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After barn collapse, North-Creek Fountain artist decorates Dairy has hope for the future Harmony windows for fall BY H ANNAH WINGERT

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Art and window painting has always been a part of Geri Hanson’s life. Her father owned a gas station in La Crosse and, when she was a child, she often helped him paint the windows with decorative pictures. Geri’s mother was artistic as well. “My mom was incredibly crafty and painted a lot,” Geri said. One of Geri’s recent projects was painting the windows of various businesses in Harmony. Cindy Ofstedal from the Promotions Committee with the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce contacted Geri and asked if she would be interested in the project. Geri thought it sounded like a great idea and jumped on board. She loved the idea of creating something Corey and Bridget Hoffman and their children Tira and Garrett are happy that the new dairy barn is complete. Photo by Hannah Wingert BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

“It was the first time in 116 years we weren’t milking a cow,” Corey Hoffman of North-Creek Dairy said. After the blizzard in late February 2019, Corey, a fourth generation farmer, and his family thought they were going to have to shut down their dairy farm near Chatfield for good. “I was heartbroken,” he said. It started at about 1 a.m. on February 24. An 80’x100’ section of the Hoffman dairy barn collapsed under the weight of the snow. Thankfully, no one was in the barn at the time. The family moved the cows out of the collapsed area and

cleaned up as best they could. Friends, fellow dairy farmers, and neighbors wanted to come and help right away, but the highways were shut down and abandoned cars sat on Highway 30 going past the Hoffman dairy farm. Instead, about 30 people planned to come at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26 after the snow on the roads was cleared enough to get through. At approximately 5:45 a.m. that morning, the clean-up plans were abruptly changed when another section of the roof collapsed. This time, there were people inside working, including Corey and his dad Gary. “Dad and I had just gone through that spot five minutes earlier,” Corey

said. “As soon as that second collapse happened, we knew we just had to get the cows out of there.” He was glad that the collapse happened when it did because if it had been just a few hours later, more people would’ve been in the barn helping to clean it up and could have been injured. Between the first and second collapses, the Hoffmans lost about 15 cows. A decision had to be made to protect the remaining herd and fast. Corey’s wife Bridget made a post on Facebook explaining that the entire herd needed to be rehoused or sold that day. Over 1,200 people shared See HOFFMAN Page 6 ➤

that would promote a sense of community. “I think it’s really lovely,” she said. “Harmony’s really just kind of stepped up.” Geri works full-time as a paraprofessional at the Chatfield public school along with three part-time jobs. She doesn’t consider painting to be one of them. “This is my hobby,” she explained. In addition to window painting, she also enjoys painting murals and other mixed media arts. She occasionally does art shows with the rest of her family as they all enjoy painting and creating art projects. Her niece Lena is in seventh grade and has inherited her family’s artistic aptitude. “I like that the art gene has gone down one more generation,” Geri commented. Geri grew up See HANSON ART Page 2 ➤

R-P approves maintenance contract; determines future of old trophies BY K IRSTEN ZOELLNER kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the Monday, October 21 meeting, the R-P School Board reviewed a proposal for HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system preventative maintenance. In attendance to explain the details was Paul Kruckow, sales engineer for Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc. “We do have a great deal of dollars invested in our system and we need to make sure it is running efficiently and will last as long as possible,” noted by Superintendent Jon Thompson in the board documents. The extent of equipment covered by the contract includes 15 York rooftop units, one air

handling unit, one Xetex rooftop unit, one make up air unit, three boilers/pumps, one chiller/ pump, one pump skid/glycol feed system, two heating system circulation pumps, three mini-split systems, two fan coil units, four heaters, 11 cabinet unit heaters, and 35 exhaust fans. “4-Unit Heaters 11-Cabinet Unit Heaters 35-Exhaust Fans. For reference, Thompson added that just one of the many air handling units on our roof costs $18,000. “My recommendation is that we move forward with this agreement as it seems to be a good investment in our facility.” The contract would be funded via long-term facility maintenance See OLD TROPHIES Page 16 ➤

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in Wisconsin, but now lives in Fountain with her husband. Her grandparents were originally from Henrytown so she feels that being in Fillmore County is just going back to her roots. In 1985, Geri was living in the Twin Cities and started painting windows for businesses there. When she moved to Fountain, the craft fell by the wayside for a while as she focused on other things. Three years ago, she got

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back into it when the owners of Cabin Coffee, who are friends with her, asked her to paint their windows for the holiday season. Torgerson-Ostby was the first business in Harmony for which Geri painted windows. After that, her window painting took off in Harmony. “People saw it, and we went from there,” she explained. It can take Geri up to six hours to paint one set of windows. First, she lays down a layer of white paint and then paints the colors of the design

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on top of that using acrylic paints. Since she works fulltime at the school, her painting hours are restricted to late afternoons and weekends. The weather can make it more difficult when it’s raining or cold, but she doesn’t let it slow her down much. Geri’s even had to float her paints in warm water to keep them from freezing during cold spells. The hardest part can often be putting the final touches on a detailed painting, knowing that it will be scraped off the window at some point

Geri was amazed at how her Gabby’s wings painting resonated with the community. Photo by Hannah Wingert

in the near future, but Geri reminds herself of Leonardo Da Vinci’s quote, “Art is never finished. It’s only abandoned.” She knows that even murals painted on walls in homes will probably be removed at some point and is okay with that. “It’s just paint. Paint over it when you move,” she said. In total, 12 Harmony businesses asked to be included in the fall window painting that the Chamber had requested as part of the Haunted Harmony celebration. Asahi Loft, Estelle’s Eatery & Bar, Togerson-Ostby Floor Coverings & Store, Sterling Drug, Homespun Har-

mony, On The Crunchy Side, Bee Balm, Harmony Telephone, BReaKeRs, Harmony Spirits, Kingsley Mercantile, and The Shop are all sporting creative fall-themed paintings on their windows. Each painting is unique, but all have the similar elements of a sign, fall leaves, bats, pumpkins, and spiders. “They (the Chamber) didn’t want scary. They wanted something that the kids could enjoy during the fall festival,” Geri explained. You can see Geri’s window creations around Harmony or by visiting her on Facebook at “This Artist’s Expression.”

Geri and Bee Balm owner Becky Hoff.

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Thanks to the generous support of these area businesses, a total of $1,225 will be donated to Breast Cancer Research for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the past six years, with the support of local businesses for this annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month effort, the Fillmore County Journal has mailed to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the name of the following area businesses.

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K&R Equipment • Fountain, MN Kelly Printing and Signs • Preston, MN Kruegel Gas Service • Spring Valley, MN Larabee-Essig Insurance Agency • Chatfield, MN Major & Company • Preston, MN Mound Prairie Mutual • Houston, MN New Beginnings Salon • Rushford, MN Nicole Johnson Agency • Harmony, MN Nutrien Ag Solutions • Harmony, MN Ody’s Country Meats • Spring Valley, MN Pam Ristau CPA • Preston, MN Park Lane Estates • Preston, MN Preston Equipment • Preston, MN Preston Foods • Preston, MN Preston Specialties • Lanesboro, MN Ristau Farm Service • Preston, MN Rushford Foods • Rushford, MN S&A Petroleum, Inc. • Lanesboro, MN Scheevel & Sons • Preston, MN Solberg Welding/ Ironside Trailers • Harmony, MN

Sunshine Foods • Spring Valley & Chatfield, MN Sveen Excavating • Lanesboro, MN The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe • Preston, MN Threads Custom Apparel • Chatfield, MN TJ’s Liquor • Spring Valley, MN Todd Hadoff-Remax • Chatfield, MN Traditions of Harmony • Harmony, MN Valley Home Improvement • Spring Valley, MN Winona Health • Winona, MN WIT Boyz Inc. • Chatfield, MN

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The current levy that was voter approved 10 years ago is expiring in 2020. • Without approval of a new referendum, Kingsland will exhaust current fund balance by 2020/2021.

What will Kingsland use this Operating Referendum Levy for? • Basic building maintenance and operational costs • Maintain elementary class sizes • Instructional supplies and curriculum to maintain programs - Textbooks, paper, etc. • Programs important to our community - Agriculture, Trades, Action 100 Reading, etc.

What will happen if this Operating Referendum Levy Fails? • Larger class sizes, possible mixed grade classes • Reduction in available state mandated courses - Art, Music, Physical Education • Reduction in Student Support Services - Counselor/Social Worker • Reduction in elective courses - Foreign Language, Agriculture, Industrial Tech • Reduction in extracurricular/athletic opportunities *Disclaimer: This informational brochure paid for by independent School District No. 2137 (Kingsland Public Schools)

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C OMMENTARY Devil’s Advocate…Community involvement

We need regular ways to hold presidents accountable

By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN Volunteering your time, mind, and energy to accomplish the goals you believe in doesn’t merely satisfy a sense of civic duty; it is legitimately Aaron Bishop gratifying to work with others who share your passions. Have you ever seen those “Adopt a Highway” signs? Do you know what they’re for? Those signs tell us who has offered their time and energy cleaning up road ditches along the roads around our communities. Litter control doesn’t just magically happen, nor does garbage simply disappear. Community members are crucial to picking up the garbage that is tossed out of vehicles (or is blown in by the wind) every season. Whether it’s the local Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, or other private or public groups, people power is in action. Does your town have a local Area Community Foundation? I am in my fourth year on the Harmony Area Community Foundation board, and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be a part of a team of people who are truly dedicated to improving our community. Ours consists of high schoolers to senior citizens. See if your town has one and what you can do to become involved! Or, contribute financially during Give to the Max Day, a day where you can donate to your favorite (local!) non-profit organization. Consider donating

By Lee Hamilton “I ask how and why this decision was reached,” Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said in the Senate recently. He was calling for an investigation into President Tr u m p ’s Lee H. decision to Hamilton pull U.S. forces out of Syria. “Was there no chance for diplomacy? Are we so weak and so inept diplomatically that Turkey forced the hand of the United States of America?” Good questions, but here’s a wager: If the Senate does launch an investigation, would you bet that Romney or any other senator will even get close to posing them directly to the president? I didn’t think so. We have a presidential accountability problem that has significantly worsened over the years. We’re losing — or maybe we’ve already lost — the ability to call presidents to account on a regular basis for their actions, their conduct, and the way they fulfill the responsibilities of office. Sure, we have the big guns: an election after the first term, in which voters could choose to end a president’s time in office, and impeachment, in which members of Congress can choose to do the same. But these are drastic one-time steps, hard to employ and infrequently available. What I’m talking about is a way for knowledgeable people to step beyond the White House’s control of presidential

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to your local Area Community Foundation or ask a local leader how to get involved. Community involvement is the foundation of any rural town. Where we live isn’t solely a collection of houses or apartments. Behind every storefront is a dedicated shopkeeper who is likely pulling double and triple duty as a community organizer or volunteer first responder. I’m always astounded at the community service many of our members perform before, after, and sometimes during work. What does your town have that you can get involved with? Our county has environmental organizations such as Friends of the Root River, we have local historical societies that would love to get people involved, we have churches, 4-H groups, Community Foundations, blood drives (where you can donate blood if you’ve already given your sweat and tears!), and the list goes on. There are countless local organizations to get involved with. An upcoming event here in Harmony is Empty Bowls (on November 10), which is a fundraiser for the Fillmore County Food Shelf. While this event is being held in Harmony, it benefits the entire region and we’d love to have both volunteers and patrons from across our county. You’ll have the opportunity to try soups made and donated by local restaurants both here in Harmony and beyond, as well as take home an artisan-made bowl. Find out more on Facebook at Empty Bowls - Harmony. Many hands make light work, and there’s plenty of work that needs doing! Cheers!

appearances, ask tough questions, and get real answers so that the American people can judge the president’s actions and reasoning. Instead, these days presidents appear only in highly structured circumstances, avoid specificity and candor, and sidestep detailed discussion of the issues and policies they’re pursuing. It didn’t used to be this way. When Franklin Roosevelt was president, he would call the Washington press corps into the Oval Office and hold extended conversations. Reporters could ask anything they wanted; Roosevelt of course used them for his own purposes, but the press corps had plenty of opportunities to hold his feet to the fire. When more formal press conferences took hold, they were frequent and generally free-wheeling affairs. Americans learned a great deal both about the men who inhabited the Oval Office and their thinking. Over time, however, press conferences became infrequent, stage-managed performances. All of us remember Ronald Reagan walking by a group of reporters, holding his hand up to his ear and answering only the questions he wanted while claiming he couldn’t hear the rest. President Obama held only a handful of formal gatherings with the press each year. President Trump holds almost no solo press conferences. So how do we get the president to outline the thinking behind a policy? Or go into details on what led to a given decision? How do we even ask a president questions these days, or more importantly, ask the follow ups? Even when presidents do hold press conferences, they rarely answer the follow-up questions that actually

pin them down on what they’re doing; instead, they move on to the next questioner. They like to appear they’re being fair. Really what they’re doing is avoiding more pointed second questions. I contrast this with the British “question time,” which takes place for an hour four days a week, in which government ministers — including the prime minister — must face questions from members of Parliament. It would be refreshing to see a president put in a position where he or she had to answer questions about policy and politics in public, with no restraints on what could be asked. When I was in Congress, I actually submitted a bill to this effect; it was pretty much laughed out of the room. But the principle holds. True, when Congress is working properly it can hold presidents and their administrations accountable through hearings, probes, and formal investigations. These are vital, but they don’t offer a regular window into what’s going on, and they don’t have the president himor herself answering questions before the American public. Simply put, that’s what we should be doing: On a regular basis, presidents should have to answer questions about their thinking and their policies, put to them by people who know enough to dig deep. In a representative democracy, that’s how we citizens can judge whether our chief elected leader is representing us and living up to his or her responsibilities. 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.

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C OMMENTARY Making lasting connections By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation After several busy months of taking advantage of warm weather, the leaves start to drop from the trees in preparation for winter and I am reminded of the importance of Tim Penny slowing down and connecting with others. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) we are spending this season connecting with many of our partners in our 20-county region at several major events. We recently held the Entrepreneurial Bridge Event in Austin for the fifth year in a row. Business owners from around our region spent the day hearing from inspirational speakers and learning from each other to help their businesses grow. This year’s theme was Achieving Greatness, and we were exposed to many ways of doing this. John McHugh, director of corporate communications at Kwik Trip, talked to us about the importance of creating a culture of community and compassion, and finding a purpose in the workplace. Cindy Ebert, president of The Growth Collaborative, walked everyone through a series of interactive sessions to help them hone in on their leadership styles and develop a goalsetting system to support growth in the business and the entrepre-

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neur. We also heard from Mike McCabe, former director of air warfare at the Pentagon, who taught us the importance of being a strong leader by creating a culture in the workplace that others can buy in to. We also saw greatness from the college students who participated in the student competition portion of the Bridge event. Their inspirational business pitches ranged from stylish headbands to robotic defense mannequins for sports training. I’m always amazed by the innovation that comes from our youngest entrepreneurs. Three winners — JockLab, 2True Headbands and School Shark — walked away with prize money to invest in their businesses, which we hope will support their ideas in taking root and sprouting into lasting businesses in our region. The connections we are making with partners in this region don’t end there. At the end of this month we will welcome 500 early childhood professionals to the Owatonna High School for the fifth annual Early Childhood Care Conference. At SMIF we believe that making sure our youngest generation is prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow starts with early childhood professionals who are raising our future leaders, workers and citizens. These educators have developed a network over the years that is creating a better future for the children in our region. We want to be sure they are equipped with the tools to help our children grow and succeed, and this conference is an important way to do that. Finally, we are already looking ahead to the winter when the FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace will be taking place at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center on December 7. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done while supporting artisan food vendors from the region. From honey and jam to hazelnuts and chocolates, this event is the perfect way to make a direct connection with the people who make your food. As we prepare for what might be another long winter, let’s take the time to appreciate the beauty of this time of year in each other’s company. Don’t forget to connect with us directly if you have questions about opportunities through SMIF. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215. About Tim Penny Tim Penny is the President & CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Tim represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 – 1994.

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My day of art

By Zara Wilkemeyer The air had been crisp and cool on the ninth of October. Neither too warm, nor too cold. It had been quite a day to be outside in the warming sun. I had gone on a field trip Zara that day, to Wilkemeyer the Walker Art Center and the Minnesota Institute of Art in Minneapolis, with my art teacher as our guide. We had left the school at 8 a.m. and didn’t arrive in Minneapolis until around 10:30 a.m. The bus ride I didn’t particularly enjoy, as bus seats are so uncomfortable and I prefer to move around somewhat and not share a seat, which we all had to do at one point or another. Once at the Minnesota Institute of Art, we divided into five or six groups that had roughly eight people in each and we all went to where we wanted to explore the museum first, after we decided on a meeting place and time, that is. From China to Africa, Japan to Egypt, Korea to America, from new to old, we saw much within that museum and each exhibit more glorious than the last. So many pieces that make you wonder how people had made each piece, what they’re thoughts on the piece were, and what they inspiration could’ve been. I love art so each piece had been so fascinating to me. Once we all met up at our meeting point, at the designated time, we all went back onto the bus to go to the Midtown Global Market to have lunch. We arrived around 12:30, if I’m remembering correctly. Within the Midtown Global Market, there are many different places to choose from. Italian, Chinese, Tai, Mexican to only name a few cuisines within the Food Trade Center. Each place had their own

unique scent that would make your mouth water and made it hard to decide where you wanted to eat. We were all done eating and back on the bus a little bit before 2 p.m. and were heading to the Walker Art Center. Art inside and out, quite literally as well. As there was art within the building and on the grounds around the building. I, myself, much preferred to be outside as the more sculpture like art was out there. From the giant cherry on a spoon over the time pond, to the giant blue rooster, to the enormous balancing mechanism, it was beautiful. Around the grounds were also a bunch of college art students and I had the pleasure of speaking to one about her college, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). MCAD also happens to be one of the colleges I am interested in when I am done with high school. After my short talk with the college student, my friend Grace and I decided to explore some of the inside of the building. However, we were also nearing the 3 p.m. time of departure, so we didn’t explore much, but what we did we liked. We liked a lot. Once 3 p.m. came around, we all piled back onto the bus for the long ride back to the school. It seemed shorter than it actually was, but that is like how all car trips are in my opinion – seems like a long time to get to your destination, but short when you are heading home. We arrived back in Harmony around 5:30 that day and I couldn’t have been happier with my day, as I got to see many new things and experienced so much. I am very grateful for going on that trip as I have memories that will last for some time, or so I believe. Zara Wilkemeyer is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 21st year.

Impeachment: The last resort To the Editor, As soon as Trump stole the election, the more thoughtful Democrats started thinking about impeachment. We were horrified that such an insincere, frivolous, unprincipled person could possibly be put in charge of our country for four years. sentatives is panicked. Trump has just finally overstepped and done his dirty business publically enough ries that you report (whistleblowers “allegedly” coached by Congressman

that the polemics of the right bear little resemblance to objective facts. Trump lies. You all repeat his lies as facts. Your mindless droids build molehills of invention into mountains of tweets repeating the lies. All this does is spread hate and lies. There is no “Obama/Clinton/ regime right now is the Trump regime, which tries to pretend it is fighting for you against the “evil” Democrats. (Only 37% of AmeriGuess what? The only one Trump is fighting for is Trump. If he gave a good g.d. for farmers, small business people or families, he would speak and act like a real president, instead of a celebrity who thinks he can do believe in right and wrong. the address of the N.Y. Trump tower mentalists believe your own bibliDump Trump!

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her post and soon a friend of Corey’s from Lake City called with an offer to buy the adult cows. “He paid more than a fair amount for them without even looking at them,” Corey said. “That took a lot of trust on his part.” The Hoffmans’ heifers were moved to another farm for the time being. As soon as the cows had been sold, people started arriving with trucks and trailers to help move them. Within five short hours, the herd was gone. It was a good thing because sections of the barn, built in 2007, continued to collapse until only 60 feet were left standing out of the original 290. A 120-foot addition, built in 2015 by a different construction company was also standing. The Hoffmans later found out that, thanks to the lack of a building code for ag buildings in Minnesota, the 2007 barn had a very poor snow load rating, which is what led to

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its collapse. The 2015 section had over double the rating and stood firm. Over the next few days and weeks, the Hoffmans received cards, letters, and phone calls offering support and sympathy. Many were from complete strangers. It seemed that the Hoffmans’ plight had struck a chord with numerous people. “Our barn collapsing was a symbol of the dairy industry collapsing over the last five years,” Corey explained, adding that his family has felt the strain as well, losing money every one of those five years. That combined with the collapse seemed like too much to recover from. “We thought maybe we were done dairy farming forever,” Corey said. The collapse of their barn not only affected the Hoffman family and their employees, but also the whole community. “Something like that has a huge ripple effect,” Corey explained. When he sat down to figure out how many other businesses and companies were affected by the

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closing of his dairy farm, the total came to 83. But then the insurance check arrived at the end of May and things changed again. It was enough to rebuild, and thanks to the Hoffmans’ new-found knowledge of snow load ratings, they were ready. They hired KBS Ag Construction, the same company that had built their sturdy addition in 2015, and on October 18,

the new barn was completed. Corey, his family, and their employees were ready to start milking before the barn was even finished. He purchased a herd of about 340 cows and started milking 300 of them on October 8. Corey and his family knows

that they couldn’t have done it alone though and are grateful for all of the support and encouragement they received. “The support from the ag community really helped us get through everything,” he said. “We’re really optimistic about our future now.”

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Veterans home site option agreement extended By Karen Reisner At the October 21 meeting of the Preston City Council City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained the state is requesting an extension of the option agreement for the veterans home site until March 31, 2020. The option agreement from the city to the state for the veterans home site was set to expire November 30. Hoffman said they are anticipating a round of federal funding to be announced in January/February 2020. City

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Attorney Dwight Luhmann stated he had no concerns related to this amendment of the option agreement. The extension of the option agreement was approved. No other changes to the agreement as originally written were made. No parking zone An ordinance restricting parking on the 100 block of River St. was approved. Foremost Farms plant superintendent Mitch Peterson had requested a no parking zone on the 100 block of River St. (between St. Anthony St. and St. Paul St.) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow adequate room for semis to back into the loading docks of the Foremost building. The no parking zone will include a portion of the south side of the street and a portion of the north side of the street.

Loading zone The city received a letter from Pam Kunert, community director at Traditions of Preston. She pointed out that the old handicap sign is faded. She requested that the city replace the sign with a 15-minute loading sign at the area of the curb that is prepared for a walker or a wheelchair. Hoffman noted there didn’t appear to be an ordinance for a no parking or handicapped parking zone at this location. He suggested they create a 15-minute restricted parking zone by the ramp on Winona St. The council by consensus directed Hoffman to draw up an ordinance for a 15-minute loading zone on Winona St. at the designated ramp area. The ordinance will be brought back at a future meeting for approval.

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Kingsland shares info for upcoming vote By Rich Wicks On October 21, the Kingsland School Board held an informational meeting at 6 p.m. in the Kingsland Café, on the topic of the upcoming levy referendum, which will be on the November 5 ballot. Superintendent James Hecimovich opened the meeting, and stated that although the attendance was small, the board feels it’s important to offer such meetings, so that any interested citizens have an opportunity to learn about the issues and ask questions. All board members were present

(board chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader). During the informational meeting, Hecimovich shared basic data about Kingsland’s request to voters, including information shown on the Kingsland “Fast Facts” handout that has been used throughout the summer and fall. Regarding the upcoming vote on November 5, he stated that “We’re doing an operating levy. It is not a building bond… we’re not putting any brick and mor-

tar or anything else into this facility.” He explained that the prior levy will expire in 2020, and that Kingsland currently has the lowest per-student levy among any of the area school districts. Hecimovich stated that the levy allows Kingsland to offer programs which are not feasible if state aid were the only revenue the school received. He said, “We have Ag, we have Industrial Tech, we have foreign languages, we have Art, we have our music programs, we have our Project Lead The Way

programs in the elementary and high school,” and he said these may be eliminated or partially cut if adequate levy revenue isn’t approved. Regarding Kingsland’s plans to expand education in various trades, Hecimovich shared that, “Only 30% of the jobs out there require a four-year college degree.” Sheldon Steele also spoke in favor of training for the trades, saying it helps the local economy by having local workers, rather than far-distant contractors coming in to perform work in the community. Hecimovich said he and the board cannot tell people how to vote, but he also encour-

aged citizens, “If you want real information, call me. I’ll give you real information, instead of the hearsay that’s percolated out there.” The public informational meeting ended around 6:30, and the board’s regular meeting began at 7 p.m., after a short break. The board approved the hiring of Dominic Kinzler (fulltime evening custodian), Jim Hubka and Jordan Beck (head coach and assistant coach for 7/8 grade boys basketball), and Luke Rath, Julee Warren and Jim Wernimont (basketball volunteers). The board also grateSee KINGSLAND Page 12 ➤

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Board president of MiBroadband appointed to Governor’s Task Force HARMONY, MN, October 10, 2019 — Brian Krambeer, board president of MiBroadband, has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband. The Task Force appointments were announced by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and include community leaders throughout the state of Minnesota. Krambeer has worked in the rural electric cooperative industry for 31 years, 22 of those years with MiEnergy Cooperative and its predecessors. Most recently he led MiEnergy’s broadband initiative by partnering with Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company and Spring Grove Communications to create a limited-liability corporation, MiBroadband, that launched to provide fixed wireless internet service to rural and underserved areas. The purpose of the Task Force is to put forth policies to help ensure every Minnesotan has access to high- speed internet, no matter their zip code. “Brian’s leadership in creating MiBroadband demonstrates his commitment to bringing quality broadband service to rural areas,” stated Jill Fishbaugher, MiBroadband’s CEO. “Being appointed to the Governor’s Broadband Task Force is an exciting opportunity for him and for our industry. We are pleased with the Governor’s selection and for making broadband service a priority for all Minnesotans.” Other Task Force members include: Tewodros Bekele, Lake Elmo; Nolan Cauthen, Crystal; Dale Cook, Minneapolis; Steve Fenske, Buffalo; Steve Giorgi, Virginia; Shannon Heim, Minneapolis; Marc Johnson, Mora; Bernadine Joselyn, Grand Rapids; Micah Myers, Watkins; Theresa Sunde, Waseca; James Weikum, Biwabik; Paul Weirtz, Bayport; and David Wolf, Brandon. The terms for members of the Task Force expire in April 2023. MiBroadband was formed in 2018 through a partnership of three local cooperatives: Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company, MiEnergy Cooperative and Spring Grove Communications. Just as these cooperatives individually brought electricity and telephone service to rural areas decades ago, through MiBroadband they have launched the next stage of critical service by

providing fixed wireless broadband to rural homes, farms and businesses in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Harmony Telephone Company is a privately-held company in Harmony, Minn. It was purchased in 2006 by Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company and Spring Grove Communications. In 2018, MiEnergy Cooperative was added to its ownership. It provides broadband and telephone service to Harmony and the surrounding rural area, as well as, cable TV service in Harmony. Ownership by cooperatives means providing quality service remains a top priority. Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company is a member-owned cooperative located in Mabel, Minn. Formed in 1961, the cooperative serves five prefixes with over 1,500 subscribers in Mabel and Prosper, Minn. and Hesper, Burr Oak and Ridgeway, Iowa. Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company continues to build out its fiber network to improve local broadband and telephone service, while keeping with its tradition of providing excellent member service. MiEnergy Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative and is the result of a merger between Hawkeye REC, of Cresco, Iowa and TriCounty Electric Cooperative, of Rushford, Minn. in 2017. It maintains 5,500 miles of power lines covering most of Fillmore, Houston and Winona counties in Minnesota and Chickasaw, Howard and Winneshiek counties in Iowa. The cooperative also serves small pockets bordering those counties. It provides electricity to more than 18,700 members in northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. MiEnergy is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. Spring Grove Communications is a member-owned cooperative located in Spring Grove, Minnesota. Formed in 1959, the cooperative serves 100-square miles of southeastern Minnesota along the Iowa border and includes a small area of northeastern Iowa. It extends a 100% fiber network that provides local broadband, cable TV and telephone service. Spring Grove Communications strives to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, while providing high-quality service to members.

FILLMORE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The Fillmore County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting

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in the Fillmore County Office Building in Preston, MN. In addition to the regular order of business, directors from each district will be elected. Directors whose three-year terms District #1 - 3-year term, 2-year term, 1-year term expire are: District #2 - Kyle Chiglo District #3 - 1 yr term, Dennis DeVries District #4 - Greg Dornink District #5 - Lowell Drinkall At Large - Andy Craig, Aaren Mathison

Eligible voters at this annual meeting are parents or guardians of exhibitors under 18 years of age, adult exhibitors at the fair immediately preceding the annual meeting, or any person who pays a life membership fee of $1.00 to the society. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage your attendance. Kathy Tesmer, Regular meetings are 1st Tuesday of the month. Secretary

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DEED awards $2 million in redevelopment grants and demolition loans Awards will fund housing, business and community service development projects ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced more than $2 million in grants and loans awarded from the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Program. DEED awarded four Redevelopment Grants to Alexandria, Minneapolis, Plymouth and Renville, and three Demolition Loans to Beaver Bay, Herman, and Springfield. “These awards will generate more than $250 million in private investment and are expected to create 190 new jobs,” said Governor Tim Walz. “These grants and loans allow developers to take previously unused sites and turn them into high-demand housing, employment, and services developments.” “Redevelopment is a costly and time consuming process,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “We want to make sure that communities across the state have access to this program. That’s why we’ll have an additional grant round – with nearly $4 million available – in the early part of 2020.” The Redevelopment Grant Program helps communities with the cost and of redeveloping blighted industrial, residential or commercial sites for planned projects. Grants pay up to half the redevelopment costs for a qualifying site, with 50% local match required. The program statute has specific criteria to rank projects including the redevelopment potential within the municipality, the overall need and readiness of the proposed project, the increase in tax base for the community, and the number of jobs created and retained. Since its creation in 1998, the Redevelopment Grant Program has awarded 182 grants totaling near $70 million in funds. These projects have reclaimed nearly 1,400 acres and created or retained over 28,000 jobs. Read more about the Redevelopment Program on the DEED website mn.gov/deed/. The Demolition Loan Program helps development officials with the costs of demolishing old blighted buildings on sites that have future development potential but where there are no current development plans. Low-interest loans can pay up to 100% of the demolition costs for a qualifying site and can be used for site acquisition costs. Go to the DEED website for more details about the Demolition Loan Program. Details of the most recent grant round are below with redevelopment renderings when available: Alexandria EDA – GoodNeighbor Properties. The Alexandria Economic Development Authority was awarded $350,000 in Redevelopment Grant funds for demolition and infrastructure improvements on this 2.31-acre site. This site will be redeveloped

to a four-story, mixed-use building offering 23,450 square feet of retail and professional space, 75 apartments and one level of underground parking. It is anticipated this project will create 37 jobs and increase the tax base by $209,847. Matching funds will be provided by tax increment financing and the developer. Minneapolis – Checkerboard. The city of Minneapolis was awarded $600,000 in Redevelopment Grant funds for demolition on this 2.07-acre site. This site will be redeveloped with 500 rental housing units, 125 of which will be affordable, and 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is anticipated that this project will create 27 new jobs and increase the tax base by $1,151,557. Matching funds will be paid by the developer. Plymouth – Four Seasons Mall Redevelopment. The city of Plymouth was awarded $637,450 in Redevelopment Grant funds for asbestos abatement, demolition, and infrastructure costs on this 17.3-acre site. This site will be redeveloped with 255 units of senior housing and 163 units of multi-family rental housing, plus retail and green space. It is anticipated that this project will create 112 new jobs and increase the tax base by $612,544. Matching funds will be paid by tax increment financing and the developer. Renville – Medical Complex. The city of Renville was

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Fillmore Central Board reviews audit report By Hannah Wingert At the October 22 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Kali Olstad from Smith & Shafer presented the audit report for 2018-19. Olstad reported an unmodified, clean opinion for the audit. The average daily membership currently stands at 616 students. “These numbers are what drive your funding,” Olstad noted. For 2018-19, the district showed 9.6 million in revenues which is up from 9.4 million in the previous year. “The property tax levy has remained consistent over the years,” Olstad said. She pointed out that the largest portion of the school’s expenses is spent on the regular instruction category. “Which means you’re spending your money on your students,” she explained, adding that the district’s costs and revenue are in line with other similarly sized districts. The board approved the audit report as read. Dean of Students Chris Mensink reported that a little over $10,000 was raised for field trips, band, choir, etc. through the One and Done fundraiser. The school is still in need of

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a girls eighth grade basketball coach. Approximately 35 high school juniors have signed up for the upcoming college fair at RCTC, and 10 attended the Mayo Clinic Health Fair. Twenty-five students took the PSAT exam. “We highly recommend it if students are planning to attend a four-year college,” Principal Heath Olstad commented. Superintendent Richard Keith presented a list of donations received by the district from July to September totaling $36,257.37. The donations were approved by the board. Resignations were accepted from high school custodian Traci Bigalk and School Readiness and SAC worker Amanda Heibel. Joanie Johnson was hired as the long-term substitute for Sheila Goetzke, Chad Danielson as high school custodian, Jacque Ryan as the teacher assistant in the 3/4 preschool room, Natasha Ryan as the teacher assistant in the 4/5 preschool room, and Brianna Meyer as SAC teacher. Erik Bengston, Monty Holm, Jason Hovey, and Adam Daniels were approved as volunteer wrestling coaches. Sarah O’Connell and Sara Xavier were hired to share the academic competition for middle school math. Kelly Duff and Jolene Nelson were approved as Action 100 coaches. Tanna Farnsworth was hired as the new adult enrichment coordinator. Open enrollment applications from three students to attend Fillmore Central were approved. One is coming from Mabel-Canton, one from Kingsland, and the other from Dover-Eyota. The Pre-K teacher assistant pay scale was reviewed and approved as well as the certified teacher seniority list. Two quotes were received for the baseball backstop and side fencing for the new ball field in Harmony. The low quote from Sutherland Fence in the amount of $19,272 was approved. A transfer of $2,550 from the Milk Assistance Fund to the

Milk Break Revenue account was approved. The second reading of some of the board policies was approved and included policy 414 regarding mandated reporting of child neglect or physical or sexual abuse, 415 regarding mandated reporting of maltreatment of vulnerable adults, 516 regarding student medication, 534 regarding unpaid meal charges, 601 regarding school district curriculum and instruction goals, 603 regarding curriculum development, 616 regarding school district system accountability, 620 regarding credit for learning, and 721 regarding uniform grant guidance pertaining to federal revenue sources. The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on November 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Harmony.

MiEnergy Cooperative members give $5,300 in local donations MiEnergy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met in September and elected to donate $5,300 to the following local organizations: Association, Iowa, to support the building of a new fire station. tral Public Schools, Preston, Minn., for a take-home science experiment backpack program. chase a speaker system.

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gram. Iowa, to support building a new shelter and Croell Park improvements. ment, Minn., to help purchase road safety equipment. Harmony, Minn., to purchase event supplies that support Fillmore County food shelves. Church, Ridgeway, Iowa, to purchase an automatic external defibrillator. Cresco, Iowa., to support educational materials for online safety program. Valor, Iowa, to purchase fabric for quilts for veterans. Operation Round Up is funded by donations made by members of MiEnergy Cooperative who voluntarily have their electric bill round up to the next dollar. About 1,800 members currently participate with the average donation being $6 a year per member. The program is based on the idea that small change adds up. Currently, the program gives away about $10,000 each year to local organizations. The Operation Round Up Trust Board chooses where the funds get donated and the amount of the donation based on an application process. The trust board members include: John Bronk, of Winona, Minn., president; Janelle vice president; Margaret Knutson, of Houston, Minn., secHanson, of Preston, Minn.;

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over 250 pounds of food that was all given to the Spring Valley Food Shelf.” Regarding the LTFM IAQ project (Long-term Facility Maintenance, Indoor Air Quality), which was largely completed over the summer, Jason Thompson shared that the HVAC controls are being set up. This will allow Thompson, Hecimovich, and any other authorized users to adjust the heating and cooling controls from remote locations. Hecimovich said this will be much handier than requiring someone to physically come back to the school to turn on/off fans in the evenings. The next board meeting will be a work session on Monday, November 4, at 6 p.m. in the elementary conference room. The next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.

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Members of the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Bee Balm, a new consignment store on Harmony’s Main Street. The store opened October 3 and held its grand opening on Saturday, October 19, during the community’s Haunted Harmony celebration. In front, from left, are Chamber Director Melissa Vander Plas, owners Becky and Shaun Hoff, Bridget Case, Carol Beastrom and Ralph Beastrom. In back are Larry Tammel, Jim Simpson, Toni Hanson, Chris Giesen, Steve Donney, Kerry Kingsley, Lisa Miller and Cindy Ofstedal. Photo courtesy of Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

Joanie Betsinger Spring Valley Citizen of the Year 2019

Sunday, October 20, 2019, Spring Valley Kiwanis Club President Rita Bezdicek had the honor of presenting Joanie Betsinger with Citizen of the Year Award. Kiwanis 2019 Citizen of the Year recipient, Joanie Betsinger was surrounded by family and friends as President Rita Bezdicek made the official presentation. Joanie’s commitment to serving the people of Spring Valley and Fillmore County area as a Public Health nurse, to volunteering in many community and church activities, to befriending so many people, is only surpassed by her dedication to husband Russ, children Christy and Jen, and granddaughters Amani and Nia as well as family who traveled from as far away as Pennsylvania to celebrate with her. Photos by Mary Whalen

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Hallo-Thank-Mas Want to celebrate three holidays at the same time? Just go to any large retailer and you will see the Halloween decorations on sale, the Thanksgiving items on the shelf around the corner, and the Christmas décor and displays starting to take shape in the next 10 aisles. Seriously, I haven’t managed to even clean out my summer flower beds and get some mums in before it freezes and I am wondering if I should just skip it and get greens instead to prep them for Christmas. I can’t keep up! After all, my mums only lasted a couple of weeks last year before freezing and blowing into the field next to us. With the crazy who-knowswhat-its-going-to-do Minnesota weather in September-November, there are many decisions we women have to make and weather is always the deciding factor. Should I clean my flower beds this Sunday while it’s 60 degrees?.... or enjoy the day with friends and family before the snow flies… hmmm, yes, the flower beds can wait. Of course, what happens the next day is an unexpected freeze, winter is here, and now my house looks like the haunted house of the block with dead flowers, sticks, and gray/brown leaves frozen everywhere. Bad decision. Then there is the dreaded decision of when to put up the Christmas lights. My personal Scrooge, I mean husband, has let me know to put them up whenever my son and I want to. Ha. We no longer put lights on the roof since he quite the lighting team. Do we put them up mid-October before the freeze and the words “wind chill” start appearing on the weather news? Or, are we out enjoying the fall weather and football parties and forget the lights until the neighbors’ houses start to sparkle? Yep, we usually are the latter and end up putting on snowmobile gear and a 3M bodysuit just to get lights on the deck. Bad decision. And, lastly is the decision of Halloween decorating. I will confess that as a mother of a 20-yearold, the Halloween decorating just isn’t as rewarding as it used to be. My son used to love plugging in the lighted up pumpkins in our windows and facing them towards the neighbors so they could join in the fun and sticking anything we could on the windows and getting pumpkins carved. And, I loved it right along with him. However, for the last few years, I will walk by and stare at the tub of decorations on the shelf on the garage for the entire month of September while debating each day how much, if any, I will put

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er Brown officiating. Visitation was 4-7 p.m., Monday, October 21 at Hoff Funeral Home, Rushford, and from 10 a.m. Dale Lynn Hatlevig Dale Lynn Hatlevig, 65, of until the time of the service Lanesboro, passed away peace- Tuesday at the church. Please leave a memory of Dale and fully with view his video tribute when it his daughbecomes available at www.hoffters by his funeral.com. Hoff Funeral and side ThursCremation Service, Rushford, day, Octoassisted the family. ber 17, 2019, at Good Shannon L. Vickerman Shepherd Shannon L. Vickerman, 47, Lutheran Dale Lynn of Caledonia, Minn., passed Home in Hatlevig away Wednesday, October 16, Rushford. He was born on March 26, 2019, at Gundersen Health Sys1954, in Lanesboro to Arnold tem in La Crosse. Shannon was born June 11, and Allette “Lolly” (Holtegard) Hatlevig. Dale grew up work- 1972, in Spring Grove, Minn., ing on the family farm. After to Paul and Karen (Hagen) graduating from Peterson High Vickerman. Shannon was bapSchool in 1972, Dale went on tized and confirmed at Mabel to work a number of differ- First Lutheran Church. He was ent jobs before taking a posi- a 1990 graduate of Mabel-Cantion with the City of Winona ton High School. On September in the Parks and Recreation 18, 1999, he married Shirley K. Department. He worked there Tewes at St. John’s Evangelical for over 20 years before retir- Lutheran Church in Caledonia. ing in 2016. Dale was always a Shannon farmed with his hard worker and enjoyed creat- grandfather Robert Hagen in ing new inventions. He was a Bellville, rural Mabel. In addigreat cook and was known for tion to farming, Shannon was employed at Northern Engravhis breadmaking. He is survived by his daugh- ing in Spring Grove, Schulte ters Sarah (Jeremy) Deitering Farms, APN in Caledonia, Waland Rachel (Luke) Rye, grand- zCraft in La Crosse, returned to children Brody, Aiden, Macy, Northern Engraving as a foreand Camdyn; and siblings Jim man, and presently was working (Miriam), Jerry (Nancy), Dar- back at Schulte Farms. Shannon rell (Georgene), Doug (Mary) was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Carol Petersen. Dale was preceded in death and School, where he served on the school board and taught by his parents. Funeral service was held at Sunday School for many years. 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, Shannon also had a love for 2019, at North Prairie Lutheran John Deere tractors. Survivors include his wife Church, with Rev. Sarah Walk-

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 4 08 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148

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Shirley and his son Andrew (special friend Sydney McCabe), both of Caledonia; his mother and step-father Karen and Tom Traufler of La Crosse, his brother Shelby Vickerman of Mabel, Minn.; his father-in-law Paul H. Tewes of Spring Grove; his brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw: David (Linda) Tewes of Caledonia, Caroline (Richard) Housker of Caledonia, Mark (Dawn) Tewes of Eitzen, Minn., William (Tonya) Tewes of Eitzen, Paul J. Tewes of Caledonia, Geri (Mike) Meyer of Caledonia, Ruth (Alan) Hageman of Ossian, Iowa, Esther (Ralph) Schneekloth of Mabel, and Christopher (Whitney) Tewes of Greenleafton, Minn.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. Shannon was preceded in death by his father Paul Vickerman and his mother-in-law Shirley J. Tewes. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 650 N. Kingston St., Caledonia, with Rev. Tom Schultz officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday, both at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, assisted the family during their time of need. Joyce Ann Womeldorf Joyce Ann Womeldorf, of Lanesboro, Minn., was born October 14, 1958, in Greensburg, Pa. She passed away October 23, 2019, at home with her family around her. A memorial service was held at St. Johns Lutheran church of Wykoff, Minn., Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Harman presiding. She graduated from Luther College, where she played volleyball and majored in elementary education. She spent her career as a homemaker raising her children. She is preceded in death by her father John Lauffer, fatherin-law Erlin Womeldorf, brothers David, Duane and Jim

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Lauffer; and grandparents. She is survived by her husband Roger, mother Betty Lauffer, mother-in-law Lilly Womeldorf, sister Marilynn (Lonnie) and brother Mark (Theresa), daughters Joylin, Rachelle and Shoshana Womeldorf, sons Shamiah (Heather) and Jedediah (Jayme) Womeldorf, and grandchildren Adalyn, Mason and Jaxson Womeldorf. Memorials may be made to the family at 32324 County Road 12, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949. Condolences also may be left at www.HindtHudekFuneralhomes.com.

afghans, bags, and dishcloths. Each grandchild was blessed with a crocheted baby blanket. Liz loved spending time with family and friends. Liz is survived by her children and grandchildren: Allen (Lisa) Doely of Spring Grove, – Kayla (Lyle), Ashley (Nathan), Nick (Ruby), and Nathan; Dariel (John) McNamara of Perry, Iowa – Levi (Morgan), Austin (Haley), Melissa (Wyatt), Mariah, and Amy; Christopher (Andrea) Doely of Clinton, Iowa – Trey, Darin, Shawn, Shelby, Elizabeth and Alaina; Shanda (Travis) Spiker of Fort Dodge, Iowa, – Bryant (Lili), Carson, Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick Dawson, and Ashton; and Isreal Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick, (Taylor) Remick of Stewartville, age 70, of Spring Grove, Minn., Minn., - Scarlett; plus 13 greatdied Wednesday, October 16, grandchildren. Liz is also sur2019, peacevived by brothers- and sisters-infully in the law and many friends. She was comfort of preceded in death by her parents her home, and her husband Steve. surrounded A celebration of life was held by family. from 1–4 p.m., Saturday, OctoB o r n ber 26 at the American Legion August 8, in Spring Grove. Memorials 1949, to Dr. are preferred. Mengis Funeral Elizabeth William G. (Rogne) Remick Home in Mabel assisted with and Katharrangements. leen (Austin) Rogne, she attended Spring Grove High School. For over 30 years, Liz worked at The Company Store. She retired last October as their administrative assistant. On November 6, 1966, Liz married Charles Doely. Three children were blessed from the marriage. On July 12, 1997, she married Steve Remick, officially joining Liz’s family of three and Steve’s family of two into one. Liz had a passion for cooking. She would find the perfect recipe for family, friends, and co-workers, from desserts to vegan recipes. She was the go-to lady for any recipe. She was the expert on shopping, finding the best deals at any store. Printing and saving coupons were a must. Liz was known as the “pajama grandma.” Every year, she would find the perfect design, color, and most importantly the perfect “ridiculously soft” pajamas for everyone at Christmas. During her down time, some of the things she crocheted were

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9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. 7pm, Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community WEDS., OCTOBER 30 Center. 507-272-3731.* 10-11am, Canton Town Hall, 107 Ash St., Canton. 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 507-251-0520 for information.* Preston. 507-272-3731.* , 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, 5pm, Presbyterian Church. Come join us, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* looking for new members. , 5-7pm, First 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, THURS., OCTOBER 31 Mabel.* 7-10pm, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 609 First St, Fountain. 507-272-3731.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library*

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rather than through the General Fund. The proposed cost is $17,760. The board approved the contract unanimously. Also reviewed was a recommendation by the Facilities Committee for 2019-2020 snow removal. The board reviewed two bids presented to the committee, opting for a mix of the two, as well as approving Thompson to seek additional items. The first was from Hammel Equipment and provided for the rental of a skid steer and tooling at a cost of $5,000. Operational labor would be hired independently by the district and was estimated to be an additional $1,500. The district contracted with Hammel the previous year, but Thompson noted the district struggled with sanding capabilities and coverage. “Sanding is crucial. The current mechanism is unsafe,” he added. “Last year, it left us short on sanding.” Thompson suggested the district look into the purchase of an industrial sander and possibly a tractor option stating estimates could be ready by the November meeting. The second bid was from Todd Atkinson at a rate of $90 per hour with labor provided. Also detailed was an on-call option per weather event for sanding and salting for $200 and pre-snow chemical treatment. “This ended up costing far

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more,” continued Thompson. The board ultimately voted unanimously to contract with Hammel Equipment, but work with Atkinson on sanding on a per event basis. In other news, Thompson had news to report regarding ongoing leaks in the building. “We have a lot of good things to talk about the leaks we had. There’s been some leaks in new building since day one. They’re hard to pinpoint; different types of rain, direction of rain, leaks one day and not the next. It’s hard to identify these, but the effort has absolutely been there.” While some leaks have been persistent, the district has worked with Interstate Roofing on addressing the problem areas. They’ve been identified largely as those around large air handling areas on gymnasium roof and pick point areas around equipment. “On the edge of equipment, there’s two points come together with rubber gasket. There’s a lot of them on there,” explained Thompson. “Some have caps, some have caulking, some we couldn’t tell if they have caulking, but they seemed loose. We’re pretty confident it’s the issue.” He went on to note the issue over the gymnasium is largely panels and duct tape and plastic have mitigated the issue some until they can be addressed.

“The general contractor will provide caps, gaskets, and work with Winona Controls for labor to make sure it’s done right, but we need to hold the general contractor accountable,” concluded Thompson. Another lingering item brought up by Thompson revolved around what to do with the countless trophies from the years since Rushford and Peterson School Districts consolidated in the ‘90s, still awaiting a new home since construction of the new facility. “R-P has a fine tradition of fine arts and sports and there’s a lot of trophies sitting in buildings, more than we have storage for,” said Thompson. “Emotions become involved and we have to be respectful of that.” It was recommended to the board that the trophies be removed from the former buildings and an exhaustive inventory be taken, possibly by students for community service. Significant trophies, likely first or second place, sectional, regional, and state, would be photographed and made available on the school website for digital viewing. “It’s my hope going forward, if someone wants to look at that team trophy they were a part of, they could look at it,” added Thompson.” Lesser trophies would placed online through school website for silent auction. “Everyone has a chance at that trophy,” he con-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. tinued. “They get the trophy, but they’re also donating towards the kids that are in that program.” All auction proceeds would go directly to R-P activities. Those not purchased in auction would be retired, a word Thompson noted meant disposal. A review committee would be formed to look at trophies annually and repeat process when needed. It was estimated it would take a month or two to complete the inventory and auction. “I was surprised, some of the schools that have these auctions, there wasn’t a lot of interest in

them. When we talked about this a year and a half ago, there seemed to be a lot of interest,” added Board Chairman John Linder. “Storage doesn’t really make sense.” The board acknowledged moving forward with the recommendation. Any auction will be publicized in local papers as well as on the school website. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. A special board meeting is slated for Monday, November 4. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $48,800 in Small Town Grants Grand Meadow to support the development of “community nights” which will focus on providing opportunities for people to be more engaged in the community. Kasota to develop a strategic plan and shared mission for the community of Kasota. Public Schools to create a vision for the future of shared community spaces in Saint Charles.

2018 Small Town Grant recipient, Stories: YES Houston. OWATONNA, MN, October 14, 2019 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved six grants totaling $48,800 to support small towns of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grant Program seeks to build sustainable and vibrant communities by engaging community members, enhancing existing leadership and creating opportunities

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Juvenile probation report By Karen Reisner Travis Gransee, director of D o d g e - Fi l l m o r e - O l m s t e d (DFO) Community Corrections, highlighted juvenile probation data at the October 22 county board meeting. Gransee pointed out that there was an increase in the number of juvenile clients in Fillmore County in 2019 (44 in 2018 and 51 in 2019). His data showed that there was a significant percentage decrease in both Dodge and Olmsted Counties from 2014 to 2019, while the percentage of juvenile clients was trending upward in Fillmore County. Gransee suggested juveniles are better served if they are kept out of the justice system for minor offenses. He recommended a different approach, keeping kids out of the court process when possible. A diversion program offers a way for youth to take responsibility for minor offenses outside of the court system. Commissioner Randy Dahl asked what the top age of a juvenile is. Gransee answered, “Anyone under the age of 18 when charged with a criminal offense.” One theory for the upward trend is the increase in the number of cases where mental health is a significant factor, which is also a state and national trend. Teresa Small, probation officer, explained social media, the fast pace of life, and family life problems contribute to the increase in mental health related cases. Gransee added kids being diagnosed with mental health related problems are more prevalent than 40 years ago. Chairman Duane Bakke asked if Social Services has to be asked to get involved. County Attorney Brett Corson said the family will not always voluntarily participate with Social Services. Then the case is referred to the court system to hopefully address the concern before the juvenile becomes an adult. Gransee noted there is a national trend showing juvenile correction numbers are going down, and wondered why are they not trending down in Fillmore County? Dahl said he was not as concerned about the numbers as the trend, adding that the goal is to produce the best outcomes for these juveniles. Commissioner Mitch Lentz insisted truancy should not be a court problem, but a problem addressed by the family. Sheriff John DeGeorge commented that he had been an investigator for 11 years. One or two cases in a given year can skew the numbers. His thoughts were that maybe we rely on probation more than the other counties; it has been our “go to” diversion program. Corson stated that it is not a trend, but the ebb and flow from year to year. One case/a

few kids can throw the numbers off. Kids can be put on probation in an effort to get the same results that some diversion programs do. Probation can be used as a way to get more services or keep the juvenile law-abiding while keeping a conviction off the juvenile’s record. Technology upgrades County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said several companies were reviewed for a future redesign of the county’s website. Two were asked for their proposals. Revise was finally recommended as it had the most experience and was also the low bidder. Other counties using Revise’s service had positive comments about the company. Proposals from both companies included hosting the

website. The first year cost for the Revise redesign will be $19,500. The second year and those following will cost $3,900 per year for tech support. Vickerman added the cost is in the 2019 budget. The website will be ADA compliant so people with a disability can get around the website. Using Revise for redesign of the county’s website and hosting was unanimously approved. Two quotes were presented for mapping software. The current software (ProWest) doesn’t work with every type of system. Vickerman said it is not compliant right now with Windows 10. Mapping is used by dispatch/sheriff’s office. Leroy Eickhoff, lead dispatcher, recommended Geocomm. Sheriff DeGeorge said he agreed with his recommendation. A quote from Geocomm in the amount

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. of $32,989 was approved. The annual cost will be $3,000. The software will cost $15,984. The funding will come out of 911 funds and unallocated funds. Jamie Fenske, jail administrator, explained the use of digital recordkeeping. The inmates will wear wristbands that can be read with handheld devices. This will eliminate 95% of handwritten records. A quote from TimeKeeping Systems, Inc. was approved in the amount of $9,552.88. There will be a three year service agreement ($199/ year). Approval was given for three additional courthouse security cameras at a cost not to exceed $4,100. After some discussion, Vickerman was directed to work with some department heads to look into options to upgrade the AS400 server and associated software. This will be discussed

at the November 5 meeting. Other business in brief Chamber of Commerce, and Jennifer Hengel, RushfordPeterson Valley Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the promotional work of Root River Trail Towns and Southern Minnesota Tourism Association. Hengel requested an appropriation in the amount of $2,000 in 2020 for the nonprofit organization consisting of nine towns along the Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley state trails. The website www.rootrivertrail.org has the content and events calendar. Kinneberg pointed to the economic impact of tourism in 2017 for Fillmore County (gross sales nearly $22 million, over $1.5 million in state sales tax, and the employment of 678 See PROBATION Page 23 ➤

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people). The Southern Minnesota Tourism Association is dedicated to marketing and promoting tourism in southern Minnesota. The appropriation requested from Fillmore County in 2020 at five cents per capita is $1,056.10. Gregg asked for and received approval for five projects that are ready to go for construction in 2020. The projects included replacement of upper and lower parking lot at the county office building, a bridge on the Canton/Harmony Township line,

of seal coating which Gregg says will get us caught up. Sealcoating ideally should be done every five to seven years to prolong the life of the road. Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) will ing and the Wheelage Tax fund coating. enter into a contract with Bolten & Menk for preliminary site work for the construction of T-Hangers at the Fillmore County Airport. The cost for the preliminary work is not to Aviation Administration pays

Mound Township, a bridge on and the 2020 sealcoat program which includes CSAH 8, 11,

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Fillmore County Sports a defensive scrap, the Gophers prevailed 15-7. S-Backer (27127, 2 TDs) led the way, topping 1,000 yards for the season. Chatfield threw for just 14 yards (2 INTs). Pine Island threw for 107, but were held to net 11 yards rushing. The Chatfield “D” has allowed two TDs the last four weeks. The Gophers finish at 3-2, 6-2. They are 1AA’s 3-seed and will host 6-seed K-W (3-5).

Cougars Finish SEC Perfect, Grab #1

Chatfield’s Chance Backer engulfs Pine Island ball carrier Jared White behind the line of scrimmage. An unknown Gopher helps from the bottom of the pile while Austin Koenigs (right) and Isaiah Froese (left) aren’t far away. In a game that had 21 carries for negative yardage, the Gophers prevailed 15-7 to improve to 6-2. They are 1AA’s 3-seed. Photo by Paul Trende

O’Hare Repeats as TRC Champ a bunch from 2018. PEM’s Madilyn Simon (1st, 19:47.13) and Molly Kate Hagen (2nd, 19:49.04) led PEM (36) to the girls’ team title over Cotter (66) and Chatfield (82). LARP took fifth, LFC sixth, and Kingsland was incomplete. Gopher Aletta Strande (20:34.49) took third. Teammates Tessa McMahon (13th, 21:46.99), Abbi Gillespie (21st, 22:01:31), and Katelyn Dornack (25th, 22:25.95) also finished top 25. LARP had four in the top 25 too, Lauren Honken (8th, 21:20.96), Grace Buchanon (19th, 21:55.10), Ellie Ekern (20th, 20:00.7), and Hannah Linder (24th, 22:22.55). LFC’s Brielle Ruen (11th, 21:39.62) finished top 15. Strande (1:16.5), Honken (1:21), and Ruen (1:34) each shaved a bunch of their 2018 times.

289 & 5 Leads R-P to #2

R-P football usually has a pretty darn good running back. This season, senior Triton Meldahl has used his speed to fly around/past foes. The 5’11” 160-pounder capped a huge regular season, helping the Trojans to a wild win over Hayfield. Triton notched career highs with 289 yards and 5 TDs on 28 carries (scores of 24, 40, 17, 73, and 71 yards). Despite that, the game was a fight. The Trojans led 13-0 and 20-7 in the first half, only for the Vikings to pull to within 13-7 and 20-15. The R-P lead was 26-15 at intermission. Meldahl’s fourth TD (73 yards) made it 32-15 in the third. Hayfield then got a good kickoff return, setting up a 6-play, 49-yard drive. Karver Heydt’s 1-yard TD run (plus conversion) made it 32-23. R-P

fumbled the ensuing kick-off. Hayfield was stopped in the red zone. Later, Viking Dawson Andree returned a punt 78 yards to pay-dirt to make the score 32-29. In the fourth, Hayfield muffed a punt in R-P territory. Two plays later, Meldahl scored from 71 yards, finally giving R-P a firm grip. Davin Thompson’s group prevailed, 38-29. Malachi Bunke (10-17, 95 yards TD, INT), Justin Ruberg (4-64 receiving), and Vinnie Mason (3-yard TD reception) helped the Trojan cause. Brady Nelson (24-51, 249 yards, 2 TDs passing) led a mostly aerial Viking attack. Patrick Towey (8-101, 2 TDs receiving) was his top receiver. Five Vikings had at least two receptions. R-P had 300-plus yards rushing, Hayfield 30. The Trojans (3-1, 6-2) finish second in the MSE-East to L-A (4-0, 8-0). R-P is 1A’s 2-seed and will host 7-seed W-K (1-7). Second-ranked BP (8-0) is the 1-seed.

Gophers Survive Panthers

It was almost a trap. One week after a key play-off seeding win over St. Charles, Chatfield football (5-2) entertained Pine Island (2-4). Stand-out RB Sam Backer returned, but the Gophers narrowly escaped. Austin Koenigs’ sack/forced fumble, Chance Backer recovery, set up a quick Chatfield score (S-Backer 5-yard run). The Gophers grabbed an early 7-0 lead. The Panthers used an odd string of events to get two scores. Gopher Corey Ericson intercepted PI QB Dylan Holzer at the Chat one yard-line. Backer then was tackled in the end zone for a safety. After a free kick, the Panthers took the

ball and went 49 yards in eight plays. Max Owen’s 1-yard TD run made it 8-7 PI. Holzer was lost to injury during the drive. The lead stayed 8-7, as each offense struggled to string first downs together. Chatfield engineered its best drive early in the fourth, going 63 yards in 10 plays. Backer’s five-yard sprint to the pylon (plus Max Aug to Reid Johnson two-point pass) made it 15-7. The drive could’ve easily ended via turnover. Backer fumbled on the series’ fifth play. Pine Island had first shot. Gopher Tate Karver got it, a key pendulum play. Chatfield’s defense held on two PI possessions late. In

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By Paul Trende A year ago, LARP’s Luke O’Hare had a break-out season. He won about THE TRENDE every regular seaREPORT son cross country race he entered, including the TRC M e e t . This year has been Paul Trende a redo. O’Hare hasn’t been beaten too often. At the TRC meet, the R-P junior (17:06.75) bested St. Charles’ Andrew O’Hara (17:21.99) and PEM’s Samson Hagen (17:28.42) for the boy’s title, repeating as champ. O’Hare was around 24 seconds faster than last year (17:30.2). For a second year, LARP’s boys (57) took second, this time to La Crescent (50). Chatfield (83) took third. LFC was sixth, Kingsland ninth of 11. Andrew Hoiness (6th, 18:01.9), Ricky Buchanon (9th, 18:11.78), and Grady Hengel (12th, 18:25.9) gave LARP four in the top 12. Tyler Rislov did not run. Chatfield’s five scoring guys, Alex Wright (11th, 18:22.61), Treyton Lanning (15th, 18:29.25), Brady Woltz (16th, 18:29.80), Evan Wright (20th, 18:37.29), and Logan Thompson (21st, 18:42.23) all finished top 25. LFC’s Carson Ruen (14th, 18:27.30) and Riley Serfling (23rd, 18:53.87), Kingsland’s Garrison Hubka (17th, 18:33.37) went top 25 as well. A-Wright (22 spots, 1:14 better), Woltz (22 spots, 1:36 better), and Serfling (20 spots, 1:27 better) moved up

It’s a very broken record. Mabel-Canton volleyball progressed through the SEC season perfect. Lonnie Morken’s Cougars are again over 30 wins and head to the postseason ranked #6 in state as Section 1A’s top seed. M-C took out Randolph 3-0 (258, 25-8, 25-15) in their SEC finale. Kenidi McCabe (6 kills, 27 assists, 18 digs), Payton Danielson (6 kills, 13 digs, 16-17 serving, 3 aces), Sarina Stortz (9 kills, 16-16 serving, 4 aces), Jordyn Newgard (9 kills, 8 digs) and Lauren Wyffels (8 digs, 7 assists) did big work. M-C had seven girls with 4-plus kills. In the East/West Showcase game, West Champion GM (12-2, 22-10) fell 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-21). Danielson (12 kills, 15 digs, 18-18 serving, 4 aces), McCabe (8 kills, 14 digs, 33 assists), Stortz (9 kills), Newgard (7 kills, 7 digs), and Molly Lee (8 digs) did the big work. GM got 11 kills and 14 digs from Riley Queensland, 18 digs from Isabelle Olson. The Cougars (14-0, 31-2) are 1A East’s 1-seed and will host either 8-seed Lanesboro or 9-seed R-P. See SPORTS Page 25 ➤

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Falcons Take Second in TRC Fillmore Central volleyball (8-2, 13-8) entered the last night of TRC action tied with PEM (8-2, 11-12) for second place behind league-champion Caledonia (10-0, 22-6). Travis Malley’s girls did their business, dispatching with St. Charles 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-23). Lauren Mensink (14 kills, 14 assists, 12 digs) and Kandace Sikkink (11 kills, 21 assists, 14 digs, 20-21 serving, 3 aces) did what they’ve done all year, each again notching triple-doubles. Maddie Krage (8 kills), K.J. Corson (18 digs), and Hope Sexton (11 digs) helped. Cotter then helped FC, beating PEM 3-0. It left the final one-thru-five TRC standings Caledonia (110, 23-6), FC (9-2, 16-10), L-A (8-3, 20-9), PEM (8-3, 11-13), and Cotter (7-4, 17-8). It’s FC’s third straight second place finish. The Falcons have finished either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, seven of the last eight years, posting a 78-13 league record (thanks Bill Bentson). FC is Section 1A’s 4-seed and will host 5-seed Spring Grove or 12-seed Houston. M-C, Caledonia, and Cotter are seeds 1, 2, and 3.

Burros Complete Big Turn Around

Hierarchically, if you are a volleyball program in Fillmore County, Mabel-Canton usually has you beat and FC usually is next. Both are amid long periods of excellence. Lanesboro has ebbed and flowed. Last season was a down year (2-12, 6-15). By beating Schaeffer Academy 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-18) in this year’s regular finale, Julie Schreiber’s Burros finished 10-4 (SEC), 16-13 (overall). They improved by ten wins, tied a ten-year high-water mark for SEC wins, and notched their

most total wins (16) since 2006. And it’ll look to continue in the future. Kaci Ruen (10 kills, 8 digs), Ella Cambern (23 assists, 8 digs), Malia Tessum (24 digs), Jessie Schreiber (6 kills, 8 digs, 4 aces), Sydney Taylor (6 kills, 9 digs, 12-13 serving, 6 aces), Payton Benson (5 kills, 9 digs, 3 aces), and Sophia Simes (9 digs) gave Lanesboro seven with 8-plus digs versus the Lions. The first four are underclassmen, Taylor a junior, and the latter two seniors. Lanesboro (104, 16-13) is 1A East’s 8-seed and will host 9-seed R-P (4-7, 11-15).

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J.T. Rein’s 3-yard TD run late propelled Lanesboro football over L/P 33-28. The Burros led 21-0. Rein ran for 156 and 3 TDs. Lucas Howard authored Kingsland’s first three-TD game in a long time, but the Knights fell to #2 L-O 52-22. Play-off football seeding (9-man); 6-seed Lanesboro (3-4, 3-5) at 3-seed SG (6-2), 7-seed Kingsland (1-6, 1-7) at 2-seed GM (7-1), 5-seed Houston (4-3, 5-3) at 4-seed #7 Southland (6-2), 8-seed M-C (0-7, 0-8) at 1-seed #2 L-O (8-0). Carson Kiehne had over 200 yards total offense and 3 TDs to lead FC over Cotter 42-6. Playoff football seeding (1A); 5-seed FC (2-3, 3-5) at 4-seed Randolph (6-2). Volleyball seeding (1A); 10-seed Kingsland (7-7, 8-21) at 7-seed Chatfield (4-7, 10-16), 12-seed Houston (4-10, 6-20) at 5-seed SG (18-9).

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L/P 28, Lanesboro 33 (L: J.T. Rein 25-156, 3 TDs rushing; Nate Betz 7-65, TD rushing; Seth Semmen 6-40 rushing, 8-14, 91 yards, INT passing; Bodin Mayer 5-yard TD run. LP: Cole Walter 20-39, 356 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs passing; Zach Bollingberg 10-181, 3 TDs receiving. Burros led 21-0 and 27-8 in

2nd. L/P scored 20 unanswered (led 28-27 in 4th). A 36-yard Seth Semmen to Ben Snyder pass set up Rein’s third (game-winning) rushing TD (2:00). Rush yards: L/P -14, L 304. Pass yards: L/P 356, L 91) FC 42, Cotter 6 (FC: C. Kiehne 5-142, 2 TDs receiving, 6-77, TD rushing; Zach Haugerud 10-16, 223 yards, 2 TDs passing; 8-26, TD rushing; Grant Kennedy 3-47 receiving; Alec Sikkink 31-yard INT return TD; Hadrian Williams 6-yard TD run) Houston 6, GM 43 (H: Mikkel Schutte 10-16, 183 yards, TD passing; Alex Van Gundy 6-127, TD receiving; Wyatt Walters DNP. GM: Dusty Copley 14-155, 2 TDs rushing; Even Oehlke 2 TDs rushing. Rush yards: H 75, GM 360) #2 in 9-Man L-O 52, Kingsland 22 (K: L. Howard 15-131, 2 TDs rushing, 3-54, TD receiving; William Jahn 10-21, 125 yards, TD, INT passing) M-C 14, Nicollet 54 (MC: Dawson Wilder 19-117, TD rushing; Gavin Johnson 20-104 rushing; Ethan Underbakke 9-yard TD run. N: Jon Mans 8-118, 3 TDs rushing, 20-24, 255 yards, 4 TDs passing. Nicollet scored game’s final 30 points)

16 assists, 7 digs; Kaylee Ruberg 6 kills, 6 digs, 4 aces; Lakyn Rasmussen 6 digs, 19-19 serving; Elly Malone 8 digs) Chatfield 0, #9 in A Caledonia 3 > 20-25, 22-25, 13-25 (Chat: Peyton Berg 16 digs; McKenna Daniels 7 kills; Paige Erickson 5 kills, 7 digs, 2 ½ blks; Mollie Henry 5 kills; Devann Clemens 9 assists, 8 digs, 12-12 serving; Teagan Allen 9 assists, 16-16 serving; Abi Hinckley 9 digs) Rochester Exchange Club Tourney (FC beat Hayfield (21-25, 25-15, 15-10) and D-E (25-17, 25-14) while losing to Alden-Conger (20-25, 22-25) and Irondale (24-26, 25-15, 8-15). Tourney leaders: L. Mensink (29 kills, 29 assists, 21 digs), Krista Jorgenson (21 kills), K. Sikkink (20

kills, 55 assists, 27 digs), K.J. Corson (59 digs), Hadley Yoder (18 kills), H. Sexton (33 digs, 47-48 serving, 5 aces), Ashlyn Simon (27 digs, 32-32 serving, 5 aces). M. Krage DNP. Chatfield beat Kingsland (2426, 25-22, 15-11) while losing to Monticello (22-25, 22-25), Glencoe-Silver Lake (15-25, 19-25), and Pine Island (2519, 24-26, 5-15). Gophers tourney leaders: P. Berg (42 digs), T. Allen (29 assists, 15 digs, 39-39 serving, 6 aces), D. Clemens (26 assists, 36-37 serving), Z. Priebe (13 kills, 6 blks), P. Erickson (15 kills, 8 aces, 7 blks), A. Hinckley (25 digs, 6 aces). Kingsland lost to Forest Lake (16-25, 15-25), Alden-Conger (25-23, 18-25, 8-15), Chatfield, and DoverEyota (25-12, 23-25, 9-15))

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L-O 0, Kingsland 3 > 25-18, 25-18, 25-14 (K: Ellie Buchholtz 13 kills, 12 digs; Shelby Beck 7 kills; Alyssa Link 21 assists; Caitlin Miner 5 kills, 3 blks; Audrey Webster 12 digs) Houston 0, GM 3 > 9-25, 14-25, 9-25 (H: Emma Geiwitz 5 kills; Lilly Carr 5 assists, 8 digs) R-P 3, Southland 0 > 25-12, 25-18, 25-21 (RP: Kaleah Davis 12 kills; Alyvia Eide 15 digs; Isabelle Kahoun

On October 3, 2019, the Lanesboro High School Class of 1949 met for lunch at Home Sweet Home Cafe for their 70th Class reunion. During their high school days this cafe was called the White Front and was a popular gathering place for the teenagers. Nine classmates were present at this gathering, along with seven guests. Seated, left to right, are classmates Mary Ann (Gilbertson) Wurst, Gloria (Garness) Bergey, Clara (Abrahamson) Johnson, and Donna (Jacobson) Gullickson, In the back, left to right ,are Willis Boyer, Duane Erickson, Wallace Vogen, Robert Thompson, and Orris Hareldson. Photo submitted

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Mark your calendar for the upcoming All School Play of Treasure Island! Congratulations to the R-P FFA Horse and Livestock evaluation teams. Both teams advanced to the state FFA convention. The Horse team placed 3rd in the region contest and consists of Allie Kingsley 10th overall, Megan York 14th overall, Hannah Highum 21st overall, Emma Heiden 58th overall, and Hunter Mart 83rd Overall. The Livestock Team placed 5th in the region contest and consists of John Luhmann 3rd high individual, Hans Lind 17th overall, Alyssa Nesler 30th overall, Tristyn Hegland 44th overall and Jens Lind 55th overall. The livestock evaluation team also won the Miller Invite, Stewartville invite and the University of MN invite consisting of 97 teams from across the state. The Poultry Team consisting of Julia Maynard, Paige Dailey, Aubrey Ingvalson, Ceona Jonson and Giselle Kahoun placed 6th in the UWRF invitational and will compete to go to state on December 6th.

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No contact with victim K.E.S. (not be within two blocks of victim’s residence), Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Complete Rule 25 and follow all recommendations No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), No mood-altering chemicals, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Submit to random searches. Timothy Daniel Skaran, 23, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/26/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dylan Matthew Urban, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/29/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 7/29/2019, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance, Fine $200. Michelle Lee Wahl, 46, Harmony, Minn.; 8/16/2019, DWI - Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired; Described, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/7/2020), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/8/2019): No driving without insurance, No driver’s license violations, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with

the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), No moodaltering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores (under direction of probation), Random testing, Submit to Random Searches, Complete Chemical Assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign Probation Agreement, Restitution reserved - leave open for 60 days. Kyleigh Rose Wangen, 21, Wykoff, Minn.; 9/27/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN State Patrol - Rochester Fernando Sandoval-Sandoval, 23, Decorah, Iowa; 8/22/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/9/2020), Fine $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/10/2019): Complete Chemical Assessment (Completed), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Attend MADD Impact Panel (Completed), Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Preston Police Department Cody Mycal Garness, 28, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/16/2019, Issue Dishonored Check - Value Not More Than $250, Fine $50, Total Fees (including $164.57 in restitution) $304.57. Joshua Roger Marzolf, 32, Fountain, Minn.; 9/23/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger

Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Megan Rae Rutter, 39, Canton, Minn.; 3/27/2019, Issue Dishonored Check - Value Not More Than $250. Fine $50, Total Fees (including $188.09 in restitution) $328.09. Rushford Police Department Tavarra Latice Ellison, 38, Rushford, Minn.; 4/6/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/7/2020), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year Conditions (10/7/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Obtain driver’s license, Defendant to provide updates to Court Services of driver’s license status.

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On October 11, James Francis Phillips, 59 of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Carol M. Hanks. Phillips is charged with Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about October 10, amidst a domestic altercation between

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I had a question for the Ask a Trooper segment you do. I’ve noticed that school buses all have the words “School Bus” Sgt. Troy H. written at the Christianson top of the windshield on the front of the vehicle. Similarly, when the bus is used for a different purpose other than school, the words are scraped off or it says “Charter Bus” or something to that effect. What is the reason for that? Answer: Minnesota law requires the school bus sign be covered when it is not being used as a school bus. This helps identify which buses are being used for which purpose. It also is a way to signal to the public that the bus will not be making any student stops. More children are killed outside of a school bus than they are as

bus occupants. Motorists must anticipate children in a school bus “danger zone” — the area around a bus where most injuries and deaths occur. Follow the law and keep children safe:

fully extended. Red flashing lights on buses indicate students are either entering or exiting the bus. In 2017, the fine for a school bus stop arm/red lights violation in Minnesota increased from $300 to $500. 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.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dalton Kenley Burroughs, 19, Monona, Iowa; 9/13/2019, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brandon Sean Cole, 27, Stewartville, Minn.; 7/27/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Brendan Aric Dimmel, 23, Mabel, Minn.; 5/9/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/7/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/7/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Cog-

nitive skill training, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/ or if change address, employment, or telephone number, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Domestic abuse evaluation. 5/9/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/7/2020), Total Fees $325. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/7/2019): Follow all terms and conditions as stated in Count 4 (above) except for the Domestic Abuse evaluation. Jeremy Roger Larson, 36, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/28/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 7/28/2019, Driver Must Carry Proof on Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Brent Eric Moos, 40, Rochester, Minn.; 9/25/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bradley Jason Shannon, 45, Ostrander, Minn.; 8/16/2019, Harassment; Restraining Order Violate and Know of Temporary or Restraining Order, Fine $1,000 (stay $900 until 10/7/20120), Total Fees $190. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/8/2019):

neighbors that allegedly included yelling on both sides, Phillips allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to use it. Three people allegedly witnessed the threats, and a police officer was privy to seeing the knife the witnesses described, in Phillips’ apartment. Phillips alleged he was assaulted while the other three parties alleged he did the assaulting.

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in regular 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. October 1, 2019 County Board minutes The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants. The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants. Commissioners’ Warrants Fund Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $27,044.44 12 INFRA FUND $7,812.00 13 County Road & Bridge $ 83,706.84 14 Sanitation Fund $524.27 Subtotal $119,087.55 Finance Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $14,796.93 13 County Road & Bridge $970.70 23 County Airport Fund $136.44 76 Trust And Agency Fund $469.96 Subtotal $16,374.03 Totals $135,461.58 Social Services: • Board approved the Foster Care Transportation Agreement between Fillmore County and Rushford-Peterson Public School Sheriff: • Board approved the purchase of CodeRed Emergency Public Notification System Human Resources: • Board approved the request for retirement for Michael Frauenkron, Feedlot Officer after nearly 20 years of service • Board approved the voluntary vision plan for employees 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 28

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CARIMONA TOWNSHIP Meeting Time Change The regular monthly board meetings of Carimona Township will be held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Preston Emergency Services Building until further notice. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 28,4

PREBLE TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY Ordinance Number: 2019-02 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ANIMAL FEEDLOT ZONING REGULATIONS The Town Board of Preble Township, Fillmore County adopted the above-referenced ordinance, which establishes regulations on animal feedlots within the Town. The ordinance contains: findings; statements of authority, purpose and intent; definitions; requires compliance; prohibits the establishment or expansion of animal feedlots containing more than 750 animal units; imposes a 2,640 foot setback for new animal feedlots from existing feedlots, residences, and public places, and the same setback distance for a new residence from an existing animal feedlot; provides for the continuance of existing feedlots; sets out procedures to seek variances, amendments, and appeals; authorizes fees; and provides for the enforcement of the ordinance and recovery of the enforcement costs. The ordinance is effective immediately. The full text of the ordinance is available by contacting the Town Clerk and a copy of the ordinance was submitted to the County Law Library and the Mabel Public Library. Keri Sand, Town Clerk Publish 28

NOTICE CARROLTON TOWNSHIP Carrolton Township will hold its November monthly meeting on Monday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. Also, the December, January, February and March meetings will be on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Townhip Clerk 507-467-2343 Publish 21,28

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 16, 2002 MORTGAGOR: Mark D Peacock and Gretta S Peacock, husband and wife, as joint tenants. MORTGAGEE: First State Bank of LeRoy. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 23, 2002 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 327887. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, National Association. Dated December 16, 2002 Recorded December 23, 2002, as Document No. 327888. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First State Bank of LeRoy RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 413 Buchanan Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0388.000 & 36.0389.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block 5, Allen’s Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $60,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $44,445.66 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 25, 2019 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94 - 19-007471 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROMink A Printed with Soy DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 7,14,21,28, 4,11

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Craftsman Style Inspired Design. Walk-out Ranch with open concept living, vaulted ceilings, hickory floors, quarter sawn oak cabinets, Master with en-suite, WI closet, main floor laundry, plus guest bedroom & bath. 3 car att. Lower level offers additional space ready to finish. $315,000 November Completion.

OPEN HOUSES Saturday, November 2 10-11:30am

202 Hudson Ave, Canton

301 Ashburn St E, Lanesboro

715 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

Great Location -Historic building. Main floor- high tin ceilings & open concept ¾ bath storage& att. garage. Upper level apartment with long-term renter. CA, FA, separate utilities. REDUCED: $65,000

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304 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Preston

Plenty of Room for Family & Friends to gather inside and out with a great yard and finished home from top to bottom. Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Near parks, pool, & trail. $157,900

This home offers single family living and opportunity for a second unit for extended family or income. 5 bedrooms, Call for an appointment to see this charming 1927 2 ½ baths, 2 kitchens, 2 car garage. ONLY $85,900

craftsman style home. 3 bedrms, 2 bath, garage, and large RV covered parking, fenced yard, garden and view of north bluff. A little piece of heaven! $154,900

735 3rd Avenue SE, Harmony

105 Preston St NW, Preston CED

Saturday, November 2 1-3pm

305 River St SW, Preston

507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro

31414 220th St, Lanesboro

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FIX & FLIP 2 story home 2 car garage. Private setting, great views, with parklike setting. Yard: 120 x 120. REDUCED $40,000

Starting up or Slowing Down, this new home offers simplistic living with a clean fresh look, & unexpected versatility. Walk out Ranchmain floor living with open concept, master suite, and lower level finished with family room, 2 bedrooms, bath. 2 car att. Complete at $225,000

TINY HOME on the TRAIL. Fun location on trial and near the Root River this property offers the ideal location for getting away and enjoying the outdoors. Carport & garage. With $2000 appliance allowance for accepted offer closing by November 30. REDUCED $54,900

29+ Acre Hobby Farm features a walk out ranch home w/att 2 car, Heated Shop, water, drain, 220, 40 x 32 heated horse barn 5 stalls, plus indoor area and 8 box stalls. Fenced pastures, outdoor arena and loafing 6+ ACRES RURAL MABEL.Organic homestead stalls. Wooded pasture, and 5 acres tillable. $399,900 site to build a home, cabin, garden, and graze.

830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

60 Acres NE Rochester

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PRESTON LOTS: $34,900- WOODED LOT PRESTON. 2 ACRES in Preston city limits near trail, parks, river, neat location!

PEND Custom Designed Farmhouse embraces today’s lifestyle & brings in elements. 1880s barn beams, white oak hardwoods, high ceilings, and floor to windows to bring in the natural light & country views. Quality materials and upgrades, this home will check off your want list! 3 bedrms, 3 baths, 2 car plus. $325,000

By Appointment

280 2nd St SE, Harmony

Disconnect & drop a line Wisel Creek runs length of property $29,900

630 Main Ave S, Harmony

A Beautiful Setting in a great location. Covered in wildflowers & native grasses, this property offers a level area with small creek, wooded hillside and hilltop with great views. Farmland with development opportunity. $840,000

Gorgeous Victorian Loaded with original features and undeniable charm! Quality and integrity are apparent in this 5 bedroom 5 ½ bath home with finished attic, usable basement & 3 car garage. $380,000.

Updated 3 bedroom home, move in ready, 2 car garage, $94,500

$38,000- CITY VIEWS over Preston offer a beautiful location for your new home. Walk-out basement optional.

An amazing large home that lives comfortably. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car garage, with fenced yard and stamped patio. This home offers both living room and family room, home office, and hobby space. $239,900

STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony

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MOVE-IN READY!

NEW LISTING

492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD

504 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD

#5237988

103 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#5295300

MOVE-IN CONDITION!

FRESHLY RENOVATED!

514 RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD

#5295300

RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES

MOVE-IN CONDITION!

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$167,900 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977 • 3 Main floor bedrooms • 1 bath, Garage • Quiet Street • All new Kitchen & painted trim • Modern flooring • Deck • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Finished lower level • Close to school • Updated appliances • Just move-in WALKOUT RANCH WITH NEW SEPTIC

$339,900 517 HAWKEYE ST. SW, CHATFIELD #5290512 NEW PRICE

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • Oversized 3 Car Garage • Open Layout • Main floor laundry/office • Quality built • Custom trim • Gas fireplace, Paneled doors • Steel siding • Whirlpool tub • Finished lower level • Deck • View • Edge of town on large rural lot

NEW PRICE

$169,900

NEW PRICE

20 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

404 JAMES ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • Full bath • 2 Car Garage • 0.32 Acre lot • Modern kitchen with new flooring, tons of cabinetry • Wrap around porch • Wood floors • Main floor living • Patio • Vinyl siding • New driveway • 2nd floor bonus room

NEW PRICE

$349,900

1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

32876 US 52, CHATFIELD

#5289721

#5220607

• 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 2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!

5 ACRES

NEW PRICE

$369,900

$379,900

#5285923

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car attached Garage • 1 mile from town on blacktop road • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • wrap around deck • New septic • Good well • Updated mechanicals • 28’ x 32’ Pole shed new in 2013. • Additional 4 car garage w/concrete floor, shop area

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.24 acre • Finished Walkout Lower Level • Open Floor Plan • Solid doors • Painted trim • 9’ ceilings • Main floor living • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Vaulted ceilings EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING

NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!

10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD

#5293784

EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED

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NEW LISTING

$329,900

$187,000

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 remodeled baths • 2 Car Garage (992 sq. ft.) • 6 Panel doors • In-floor heat in finished garage • Updated mechanicals & appliances • New flooring • Established neighborhood • Well maintained • Walking distance to High School & Pool

#5318535

#5297033

•3 Main floor bedrooms • Full bath • 2 Car Garage • 80’ x128’ Lot • Full Block Foundation • Walk-up attic • Newer windows • Good roof • Vinyl Siding • New Furnace • 100 amp Electric service • 2,216 sq. ft. • Main floor living

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathroom (each bedroom) • 2,430 sq. ft. • Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets & flooring • 9’ Ceilings • Crown molding • Stained glass windows • Original trim • Main floor sheet rocked • Front Porch • Corner lot • New furnace & plumbing • 100 amp electric service

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (24’ x 30’) • No steps • Gas Fireplace • Large Patio • New furnace •1657 sq. ft. • Brick Exterior • Nice solid house • Private backyard • Quiet Street • Selling “AS-IS”

• 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”

$152,900

$149,900

$139,900

$54,900

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 PRISTINE HOBBY FARM

AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM

77 ACRES

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110

ELCOR Realty Co. sold

SOLD • 3 Bedrooms SO• 2LBathsD • Attached garage 20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF • 5 Bedrooms D • Solid S•O2 CarLgarage

100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON

• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit

106 CIRCLE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN

4.75 ACRES

FARM LAND

$389,900

NEW LISTING

1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

#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 UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING

$649,900 30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD

11 ACRES

#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

29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD

105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO

#5253824 #5253738

• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail

$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY

NEW PRICE

27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN

#5223725

$339,900 #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

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

• 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

For more information on these listings and others visit .…

#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

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

$169,900

$799,900

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

FOUNTAIN - PILOT MOUND TOWNSHIP – 11.91 acre building site with power, Pole shed (32’ x 48’) and man cave (14’ x 20’). Located just off the blacktop, gravel driveway, 7 acres tillable. Chatfield schools! $149,900 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 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 12.19 acre parcel ideal for recreation/hunting featuring approximately 400’ of creek

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507-251-5297

John Nelson

140 ELTON HILL LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901

in Downtown Preston

Licensed in the State of Minnesota

1 An office with big windows and a beautiful view.

MLS#4071760

2 Enough space for up to five workstations.

100 Elmwood St • Lanesboro, MN • $409,000 Perfect Investment Opportunity (Turnkey) to live and own a Historic property in Lanesboro! This one of kind, beautiful & historic 2 story property called “Grandma’s Inn” is set up for you to rent out 8 bedrooms including 10 bathrooms with a large main level living space for the owner! Enjoy the large wrap around deck and walkout patio!

3 Bathroom facilities and kitchen breakroom.

Price Reduced! 100 Hidden Valley • Lanesboro, MN • $479,000 4 bed, 4 bath • 2,718 sq. ft. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres within walking distance to Lanesboro.

4 Cost is $250/month, and includes all utilities.

MLS#4086390

500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN $84,900 2.50 acres

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!

502 Grove Street E • Rushford, MN • $197,000

1710 2nd Street SW • Austin, MN • $279,650

Call 507-251-5297 with questions.

there are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. enjoy the sun room just off of the dining area that walks out to a large deck overlooking the private backyard. Large open staircase leads to lower level that offers a large family room, 2 nice size bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. attached 3 car garage of about 855 sq ft and partially fenced yard make this home a must see!

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This wonderfully well-maintained home has 3 bedrooms on one level, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful kitchen, family room with easy walkout access to the backyard, deck and fully fenced yard. this property has 4 Car Garage spaces! There are a large 576 sqft attached Garage and a large 576 detached Garage in the back of the property. New curb and Gutter, New road just completed.

FOR RENT 21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN 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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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

Please welcome Tiffany Mundfrom to my team. Tiffany and I will be working together to help you with all your real estate needs. Tiffany has expertise with new construction, helping design and stage new homes with Mundfrom Builders. Give us a call today to discuss your marketing options with experience you can rely on!! tiffanymundfrom@gmail.com Cell: 507-251-2198

$190,000

16381 121st Ave., ostrANder, mN

Hard to find acreage just off hard surface road. Built in 1988 is a 4 bedroom 2 bath split level homeSOLD! with 2 car attached garage, detached 2 PENDING car garage and machine shed. Extra land available. 1 DAY!!!! NewINSPECTION septic to be installed.

14977 690th Ave., AdAms, mN

$179,900

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!

HUGE REDUCTION!!! $179,900

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

503 benCh st, sw, ChatFieLD Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms on main floor • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Large family room • Room for expansion in lower level

$109,900

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$499,500

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

CED!

$179,900

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 design. Patio doors lead to the deck outside overlooking the beautiful back yard. Lower level partially finished with theater room, large bedroom w/egress windows and 3/4 bath with shower. Sit on your deck and watch the abundance of wildlife roaming the yard.

NEW PRICE!! $214,900

307 West CourtlANd Ave sPriNg vAlley

Reduced

13020 241st Ave, hArmoNy , mN

Located in the township of Bristol you will find a very unique 2 story home with hardwood floors, original woodwork, 4 upper level bedrooms, a room used as a library and bath. Main floor features eat-in kitchen with oak & cherry custom cabinetry, 700-foot family room with cast iron wood stove or could be used as office, day care facility, or other form of multiple purpose room, sun room with 9-foot bay window, high ceilings, 2 front porches and back deck with hot tub. Attached 3 car garage. Nice little garden area with storage shed all located on large corner lot.

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

$289,900

$79,900

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.

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$234,900

CED!

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$77,000

COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900

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 New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate • Ready for immediate use • Upstairs apartment has 2 condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished • 9’ bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio ceilings • Main floor laundry • A lot of storage room

1305 Lone stone Ct se, ChatFieLD

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$124,900

330 paRksiDe DRive se, pReston Come check out this refreshing floor plan that is appealing and functional. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with room to grow. Nice yard with no neighbors to the rear and the patio is ready and waiting for you to enjoy.

105 paRkway ave, LanesboRo Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo 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

$129,900

Totally renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home w/main floor laundry, all new electrical & plumbing, all new sheet rock walls, all new flooring, new windows, new wooded blinds throughout, upgraded appliances & open floor plan kitchen with pantry & new patio door leading to new outside deck, perm. siding, new furnace w/ A-coil, water softener, all new landscaping including all new grass seeded lawn, new roof on house, new front steps & vinyl siding. Arched doorways, open staircase, leaded glass window & formal dining room. Beautifully renovated home at a great price!!

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27639 230th st, pReston

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522 W. PArk st., sPriNg vAlley

New Office

Todd Hadoff $169,900

$214,900

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

FoRestviLLe state paRk

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900

SOLD!

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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Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years! AAE/EOE

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc.

507-886-4600

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

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Dan-Am Company/SATA Spray Equipment is seeking qualified applicants for a data entry/customer service representative position at its location in SPRING VALLEY, MN. The position is 40 hours/week, M-F. Benefits include health, life, AD&D, AFLAC, pediatric dental, FSA, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, etc. Salary is dependent on education and experience level.

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DATA ENTRY/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Looking for individuals who have excellent computer, communication, and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, data entry experience or related office experience. If interested, please come to our office at 1 SATA Drive to fill out an application.

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.

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Call 507-765-2151

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

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