAH WINGERT Reporter
SHERRY HINES
BARB JEFFERS
Office Assistant
Sports Director
KIRSTEN ZOELLNER Reporter
FOUR AWARDS IN online, print,
in advertising, editorial, four key categories and glossy categories and digital categories 2nd Place - Single Ad, Grocery, Full Color 1st Place - Use of Color in Advertising
3rd Place - General Excellence, Weekly Newspaper 1st Place - Website 1st Place - Best Promotion Of Your Paper with minimum of 26% Editorial Through Publicity Other Than In Your Paper 2nd Place - Special Section 3rd Place - Classified Layout 3rd Place - Headline Writing Honorable Mention - Best Cover Design/Magazine Format 1st Place - Best Original Editorial 1st Place - Best Single Web Ad (website) 1st Place - Best Home Page or Landing Page (website) 1st Place - Best Overall Website 2nd Place - Best Grocery Separate Section 2nd Place - Best Agricultural Separate Section of the Fillmore County Journal team in the areas of editorial 2nd Place - Best Promotion Of Your Paper content, layout, advertising design, and digital presence. Through Publicity Other Than In Your Paper 2nd Place - Best Original Feature Story 2nd Place - Best Original Sports Story 2nd Place - Best Single Web Ad (website) 2nd Place - General Excellence For Papers That Carry News 3rd Place - Best Single Black & White, Small Ads 3rd Place - Best Automotive Black & White, Any Size Ads 3rd Place - Best Self Promotion Advertisement In Your Paper That Promote The Use Of Your Paper By Advertisers/Readers 3rd Place - Best Original News Story 3rd Place - Best Original Sports Story
These awards reflect on the talent And, these awards would
not
be possible without the involvement of Journal readers and advertisers. Thank you!
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