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No tobacco under 21; Rushford County approves final approves Tobacco Ordinance 2020 budget and levy BY K AREN R EISNER karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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Leading the pack of communities looking to update long-standing tobacco ordinances amid the wave of electronic nicotine delivery services (ENDS) and increases in youth tobacco usage, Rushford Council passed modifications to its ordinance unanimously at a special meeting December 16. The council has been discussing the matter with Fillmore County Public Health for over a year and made the decision December 16. The previous ordinance on the books dated back to 1997. The city held a public hearing on the matter November 12 to a standing room only crowd. At the meeting, changes to policy language were recommended including removing portions of the draft done by the Public
Health Law Center related to menthol/mint flavorings and seller’s age. The complete ban on all ENDS was also stricken from the ordinance, following counsel from the League of Minnesota Cities. According to the league, banning a legal item could create opportunities for lawsuits. The biggest impact of the new ordinance though is no possession, purchase or usage of tobacco products by anyone under the age of 21 within city limits (T21). This revision is one urged strongly by proponents, including Rushford-Peterson School District Principal Jake Timm, who concerns to the city was the catalyst for the ordinance review. “The state is looking at T21,” said Kelly McIntee, representative from the American Lung Association. “State and national movement indicates this is some-
thing the state would be moving towards.” McIntee also noted the state will be looking at vaping policies down the road calling the trend an “epidemic.” Brenda Pohlman, Fillmore County Public Health Educator, added details of momentum regarding the Safe Kids Act and the Association for Minnesota Counties. According to Pohlman, T21, flavoring (including menthol) and reappropriation of prevention funding are all being discussed. “They can drive to Winona or another establishment, but they can’t have it once they come back here,” said Councilor Jim O’Donnell. “You can’t control everything, but you can help what happens here.” While Public Health had iniSee TOBACCO Page 7 ➤
At the December 17 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, the final 2020 budget and levy was approved with no real changes from the preliminary numbers. County Administrator Bobbie Vickerman reported the numbers: the total 2020 budget is $32,872,530, which includes the tax levy, other sources of revenue, and state and federal funding. The final levy payable in 2020 totals $11,196,215, which is a 3.49% increase over 2019. The county’s portion of the levy is $11,076,442 and the state portion (disparity aid) is $119,773. Department of Human Services accounting error Kevin Olson, social services, led a discussion concerning
overpayments made to counties and tribes over a period of years. The overpayments involved Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD). Governor Tim Walz has said he wants to hold counties and tribes harmless for the overpayments. Mistakes were made at the state level allowing approval of federal funding for unapproved payments for addiction treatments. Walz will ask legislators to find other ways to pay the federal government back, rather than require counties and tribes to pay back the overpayments. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is recommending counties refuse to pay back the overpayments, at this point. Chairman Duane Bakke said it is best that all 87 counSee COUNTY BOARD Page 10 ➤
Mabel-Canton decides on graduation standard BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
On December 17, immediately prior to the regular MabelCanton School Board meeting, the board met in a special closed session to consider appropriate action to take regarding a student who allegedly acted in violation of Mabel-Canton guidelines. When the board opened the regular (public) meeting at 7 p.m., Superintendent Kuphal stated that it is up to the board to decide how to proceed. He said the adminis-
tration’s recommendation is for an expulsion for the remainder of this semester, with the student being eligible to return to school on January 20. He said the student’s name and details of the infraction are not being made public. The board voted unanimously in favor of the expulsion as described by Kuphal. The board also held the annual Truth in Taxation meeting, beginning at 6:01p.m. All board members were present at the meeting (Mark See MABEL-CANTON Page 2 ➤
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Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Diane Wilder, and Board Chair Cristal Adkins). The board welcomed and formally accepted two (nonvoting) student representatives, Sarina Stortz and Colton Heintz-Kuderer. Sarina is a senior, while Colton is a junior. Kuphal explained that, going forward, the board plans to have one junior and one senior on as student representatives, and that each year, applications will be accepted, with the board making selections from among those who apply. Generally,
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juniors will be asked to serve a two-year term as student representative on the board. Another matter of significant discussion was whether or not seniors who have not accumulated enough credits to graduate should be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Kuphal said some schools allow this, and he suggested that if the board wishes to allow this, it would be helpful to set a clear limit of how many credits short the student could be. Kuphal also explained that some schools allow students who are within one credit of graduation to participate, because they may have family and friends who have made travel arrangements to come watch the student walk across the stage and receive a diploma. Kuphal said generally, when
Student representatives Colton Heinz-Kuderer and Sarina Stortz were welcomed on to the school board. Photo by Rich Wicks
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schools allow this, the student receives only an empty folder, without any diploma until it has been fully earned. Adkins shared her opinion that, “I will support the board’s decision either way. I personally am not in favor of them walking if they’re not graduating… I think it’s disrespectful to those that have earned it.” The board and Principal Wiedemann discussed that any seniors who are in jeopardy of not meeting the credit requirement would definitely be well aware of this situation many months in advance, so they would have the opportunity to make up the credit(s) if they desire. Superintendent Kuphal said his main goal in bringing up this issue was to avoid any students and their families having a “last minute” surprise that the student would not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The board voted (four to three) in favor of requiring that students meet 100% of the Mabel-Canton credit requirement in order to be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony, effective immediately. Kuphal thanked the board for deciding upon a clear procedure, stating, “Now we have a standard.” The next regular board meeting will be Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in the media center. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN Our society, whether consciously or not, focuses almost exclusively on recycling as the means to curb environmental pollution and decrease solid waste in landfills, Aaron Bishop but there are two other very important R words in addition to recycling. They are reduce and reuse. Reduce (consumption): Reducing consumption of nonrecyclable single-use products is a huge ask. Convenience items have become a cornerstone of modern day living. But, as consumers press companies to move away from styrofoam and individually wrapped plastic items, the needle is beginning to move towards more sustainable/conscientious products. Major airlines, cruise ships, restaurants, hotels, entire cities, and now the European Union are turning away from singleuse items. Of course, individuals are, too. And that’s most important. Some easy ways to reduce waste for individuals: invest in a reusable water bottle or travel mug, bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store, use cloth napkins, rediscover the glass jar in all its containable glory, and check out how you can make your own cloth wax seals. When you do feel the need to purchase an item, consider its lifespan and your intentions after it’s no longer useful to you. Consider investing in long-lasting products. Greater
By Lee Hamilton Not long ago, I was in a meeting to talk about a public policy issue. It was a little complex, and as we considered the various angles I began to think about what it would take to translate Lee H. talk into Hamilton change on the ground. I wasn’t analyzing the politics of it — I was focused on the types of people who’d have to roll up their sleeves. What I came away with was a list of skills, none of them unusual, but all of them vital to getting things done in the increasingly complicated world that government faces. Here’s some of what it takes: man, someone who understands the specialized language of billwriting and how to translate ideas into law;
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product life will decrease the amount of waste. Reuse (materials): Purchasing items that can be reused instead of one-time or singleuse items are the key to eliminating excess waste. Styrofoam, paper products, and many plastics can be replaced with cloth or glass; more permanent and sturdy materials that will last longer and are still recyclable or compostable. Last month, I wrote an article about food waste in America. One pound of food per person per day is more than 150,000 tons of food per day, or 56,000,000 tons of food per year. In that article I highlighted that food waste in 2017 represented 30 million acres worth of “wasted farmland” and 22% of the solid waste in America’s landfills. This month, I would like to focus on some of the other 78%. One disclaimer; the EPA has not updated their overview of the facts and figures concerning material waste since 2017. Resultingly, these numbers are not reflective of the current environment now that China has ceased accepting American waste products. Paper products: 67 million tons of paper products were generated in the U.S. in 2017, nearly 18.4 million tons ended up in landfills (13.1% of what went into landfills that year) and 44.2 million tons were recycled. Metal: Of the 25 million tons of metal products generated in the U.S. in 2017, nearly 13.8 million tons ended up in landfills (10% of what went into landfills that year) and only 8.3 million tons were recycled.
Glass: 11.4 million tons of glass products were generated in the U.S. in 2017, nearly 6.9 million tons of glass ended up in landfills (4.9% of what went into landfills that year) and only 3 million tons were recycled. Plastic: Since the 1950s, almost 9 billion tons of plastic has been generated worldwide. While 35.4 million tons of plastic products were generated in the U.S. in 2017, nearly 26.8 million tons of plastics ended up in landfills (19.2% of what went into landfills that year) and not even 3 million tons were recycled. An estimated 165 million tons are currently circulating in our oceans. These figures are astounding and represent 2017 alone. Perhaps if the landfill were in our backyard, we’d recognize how incredibly wasteful we are. Very few items are 100% recyclable, and even fewer are recycled 100% of the time. Therefore, it is important to avoid the non-recyclable material. Even if the initial cost of the item is less, the longer lasting cost is greater. Across the world, researchers are teaming up with technicians to develop more effective ways to recycle things as basic and necessary as water to such complexities as entire cities. With the holidays around the corner, consider gifts of experiences rather than things. Before you buy, be mindful. Who made it? Can I find it used? Can I buy it locally? Why do I want it? How long will it serve me? Where will it go when I’m finished with it? Is it really necessary? There is no Planet B. Cheers.
several lawyers involved to steer clear of legal shoals, as well as budget experts who can handle cost estimates and projections; one who understands what constitutes ethical and unethical behavior in the field you’re addressing; matters that play a role in almost any major problem: environmental, financial, security and military, logistics, health, education, international dimensions — and you’ll want to be able to consult with experts in all of them; you’re dealing with computer systems or actual machinery, it’s helpful to have the appropriate types of engineers on hand; with a historian or two who can put the problem in context; familiar with the private sector and understand what businesses and corporations can and cannot reasonably achieve, since so many issues today involve both the public and private sectors; understand and cover the politics of your approach, meaning you need people who can bridge the White House and Congress or the governor’s office and the legislature; you’ll need PR experts who understand radio, print, TV, and social media, since you’ll have to enlist the public, or at least win its support; need to figure out how to raise the money you’ll need, both through the public purse and
from the private and nonprofit worlds. My point is simple: To make our system and this country work, we need a lot of experts and competent bureaucrats to deal with the problems that come cascading down on government. And here’s what I can tell you, after decades of close contact with federal civil servants: We have them. By and large, this country is served by a professional and dedicated group of public employees, whether you’re talking about the National Weather Service, the Foreign Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Defense Department… We’re blessed with a lot of talented people. Which is why I’ve never shared the contempt and outright hostility toward federal bureaucrats that is so often expressed in the public arena these days. They deal with very tough problems and they’re usually good at what they do. They just don’t toot their own horns about it. This was on full display in the recent House Intelligence Committee hearings on impeachment. As New York Times columnist David Brooks put it recently, “[T]he civil servant witnesses answering questions inspired a lot more confidence than the elected officials who were asking them.” He went on to quote political scientist Hugh Heclo, “It is when you deal with someone who does not perform in a ‘professional’ manner that you learn to appreciate those who do.” This doesn’t mean that there aren’t some bad apples within the bureaucracy. There always are, but they’re rare. And most of the time, inspectors general, administrative processes, and, when it’s working, congressional oversight address the problems reasonably well. Attacking cabinet officials and civil service employees publicly, the way President Trump seems to enjoy doing, seems counter-productive. These are, after all, the very people he has to depend on to move his programs forward. In the face of the many challenges we confront, the professionalism, talent, and competence of our civil servants matter. We’ve been fortunate: many of them have withstood attacks on themselves and the systems they depend on for support. So far. 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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Best kind of radical religion To the Editor, Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for featuring young talented writers in our area. Thanks also to Leah Himlie, one of these young contributors, for her thoughtful and timely article about the human need for love and compassion. After reading her article in last week’s Journal, I re-read Flip Huggenveck’s letter. It got me thinking not so much about radical Islam, which his letter focused on, but about radical Christianity. I’m sorry he lost a friend on Flight 93, and for all who lost family and friends. My son lost an uncle on that same flight. In looking at the history of Christianity there are many commonalities, positive and negative, shared between it and Islam, sometimes much more than we care to admit. Over time both religions have used their sacred scriptures to justify radical actions. Mr. Huggenvick claims that Muslims believe their religion is peaceful because they don’t know the history of Islam, because they don’t read their Quaran. But is every Christian able to site chapter and verse in the Bible? And even if that’s possible, each word is still open to interpretation. The tortures of the Inquisition, the atrocities of the crusades (which also practiced the ideology of “convert or die”) the slaughter and slavery perpetrated in the New World in the name of cross and king, attacks by the KKK and hate crimes are examples of Christian scripture being used to justify radical causes. When we question if Islam is a peaceful religion, to be fair, that question must also be asked of Christianity. How we interpret the Quaran, the Bible or any other sacred text is up to us. Ms. Himlie’s article focused on love and compassion... the best kind of radical religion. Sincerely, Lynne Farmer Rushford, Minn.
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OBITUARIES Doug Anderson Doug Anderson, age 73, of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Doug Anderson R o c h e s t e r. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday December 17, 2019, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, followed by burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony. Friends called on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family. Douglas Lee Anderson was born May 10, 1946, in Rushford, Minn., to Herman and Luella (Lee) Anderson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1964. Doug served in the Army for three years, one of them in Korea. Following the military Doug started work at Peerless Chain in Winona; he retired from there in 2003. Being an outdoors person, Doug enjoyed hunting and fishing, being a member of Pheasants Forever and gun clubs. He enjoyed spending time on the shooting range and won several awards for his shooting abilities. Over the years he owned several breeds of hunting and sled dogs. Doug also enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR. Doug is survived by a sister, Cheryl (Mike) Kenyon of Forest City, Iowa; a nephew, Tracy Kenyon and friend Nicole James, also of Forest City, Iowa, a greatniece, Brianna Marson; and a great-nephew, Chance Aldrich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Betty Mae French Betty Mae French, 98, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, Dececember 5, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at the Orion Center Cemetery in Cummingsville (rural Chatfield.) To share a condolence with the French family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.
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Robin “Rob” Hanks Robin “Rob” Hanks, 64, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home. Robin Howard Hanks was born April 25, 1955, to Fred J. and Donna (Fossum) Hanks in Spring Valley, Minn. Following his high s c h o o l graduation from LeRoy- Robin “Rob” Hanks Ostrander High School in 1973, he attended the University of Minnesota in Waseca. He then returned to the family farm to farm with his dad and brother. Rob was a member of the LeRoy Farmers Co-op Board and served on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association where he served as chairman for several years. He was also on the Bloomfield Mutual Insurance Board, where he was currently the Board president. He served on the Mower-Fillmore Soybean Growers Association from 1995-2017 and served as the secretarytreasurer from 1995-2007, as well as serving as the secretarytreasurer for Ag Management Solutions since 2017. Rob was actively serving on the Soybean Research and Promotion Board for Minnesota since 1999. He was the vice chair of that board form 2005-2006 and chair from 2006-2008. He was appointed to the National United Soybean Growers Association as a board member by the USDA from 2007-2016. In Rob’s free time he enjoyed woodworking and photography. Rob is survived by his brothers Darrell (Darla) Hanks of Forest City, Iowa, Neil (Donna) Hanks of LeRoy, nephews Nick (Emily) Hanks of Foley, Minn., Paul (Andrea) Hanks of LeRoy, John (Kelly Sayre) Hanks of Sacramento, Calif.; step-nephews Matthew (Jessie) Tindall of Corwith, Iowa, and Martin Tindall of Forest City, Iowa; and great-nieces and nephews Breckan, Natalie, Sydney, Gavin, Gaige, Charlie, Owen, and Addisyn. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation for Rob was held on Friday, December 20, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy. Burial will take place in Bethlehem Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
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Patricia Heusinkveld Patricia Heusinkveld, age 91, of rural Preston, Minn., passed away December 15, 2019, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Born in Wa s h i n gton, Minn., to Guy and Jennie (Smith) Bicknese, Pat attended counPatricia try school Heusinkveld and graduated from Worthington High School. Following high school she attended a year of Normal Training School and taught at Sunnyside Country School in Nobles County. She met Leland Heusinkveld at a Church of the Brethren district conference. They were married in 1949. After moving to southeastern Minnesota to farm on Leland’s family farm, she taught at Prairie Queen Country School in Fillmore County. She continued her education with a Baccalaureate Degree in education from Winona State College. In 1962 she began teaching in the Harmony Public Schools, first as a combination 3rd/4th grade and 4th/5th grade classroom teacher, then as a Title 1 teacher after finishing her Master’s in remedial reading in 1967. After retirement, Pat and Leland pursued their passions for travel, gardening, feeding birds, and service – Pat often serving as a school volunteer and delivering Meals on Wheels. She shared house plants and garden produce with many. A lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren, she was an advocate for Heifer International and the end of global hunger. Her last act of caring and sharing was donating her body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program for research and teaching. She loved the color orange! Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two nephews. She is survived by her children Dawn (Jeff) Peter of Pelican Rapids, Minn., and Dale Heusinkveld of Preston, Minn.; grandchildren Beth (Jeff Johnson) Peter and John (Anna) Peter, and eight great-grandchildren: Caroline, Annika, Naomi, Gustaf, Phoebe, Esther, Silas, and Ruth; her brothers Gene (Gret) Bicknese and Byron (Alice) Bicknese, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Greenleafton Reformed Church on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. with greeting and gathering at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Heifer International, Heartland Hospice, Harmony Gundersen Care Center, or to a charity of your choice.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Charles “Chuck” Holland Charles “Chuck” Holland, age 69, of Mabel, Minn., formerly of Spring Grove, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, following a len g t hy, complex illness. Chuck was born June 23, Charles “Chuck” 1950, in Holland rural Mabel to LeVerne and Belinda (Bjergum) Holland. Chuck was baptized at the Scheie Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He spent grade school attending the Beckon, Kjome, and Hesper Schools, and in 1968 graduated from Spring Grove High School. He served six years in the United States Army Reserve. On June 23, 1979, he married Pearl Torgerson Hicks at the Mabel First Lutheran Church. They lived in Mabel until 1989, then moved to Spring Grove for several years before moving back to Mabel in 2017. He had worked at John Deere in Waterloo, Stansfield Vending in La Crosse and Benson Music in Mabel before working 18 years at Rochester Business Products/La Crosse Business Products as a repair technician/service manager. In 2000 he opened Holland Insurance in Mabel and operated until earlier this year when his health forced him to retire. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a member of the Eagles in La Crosse and the Elks in Decorah. He enjoyed cooking, golfing, bowling, camping, boating, going for drives, going out to eat at various restaurants, traveling and spending time with their two loyal dogs, Morgan and Mason, who stayed by his side throughout his illness. Chuck in survived by his wife Pearl of Mabel, three children: Sheri (Jason) Marquardt and Scott (Paula) Hicks, both of Mabel, and Shelly (Tony) Gerard of Canton; five grandsons: Chad (Amber) Tripp and Tanner Marquardt, Carter Hicks, Randy and Riley Gerard; two great-grandsons, Kaden and Michael Tripp; three brothers: Bob (Karen) of Waterloo, Jeff (Denise) of Spring Grove, and Dennis of La Crosse; brother-in-law Dean Gjere of Cedar Falls; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Becky, a son, Tony; and a sister, Rita Gjere. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Canton. Burial with military honors took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.
Helen Leutink Helen Leutink, 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St Marys Campus Rochester, Minn. H e l e n Ma x ine House was born January 24, 1926, daughter of A lva and Eunice Helen Leutink ( Wyman) House in Mantorville, Minn. While working for Rochester Dairy in the lab, she met her future husband Leonard Leutink, who was a mechanic for Rochester Dairy. On August 22, 1945, the couple married. To this union four children were born: Leonard Jr., Janet, Larry, and JoAnn. Helen’s pride and joy was her grandchildren. She loved babysitting them and had the magic touch when it came to putting them to sleep. Helen liked to watch and feed the birds. She was very knowledgeable on all their names. Helen enjoyed keeping her hands busy sewing and embroidering. She embroidered all the state flowers on two quilts, dish towels, and tablecloths. Helen also made pillows for the chiropractor. She enjoyed being a part of the Cherry Grove UMC ladies aid. Helen liked working the different events with them, and especially liked when they would visit her at the nursing home. Helen liked to travel, fishing trips up north, and playing cards with her family. During her life she also worked as an Avon lady and was a nurse’s aid at the Spring Valley Hospital. Helen is survived by her four children: Leonard Leutink Jr. of Spring Valley, Janet (Allen) Bly of Sandy, Oreg., Larry (Dorinda) Leutink of Hayfield, Minn., JoAnn (Gary) Hamlin of Rochester, Minn.; seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one great-greatgrandchild, and two brothers, Lyle House of Chatfield, Minn., and Marvin House of Stewartville, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard Sr. in 2013, granddaughter Lynnette Leutink-Blanco, two sisters, two brothers, two brothers-in-law, and four sisters-in-law. Funeral services for Helen were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, Minn., with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial took place in Greenleafton Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, and continued for one hour at the church prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. See OBITUARIES Page 7 ➤
Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Rushford, was a police officer for the city of Preston, worked in Continued from Page 6 manufacturing in Chatfield and Arlynn L. Peirce did facilities management for Arlynn L. Peirce, 83, passed Preston-Fountain High School. away on FriArlynn also worked for The day, DecemHousing Authority in Colorado ber 13, at and as a mechanic in Arkansas. the Chosen He was a serious gun collector, Valley Care an avid mechanic, and he loved Center in motorcycles. Chatfield. Arlynn is survived by his Arlynn two sons Allen (Holli) Peirce of was born Becker and Randy of St. Paul, Arlynn L. to Guy daughter Lori (Ken) McCabe of Peirce and Viola Chatfield, grandchildren Matt (Wood) Peirce on August 23, (Lindsay), Josh, Sara, Ryan and 1936 in Preston. Scott (Nicole), all of Chatfield; He graduated from Preston Caleb (Dasha), Micah and SydHigh School in 1954. He met ney, all of Becker; Ben and Nick Valerie Myhre in Spring Grove of Arkansas, 13 great-grandchilin 1955. They married in 1956 dren, and his former wife Valerie. and had four children but later He was preceded in death by divorced. his parents and one son, Terry L. Arlynn lived and worked in Peirce. several states during his lifeA memorial service is planned time. In Minnesota, he helped for a later date. Arlynn requested build and maintain roads for the his body be donated to the Mayo State Highway Department in Clinic Foundation for research.
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tially pushed for banning flavorings of any kind in any tobacco product, businesses pushed back noting menthol and mint flavorings prohibition would wipe out 40% of the cigarette sales and most of the chewing tobacco sales. The “broad strokes” originally aimed at reducing the appeal to youth were narrowed to include flavors except mint, menthol, peppermint, and spearmint. Following discussion with business owners at the public hearing, the ordinance’s age of seller was reduced from 18 to 16. Businesses expressed concern over the ability to hire, properly train, and also retain workers should the higher age limit be imposed. Having taken business concerns into consideration, Mayor-elect Terri Benson asked how they see the revisions impacting businesses. “Our store is adjusting, but on a much bigger spectrum, it’s dwindling down,” said Jordan Brand, representing Pam’s Convenience Corner. Brand noted the store purchased 500 cartons a week in 2005 and that amount is now down to just 80-90 a week normally. “It’s a dwindling market. Based on what I’m seeing, use in general is down. $10 a pack is expensive. It’s an expensive habit.” “The county, as a whole, has declined. Youth rates were down, but three years ago began going up, due to vaping,” added Pohlman. Additionally, she noted rural areas typically have more chewing tobacco usage. “We originally were going to ban e-devices, but it’s easier to go after flavors than banning e-devices because of the legalities. Sell at 16 and buy at 21; ban flavors. I think we’re good,” said O’Donnell. The new ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2020. Implementation for the retailers will be gradual to allow vendors time to liquidate their inventory. They will have until April 1 to comply with the new ordinance. Fillmore County has been presented with an overview of policy options and model policy. They have asked for a draft from the law center, according to Pohlman. There is no definite time frame for pending changes. The city has encouraged R-P Schools and their students to take their effective campaign to the county and state level. “That’s how a movement happens. I appreciate you working with them and Jordan to find the right mix for the community,” said Benson. “The school has changed its policy, added Councilor Sally Ryman. “To the students, I hope they have the courage to help enforce this at the school. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to enforce something like this.” “Federally, I don’t think there will be anything for a while; the state perhaps. That’s why I want these kids to have their voices heard outside our community. It’s impactful when you see students talking, teachers talking, parents talking, nurses talking… it makes a difference,” stated Benson.
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Local leader helps deliver community banking message to nation’s capital WASHINGTON, D.C., December 2, 2019 — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Dan Christianson, CEO of F&M Community Bank, Preston, Minn., was reelected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am honored to be re-elected to represent our industry and help share the positive story of community banking with policymakers,” Christianson said. “Community banks are trusted, relationship-based lenders that deliver personalized service and invaluable financial expertise to local consumers and entrepreneurs. We drive positive economic prosperity both nationally and at home.” In addition to helping shape and advocate ICBA’s national policy positions and programs,
Christianson’s duties include being a liaison between independent community bankers in Minnesota and ICBA staff and leadership in Washington, D.C. He will also work to recruit new members to ICBA. ICBA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting the interests of locally operated community banks and savings institutions. With trusted financial expertise and high-quality customer service as their hallmarks, community banks offer the best financial services option for millions of consumers, small businesses and agricultural enterprises. “Dan is a dedicated community banker who is highly respected in his community and by his industry peers,” said ICBA Chairman Preston L. Kennedy, president and CEO Zachary Bancshares Inc. “We are delighted Dan has generously offered his time and valu-
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By Karen Reisner City Administrator Joe Hoffman began by noting one adjustment in the budget that will not affect the levy increase at the December 16 city council meeting. While working with Mike Bubany on the update to the capital financing plan, they determined that the $22,000 allocation for the storm water fund was no longer needed in 2020. The storm water fund balance will be positive by the end of 2020. Staff suggested the $22,000 levy allocation be moved to the street fund in 2020 to go toward an expected 2021 street project. The 2020 budget was then approved as presented. A final levy resolution approving the 2019 tax levy, collectable in 2020 was adopted. The total 2020 levy will be $985,130 representing an increase of $43,084 over last year or a 4.57% increase. CEDA Contract The EDA has recommended paying CEDA more to have the services of Cathy Enerson for an additional three days per month. This would have her in Preston two days per week. Councilwoman Holly Zuck said the additional time is needed. The extra cost including the 3% cost of living increase for 2020 will be about $12,400. The total contract will be $43,625. Mayor Kurt Reicks stated that CEDA does a great job for us. Enerson said she will be working on a job fair, housing planning, and the need for child care expansion. The additional cost will be offset in part by a $4,000 grant and a $1,000 pledge from Andy Bunge. The rest of the added cost will come out of the EDA Development Fund. The contract was approved as presented. Councilman Robert Maust voted no. Other business in brief year end report for the National Trout Center. Thirteen hundred members are now on the mailing list. The center’s focus has expanded beyond trout to outdoor recreation. He admitted fund raising efforts have not been as successful as they had hoped. They are intending to broaden fundraising to other communities and do programs in some communities outside of Preston. The NTC account balance is less than it was a year ago. The organization has grown to the point that they need some help more than volunteers. Plans include hiring an executive director, half-time, year round (1,000 hours/year). They are looking forward to another great year and will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Some grant requests have been submitted. Broberg said the NTC is a good image for Preston. Throckmorton recommended a rate change for 2020. The rate was last increased in 2016. The proposal will have only one bill-
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Health has offered to cost share on the installation of a solar powered radar speed sign for the city. The city’s portion of the cost is $1,000. The county will be using funding from Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grants. The police department recommended approval. The council approved submitting an application to the county. Councilman David Collett voted no. cation for grant funds for turnout gear washer extractor has been approved in the amount of $4,949.99. The gear washer has been purchased.
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ties hold together on this. Fillmore County’s bill is $29,000, which is a very small fraction of the total overpayments made. A motion was approved to send a letter to DHS commissioner Jodi Harpstead as recommended by both Olson and AMC. Refugee Resettlement An executive order was issued last September by President Trump that requires state and local governments to provide written consent to the federal government before refugees can be resettled in their jurisdictions. The order is to go into effect June 2020. This consent only applies to “initial placement.” Refugees will be allowed to relocate to any community. But, the federal funding provided to support the initial resettlement will not follow them to a jurisdiction which has not given written consent. This involves people who arrive through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. No decision was made this day. The board can do nothing, which would be the same as no consent, they could do a letter of non-consent, or they could draft a letter of consent. Commissioner Randy Dahl favored submitting a letter of consent. He argued that federal funding will not follow a refugee that initially resettled in Olmsted County, for example, if Fillmore County does not submit a letter of consent. Bakke appeared to agree. Olson recommended submitting the letter of consent. Dahl said the whole thing is “BS.” There is no reason for the federal government to make us do this. It is not who we are as Americans. It is totally political. Olson noted resettlement is very rare. Bakke asked if we are equipped to work with refugees? Olson said they would not be placed here without support.
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Commissioner Mitch Lentz said this should be worked out between the governor and the president. We should not have to choose. There seemed to be agreement that this is just political. Lentz said we are always going to do what is right. Dahl recommended they consent regardless of the political implications. Governor Walz has rejected the intent of the executive order. Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 12 other state attorney generals in the filing of an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit filed in Maryland federal court. The lawsuit is an effort to block the new policy, which allows refugees to resettled only if the state and local officials consent. Olson noted the deadline to submit a letter is late in January. During the “Citizens Input” portion two citizens expressed their views on this subject. Bonita Underbakke, Holt Township, maintained all are constitutionally allowed to move freely between states, counties, and cities. It is scary if local governments can choose who gets to come and live here. Pastor Pam Seebach, Newburg Township, encouraged the board to support refugee resettlement. They should have the same opportunity as we have had, that our ancestors had. Other business in brief Gregg requested and received approval to pay delivery costs for TDA Green Aggregate (shredded tires, light weight fill), which is to be one component used in the construction of the land bridge on CSAH 5. There is no cost for the material. The material will be stored at the Chatfield shop. The cost of delivery is $20,944. The land bridge project will begin in the spring of 2020. completed in the north half of the county this year including
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CR 12, which is the dividing line. The spraying cost $43,190. The applicator recommended not mowing prior to spraying. chase a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV from a Spring Valley Chevrolet dealer. The cost before motor vehicle taxes and fees is $24,483. The vehicle will be purchased without trade pending approval of the use of feedlot grant dollars for the purchase. tion, asked the board to consider updated pricing and an increased tipping fee ($100/ ton) for 2020. Some new fees were discussed like an additional $20 for unsecured loads and $20 for special handling. The fee schedule was approved by the Sanitation Committee. Some concern was expressed about additional fees, which may cause some individuals to dump in ditches to avoid fees. The fees were approved as presented. Bakke voted against. chase 18 replacement Axon Tasers as requested by Sheriff John DeGeorge. He said they are a great tool for his officers. The total cost of $26,190 will be paid over five years with a payment of $5,238 per year. DeGeorge expects to pay for the tasers with DWI forfeiture funds. A service agreement for 2020 with Motorola was approved. The cost in the amount of $9,068.16 will be paid out of 911 grant funds. A service contract with Ancom for 2020 was approved. The cost in the amount of $17,221.20 will be paid for out of 911 grant funds. Jones said she sent in an estimated cost for the Presidential Nomination Primary to be held on March 3, a week before the township elections. The county will be reimbursed for presidential primary costs. Jones updated the board on a state of Minnesota Election Grant. If the county receives this grant money it will be used for a new voter assistance tool for hearing or sight impaired voters. The application needs to be submitted by the end of January. Jones reviewed the responsibilities of her office. She requested a salary of $94,932 for 2020, which is 95% of the 2019 regional average plus a cost of living increase. Bakke commented on the Truth in Taxation hearing, noting that many came in because of questions about their property valuation. He encouraged anyone that feels their property valuation doesn’t look right to come in and talk to someone in the assessor’s office. Kiehne reviewed the responsibilities of his office. He requested a salary for 2020 in the amount of $76,000.
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Kingsland approves levy By Rich Wicks On December 16, all Kingsland School Board members (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader) were present when the board held the annual “Truth in Taxation” public meeting at 6 p.m. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent, so Principal Scott Klavetter led the meeting. No citizens attended to ask questions, but business manager Amber Uhlenhake gave the board a general review of the school’s revenue sources and expenditure categories. She pointed out that 82.5% of Kingsland’s revenue comes from state aid, with local taxes accounting for 8.8%. A chart showing where Kingsland’s dollars are spent showed the largest portion (45.5%) going
toward regular instruction, with 14.2% going to buildings and equipment, while 13.7% pays for special education. The board formally approved the proposed school tax levy of $2,983,865.76. Activities Director Reid Olson submitted a written report, which addressed the previous questions about the history of sanding and painting the gym floor. His report stated that a new floor and paint scheme were installed in 2009. His research suggests that the floor could stand to be re-sanded two to three times, and each should last around 10 years. Olson recommends having the gym floor sanded and repainted in July of 2021 or 2022. Regarding the previously discussed topic of Kingsland advocating for a reduced speed limit
Monday, December 23, 2019 on County Road 1, Superintendent Hecimovich’s written reported stated that, “Fillmore County Public Health, through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, has offered Kingsland the opportunity to apply for a radar speed sign. The application was submitted on December 9.” Klavetter said it would be the type of solarpowered sign that flashes a reading showing a driver’s current speed. Regarding efforts to get the lower speed limit approved, Hecimovich’s report said the city and county are discussing the zoning involved, and Hecimovich added, “We’re moving closer!” Principal Klavetter said the elementary winter concert on December 5 was very well attended, and he added, “I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from the community.” The Dairy Queen fundraiser in October netted $133, and
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The proposed senior class trip (to South Dakota) was on the agenda, but no students showed up to describe the details of the proposed trip, so the board chose to table the item until January. The next board meeting will be a work session meeting on Monday, January 6 in the elementary conference room. On that date, the board will first have their annual Organizational Meeting (determining a board chair, who serves on each subcommittee and similar roles), and the board’s work session will immediately follow. The board’s regular meeting in January will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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Fillmore County Sports Gopher Wrestling Wins FCLMC Invite
rebs) and Simes (7 pts, 3 rebs, 3 stls) helped. Amelia Solum led all scorers (17 pts, 9 rebs). Both S.A. and SG were winless. Lanesboro is 3-1, 3-3.
Danielson’s Game Winner Propels Cougars
Chatfield’s Tate Karver (face barely visible) tries to hold position while LARP’s Kolten Riser (prominent) looks to switch in the duo’s match for the 152-pound title at the FCLMC Invite. Karver was one of four Gopher champions, while LARP and FCLMC each had one. See “Gopher Wrestling Wins FCLMC Invite” for more. Photo by Paul Trende
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to tourney Most Outstanding Wrestler Ryan Henningson of Winona. Cael is #3 at 126 in A, Henningson #3 at 126 in AAA. Ryan House (106 > 2-2) and Luke Ihrke (182 > 2-2) each took third. Finishing as high as it has finished in a long time, FCLMC took third. Joe Cullen’s Wolves had a guy (sometimes two) at every weight, a rarity for a program historically short on numbers. Senior Michael Barrett (5-3) was the lone champion, pinning his way to a title at 195. His longest match took 1:17. Devin Troendle (182 > W pin, L pin, W pin, W forfeit) and Stefan Nikoloski (285 > W pin, W pin, L pin) each took second. Bradon Knutson (120 > 3-1), Cale Anderson (138 > 2-1), Caleb Kunz (160 > 3-1), Carson Berg (170 > 1-2), and Cooper Ferrie (220 > 1-2) each took third. LARP took fourth. Ross Herber was the highlight, as he won the 132 pound title (W 12-2 MD, W 17-12 D). Herber (#5 at 132 in AA) was nearly pinned in his championship match, but came back to win. Caleb Mueller (138 > W 7-3 D, W pin) took the 138-pound title. Tyler Kreidermacher (113 > W pin, W 15-0 TF, W 12-0 MD, L 7-3 D), Jordan Zibrowski (120 > W pin, W 4-3 D, L pin), and Kolton Riser (152 > W pin, W 18-12 D, L pin) took second. Carter Jonsgaard (126 > 3-1) and Gable Speltz (145 > 3-1) took third. Six teams total competed. Pipestone, Winona, and La Crescent were the other squads. Some weights had just four competitors.
Burro Gals Scrap Out Tight Wins
It was an exciting week for Lanesboro girls basketball. They scrapped out two narrow nail-biter wins. The game at Schaeffer Academy went two overtimes. With Jessie Schreiber scoring 10 second half points, and Brielle Ruen scoring nine, the Burros led 57-53 late in regulation. But Lion Julianna Waggie scored two baskets in the final 1:40. The game-tying field goal came on an in-bounds under the basket. Tied at 57, the game went to a first OT. There, Schreiber put the Burros up 63-62. Kaitlyn Meincke’s three-pointer made it 65-63 Lions. Lanesboro senior Sophia Simes then authored back-to-back huge plays. Her base-line jumper made it 65-65 (0:25). Simes then drew a charge on Waggie. SA’s top player (27 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts) fouled out. The Burros then won the second OT 9-1 for the 74-66 win. Payton Benson (21 pts, 5-11 threes, 6-8 FTs, 7 rebs) hit four first half threes and 5 of 6 FTs in the second OT. Schreiber (18 pts, 13 rebs) and Ruen (16 pts, 7 rebs) majorly helped. Simes (6 pts, 8 asts) had all her dimes after half-time. Elizabeth Amundson (13 pts, 11 rebs, 5 asts) aided SA. The Burros then entertained Spring Grove. Neither team led by more than four. A Schreiber lay-up off a Simes in-bounds pass made it 34-33 Burros (1:32). SG then went missed three, turnover, missed two. With under 0:20, a wild sequence saw Lanesboro
miss two free throws, get a rebound, miss an unneeded quick shot, get the rebound, make a pass, then miss another unneeded quick shot. The Lions briefly had the ball, only for a quick Burro steal, another foul, and two more missed free throws (0:03)! The Lions then got a player ahead of everyone, but an on-the-fly underhand shot before the buzzer was a prayer. Bret Klaehn’s group won 34-33 despite a 1 of 14 FT night. Schreiber (10 pts, 17 rebs) was the only Burro in double figures. Ruen (6 pts, 10
athlete of the week
By Paul Trende When Chatfield wrestling takes on the FCLMC Wrestling Tourney, the Gophers are typically one of the f a vo r ites. For the fourth time in s e v e n y e a r s , favorite Paul Trende turned into champion. Travis Bartels’ group (211) topped Pipestone Area (194) for the team title. Leading the way was Seth Goetzinger (5-0), who won 145 pounds. He did so with just a pair of wins (5-1 D, 11-2 MD), but both were over former state participants (FCLMC’s Caden Anderson, Pipestone’s Grant Budden). Goetzinger (ranked #7 at 138) was Chatfield’s only champion at last year’s Invite, making him their only repeat champion. Tate Karver (4-1) also won twice (11-4 D, pin) in taking 152 pounds. Grady Schott (6-0) scored three first period pins to take 170 pounds. Isaiah Froese (6-0) also had three pins. He won 220 pounds. The four first’s is the most Chatfield’s had at the FCLMC Invite since 2014. Taking second for the Gophers were Carson Rowland (106 > W pin, W pin, W pin, L 14-2 MD), Cael Bartels (126 > W 14-5 MD, L pin), and Campbell Berge (160 > W pin, L pin). Bartels’ loss was
If it’s your sixth year of varsity basketball, poise shouldn’t be a problem. In the final seconds of a rivalry game, Mabel-Canton’s girls relied on their most experienced gal. The senior did what only few do and hit a game-winning shot. Versus Spring Grove, the neighboring schools played a close contest the whole way. In the waning moments, the Lions hit a three to go up 37-34. Cougar Jordyn Newgard then hit a three to tie the game at 37. After a Lion turnover, M-C took possession (0:12.3). Senior guard Payton Danielson, with around 130 games of varsity experience, got the call for the last shot. On a pass from MaKenzie Kelly, P.D. nailed a tough eight-foot gamewinner (0:01.8). She propelled the Cougars to victory 39-37. Danielson (16 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) was the only M-C player in double figures. Newgard (7 pts, 6 rebs) and Camryn Cox (5 pts, 9 rebs) helped.
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Banking in three threes, fighting defensively, and getting a round game from Ellie Buchholtz (18 pts, 7 rebs, 9 asts, 6 stls), Kingsland’s girls posted a big SEC win over GM 58-45. Buchholtz also had 24 points in a 48-44 non-con loss to Central Elkader. Kingsland (3-0, 4-2) leads the SEC-West. Houston’s Emma Geiwitz had 24 and 31 points in wins over R-P and La Crescent. The ‘Canes (2-0, See SPORTS Page 13 ➤
Seth GoetzinGer Chatfield Wrestling
Chatfield’s Seth Goetzinger beat two former state participants to win the 145-pound weight class at the FCLMC Invite. He was also the only county athlete to repeat as champion. The Gopher junior (5-0) is ranked #7 at 138 in Class A. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal
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4-3) lead the SEC-East. FC’s girls (3-1, 4-3) beat Caledonia for the first time since prior to 2005 (27-plus meetings). Houston’s boys (2-2, 4-3) went 3-1 on the week. Alex Van Gundy had 20 or more each game (24.3 PPG), running his streak of 20-point games to five. Mikkel Schutte scored 35 in a 95-35 win over G-E. He averaged 22.8 PPG in the four game span. Brothers Reid (39 pts) and Cole Johnson (22 pts) each had career-highs and combined for 61 points (19-34 FGs, 8-13 threes, 15-19 FTs), but Chatfield fell to Southland 90-87. Justin Ruberg had a career-high 33 to lead R-P over Hope Academy 69-50. The Trojans are 1-1, 3-1. Brady Musel had 21 points, though Kingsland fell to L-O 65-59.
Boys Basketball (12/10 - 12/14)
Cotter 39, Houston 78 (H: A. Van Gundy 24 pts; M. Schutte 19 pts; Caiden Danielson 14 pts) Kingsland 59, L-O 65 (K: B. Musel 21 pts (9-16 FGs), 8 rebs, 5 blks; Zach Hauser 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts; Walker Erdman 11 pts. Knights led 30-22 at halftime. Cardinals (22 points) nearly doubled first half out-put in second 18:00 (43 points)) Schaeffer Academy 54, Lanesboro 50 (L: Sawyer Johnson 16 pts (4-12 threes); J.T. Rein 13 pts (6-10 FGs), 8 rebs, 3 stls; John Prestemon 4 pts, 6 rebs, 10 asts. FGs: Lanes 19-44 (43.2%), SA 21-35 (60%)) Schaeffer Academy 76,
Houston 61 (H: M. Schutte 24 pts; A. Van Gundy 23 pts; Noah Kingsley 10 pts) Kingsland 43, GM 61 (K: B. Musel 16 pts (7-13 FGs), 8 rebs) M-C 61, Alden-Conger 46 (MC: Parker Ingvalson 14 pts (4-7 threes), 8 rebs, 6 asts, 4 stls; Gavin Johnson 12 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls; Reid Crawford 11 pts (4-6 FGs), 6 rebs. M-C gets first win. Cougars: 0-3, 1-4) Caledonia 86, FC 43 (FC: Zach Haugerud 16 pts (9-9 FTs). FC played minus multiple players. Falcons: 1-1, 2-2) R-P 64, Cotter 45 (RP: Malachi Bunke 16 pts (3-8 threes); Ben Wieser 11 pts, 9 rebs; J. Ruberg 9 pts, 8 rebs) Southland 90, Chatfield 87 (C: R. Johnson 39 pts (12-22 FGs, 5-9 threes, 10-12 FTs), 14 rebs; C. Johnson 22 pts (7-12 FGs, 3-4 threes, 5-7 FTs), 6 asts; David Castleberg 14 pts, 13 rebs. Rebels took lead for good at 26-25. Gophers: 0-2, 0-3) Lanesboro 41, SG 55 (L: J. Prestemon 17 pts (4-6 threes, 6-10 FGs), 5 rebs, 6 asts, 4 stls; S. Johnson 13 pts. Burros: 1-3, 2-3) G-E 35, Houston 95 (H: M. Schutte 35 pts; A. Van Gundy 25 pts; C. Danielson 17 pts) New Hampton 37, Kingsland 45 (K: Z. Hauser 18 pts (3-9 threes), 11 rebs; B. Musel 11 pts; W. Erdman 10 pts. Border Battle game. Knights: 1-3, 2-3) Turkey Valley 49, Houston 60 (H: A. Van Gundy 25 pts; M. Schutte 13 pts; Jaden Abraham 11 pts. Hurricanes trailed 30-24 at half, out-scored Valley 36-18 in second half. Border Battle game)
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R-P 69, Hope Academy 50 (RP: J. Ruberg 33 pts (12-20 FGs, 7-7 FTs), 10 rebs, 4 asts; M. Bunke 11 pts (3-4 threes), 8 rebs, 4 asts; Luke O’Hare 10 pts, 7 rebs)
Girls Basketball (12/10 - 12/14)
Houston 59, R-P 32 (H: E. Geiwitz 24 pts, 5 rebs, 8 stls; Sydney Torgerson 13 pts, 5 stls; Becca Rostad 9 pts; Jenny Albrecht 2 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 11 stls. RP: Isabelle Olson 9 pts, 5 stls; Alayna Helgemoe 7 pts; Kaylee Ruberg 5 pts, 8 rebs, 6 stls) Triton 66, Chatfield 53 (C: Peyton Berg 14 pts (4-12 threes), 4 rebs, 4 asts; Tessa McMahon 12 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts; Silja Erickson 10 pts. Game was tied 47-47. Triton finished on a 21-6 run) L-O 29, Kingsland 67 (K: E. Buchholtz 18 pts, 7 rebs, 8 stls; Merredith Farlinger 11 pts, 16 rebs, 4 blks; Alyssa Link 10 pts; Sam Wernimont 8 pts, 6 asts; Anika Reiland 2 pts, 4 rebs, 7 asts, 4 stls) GM 45, Kingsland 58 (K: E. Buchholtz 18 pts, 7 rebs, 9 asts, 6 stls; A. Reiland 10 pts; A. Link/Audrey Webster 9 pts; M. Farlinger 6 pts, 7 rebs, 4 blks. GM: Riley Queensland 25 pts. Knights started 6-0, trailed just once 24-23) Medford 67, M-C 21 (MC: P. Danielson 11 pts) Houston 60, La Crescent 40 (H: E. Geiwitz 31 pts (12-25 FGs, 5-7 FTs); S. Torgerson 13 pts (5-6 FTs), 7 rebs) Chatfield 56, Southland 61 (C: P. Berg 17 pts (6-12 FGs), 10 rebs; Alyssa Baum 10 pts; T. McMahon 9 pts) Cotter 69, R-P 19 (Ramblers are 9-0) FC 56, Caledonia 35 (FC: Kandace Sikkink 15 pts, 8 rebs; Emma Breitsprecher 13 pts (6-10 FGs); Kassidy Broadwater 8 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts, 3 stls; Hope Sexton 9 pts (3-4 threes)) M-C 35, Kee 43 (MC: Lauren Wyffels 13 pts; P. Danielson 9 pts, 13 rebs. Cougars: 2-1, 4-4) Chatfield 56, Cannon Falls 42 (C: Jaiden Zimmerman 15 pts (6-11 FGs); S. Erickson 11 pts (5-8 FGs), 9 rebs; T. McMahon 10 pts (8-8 FTs), 8 rebs; P. Berg 6 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts. Chatfield gets first win. HVL/ TRC Showcase. Gophers: 0-3, 1-4) R-P 27, Pine Island 61 (RP: I. Olson 12 pts. HVL/TRC Showcase. Trojans: 0-4, 0-6) Kingsland 44, Central Elkader 48 (K: E. Buchholtz 24 pts (4-6 threes), 8 rebs. Border Battle game) Turkey Valley 64, Houston 45 (H: E. Geiwitz 19 pts; S. Torgerson 11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls; B. Rostad 10 pts; J. Albrecht 2 pts, 9 rebs, 6 stls. Turkey Valley is 6-1. Border Battle game) FC 32, Z-M 58 (FC: Kelly Ristau 14 pts (7-11 FGs), 13 rebs; Kas. Broadwater 10 pts, 4 stls. HVL/TRC Showcase)
Wrestling (12/10)
Triton 25, FCLMC 42 (Wolves put out first full line-up in years (maybe over a decade), grab first win of the season (didn’t win a match last season). Connor Wingert (113), Oliver Hoeltzle (160),
D. Troendle (195), and S. Nikoloski (285) won by pin, B. Knutson (120) by forfeit, Ryan Kelly (126 > 6-2), Cale Anderson (138 > 3-2), Caden Anderson (145 > 4-2), and Caleb Kunz (182 > 11-4) by decision. Wolves: 1-0)
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A night to remember By Zara Wilkemeyer On the night of December 7, there was an occasion at Fillmore Central School that I had the privilege of attending. The walk to the school’s stage gym building was Zara not one that Wilkemeyer I particularly enjoyed as the night was cold and the wind was bitter. However, upon entering the building for the Tapestry Dinner Concert, I was greeted by a warmth that the outside simply lacked and the sight was even more astonishing than I had anticipated. Gold and red hand-strung chandelier-looking pieces hung
at even lengths from one another were the thing that drew my attention first, as they were prettily hanging there for all to see. Next were all the tiny, decorated Christmas trees along the bleachers. They were so tiny that they reminded me much of the size of a baby, perhaps a tad bigger. Then, on either side of the stage were average size Christmas trees that looked as though they were the adult version of the baby-sized trees on the bleachers. Each set of trees were decorated with gold and red ornaments and were done in such a way that they were not overly commanding your attention. It was a nice balance of simple, yet elegant. On the tables were red clothes, each had their own small centerpieces that had “snow” upon their barren branches, and in my
opinion, they tied everything together quite nicely. Each table had on it your name, your ticket, your silverware, a glass of water, and a pamphlet that had the plans for the evening. Each gold or red in turn. All in all, the setting was quite appealing to the eye and was perfect to me. Then we had the food which was served in between songs. The Caesar salad was quite good as it had the perfect amount of bacon and crisp croutons within it, even the dressing wasn’t too much as the lettuce was still crisp when it was eaten. The main course consisting of roast beef, green beans with almonds, cheesy potatoes, buns, and more salad should you wish for it. The main course was set up much like a buffet and everything was orderly so that everyone had gotten their food soon enough. With your meal, you had the options of water, hot coffee, and hot cider that had just the right amount of
Minnesota Unemployment at 3.3%
Job gains up 0.2% year over year while the labor force participation rate held at 70.3% Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rose a tenth of a percent during November to 3.3%, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November fell a tenth of a percent to 3.5%. Minnesota gained 5,911 jobs from November 2018 to November 2019, a 0.2% increase. The private sector average wage rate went up 18 cents in November for a 5.2% rise over the year. “The fall and winter months tend to be unpredictable for job growth because of the seasonal effects of weather,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “Strong wage growth and one of the highest labor force participation rates in the nation both suggest that the state continues to experience a tight labor market.” The labor force participation rate held at 70.3%. The employment to population ratio also held at 68%. Five supersectors gained jobs
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mining and logging (down 100). The Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was the only MSA to lose jobs in November (down 5,729). Mankato MSA gained 1,518 jobs over the month, the largest gain of any Minnesota MSA. Next largest gains came from Rochester MSA (up 1,253), followed by St. Cloud MSA (1,016) and Duluth-Superior (up 12).
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The family of Joe Gosi would like to thank all of our wonderful friends and family for their prayers, words of support, beautiful cards, memorials, flowers, and food. A special thank you to Shelly for all her visits, food, and love and support for the "pieman." Thank you to Pastor Dan and Pastor Leon for their words of support and encouragement. Also to the service group of Christ Lutheran who served the lunch. Thank you to Seasons Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion and also to Chosen Valley Care Center for their care and concern. Last but not least, for all the outpouring of community support in the Preston area.
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cinnamon in it. Lastly, there was the dessert. A chocolate mousse with whipped cream, chocolate or strawberry wafer, chocolate chips, and a delectable mixed berry sauce. Now, I may be biased when I say it was the best I ever had, as it was made by my boss, Matt Brown from Estelle’s, but it truly was the best I ever had. Each course was served efficiently and was delicious. Now for the songs. The junior Tapestry choir went first and each student was dressed to impress with white and/or black outfits. They sang each of their songs beautifully and Mrs. Holten played the piano wonderfully. After they were done singing their five songs, the senior Tapestry sang, and though there were breaks for the solos to be performed, each song was beautifully performed. I find that the song “Peace, Peace” was my favorite, as the current and alumni Tapestry members all sang together.
They were spread around the gym holding candles that gave off a nice, soothing scent. The members sang it so well that I was left speechless. They harmonized wonderfully. Then we had the solos in between the main songs of the senior Tapestry and each was beautiful in their own rights. A few stood out to me, one being Kristina Biel who not only played the ukulele, but also sang an original song. I was very impressed with her song and her skill with the tiny instrument. So that was the night I wish to always remember, for it had a beautiful view, delicious food, and a wonderful group of singers. I commend all who helped bring that night together and for those who participated in the beautiful singing. 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.
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Letter to Santa Dear Santa, This year i want a guitar. Please make it pink, purple, blue and glitter. How many weeks or days does it take to make it? Love, Cora Preston
Letter to Santa Dear Santa, For Christmas i want a build a bot kit unicorn, aqua beads kit, a purple and black jump rope. Mia Stedemann
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Dear Santa, For Christmas I was hoping for a new doll to take care of, if thats okay i know you are busy. Sincerely, Emma Haddad Spring Valley
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Dear Santa, My name is Emme and I'm 4 years old. I've been a good girl all year and i've been helping with my baby sister. So, this year I'm asking for new hatchanimals, a baby alive and some new games. Thank you. Love, Emme Heusinkveld Spring Valley
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Dear Santa, My name is Genesis. I'm in preshcool this year and i've been very good. I'm asking for an LOL doll, lego's and Fort Nite toys. Love, Genesis Harris Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Allison and this is my first Christmas. I'm only 8 months old. this year i'd like some new pajamas, books and some fun toys. Love, Allison Heusinkveld Spring Valley
Letter to Santa Dear Santa, I want a LOL doll, a num nom, a wentey, a nail kit, a karma Makeup kit, a robe, a guitar, a dire squishey, a new pair of shoes, rollerskates, socks, art set, clayset, sequence back pack. Love, Serenity Turner
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Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? How are the elves? What i want for christmas is a xbox, one with a normal controller. Sincerely, Logan Flaby Preston
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Dear Santa, This is Prince Dunbar. Ive been a very good boy all year, helping my mom as much as i can. This year I would like a race car and a new drone. Thank you, Prince Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Kareena Parker and I'm almost 1 year old. This year for Christmas I would like some new toys, a little doll and a book for my mommy to read to me. Thank you. Love, Kareena
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Fillmore County Police Reports Ask a Trooper Fillmore County District Court Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Vishnu Bhargava Reddy Karri, 44, Rosemount, Minn.; 11/15/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeremy Roger Larson, 36, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/13/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 9/13/2019, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance When Required, Fine $200. Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 9/18/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Sarah Renee Jones, 30, Dover, Minn.; 9/17/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 9/17/2019, Fail to Signal For Turn, Fine $50. 9/17/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Driver), Fine $200. Abdifetah W. Mohammud, 20, St. Cloud, Minn.; 9/21/2019, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Lonny Dean Horihan, 46,
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Rochester, Minn.; 11/16/2019, Transportation of Firearms Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol - Rochester Ndidi Maureen Foster, 47, Coon Rapids, Minn.; 10/5/2019, Speeding (92/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $380. John Martin Kern, 19, Bloomington, Minn.; 11/25/2019, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Richard Dean Peterson, 64, Ostrander, Minn.; 10/31/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Tony Michael Severson, 54, Preston, Minn.; 11/14/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Preston Police Department Domanick Mitchell Bushman, 22, Preston, Minn.; 9/13/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Seth Daniel Berge, 36, Maple Grove, Minn.; 11/19/2019, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dawson Duane Durst, 21, Preston, Minn.; 10/31/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Dylan Matthew Urban, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/18/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Rushford Police Department Jordan Harlan Vande Zande, 18, Peterson, Minn.; 9/21/2019, Loud Muffler/ Exhaust, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the legal following distance? What can I do when someone is following too close behind me? Isn’t there Sgt. Troy H. a rule of Christianson so many vehicle lengths for miles per hour to use as a guide? Answer: The only law regarding following distance pertains to vehicles pulling trailers. This includes trucks as well as semi-truck tractors with trailers. They must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet. While state law does not require a specific distance for vehicles not pulling trailers, it does say that you shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the conditions of the highway. We recommend what’s called the three-second-plus following distance rule. Watch the vehicle in front of you. When that vehicle gets past an object such as a sign, pole, bridge, etc., then count off three seconds. You should not arrive at that spot sooner than your count to three. If you do, then you are following too close! Also, you must add one second for every hazard that exists. Hazards include but are not limited to heavy traffic, rain, snow, fog, driving into the sun, etc. In some cases you might have to allow six, seven seconds (or even more) to be safe because of existing hazards. Learn how to recognize any kind of hazard while you are driving out there, and practice the three-second-plus following rule. If everyone were to follow this simple rule, many crashes that cause serious injuries and or death could be prevented. Check your mirrors every 3-5 seconds so you know what is going around you. While we cannot control the vehicles around us, we can control our own driving habits. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.
On December 9, Shawn Gene Johnson, 26 of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Johnson is charged with Violate a No Contact Order - Within Ten Years of the First of Two or More Convictions, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about December 6, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Investigator and the Preston Police Chief executed
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a warrant check at a residence in Preston. The defendant was allegedly found at the dwelling. Two Domestic Abuse No Contact Order’s allegedly pertaining to Johnson exist, both protecting a second party who was at the residence at the time. Johnson has a prior Domestic Abuse No Contact Order conviction dating to 3/19/2019 in Fillmore County, and a second DANCO conviction dating to 7/15/2019 in Fillmore County.
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Rushford Village holds solar hearings; waits on decision By Kirsten Zoellner overall cost. “Even if new panThe City of Rushford Vil- els were needed, the rest of the lage is considering the option equipment is worth it. Panels of an extended land lease to are a fraction of the cost.” MiEnergy/OneEnergy for the Other projects already done purpose of a large scale solar by OneEnergy in the area array project. The project has include one in Lanesboro and two options. One is to con- one in St. Charles. In a group struct a ground-mount solar of 10 completed projects, three array entirely on existing MiE- were for Excel Energy in Wisnergy land. The other is allow- consin, two others in Fillmore ance of a 26-year land lease County, and one in Winona for 3.17 acres of Village prop- County. erty for the construction of a Another concern is the land tracking, ground-mount solar rent amount. OneEnergy has array system. Kent Whitcomb, previously offered either an MiEnergy Director of Member amount escalating at 2% annuServices, and Eric Udelhofen, ally or a flat rate. Typically, OneEnergy Renewables Direc- most entities have taken the tor of Project Development, flat rate. “It’s not a source were on hand at the December of revenue, but we should be 17 hearings to answer ques- providing services,” said Countions. cilor Roger Knutson. “If rent, it According to Whitcomb, needs to be at a reasonable rate wholesale power provider and we need to protect ourDairyland Power has a policy selves from inflation, whether allowing cooperatives to own that’s a flat rate or a rate that up to 10% of its own peak increases with land values.” load or to have the option to Until a contract is in place, purchase the equivalent else- land rent is still negotiable. where. MiEnergy is consulting Currently, Fillmore County with OneEnergy, a renewable land rents are $175-250 an energy firm out of Madison, acre, according to Councilor Wis., and has identified sev- Bob Hart. The current proposal eral suitable sites for an array. to the city is $1,000 a year for The Rushford site is particularly the land. attractive as it provides enough The third concern is tying area for tracking units, which up Village land for 26 years are 17-18% more efficient than that may see options for future fixed panels. development. Councilor DenIt was noted the benefit to nis Overland noted he’d had a Village taxpayers would be a few people question the locareduction in cost of wholesale tion. energy and transmission costs. Planning and Zoning ComHowever, this cost would be a mission split vote on the topic, savings to all MiEnergy mem- 2:1 to approve moving forward. bers, not through any credit According to Zoning Adminisspecifically to those within the trator Jon Pettit, the opposed Village. member of the commission The council had a few areas was concerned about giving of concern, including main- up agricultural land. “The rest tenance and decommissioning of the discussion was about of the array if the need arises. the appropriateness of having Whitcomb noted the materials it here,” said Pettit. “We’re in are typically warrantied 20-25 agreement that it should hapyears and that he doesn’t see pen, but the siting of it was costs related to maintenance the concern. The commission as an issue. In addition, the thinks we surely should have a lease agreement obligates proj- solar facility.” ect owner (OneEnergy) to Community and Economremove any equipment within ic Development Associates six months if it ceases paying (CEDA) has reviewed the projland rent or at end of term. ect and is recommending it Furthermore, it must show suf- based off the city’s comprehenficient funds set aside to cover sive plan. decommissioning. “We’d be eating that land “The first ten years there’s up for a long time, but I do enough value in the equipment think it’s the right thing to do. to more than compensate for It does benefit everyone,” said any removal. A bond goes into Knutson. “I would like to see effect at a certain point as sal- when we discuss this multiplier. vage value drop,” added Udel- We don’t need to get rich off of hofen. The panel but protect ourselves so we MDAN adsequipment to runit, ONE TIME, the was noted as just 25% of the don’t look back and say, ‘Man,
we should have done something different.’” Knutson motioned to approve moving the project on Village land forward. It was seconded by Overland. The vote was 2:1 with Hart opposed. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Mike Ebner abstained as MiEnergy employees. Due to their being five council members in attendance, the 2:1 vote did not meet quorum of three in favor. Johnson and Ebner were called to vote. Legal counsel Joe O’Koren noted specific points of criteria for conflict of interest voting. They include financial gain from the project and direction or oversight of the project directly, neither of which is the case in Johnson or Ebner’s case. The council opted to table the decision in lieu of gathering more information regarding land rents and conflict of interest legalities. “The motion can stay on the table until consensus after 60 days,” added O’Koren. The city also wants to allow new councilor Hart to get caught up to speed on the project. Hart was appointed to the position last month after the resignation of Councilor Chad Rasmussen. The second hearing, to allow
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for MiEnergy for the purposes of a solar array, was also held. The current plan is to use 4.03 acres, contained in MiEnergy area, should the Village land lease project not be approved. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended the permit when it was considered previously. The council voted unanimously to approve the CUP. In other news, Rebecca Charles, of CEDA, was present at the meeting to discuss an ongoing land inventory and property owner survey to be sent to potentially developable parcels. While 2,000 parcels were initially reviewed, 1,400 have been eliminated and another 400 are likely going to be eliminated due to terrain. Charles anticipates sending out less than 200 property surveys. The council approved the letter and survey. CEDA is also looking into the possibility of utilizing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grants for trail systems within the Village. A survey regarding school safety needs and usage will also be mailed out. The City of Rushford, in partnership with R-P Schools, attempted three times to secure
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a SRTS grant and was unsuccessful. “They’re extremely competitive, but worth looking into for opportunities. I think the Village has a better shot than Rushford,” noted Charles. A joint planning meeting with the Village and CEDA will happen next February/March. The city also approved the final 2020 levy resolution in the amount of $450,000. This represents a 3.45% increase over 2019. Lastly, Mayor Gordon Johnson has tendered his resignation from the council, effective December 17. “Unfortunately, it comes at a time when we have new people. Everyone will be on the ballot next year,” said Johnson. “I’ve had the pleasure of having the opportunity of working with you guys.” Acting Mayor Dennis Overland will assume the helm for the city. A new councilor will need to be appointed to fill Overland’s former seat. The motion to accept the resignation and declaring a vacancy on the council was tabled until the next meeting and the best course of locating a new council member could be determined. There will be no regularly scheduled council meeting January 7. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 21, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Harmony Legion Auxiliary celebrates 100 years of service
Junior and Senior Auxiliary members: Brooklyn, Holly and Zoey Nelson; Susan Koliha, Mary Ann Johnson, Diane Eiken, Lynda Koliha, Eleanor Junge, Marsha Whalen, Marilyn Bratager, Heather Barth, Muriel Gunderson, Hailey Lange and Sydney Barth. Photo submitted Dan & Deb Sveen Family 26926 Everyday Road • Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2510 • 507-273-6015
Wishing everyone a safe & blessed Holiday Season! Preston, MN 55965 • (507)-765-2700
Season’s Greetings from all of us to all of you! To our valued customers, we extend our sincere gratitude and best wishes for a season that’s filled with good health, good fortune, and good friends.
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The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary celebrated 100 years of service on November 10, 2019, with an open house at the Old Legion Hall in Harmony, Minn. The American Legion was formed on March 15, 1919, in Paris, France. At that time, Minnesotans had started their own veterans’ organization called the Loyal Legion, but they quickly changed their name to the American Legion and organized delegates to attend a caucus in St. Louis in May 1919. By November 1919, there were 35,000 Legion members and 360 posts in Minnesota. Harmony was the 81st post and named after Gustav Berg, the first soldier from Harmony to die in service. Over the past 100 years, the auxiliary has supported the Legion in their projects, particularly the Memorial Day program, as well as initiating their own projects. This unit has sent girls to Girls State nearly every year since its inception, sponsored blood drives for over 50 years, recognized teachers with apples during National Education Week, supported the local Girl Scouts and sponsored children for Christmas in Fillmore County. Members have also held county offices in past years, and the unit has hosted several Girls State Teas which included all the candidates from Fillmore County. In December 1985, a junior auxiliary was started, and although it is no longer as active as it was then, there are currently 20 junior members, and they participate in some of the senior activities. The most important service we do, however, is distributing
poppies Memorial Day weekend. The monies brought in help us support numerous veterans’ programs on state and
local levels, and it is our hope to continue our service to the community and veterans for many years to come.
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phone stipends for 2020. The total of all the stipends listed came to $13,100. It was approved as presented. Lentz voted no, saying he was against reimbursements for cell phones. Winona County regarding a contract for a temporary county assessor. to draft a contract for office space for the Women’s Shelter. 2.5% was approved for nonunion positions. was approved. Olson said they do a really good job for us. The contract is for employment and training services authorized by MN Family Investment Pro-
The 2020 contract with agement was approved. The 2020 Targeted Case Manage-
Mental Health was approved. The board approved 2020 Crisis Management between the Mental Health (for detox). The contracts were generally at the same rates as last year.
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The Board approved the following consent agenda items: 1. November 26, 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 $23,323.83 13 County Road & Bridge $62,255.85 14 Sanitation Fund $13.38 23 County Airport Fund $3,124.12 Subtotal $88,717.18 Finance Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $1,690.45 13 County Road & Bridge $2,484.59 14 Sanitation Fund $1,323.70 Subtotal $5,498.74 Totals $94,215.92 The following items were approved by the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners: • Screening grant funds in the amount of $23,173.00 from the Department of Human Services • Awarded culvert replacement project on County Road No. 101 in Jordan Township, LOST 1339-101 to the lowest possible bidder, Minnowa Construction in the amount of $107,753.15 • Awarded culvert replacement project on County Road No. 104 in Pilot Mound Township, LOST 88935-104 to the lowest possible bidder, Minnowa Construction in the amount of $169,826.85 • Awarded the Canton Township Culvert Replacement project SAP 023-599-207 to the lowest possible bidder, Minnowa Construction in the amount of $247,780.95 • Awarded the 2020 Bituminous Seal Coat projects to the lowest possible bidder, Scott Construction in the amount of $1,049,952.94 • Purchase of a new Tandem Axle truck and snow removal, the 2019 Mack Granit 64FR from Nuss Truck and Equipment in the amount of $130,974.00 Final payment in the amount of $22,186.44 on the Bridge Replacement Project on CSAH 12, SP 023-612-041 • Board unanimously approved $3,290.48 to EATI for equipment and setup of 2019 Dodge Charger admin car 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, Administrator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 23 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: May 26, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Brandon Diekmann and Kari Diekmann, husband and wife as joint tenants. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bay Equity LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 1, 2017 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 412849. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated November 12, 2019 Recorded November 26, 2019, as Document No. 424515. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1006166-0004046827-5 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bay Equity LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 408 Broadway Ave N a/k/a 408 N Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R36.0068.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The land referred to herein is situated in the state of Minnesota, Fillmore County described as follows: Commencing 12 rods and 13 feet South and 225 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 103, Range 13 for a place of beginning; thence South 89 feet; thence East to the center of Territorial Road from Spring Valley to Hamilton; thence along the center of said Territorial Road in a Northwesterly direction to a point in the center of Territorial Road directly East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning, beginning about 286 1/2 feet APN: R36.0068.000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,003.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $159,472.72 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: February 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 13, 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: December 9, 2019 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37 - 19-008909 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 23,30,6,13,20,27
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On December 11, 2019, the City Council of the City of Peterson approved amendments to the City of Peterson Zoning Ordinance. The following is a summary of the changes. The Ordinance, in its entirety is available for review and/or photocopying during regular office hours at the City of Peterson Office, 118 Fillmore Street, Peterson, MN 55962. It is the purpose of the ordinance amendment to create a new zoning district that permits both residential living and limited commercial use in manners that are largely compatible with residential living. The mixed-use district shall apply on lands formerly occupied by the Rushford-Peterson school district. It will permit principal uses such as single-family housing, multifamily housing, retail establishments, professional services, art and craft studios, and recreation and event venues. Property in the mixed-use district may also be used for indoor storage rental and establishments that serve alcohol by conditional use permit. Certain building restrictions apply within the district. The ordinance amendments apply to certain lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Peterson. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was initiated by Councilmember Rue, duly seconded by Councilmember Price and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Hallum, Boyum, Colbenson, and the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said ordinance amendments were declared duly passed and adopted this 11th day of December, 2019. ATTEST: /s/ Chris Grindland City Clerk Publish 23 CARROLTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE Beginning January 1, 2020, Gaelic Road, east of Goodview Drive, will be closed until April 1, 2020. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Township Clerk Publish 16,23 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CARIMONA TOWNSHIP The January meeting of the Board of Carimona Township will be held on Wednesday January 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Preston Emergency Services Building. Publish 23,30 CARROLTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE Carrolton Township will meet on January 8, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Town Clerk Publish 23,30
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Watch her eyes light up, with this new home! Simplistic living with a clean look & versatility. Walkout ranch w/ main floor living and open concept, master suite, and lower level finished. 2 car attached garage. Completed $225,000
305 River St SW, Preston
280 2nd St SE, Harmony
Sleigh rides for everyone! Hobby farm features a walk-out ranch home w/ att 2 car, heated shop, water, drain, 220. Heated stalls for your 4-legged friends, plus a beautiful country view. Wooded pasture & 5 acres tillable. Seller invites your offer! $375,000
Oh what fun! A Christmas Card view of the wooded bluffs along the Root River and trail system giving you a wonderful place to get away and enjoy all the recreational opportunities right out the front door. $54,900
Plenty of Room for Family & Friends to Gather. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage with fenced yard & stamped patio. Can’t build this space for this price! $239,900
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pReston Lot Up on the Roof Top, Ho, Ho, Ho! A beautiful spot for your new home with an awesome view over the City of Preston with twinkling lights and sparkling roof tops. Who knows, maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of Rudolph or Blitzen.
202 Hudson Ave, Canton
Perfect Place to build Santa’s workshop! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom w/ 4 season porch. 1 car and 2 car garages. $115,000
A Storybook Home for Christmas! Gorgeous Victorian Loaded with original features & undeniable charm! Quality & integrity. 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with 3 car garage. B&B Business option available.
105 Preston St, Preston
A Home for the Holidays! Main floor living areas are open and spacious w/ main floor bed, bath, and laundry. 1 car garage. $89,900
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505 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro ING
PEND Attractive historic building is open on the main level for your business to move right in! High ceilings with the original tin ceiling, large display windows . Main level area, with a front retail/office area, office/storage and ¾ bath. Upper level apartment offers eat in kitchen, living, 2 bedrooms, bath, storage and interior entry steps, plus back deck entry. Established renter. Full basement. Separate heating systems, and utilities. Attached garage.
Put this on the list! Private setting high with a view, great heart and good bones this home is awaiting Santa’s Elves to bring back the sparkle.3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 car. Oh, what a wonderful home this could be!
Christmas in the Country. View over rolling wooded terrain on hard surface road with a comfortable home where you can relax & enjoy your time.
American 4 Square Home – 3 bed, 2 bath. Open and bright w/ an easy flow floor plan. 30 x 30 heated garage.
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492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
$54,900 #5237988
• 1 Bedroom • ¾ Bath • Garage • Full basement • Vinyl siding • Rural setting • Shared well • Ideal for starting out or weekend retreat • Close to City Park • Selling “AS-IS”
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207 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD
#5327040
• 3 Main floor bedrooms • Full Bath • Garage • Corner lot • Deck • Desirable Neighborhood • Build equity by adding your cosmetic touches • Great Value • Selling “AS-IS” condition
103 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD
$329,900 $164,900 8014 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5329794 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977 • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Attached garage • 3,084 sq. ft. • 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 EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED
#5326758 #5295300
• 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathroom (each bedroom) • 2,430 sq. ft. • Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets & flooring • 9’ Ceilings • Crown molding • Stained glass windows • Original trim • Main floor sheet rocked • Front Porch • Corner lot • New furnace & plumbing • 100 amp electric service
HORSE SET-UP W/BRICK FARMHOUSE 6.03 ACRES
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$149,900
• Double staircase • Wood floors • Mud room • Pellet Stove • Replacement windows • Modern Kitchen • Main floor laundry • Barn • Extra garage • Machine Shed • Loafing Shed • 4 acre pasture 2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
WALKOUT RANCH WITH NEW SEPTIC
$339,900 517 HAWKEYE ST. SW, CHATFIELD #5290512
• 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 CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
$159,900 518 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD
#5332763
• 4 Bedroom • Full Bath •1 Car Attached Garage • New Windows • Gorgeous original woodwork • Pocket doors • Open staircase • 9’ Ceilings • Crown Molding • Enclosed Porch plus an Open Porch • Wood floors • New Steel siding to be installed • Close to downtown • Only 2 owners with same owner for the past 65 years with no pets PERSONALIZE YOUR NEW HOME
$349,900 1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5289721
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.24 acre • Finished Walkout Lower Level • Open Floor Plan • Solid doors • Painted trim • 9’ ceilings • Main floor living • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Vaulted ceilings UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
5 ACRES
$349,900 32876 US 52, CHATFIELD
#5285923
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car attached Garage • 1 mile from town on blacktop road • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • wrap around deck • New septic • Good well • Updated mechanicals • 28’ x 32’ Pole shed new in 2013. • Additional 4 car garage w/concrete floor, shop area
373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
$379,900 #5281554
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Private master suite • 9’ Ceilings • Panel doors • Quality built • Walkout • Patio • Deck • Storage Shed • Beautiful yard • Fenced yard • Security system • Heated/Finished Garage • Move-in & Enjoy
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
• 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
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900
LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900
$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO
#5253824 #5253738
• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail
FARM LAND LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 12.19 acre parcel ideal for recreation/hunting featuring approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. #5290693 $49,900
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
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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
SOLD 504 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2 LBathsD• 2 Car Garage 20 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD • 3 Bedrooms SO• FullLbathD • 2 Car Garage 10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD SO• ¾LBathD• 2 Car Garage • 3 Bedrooms 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY
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DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)
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FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!
423 ROBERT ST. , OSTRANDER, MN
$98,000
Well maintained and nicely updated 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Vinyl siding, newer windows, newer roof on house, newer furnace, updated electrical, perennial gardens in back, partially fenced yard. No back door neighbors -- like living in the country. The property sits on 1/3 acre and also has beautiful hardwood floors, walk-up attic and partially finished basement. Great charming property whether you are starting out or slowing down!
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505 Calhoun avenue s, lanesboro Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available
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Acreage *approx 8 acres • Perfect hobby farm with outbuildings for small business or handyman • Just north of city limits • 4 bedroom • 3 bath home • New windows • New doors • 50x64 heated shop with office and loft area 401 1st st., Fountain • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated 3 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Newer kitchen cabinets • shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • New steel loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back roof • Newer furnace, air and water heater • Wood top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities floors • Fenced yard
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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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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 $79,900
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*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.
201 FreeMan st nw, Preston
Large ranch • Wood floors • Large master • Main floor laundry • New roof • Formal dining room • Large living room • Covered private deck
COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900
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
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105 Parkway ave, lanesboro Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
110 CoFFee st. lanesboro Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate condition on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished • 9’ ceilings • Main Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio floor laundry • A lot of storage room
$169,900
$79,900
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27639 230th st, Preston
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$174,900
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.
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Spacious 2004 custom built 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Main floor laundry, beautiful kitchen with pantry, dining room w/patio doors leading to outside patio area, large 2 car attached garage AND extra 26x28 detached garage. Large lot - 3/4 of an acre on the edge of town close to grocery store, gas stations convenience stores and banks. Ideal location. This is a well-cared for amazing home ready for immediate occupancy.
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Forestville state Park
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
SWIMMING POOL MANAGER – CITY OF CHATFIELD. The City of Chatfield is seeking a seasonal employee to serve as a Swimming Pool Manager. This position will involve escalating responsibilities in running/ managing the swimming pool. This individual will be involved with day to day operations of the pool, including making all schedules, supervising staff on duty, interacting with patrons and helping out where additional staffing may be necessary. This individual will also be responsible for running in-service training for staff as needed. Minimum qualifications for this position include at least three years of experience as a lifeguard. A current Lifeguard Instructor certificate, current Water Safety Instructor certificate and management experience is preferred. Application forms, complete job description and further information available from the Office of the City Clerk, 507-867-3810 or at www. ci.chatfield.mn.us. Applications must be received no later than January 15, 2020 by mailing to Office of the City Clerk, 21 Second Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923, or electronic submissions may be made to bcarlson@ci.chatfield. mn.us.h16,23,30,6,13-o
CITY CLERK-TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN. General duties: This position is responsible for all administrative and financial duties of the city and serves as the custodian of all city records. The financial duties include all financial accounting and associated reporting, annual financial report preparation, annual budget preparation, banking, investments, payroll, direction and coordination of municipal operations, and duties of clerk/treasurer as stated in minnesota statutes. The city office is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:00. This position has a work week of 30 hours with a variation in work times to attend related conferences and meetings. Starting wage will depend on qualifications. Minimum requirements: High school diploma with two years of experience in accounting/ bookkeeping, preferably in city government. Proficiency in computer systems and software applications. Must possess an ability to communicate effectively both orally, and in writing. Preferred qualifications: Graduation from a post-secondary school with a two-year degree in finance/accounting, or three to five years of experience in finance/fund accounting or related field preferred. Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk (MCMC) certification is desired, or the willingness to obtain it. Apply: Applications may be obtained by contacting the City of Fountain at 507-268-4923, or in person at the Fountain City Office, 104 main st., Fountain, MN 55935. Pease return application and resume to: City of Fountain, PO Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935 or email: cityoffountain@frontiernet.net. Opening date: Dec. 13, 2019. Closing date: Jan. 06, 2020. h16,23,30-o
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SERVICES NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2tfn- o BESSE MINI STORAGE Units available. Preston, MN. 507-765-2471. s30tfn-o GULLICKSON REPAIR - Car and truck repair and DOT inspections! Over 30 years experience in mechanical work! Call Richard Gullickson at 507-7653664. s10TFN-o
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Now HiriNg!!! Full- & part-time positions in Preston and Spring Valley. Part-time LPN position in Rushford. Competitive Wages & Benefits available!
Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years! AAE/EOE
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JourneymanJourneyman or Apprentice Lineworker (Spring Valley, MN) or Apprentice Lineworker MiEnergy Cooperative, of Rushford MN is seeking applications for a Journeyman or Apprentice MiEnergy Cooperative with offices located in Rushford, MN and Cresco, IA Lineworker. is seeking applications for either a Journeyman or an Apprentice Lineworker for our Spring Valley, MN outpost. Qualifications: Must have a Minnesota Class A CDL driver’s license. High school graduate or GED withQualifications: the completion of a recognized accredited lineworkers’ a strong understanding High school graduate or school GED with with completion of of the theory of electricity and associated principles. school with a strong understanding recognized accredited lineworkers’ of the theory of electricity and associated principles. Must have a Class A Skills required: Legible handwriting,CDL good driver’s oral and written communication skills, and be license. mechanically inclined. Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment safely. Skills required: Good oral and written communication skills, be mechanically havearethe ability to operate andApplications maintainwillvarious The job descriptionsinclined, and applications available at www.mienergy.coop. be types of22,equipment safely and be a team player. accepted until September 2017. Equal Opportunity Employer. The job description and application are available at www.mienergy.coop. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Preston, MN
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nethercut Schieber PA is accepting applications for a
Legal Assistant Full-time in Harmony, MN
A paralegal degree or law office experience is not required. Desired applicants should be personable, professional, well-organized, meticulous, and able to learn and execute new job duties. Accounting or financial background is a bonus. Duties will include general clerical assistance, as well as specialized work drafting legal documents, organizing real estate closings, and assisting with client files. Pay is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays off, time off flexibility, bonuses and possibility for retirement matching. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé either in person or to greg@ranlaw.net no later than 12/31/19 and are welcome to contact Greg Schieber at (507) 886-6131 to learn more about what the position entails.
LENDING ASSISTANT/CUSTOMER SERVICE Merchants Bank, Lanesboro, has an opening for a Lending Assistant/Customer Service Representative/Teller. This position involves assisting lenders with a variety of duties throughout the loan process including completing, tracking, and updating loan information. This position will also be cross-trained on opening and maintaining accounts as a Customer Service Representative and processing banking transactions as Teller. Must be well organized, motivated, and have the ability to initiate and follow through on projects. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and computer skills required. Please apply in person at Merchants Bank, Lanesboro, (118 Parkway Ave N), online at www.merchantsbank.com/about/careers, or e-mail NLMessenger@merchantsbank.com with a cover letter and resume or to request an application.
Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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