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Fighting drugs in our neighborhoods BY M ARY WHALEN mary@fillmorecountyjournal.com
On August 14 the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore County Attorney’s Office teamed up at the Methodist Church in Fillmore, Minn., to address illegal drugs in Fillmore County. Topics covered education on the wide variety of illegal drugs as attendees learned how these substances are made and distributed. A strong emphasis was placed on how the residents of the area can assist by reporting suspicious activities they witness in their own neighborhoods. “We need people to give us a call whenever they see something that doesn’t seem right.” explained Narcotics Investigator Jesse Grabau. “You can report names, addresses, vehicle descriptions anonymously if you wish and know that whatever information given will be checked out
Teaming up for a presentation on illegal drugs, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Captain Phil Whitacre, Investigator Dan Dornink, Sergeant Derek Fuglestad, Sheriff John DeGeorge, Narcotics Investigator Jesse Grabau, and Assistant Fillmore County Attorney Melissa Hammell hope to express the need for area residents to assist in reporting suspicious drug related activities. Photo by Mary Whalen
Well done at Canton BBQ contest BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The annual Canton Day Off celebration was held August 16-18, and one of the featured events was the annual Boomer Backyard BBQ contest. Brady Bergey, a Canton native now living in Stewartville, said, “My brothers and I, we have a barbecue team, and we travel all around on weekends and compete.” He added that after competing in Canton’s Boomer BBQ contest for several years, and being the champion team once, “Last year was the first year that I
got involved in helping with it… So instead of competitors, we became organizers.” Bergey explained that the contest is open to 12 teams, with a total payout of $3,000, with a sign-up cost of only $100 per team. Payouts are $600 for Grand Champion, $400 for Reserve Champion, and $250/$150/$100 payouts for the top three places in each of the four meat categories, which include chicken, ribs, brisket and pork. The contest begins at 5 p.m. Friday, with judging beginning at noon Saturday, and awards at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Bergey said although it’s not required for each team to cook all four types of meat, this year every team chose to do so. Since this is a “backyard” BBQ contest, it is intended mostly for beginning BBQ teams. He added that the contest judges this year were a dozen Kansas City Barbecue Society certified judges. Bergey said the contest is capped at 12 teams so that it can continue to be held downtown, in the midst of the Day Off grounds, but that if possible, he’d love to expend it to 18 teams, if enough space were See CANTON BBQ Page 2 ➤
and properly filed.” At the completion of the formal presentation, a discussion ranging from personal testimonies to questions about awareness of drugs present in this county followed. The need to become better educated about signs pointing out undesirable drug activity was stressed and ways of exposing these criminal actions were given. Then a display including actual containers with several illegal drugs (wrapped and sealed so they were safe to handle) gave participants a hands-on experience. What truly made this presentation such a unique opportunity was hearing from the presenters, who themselves worked with illegal drugs and the crimes involved. Grabau works with the drug task force that covers Fillmore County and four other surrounding counties. He was able to share See FIGHTING DRUGS Page 11 ➤
Lanesboro school opens bidding for facilities project BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the August 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz reported that approximately 30 contractors were present for the recent pre-bid meeting. A tour of the building was conducted to allow them to see the site before they put their bids together. “Our next step then is to close the bidding on August 22 at 2 p.m.,” Schultz said. The asbestos abatement has been
completed and furniture is being moved back to the classrooms in preparation for school to start. Schultz noted that the custodial staff has been working hard to get things ready for the staff and students to return. The gym floor has been finished, and the bleachers are currently being worked on to ensure that they are all functional. The fall sports season has begun, with the first volleyball game being held at Lanesboro See LANESBORO Page 14 ➤
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available. As the contest got cooking on Friday evening, teams were busy firing up grills and injecting seasonings into the meats. The Fortunate Meats BBQ team, from Rushford, took time out to tell what brings them to such contests. Trey Ritter said that although he gets very little sleep overnight dur-
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ing the contest, because of the need to closely monitor temperatures and fuel, he stated, “It was really fun last year.” Magnum P.I.G., a team from Lake Elmo, shared what brings them back to Canton. Al LeCuyer said, “Last year was our first year, and we liked it so much that we signed up day one when he announced it was open, and we’ll probably be back next year as well.” He added, “One of the
Magnum P.I.G. team includes three generations of LeCuyers: Josh, Al, and Greg. Photo by Rich Wicks
Fortunate Meats BBQ team from Rushford come to compete in Canton for the fun! Photo by Rich Wicks
really cool things at this contest, for us at least, is how much of the community is involved. Last year we only stayed Friday night, and it was so fun with the band, and the firemen are serving you beer, and all the people are talking to you and asking questions… So this year we’re staying two nights… it’s more of an event than just a barbecue contest.” LeCuyer also shared that, in keeping with their team name, they wear Hawaiian shirts to look like “Magnum PI.” Bergey pointed out that of the 12 teams that signed up for this year’s contest, seven were returning from last year. He also shared that the teams are a blend of local and long distance teams, with teams from as far as western Minnesota, the Twin Cities area, and even Illinois. At the awards ceremony on Saturday, the CR Butts BBQ team (out of Wykoff) was named Grand Champion, and North of the Border (out of Adams, Minn.) was Reserve Grand Champion. Photos of the BBQ contest, awards, and other Day Off photos are available on the Canton Day Off Facebook page. Bergey voiced a big thanks to all of the contest’s sponsors and donors, saying “We couldn’t do it without them,” and said he really appreciates the Canton Community Association, which organizes the entire Day Off event, adding, “They’re just awesome to work with,” and they have been very accommodating for whatever the BBQ contest needed.
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C OMMENTARY Growing the local foods economy By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation This time of year, the farmers’ markets are rich with local vegetables, berries, meats, breads and jams. It’s a visual testament to the abundance of our region and the everg r o w i n g Tim Penny local foods economy that is sustained by consumers who want to buy directly from area farmers. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we have been supporting the local foods economy in our 20-county region through a variety of initiatives over the years. In 2013 the FEAST! Local Foods Network was launched with the purpose of supporting local food producers and foodmakers by boosting access to financing, resources and peerto-peer learning opportunities. The network, which started with a partnership between SMIF and Renewing the Countryside, is comprised of more than 60 organizations, businesses, and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local and regional food system. One of the outcomes of this network is the Grow a Farmer Fund. The fund, which was supported by more than 250 generous donors and is managed by SMIF, offers low interest loans of up to $15,000 to help small scale farmers in SMIF’s region purchase the equipment and supplies they need to be successful. EJ Mushrooms in Kasota used the loan to convert Editorial Cartoon
a detached garage into a yearround mushroom farm. Hare and Tortoise Farm in Zumbro Falls used the loan to scale up their operations by installing a waterway and purchasing a root washer for their vegetable farm. Other Grow a Farmer loan clients include Antonia Navarro (a chicken farmer in Faribault) and two additional vegetable farms My Sweet Greens MN in Zumbrota and Pearson Organics in Oronoco. SMIF also participates in support of another fund, the Minnesota Good Food Access Fund, which provides grants, technical assistance and loans to enterprises working to increase access to healthy and affordable food. The FEAST! Local Foods Network also supports farm and food entrepreneurs through technical assistance. Each month, a Local Foods Peer Group meets to discuss business challenges and successes, learning from each other in order to grow their businesses. A program called FEAST! Smart Start Initiative provides customized coaching for business owners. In 2018, SMIF provided grants to Region Nine Development Commission and the Sustainable Farming Association of MN (SFA), Cannon River Chapter to expand this program. Region Nine worked with entrepreneurs over a seven-month period to support them in building a network of relationships that will help grow their businesses and expand operations. The SFA Chapter used the grant to launch a regional brand, Cannon Valley Grown, which identifies food produced in the Cannon River watershed. An event that I look forward to every year is the FEAST!
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installing two conservative judges to the Supreme Court; progress! Republican leaders in Congress appear to believe nothing is By Yvonne Nyenhuis My friend came through the possible. We can’t afford health door smiling. “Well, is Donald care, Social Security, education and feeding the hungry. Instead Trump still of confronting serious problems president?” they pretend they don’t exist. The While my Russians aren’t disrupting our neighbor election process, Global warmhimself ing is a “hoax” perpetrated by the doesn’t waste Democrats, and families fleeing time watchfrom violence, escaping persecuing television tion, are a threat to our national he knows I security! President Trump has am addicted Yvonne cut funding for disaster relief and to the picNyenhuis removed regulations to protect tures flickerthe environment and ensure clean ing on the screen. Recently President Trump water. He is dragging his feet offered the opinion that the when it comes to regulating guns. Military spending needs to be Clintons played a part in Jeffrey Enstein’s death in his jail cell. examined. Our troops should Another announcement followed have the best training and equip- the president is thinking of buy- ment and healthcare but bombs ing Greenland! President Trump are expensive. It’s possible that never runs out of ways to keep us the greatest threat to our country today is not conventional warfare distracted and off balance. President Trump began his but cyberspace and hacking comcampaign for office by claiming puters. President Trump has been sucthat Barack Obama was born in Kenya. Becoming president hasn’t cessful in his quest for power stopped his campaigning. Hold- because he understands that ing rallies is what he loves to do. many Americans are anxious and He feeds off the energy of enthu- insecure. He uses fear and intimisiastic crowds. In his “spare” time dation to manipulate citizens. He he turns to Fox “news” for advice insults our leaders who have dedion national security and keeps in cated their lives to public service, touch with the public and his base he undermines our institutions, and has pulled our country out of with the help of Twitter. While he is good at creating alliances established with friends, problems and unrest, he has never isolating us and making us more solved any problems unless you vulnerable to attack. The president loves to brag consider tax breaks for the “rich,” appointing a number of judges about our great economy. When to the Federal Circuit courts and the stock market is up he takes credit for it’s performance. When its down he blames the “Fed.” Keeping your head down? Many Americans are living payTo the Editor, check to paycheck, some working more than one job in order to pay their bills. Assuming that we have a “great economy” - there is no reason to assume that incorporating morality, truth, facts and - compassion into our lives would cause our economy to collapse. We have a lot of personal freedom in this country. If we take this for granted we can lose it. Our slogan for the coming election can be “Yes, we can!”
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What we hope to see with these old school buildings is some sort of repurposing effort. Otherwise, we end up with an eyesore that projects an image of a dying community. When a school dies, the community doesn’t have to die with it. We just need to be creative and open to new ideas.
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This once beautiful public education facility was home to the Ayrshire Beavers until 1982. Since closing, the school has been vacant, vandalized, and deteriorating in the elements. Photo by Jason Sethre
One of two entryways to the Ayrshire, Iowa, public school that closed in 1982, left in disrepair. Photo by Jason Sethre By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Several months ago, we booked a family vacation via www.vrbo. com. We’ve had friends tell us about their great experiences, so we figured we’d give it a shot. We wanted to visit the Jason Sethre Lake Okoboji area, but every place I looked at was $350 or more per night. On www.vrbo.com, I found this farmhouse on Silver Lake on the fringe of a little town known as Ayrshire, in Iowa. It was about 45 minutes from the Okoboji area, and we didn’t mind driving to save a little money on lodging. The pictures of the three bedroom farmhouse were inviting and the cost was only $69 per night. We booked it and looked forward to our trip. This past weekend, when we arrived in Ayrshire, Iowa, we scoped out the business district, which consisted of a cafe and a bar; nothing else. But, this is
typical of small towns out in the middle of nowhere. There was only one thing that really caught our attention as we drove through this town of 139 people. There was this enormous empty school. It was the largest building in town, and looked like it was left to decay in the elements. After we arrived at our lodging destination, we spoke with some neighbors who resided on Silver Lake. I asked a gentleman who grew up in the area, “How long ago did the school in Ayrshire close?” He told me it had been closed since about 1982. I became more interested in the history behind this vacated small town school, so I did some research on the community and school. Ayrshire was like a lot of small towns in Fillmore or Houston County, Minn. The railroad reached the location of the soon-to-be Ayrshire in 1882 and built a train depot, laying a foundation for a community. With Silver Lake nearby, it was sure to be a great place to settle. In 1895, Ayrshire was incorporated. As the town grew to 391 population by 1940, home to two
banks, two grocery stores, a hotel, four denominations of churches, five gas stations, a pharmacy, a lumberyard, a grain elevator, two schools (public and private), and a host of numerous other businesses, I’m sure the future looked bright. Growth probably seemed inevitable and endless. In 1947, their Catholic high school closed. In the 1980s, the Chicago and North Western Railway abandoned and eventually tore up the rail lines that gave birth to the little town of Ayrshire. Over the course of less than 100 years, there was a significant rise and fall for this community. By the end of the spring of 1982, the Ayrshire Beavers would be no more. They closed their doors and in 1983 joined up with nearby Ruthven, a population of 700, to form Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District – home of the Titans. During our stay at the farmhouse on Silver Lake, I went for an early morning run to the town of Ayrshire. I brought my cell phone along to take pictures. When I arrived in town, I walked upon the freshly mowed lawn to get a better glimpse of the condition of the two-story building. The architecture was fantastic, and you could tell that the community didn’t just put up a building when they built this school. This building had character, full of brick and carved stone work. But, as I approached one of the front entrances, I realized how neglected it had become. Someone had broken into the school, and probably multiple times. There was broken glass all over the front steps. The doors, that were boarded up, had apparently had glass in them at one time. A piece of cinder block, probably the vandal’s weapon of choice, laid atop the broken glass. The locks on the doors had been tormented to the point they were barely attached to the doors. And, when I looked up at all of the broken windows, I saw the teal-colored curtains were still hanging in the windows of each classroom. There were tattered and torn, surprisingly surviving the midwestern elements. I didn’t go in the school building, but I could imagine the flat roof had water damage, creating other issues inside the old facility. I figured there were probably animals living in the building, dead and alive. As I looked upon this school,
I felt bad for the community of Ayrshire. I felt bad for the people. They built this school with optimism. A community does not take their hard-earned tax dollars and invest in such an edifice of education unless they believe this is important for their future generations. And, then it all fell apart. The school died along with the community. Now they are left with a shell of a building, vacant for more than 37 years. How does this relate to us? Like a lot of rural areas, Fillmore County, Minn., has gone through these same challenges I discovered in Palo Alto County, Iowa (home to Ayrshire). The railroad came to the area, bringing the excitement of industry and opportunity; settlers and peddlers. And, when the railroad left, the towns had to adapt to survive and hopefully thrive. So, how have we adapted? Fillmore County’s population hit over 28,000 in 1900, and has been on the decline ever since. We currently hover around 21,000 people. This undoubtedly impacts our ability to fill our schools. But, as we look around Fillmore County, most of our old school buildings have not been left to rot. In Preston, the Corson family took possession of the old elementary school and turned it into a hotel and apartments. Chatfield’s old elementary school has become an arts and entertainment venue known as the Chatfield Center for the Arts (aka Potter Auditorium). With the generosity of Charles Johnson, Sr., Fountain’s elementary school became the Fillmore County History Center. Harmony’s city hall, library and community center are located in what was once the Harmony elementary school building. Lanesboro’s old school became Chuch Hill School Condominiums. Wykoff’s empty school has been purchased by Rod Thompson and Rick Stockman, and they have undisclosed plans for the facility. The old Rushford-Peterson school building in Rushford is now taking shape as Well House Ministry. And, the old Rushford-Peterson school building in Peterson has been purchased by Jon Helland, a Peterson graduate, who has undetermined plans for the building.
Conservative Christianity in crisis To the Editor, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America became our first “sanctuary denomination” in order to help migrants. It’s time for Christians to stand against Trump and denounce all his works and all his ways. With some conservative Christian sects supporting Trump, one wonders if some of these churchgoers even try to follow Jesus. Not only did Jesus ask you to take in the foreigner, but also to treat him as you would wish to be treated, and saying the wealthy can’t enter Heaven and for the wealthy man to give away everything he has. Yet Republicans are now into calling many Democrats “socialists” in order to allow the super wealthy to continue to hoover up money to their God of Mammon. The Republicans might as well yell, “Jesus lover,” since Christ is the world’s most famous socialist. Jesus attacks on the wealthy may have been the prime reason for his Crucifixion. If Jesus was here today, gathering a large following, one wonders how many Republicans and socalled Christians would want to see him shut up. There’s also the Christian who is anti-abortion and feels that Republican laws may help their cause. If abortions are further restricted, what will the outcomes be? The wealthy and middle class will travel to get an abortion and only the poor will suffer through forced birthing. Again, with Republicans in charge, the woman and child will receive as little help as a miserly heart will allow. The reality is likely continued poverty with increased chances of addiction and criminality. It’s taken Trump to show the raw, deep divide in America and the horror of his easy cruelty, racism, and white supremacy to set neighbor against neighbor, ruin friendships, and divide families. The evil that Trump has set loose will almost surely get worse. Greg Rendahl Ostrander, Minn.
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Rushford-Peterson buckles down enrollment policy, discipline matrix By Kirsten Zoellner With new R-P Superintendent Jon Thompson at the helm, the school board appears to be making steady progress on getting any needed modifications and updates in place prior to the start of the 2019-2020 school year. At the Monday, August 19 meeting, Thompson asked the board to consider open enrollment policy revision. “I’m asking the board to do this a little differently,” began Thompson. “Enrollment season is upon us and I’m getting calls daily about enrollment, primarily from the north.” The board was urged to specifically set numbers within the policy. “Without going into the details of those conversations, it is clear to me that some revisions can be made to improve our existing policy while following state law. Specifically, we need to set section size limits, transportation guidelines, timelines, and how best to handle siblings of students already open enrolled into our district,” wrote Thompson in a memo to the board. Two variables were presented to the board. “We might not do everything we want to tonight. I don’t want to overdo it in one shot. We can bring it back for another reading, but I think it’s critical,” added Thompson.
“The consensus is that more consideration should be given to open enrollment. It’s really something as a school district that you’re going to have to decide on. This is the first step.” Thompson went on to discuss options in giving legitimate, honest answers to those within the district and those looking to enroll from nonresident districts. Reading and then noting the state statute wording as, “clear as mud,” Thompson urged the board to tweak the policy by adding specifics. “We’re giving resident students priority, but it gives a pecking order of who should get in.” Board Director Chris Grindland suggested leaving any State of Minnesota drafted portions in the policy, citing the source and that legal review likely took place. The board unanimously approved modifying only the specifics that relate to R-P. In a related topic, it was decided that students receiving open enrollment transportation will now meet at designated bus stops, as opposed to district busses and vans trying to pick up students at multiple locations within neighboring districts. Thomson noted that it provides the same transportation offerings provided to in-
district students. The board also got an update on a new discipline matrix that was crafted by a group of 10-12 staff members over the course of three meetings, May-July. Both the current policy and those of other area schools were reviewed for consideration. Significant changes include detention limitations of Tuesday and Thursdays only for 45 minutes duration. Any detention will also now supersede participation in any and all other activities. “It’s putting a little teeth to it,” said High School Principal Jake Timm. “We clarified it some and gave steps to it.” In School Suspensions (ISS) will also see some changes. In the past, these occured very rarely. However, with the rise of vaping, more students are receiving ISS. “It became abundantly clear that we needed a space,” said Timm, who indicated there will now be a designated space on campus for ISS. In addition, what Timm dubbed as “restorative justice” has been added. They will have to meet with administration/ counselor and discuss the matter, as well as completing a supsension-related writing assignment. Changes are also coming for study hall expectations. “They were all over the place,”
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said Timm. “The teachers got together and said, ‘This is what study halls will look like.’” Consistency will be coupled with attention-focusing measures including mounted cell phones holders for students. “They’ll walk in and put them in the holder. At the end of class, they’ll pick it up. Timm stressed that the changes to cell phone possession aren’t to punish students, but to help draw attention to class activities and remove the temptation to check phones. Some of the board concerns with the changes were regarding students having to work off vandalism penalties, which was done previously. Now, students will receive ISS and pay restitution. Another concern was regarding the lack of mobility for students in ISS, particularly those students in Special Education. Timm clarified that whenever an Individual Education Plan (IEP) dictates specific guidelines, the IEP will be followed. Police referral will be given for instances of assault and battery of staff, drugs, alcohol, and distribution, and weapons and bombs, with sexual offense and stealing receiving potential police referral, depending on the situation. “All consequences progressive before. This gives clarity to it,” said Timm. “Now, stu-
dents and parents, these are the rules we’ll follow. We’ll work hard with students that this isn’t a punishment, this is to help you learn. The same thing with detention and suspension. It’s a consequence, but the big thing is talking it through with them.” The developing policy will be reviewed during the year for any potentially needed modifications. The district noted thanks and appreciation to Lupe Myhro and family for working to coordinate the donation of a 1915 Steinway Model A Piano to the school. The previous owner was Myhro’s daughter, Sandra, who passed away in 2017. The piano is currently located in New York and costs associated with shipping it to the school are estimated at $2,000. Given the piano’s high value, estimated in the mid to high five digit range, as well as its musical appeal, Thompson noted the cost is well worth it. The shipping company will store the piano in climate controlled area until arrangements can be made to get it to the school. Existing funds in fine arts will pay for the shipping and tuning. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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OBITUARIES Joyce Evonne Jandro Joyce Evonne Jandro, 95, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Villa Maria nursing home in Fargo, N.D., August 17, 2019. Joyce was born on Septem- Joyce Evonne ber 27, 1923, Jandro to Alfred and Esther Peterson in rural Lanesboro, Minn. Joyce was survived by her children, Linda (Jack) Toring, Fargo, N.D., Michael Jandro, Vancouver, Wash., and Susan Jandro, Hayward, Calif. Joyce had six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Joyce met her husband of 63 years, Stanley, while on roller skates. Stanley was in service for the CCC and lived in a camp near Lanesboro. Their favorite story was how Stanley was a skating instructor and Joyce was won over by the handsome stranger from out of town. They were married in 1944 on Joyce’s birthday and moved to Camp Pendelton in San Diego. When Stan was deployed in the pacific theater, Joyce found another girl that was going back to Minnesota and they drove their 1938 Plymouth across the country, returning to Lanesboro. After the war they lived in Lanesboro until 1950 when they were able to buy a bakery in Harmony. They ran Stan’s Bakery in Harmony until they both retired in 1987. They then moved to their vacation cabin on the Mississippi near Brownsville, Minn. They spent many summers on
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the river with friends, and the winters in Arizona. Joyce had many special memories socializing and golfing with friends and family at the river. Stanley preceded Joyce in death in 2007. Joyce spent the next 10 years in California and her last two years in Fargo. A burial service is planned for October 2, 2019, at Calvary Cemetery in Faribault, Minn. Jerry M. Lee Jerry M. Lee, 82, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Gu ndersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by loving family. Jerry was born on July Jerry M. Lee 11, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Gilbert and Molly (Anderson) Lee. Jerry went to school at the Yucatan Stone School for eight years. Next was four years of high school and graduation from Houston High School. He served in the Army Infantry National Guard of MN. On May 5, 1962, he was united in marriage with Judith (Judy) Kallis at Faith Lutheran Church in Blackhammer, Minn. Jerry farmed “The Lee Homestead” his entire life and was an independent insurance agent for over 55 years from his home office. The Lee Homestead was settled in 1869 by his grandfather John Lee. On August 18, 2018, he was honored at the Houston County Fair by the State of MN in congratulations on 150 years of this homestead in the Lee name. He was feeling good, so honored and elated by this recognition. Jerry loved his wife, his chil-
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dren and their spouses and the six grandchildren, all the extended family and numerous friends, with his whole heart. He treasured his John Deere tractors, collecting and farming with only the Big John Deere tractors. For hobbies, he loved the thrill of preparing his tractor(s) and tractor pulling. He was one who loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting – deer and turkey were trophy quality on his Yucatan farm land. Jerry like to venture off to go walleye fishing, camping, snowmobiling, farm implement buying, and antiquing. Jerry enjoyed socializing, helping people in any way, and was always greeting and welcoming people with that smile, that warm handshake and his laugh. And, most importantly would always offer you a bite to eat. For many years, card playing was mainly pinochle and euchre and he seemed to know all the cards played, what opponent cards could be, and cards not played - a bit of a card shark. Jerry was an avid Green Bay Packer fan his entire life, and enjoyed playing or watching most sports. He was an active member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston and was very supportive of many Houston community activities and organizations. He was a third generation farmer on the 150-year-old farmstead and his love of the outdoors and all aspects of farming and living in the country was enjoyed by him each and every day. His life motto was to “Live every day to its fullest,” and he did. Jerry had an extraordinary life, so many accomplishments and was loved by so many people. Jerry is survived by three children: Kari (Mike) Odenbrett of Preston, Minn., Duron (Shelly) Lee and John (Lisa) Lee, both of Houston; six grandchildren: Vanessa, Dylan, Nathan, Rebecca, Cohl and Cameron; brother and sisters-in-law Kae and Richard Townsend and Beverly Kallis; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister, Margit Knutson. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, with the Rev. Linda McPeak officiating. Burial took place in the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Myron “Mike” Earl Bernard Myron “Mike” Earl Bernard passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2019. He was born on Jan. 22, 1930, to Bert and Delores (Brown) Bernard in Orion To w n s h i p . Myron “Mike” He attended Earl Bernard and graduated from Chatfield High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the military and served in the Korean War for four years. He attained the rank of Corporal and received six medals for his valor and service to our country. After the service, he returned to Chatfield and started farming. Mike married Beth Manning and they raised 10 children west of Chatfield in Cummingsville. He milked and had beef cattle and continued to farm for 50 years. Together, they taught their children the importance of caring for each other, helping those less fortunate and the value of hard work. For the last eight years, he had the great fortune to be married to Shirley (Schlinkmann). They spent the winters in Ajo, Ariz., and would return to Chatfield for the summers. Shirley has been a deeply devoted wife and companion. The family is greatly appreciative of the love and care that she gave him. Mike enjoyed being around people and socializing. He could easily strike up a conversation and had a quick wit and an easy laugh. He especially liked to spend time with his children and their families. His gentle teasing manner showed his family how much he cared for them. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting or gardening. In particular, he loved flowers and would often comment on how beautiful they looked. As the kids were growing, the family spent time at the cabin on Lake Kabetogama. He would often comment that he could “sit and look out the window at the lake all day.”
Mike is survived by his wife Shirley, eight children: Deb (Loren) Viere, Mike (Kathy) Bernard, Dona (Terry) Bowen, Donald (Tonya) Bernard, Matthew (Maureen) Bernard, Mark (Shari) Bernard, Jason (Cheryl) Bernard, Jeffrey Bernard; Shirley’s daughter Judy (Scott) Beard, 34 grandchildren, 29 greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild; brother Frank (Arla), and sister Mary. He was loved by all and left an incredible legacy. Although we know that his time has come to leave us, we will miss him. He was preceded in death by his daughters Teri Jaeger and Mary Beth Ulring, grandson Scott Ulring, brothers Art, Bert, and Gerald; and sisters Lucille Fitch, Marion Lincoln, Elaine Tucker, Minnie Bandel, and Delores Ackerman. The family deeply appreciates the care provided by Mayo Hospice, the Veteran’s Administration, and Whitewater Health Services, St. Charles. Mike requested his body be donated to the Mayo Clinic. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, at Chatfield United Methodist Church. Family prefers memorials directed to the Mayo Clinic Parkinson’s Research or Lenora United Methodist Church. Diana Thompson Diana Lee (Sande) Thompson passed away on August 17 at Ostrander Care Center, being a patient for the last 12 days. D i a n a was born in Texas to HarDiana ris and Patri- Thompson cia Sande, June 26, 1937. After a couple of years, they moved back to Wykoff, Minn., area. Diana spent her childhood years in Wykoff, and then spent her middle school years in Rock Island, Ill. She moved back to Wykoff and completed her high school years, graduating from Wykoff High School in 1956. She then went on and attended Winona State College for a year. Then, she moved to Rochester, Minn., and started her See OBITUARIES Page 9 ➤
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., AUGUST 27 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 10-11am, St. Olaf Catholic Church, Mabel.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.*
12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* St., lower level.* , , 5pm, Presbyterian Church. Come join us, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library* looking for new members. 7pm, THURS., AUGUST 29 5-7pm, First Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 507-272-3731.* , 7:30pm, First 9-11:30am and WEDS., AUGUST 28 Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side 10-11am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. door on Newburg.* Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507- Jessie St.* 251-0520 for information.* 9am-12pm and FRI., AUGUST 30 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* 10-11am, Assumption Church hall, 1pm, meet at Harmony Spirits for tour and program. 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Center. 507-272-3731.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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many years of working in the banking business. Starting with Norwest Bank, moving to Home Federal in Spring Valley, and to Ostrander State Bank where she remained until her retirement. While working in Spring Valley, she met Vernon Thompson, and they were married November 14, 1959. After they were married, they lived in Ostrander where she continued work at the bank, as well as being city clerk for the City of Ostrander, and also did substitute work at the Ostrander Post Office. Diana was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran in Ostrander where she served in many volunteer capacities. Diana was also a 30-year Charter member of the Ostrander Lions Club where she worked on numerous projects throughout the years. She is survived by her husband Vernon Thompson of Ostrander, Minn.; one son, Mark (Dawn) Thompson of Spring Valley, Minn.; two grandchildren, Joshua Thompson of Spring Valley and Jamie (Brandon Wiltgen) of Cresco, Iowa; two sisters, Judy Thompson of Wykoff, Minn., and Lynda (Dave Haagensen) Hyberger of Rochester, Minn.; one half-brother, Kevin Hedges of Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one half-brother. Funeral services for Diana were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Herman Bakker officiating. Burial took place at Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, August 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com
Hans Torgerson Hans Edward Torgerson, 81, of Lanesboro, passed away peacef ully surrounded by family on August 15, 2019. H a n s was born on September 4, 1937, Hans to Alvin Torgerson and Selma (Tompte) Torgerson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1955. In 1959 Hans married Janel Marie Solberg and they had four children together: Michelle Torgerson of Rusk, Tex., Mike (Raquel) Torgerson of Lanesboro, Lori Gilchrest of Rusk, Tex., and Lisa (Steve) Bronk of Kasson. Hans started his career hauling cattle for the Lanesboro Sales Barn, which evolved into hauling sand and eventually into his own aggregate business. In 1981 he moved his company to Texas and in the mid ‘80s he started working for Young Brothers in Mexia, Tex. In 2011 he moved back to Minnesota and continued working in the same business for over five years. Along with his children, he is survived by siblings Janis (John) Ruen of Kerens, Tex., and Shirley (Denny) Flanagan of St. Paul; grandchildren Zachary Torgerson, Logan Torgerson, Amanda Gilchrest, Wyatt Gilchrest, Lane Gilchrest, Elizabeth Bronk, Emily Bronk, Aaron Bronk and Ivenson Bronk. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and brother Darrell. Funeral services for Hans were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Visitation was from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral.
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Thompson is new Kingsland Building & Grounds director By Rich Wicks At the Kingsland School Board meeting on August 19, Jason Thompson was unanimously approved as the new Building and Grounds director. All board members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Jason Thompson and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. Regarding the selection of Thompson, Superintendent Hecimovich informed the board, “I shared with you, we interviewed four, and we had some very good candidates… some very knowledgeable. The committee chose Jason…so now he has to find a “number two” person to be able to carry on that position.” The board also discussed the need to find someone who has a boiler license, until Thompson is able to obtain such a license. Hecimovich also shared with the board that he is awaiting the test results from his recent Certified Food Manager program training. He said the training and testing are very challenging, and that he has a greater appreciation for the work done by Kingsland’s food service staff. He added, “I enjoy that as a social time (with students), so it’s nice that I can fill in,” when regular food service staff are not available. The board approved a numbers of hirings, resignations and land changes. Hirings included Reid Olson (athletic director), Marisa Meyers (preschool assistant), Brian Danielson (bus driver), Maria Raygor (JH volleyball coach). Resignations included Chris Frank (paraprofessional), Kristina Howard (SACC coordinator), John Dols (Building and Grounds director), Elaine Boone (custodian), and Taylor Sanford (SACC assistant). Lane changes included Morgan Jacobson to MA, Brent Stinson to MA, Alyssa Humpal to MA, Aaron Thauwald to MA+30, and Erin Milz to BA+45. Approvals of fuel bid and milk bid were made, with Baudoin Oil Company selected as fuel supplier and Dean Foods selected as milk supplier. Superintendent Hecimovich said he has received feedback about the milk sometimes having a sour taste. He said the most likely cause may be related to the temperature while the milk is transported to Kingsland, so he will consult with Dean Foods to discuss this concern. The board formally voted to set a special election for Tuesday, November 5. Jackie Horsman said that in the past some citizens have complained that they only received written notice of the election and related information a few weeks prior to the election. But she pointed out that, by Minnesota statute, the mailed notices are to be sent no earlier than 30 days prior to the election, and no later than 14 days prior to the
election. Public thanks was given to Whitetails Unlimited ($1,300 donation to the trap team), Pepsi (donating beverages for contractors’ appreciation lunch) and Casey’s store manager (for donating bars for volunteers). Board members also voiced appreciation for the contractors involved in this summer’s Indoor Air Quality project, saying they were professional and easy to deal with. The board discussed the upcoming “community open house” event, set for Thursday,
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August 29, 5-7 p.m. This is intended as an opportunity for any interested persons to come in and see firsthand the improvements that have recently been made to the school. Hecimovich said he plans to design the event as a “self-guided tour” so that people can go through at their own pace, with an informational sheet to explain what they’re seeing. Attendees are encouraged to enter through the high school entrance. Some staff and board members will also be on hand to answer any questions the public may have. The next board meeting will be a work session on Tuesday, September 3 (due to Labor Day). As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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Rushford Village moves forward with mutual aid agreements By Kirsten Zoellner With the onslaught of heavy rains this spring and summer, the City of Rushford Village found a need for outside help. Emergency situations, such as pumping stormwater, cleanup efforts, and road washouts, while managed well by public works, suggested a need for mutual aid between the city and willing townships and municipalities. At the August 6 meeting, Mayor Gordon Johnson indicated Arendahl Township had offered assistance to the Village in a job sharing exchange. At the time, the council spoke favorably about opportunities working with the township. City Attorney Tom Manion was asked to look into a formal agreement that the Village could use with various townships or the City of Rushford. At the August 20 meeting, a draft of the agreement was presented for review. “It’s got a lot of items on it,” noted Johnson. “This is the type of thing we’re used to seeing for emergency services,” added Man-
ion. “There’s a menu of items that could be shared and it’s a good thing to think about.” The League of Minnesota Cities draft allows for multiple agencies or townships to work in partnership. Johnson further noted the most frequent options the Village runs into are for public works, including equipment and personnel. While the pay rates of each may be different, Manion suggested the rates could be negotiated with each agreement and the amount split to a median amount if needed. Councilor Mike Ebner suggested the Village hold a meeting with neighboring townships and the City of Rushford to see who wants to join in on an agreement. City Clerk Mary Miner will establish a listing of possible partnerships and work to arrange the meeting. The council approved moving forward immediately with an agreement with Arendahl Township since the Village and township are already working on several projects together. Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck noted work on
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County Line Road is wrapped up and the next phase is repairs to Ridgeview Road next. “We’re going to keep plugging away,” he added. Mutual Aid from Arendahl Township was given to haul debris and it’s likely they will be asked again for work on Ridgeview Road. In other news, the council discussed potential plans for the construction of a one megawatt solar array for MiEnergy. The company had earlier plans for the project, near its existing array and headquarters, but it was determined the array would run into the floodplain on the south end. In conversation only, Mayor Johnson discussed the option to lease three acres of Village property to MiEnergy for the array. Preliminary drawings show the area would avoid the floodplain, but formal plans and permitting would need to be done and brought before Planning and Zoning. The project would require a 25-year commitment for a land lease, which would be paid annually to the city. Currently, Featherstone Farms leases the city acreage on an annual basis. “Environmentally, I think it’s the right thing to do. Environmentalists think it’s good for the world; value and it might help in lowering MiEnergy demand costs,” said Johnson. “What type of opposition do you feel personally and for the community? What type of positives do you feel personally and for the community?” Planning and Zoning opinion was “generally favorable,” according to Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit. The most notable concern was the 25-year commitment. The previous permitting acquired by MiEnergy has expired and both new permitting and a public hearing would also be required. In addition, the Village would need to notify Featherstone, per contract, 30 days prior to September 15, to avoid an automatic renewal of the current land lease. There was some discussion regarding the shifting of land areas so both parties could be happy, but the possibility of that is unclear without a formal plan from MiEnergy. “The format is certainly editable,” noted Johnson. “This is just laying it out. It most certainly is a model at this point. Green is the way to go, they say. We would have liked to see a solar array ourselves, but I don’t know if we could afford the investment.” Johnson also noted he’d recuse himself if and when and if a decision is made on a plan, as he is employed by MiEnergy. “Lets see a formal application first,” responded Councilor Mike Ebner, who also suggested the Village communicate with the current tenant. “We need to be up front.” Representatives from the Village will be at the County Commission meeting Tuesday
in hopes a declaration will be approved regarding storms July 18-19, which led to significant flooding issues. The declaration has to be approved prior to any state funding being awarded to the Village. There is no decision yet on the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Councilor Rich Smith, who moved out of the Village. Individuals interested in filling the remainder
of Smith’s term were asked to contact the city directly. From there, the council will make a determination and appoint a new councilor. To date, several inquiries have been made and Clerk Miner suggested the Village may want to address how to proceed. It is likely the topic will be discussed at the September meeting. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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insight and experience from a “boots on the ground” perspective, educating people about what drugs are most prevalent in our area, the side effects of these drugs, and what the Task Force is doing to prevent the spread and use of illegal drugs. Grabau stressed that calling and reporting suspicious activities which you think might be drug related is ALWAYS helpful. “Don’t be put off if your concerns are not immediately addressed or you don’t see action being taken,” comments Grabau. “Any action that the Drug Task Force takes must be backed up by probable cause. It often takes multiple reports and tips before the Drug Task Force has built up enough evidence to really start investigating someone.” It is important to call in anything you believe may involve illegal activity. “Don’t let fear stop you from reporting. Whether you see a drug hand-off or strangers who keep stopping by a neighbor’s house late at night or even if you just notice things do not seem right,” he says. “The Drug Task Force appreciates all the reports we get, so don’t hesitate to call, even if you’re not sure it’s drug
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related.” In the question and answer period one concerned citizen asked, “Why is it that half the school kids seem to know who is using drugs and where you can get them, but law enforcement seems clueless?” In reply, Sheriff John DeGeorge explained, “We get that question a lot. The truth is we do have many suspected drug dealers we are watching. However, until enough solid evidence shows that a person is a drug dealer there’s nothing we can do. This is where everyday citizens can help out by reporting suspicious behavior.” Call (507) 765-3874, option #1, or contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestoppersmn.org. By submitting private video or eyewitness testimonies, area residents can help law enforcement and the county attorney’s office get the evidence they need in order to take action. Hearing from the Assistant Fillmore County Attorney, Melissa Hammell completed the presentation. Hammell’s valuable insights into the legal workings of drug cases painted a more complete picture of the entire process, from arresting drug related criminals to prosecuting them, with the hopes of helping both the community
and the criminals themselves. Remember, if you see something, report it to law enforcement. Hammell says, “Drugs are a problem in our community and they are a problem for both juveniles and adults. Law enforcement cannot be everywhere all the time and often people are on their best behavior when law enforcement is around, so take the time to report what you observe.” She continues, “Once something is reported, if you don’t see immediate action being taken it does not mean that nothing is being done or your information has been disregarded. When information is received it is taken seriously and can be used in a variety of ways. The information can be used to monitor a situation and potentially build a criminal case or the information could relate to someone who is involved with child protection, adult or juvenile mental health services, probation or truancy and the drug use could be addressed in one of those settings. There is a lot that goes on outside the public view.” The public needs to trust that the information presented is being used in the most effective manner possible. Law enforcement, attorneys, social workers, probation offi-
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cers, and other professionals who work in the system can only do so much and by the time they get involved there is probably a significant drug problem. If you have a family member or a friend who is using drugs, reach out to that person and see if treatment will be considered. “Drug use often leads to other crimes and issues in other areas of a person’s life,” comments Hammell. “This is why it is so important for someone who has a drug problem to get into treatment. If we can get someone to stop using, the
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other issues that a person is having can be addressed more easily and hopefully that person can return to law-abiding behavior.” Besides being proactive about reporting suspicious activity, area residents are encouraged to remove from their homes all drugs they are not presently using. There is a drug collection box located in the lobby at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office at 901 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn., where expired or unneeded medications can be dropped off for disposal.
Participants at the Presentation on illegal drug activities in Fillmore County were invited to ask questions, then to examine a variety of drug paraphernalia. Photo by Mary Whalen
Sheriff John DeGeorge stresses the dedication of the Fillmore County Law Enforcement’s commitment to opening opportunities for education by offering crime prevention programs like the one at the Methodist Church in Fillmore on August 14. Photo by Mary Whalen
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Word association game. I say “parade” and you say __________________. Maybe you said “Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade” or the “Rose Bowl Parade.” Both are awesome if you like balloons and floats made of thousands of flowers. Who doesn’t love a parade? In southeastern Minnesota each little town has its own celebration and that usually includes a parade. Lucky us! Most of us have been “parade watchers” and some of us have been “parade participants.” I have been both and prefer the former. I played clarinet and twirled a baton in my hometown band (not at the same time). Our band uniforms were a wool blend, which made them comfortable for fall parades but not on hot, humid summer days. Once during a five-mile parade in Duluth our female base drum player fainted and barely escaped being marched over by the band following us in the line up. Twirling a baton meant a cuter, cooler costume but I still had to memorize my clarinet music to twirl. This didn’t seem fair at the time. Since I never “suffer in silence” this caused some conflict with the band director. Is nothing ever easy? Being a novice and naive teacher, I also learned more about parades. I was a ninth grade class advisor
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and learned much more than I wanted to know about chicken wire and crepe paper. One year some of the new teachers decided to enter a float in the Caledonia homecoming parade. One of my students volunteered to supply a tractor and wagon for us to ride on in the parade. We raided the drama department’s costume collection and discovered several net formals from the ‘50s, all in pastel colors. Then we needed a theme. We decided on “teachers spread spirit.” It turned out to be a joke on us as the promised wagon turned out to be a manure spreader! We were wildly cheered while we were throwing candy. When the candy ran out our float was not as popular. Note to self: If riding in a parade in the future NEVER run out of candy!
Parades are not all princess waves and tiaras. In the 2019 Houston Hoedown parade, the 2018 royal court with Hailey Carr as its queen chose roller blades and scooters for their transportation. No two parades are the same but usually follow a certain structure. Color guards carrying the American flag lead the parade followed by bands, floats and wagons representing local businesses and organizations. Sometimes people running for office, classic cars, gigantic tractors and trucks and horses are part of the parade. This year I was particularly moved the by the Apple Annies from La Cresent singing “Proud To Be American.” With watchers clapping and singing along with the music, and children laughing as they grabbed for candy, I realize I am watching a “slice of life in small town USA.” Comparing the Rose Parade to a hometown parade is like comparing fireworks to fireflies. Both are wonderful in their own way.
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Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of January 1, 2020 Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning January 1, 2020, to $10 an hour for large employers and $8.15 an hour for other state minimum wages. “This increase is a positive step for workers, yet more work needs to be done to ensure workers earn a living wage to support their families,” said Nancy Leppink, commissioner, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. “Minnesota families of three or more will remain at or below the poverty level even though an adult family member is working full time
at the minimum wage, forcing many families to seek assistance to make up the living-wage gap.” The current large employer minimum wage, $9.86, will increase by 14 cents to $10. Other state minimum wages, including the small-employer, youth and training wages, as well as the summer work travel exchange visitor program wage, which are all currently $8.04, will increase by 11 cents to $8.15. As of January 1, 2020 at least $10 an hour when the
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Jana grew up on a 5th generation dairy farm near Rushford where she still milks Brown Swiss with her parents and older brother, Jarad. Her sister, Brittany, works as an engineer at Raytheon in Los Angeles, California. Jana comes from a Norwegian family with grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area. Joining 4-H when she was just seven years old, Jana became involved in almost every single project area at the great Fillmore County Fair. It was here that she discovered she had a love and talent for art, design and photography.
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Jana pursued a degree in Graphic Design and graduated from Winona State University. While in college she enjoyed competing on the Track and Field team as a pole vaulter and hurdler.
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on August 22 and the first football game at Mabel-Canton on August 30. A track meet will be held at Wabasha-Kellogg on August 26. The first day of school is September 3 although the elementary students will not have full days of school on the 3rd and the 4th due to the back to school conferences being held on those days this year. The new teachers will begin on August 23 and the returning staff on August 26. James McKay was hired as the Social Studies/Physical Education teacher, Krissy Overland as the junior class advisor, James Semmen as the football coach, Julie Schreiber as the volleyball
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coach, and Ellen Cullen as the cross-country coach. A resolution was passed regarding board control of extracurricular activities. The district already follows the rules on that matter, but are now required by state legislation to pass a resolution for it. A milk bid from Polka Dot Dairy was approved. The Truth in Taxation meeting was set for December 19 at 7 p.m., at which time the levy for the following school year will be discussed. The district can only use its vans to transport students for 12 years. They currently have one that is 13 years old and needs transmission work before it can run properly. It had previously been put up for sealed bids with no takers. The second time that sealed bids were solicited, one was received in the amount of $290. The board accepted the bid. Five hundred forty dollars was donated to the school from the ladies’ golf tournament to be used towards scholarships, $2,500 from The Bayer Fund, $1,000 from MiEnergy for the scholarship fund, $25 from William Connelly, and $100 for the milk fund from an anonymous donor. A resolution was passed accepting the donations. The next Lanesboro School Board meeting will be held on September 19 at 7 p.m.
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Mabel-Canton sets fundraiser list for year By Rich Wicks The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on August 20. Members present were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, high school Secretary Lynette Donald, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Diane Wilder, Board Chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow were absent. Fundraisers were a topic of discussion, as Mabel-Canton is working to develop an official list of approved fundraisers for the school year. The Booster Club has asked to have their fundraiser listed on the fundraising list of Mabel-Canton. Kuphal pointed out that if the board chooses to do that, it may be more efficient, although it allows a “non-school
entity” to be on the list. After discussion, the board voted to include the Booster Club to the annual fundraiser list. The board then approved the official list of fundraisers for the 2019-2020 school year. Kuphal encouraged the board to attempt to create such a list every year, and to avoid adding more fundraisers after the list is approved, if possible. He added, “I’m not trying to quash fundraisers, but you see how it could mushroom out of control.” Superintendent Kuphal gave an update on the expected costs related to the recent water damage to the media center and band room. He stated, “The estimate from the adjustor came in at $32,000, and our insurance in this type of situation is capped at $25,000.” He explained that some parts of the job are still
being figured out, adding, “I’m pretty sure we have to replace the carpet in the band room… We still need to get our duct work insulated again, and we have some tiles to replace.” He also said ServiceMaster will come in for a “final cleaning.” When a firmer overall cost is known, Kuphal will inform the board. Dode Stoskopf addressed the board about a Mabel history book that she is working on developing. She said it will include Mabel history from 1892 through to the present time, and she asked if the board may consider including Mabel history in the school’s curriculum in some manner. Kuphal said the board generally does not take immediate action on items brought up during a meeting, and he suggested Principal Michelle Wiedemann would be the best person
D E V O T E D TO D A I RY THE JOHNSONS Fillmore County has been home to our family for generations. Our family farm, Trailside Holsteins, has been a business in the Fountain community since 1977. The farm sits along the Root River State Bike trail, which presents a unique experience for both bikers and ourselves. Many days there are three generations working together to care for the land and the animals on our farm. Watching our children learn the values of hard work, animal husbandry and land stewardship is a truly rewarding experience.
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for Stoskopf to follow up with. Regarding the Secure Entrance building plans, Superintendent Kuphal gave the board an update. He described a recent meeting with the contractors, and said regular progress meetings will be held weekly. He stated that the contractor has a target date for “substantial completion” (by Thanksgiving) and a target date for “final completion” (by Christmas). He explained that substantial completion means the work would essentially be done, other than some “punchlist” items. He said he asked if staff could move in before final completion, but was told it’s not preferred, so that any problem areas can be identified and remedied. The board acknowledged donations from LuVern Raaen ($374 for lunchroom trays), Booster Club ($1,000 for gym mats), and Joseph B. Lund Post 299 American Legion ($200 to Cougar Account for weight room supervision). The board approved a Leave of Absence extension request from Nichole Halverson, for October 1 through May 31, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement. Chris Miller asked if, in such situations, the employee is guaranteed to get their job back. Kuphal explained that due to “management right of assign-
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ment,” an employee in such a case is not guaranteed to get the same job back. The person is entitled to a position at the same number of hours, but not necessarily the same job. There was discussion of setting a joint meeting of the school board and city councils of Canton and Mabel. Kuphal said both cities had asked that the school board pick a date. The board selected September 18 at 6 p.m. as the tentative date for a joint meeting. The next regular board meeting will be Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The public is welcome at all open meetings.
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We contribute to many of the businesses in our area, including Foremost Farms (with a location in Preston), a milk cooperative in which we are members. Through a partnership with Foremost and Kwik Trip, every day one semi load of milk produced on our farm is delivered to Kwik Trip in La Crosse, WI. In about 48 hours after the milk leaves our farm you can find it in stores. We love living and working in Fillmore County and we hope others do, too. Dairy farms create 24,950 jobs in Minnesota and we are proud to be one of those farms. On a local level, every dollar we spend on our farm is multiplied 1.7 times on average in our community. Claira (3), Margaret, Sawyer (7), Levi (5), Michael, Jacob (3 months, not pictured)
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Fillmore County Sports 2019 Volleyball Preview By Paul Trende The 2019 high school volleyball season begins without too many changes. Teams are still in the same conferences. Six of seven FCJ covered teams have THE TRENDE REPORT the same coach. Section alignments have changed. N o t a b l y, Chatfield and Cotter move from 1AA Paul Trende to 1A, Lewiston-Altura moves from 1A to 1AA, and Kenyon-Wanamingo moves from 2AA to 1A. Twenty-seven teams comprise Section 1A, including (now) all seven covered by the Journal. Four begin the year ranked top 10; K-W (#1), Medford (#2), MabelCanton (#6), and Caledonia (#8). The last Journal-covered squad to play a match a season ago were the Mabel-Canton Cougars. Lonnie Morken’s squad had state aspirations, as they made it to the Section 1A title game. They disappointingly fell to eventual state runner-up, Medford 3-1 (24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 21-25). The Cougars went undefeated in the SEC (14-0), bringing home a 21st straight division or outright title. They grabbed the 1A East title and Section Runner-Up hardware, finishing 30-6. It was their eighth 30-win season the last ten years. M-C graduated three stand-out seniors including multitime All-league picks Maddy Michels (MH) and Lexi Thorson (libero). Like other years, M-C reloads by returning a pair of AllSEC picks, Kenidi McCabe and Payton Danielson. The offense will seemingly again rotate around setter/OH McCabe. The 5’6” Kenidi junior is a McCabe fifth year s t a r t e r whose been named AllSEC twice, including last season (868 assists, 379 digs, Payton 101 kills, 54 Danielson aces). The 2018 Class A All State 1st Team pick is already over 2,000 career assists. Danielson, a senior fifthyear player, earned her first AllSEC selection last season. The 5’4” outside hitter was maybe M-C’s most versatile (315 digs, 210 kills, 46 aces). She’s over 1,000 career digs. Additionally, Sarina Stortz (5’9” Sr. MH) was All-SEC Honorable Mention following a break-out junior year (234 kills, 39 ½ blocks). Backing
that threesome will be experienced full-timers Lauren Wyffels (5’4” Jr. DS/setter > 30 aces, 237 digs, 137 assists) and Jordyn Newgard (5’6” Jr. OH > 133 kills, 97 digs). Molly Lee (5’3” So. OH), Kaylor Soiney (5’4” Jr. DS) and Emily Carolan (5’4” So. RH) also got their feet wet last year. The return of Avery Davis (5’8” Sr. OH > 95 kills in 2017) who missed most of 2018 per a bad knee injury, should also happen and be helpful. She is one of three seniors with Danielson and Stortz. M-C has their own Labor Day Tourney, the Class A Showcase, and the Decorah Invite on top of their regular SEC schedule. Morken, last year’s Class A Coach of the Year, should eclipse 700 career wins this year. He’s 679 and 130 for his career. Posting the next best record of the Journal-covered teams were the Fillmore Central Falcons. Travis Malley’s group again competed for the TRC title, going 10-1, taking second to Wabasha-Kellogg. FC finished the season 17-12 overall, losing 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 19-25, 14-25) to Caledonia in a 1A East quarterfinal. FC couldn’t get to 20 wins, something they do often, but they stayed plus-500 for a ninth straight season. Team teal and black lost its three AllTRC picks, including two-time selections Madison Scheevel (setter) and Paige Donlinger (OH). Junior K.J. Corson (5’3” libero > 386 digs) is the lone returnee to earn an honor last season, as she was AllTRC HM. From there, KJ Corson the Falcons have experienced middle hitters in Kandace Sikkink (5’8” Sr. > 127 kills), Hadley Yoder (5’9” Jr. > 100 kills, 31 aces), and Maddie Krage (5’5” Jr. > 85 kills). They’ll break in a new setter(s) and outside hitters. Lauren Mensink (5’7” So. > 37 kills in 21 games), who got called up to varsity late last season, is another key returnee. Kassidy Broadwater (5’6” RH), Krista Jorgenson (5’8” RH), and Erin Gossman (5’3” DS) round out a fourperson senior class. FC has the Apple Valley Aerie Challenge, the W-K, and Rochester Exchange Tourneys. Non-conference opponents include Hayfield, #1 in AA Stewartville, and John Marshall (all to start the year). Also posting more wins than losses last season were the Rushford-Peterson Trojans. Nikki Schultz’s senior-led crew went 6-5 in the TRC, 15-13 overall. They won a “pig-tail” play-off game, but fell to Spring Grove 3-1 (2521, 16-25, 15-25, 19-25) in a 1A East quarterfinal. Eight seniors graduated including All-TRC pick Kjersta Hinz (MH) and three AllTRC HM selections. There will be a lot of new playing time up for
grabs in Trojan-land. Bringing continuity back defensively will be All-TRC libero Alyvia Eide (5’6” Jr.), who amassed a league-best 430 digs in her first season as a starter. Kaleah Davis, a 5’11” right Alyvia Eide hitter, also returns after posting team second best’s in kills (136) and aces (34). Kaylee Ruberg (5’10” Fr. OH) is a third heavily experienced key returnee while Alora Wilkemeyer (5’9” Jr. OH) and Lakyn Rasmussen (5’8” Jr. OH) played some a year ago. The Trojans have just two seniors, Davis and Avalon Jacobson (5’4” DS). They have five juniors and a trio of freshman dressing varsity. R-P has the M-C Labor Day and W-K Tourneys in addition to its normal TRC schedule. They have a homeand-home series with Chatfield and a non-conference match with Houston. Houston was the fourth Journal-covered squad to finish above-five-hundred last year. Brianna Meyer’s Hurricanes went 8-6 in the SEC, 11-10 overall. It is believed to be Houston’s second “winning” season ever. The ‘Canes fell to Kingsland 3-0 (13-25, 14-25, 14-25) in a 1A East “pig-tail” game. Three-year starter, two-time All-SEC setter Ariel Scanlan graduated, as did All-SEC HM pick Alyssa Rostad. All told, Houston lost five seniors. Jenny Albrecht (5’11” Sr. MH > 121 kills), an All-SEC pick last year, heads this year’s returning cast. The fourth year player is a strong block- Jenny Albrecht er who transitioned last season to playing allthe-way-around. She’ll be joined by returning senior starters Casey Porter (5’7” setter) and Tessa Peterson (5’4” MH). Jeana Hahn (5’4’” DS) and Madelyn Srock (5’6” DS) round out a five-person senior class. From the junior class, Emma Geiwitz (5’9” OH) and Becca Rostad (5’7” OH) are returning starters. Houston has the M-C and Cotter Tourneys in addition to its normal SEC schedule. They have a non-conference match with R-P. The Kingsland Knights were a flashy team a season ago, much due to the highlight film that could be OH Lauren Buchholtz. In their first year in the SEC, team double-K went 8-6, 15-18 overall. They beat Houston in a “pig-tail” game, but fell to M-C in the 1A quarters 3-0 (15-25, 20-25, 18-25). The elder Buchholtz sister, and her 1,200-plus career kills, has graduated (with five other seniors). The Knights also start the year with a new coach, Amanda Siskow (who formerly coached at LeRoy-Ostrander). She inherits
a crew headlined by the younger Buchholtz sister, Ellie. The 5’8” junior is a two-time All-league pick (AllTRC 2017, All-SEC 2018) who posted 178 kills, 175 Ellie Buchholtz assists, 162 digs, 51 aces, and 47 blocks last season. The Knight cupboard also features last year’s co-setter Alyssa Link (5’7” So.), who is returning from a basketball season knee injury, and Shelby Beck (5’9” So. MH). Hannah Peshel (5’5” OH), Caitlin Miner (5’10” MH), Kaysie Vreeman (5’6” OH/setter), Kaycie Bellrichard (5’6” MH), and Jocelyn Sather (5’4” DS) make for a five-person senior class. The Knights have the M-C Labor Day, the Apple Valley October Classic, and the Rochester Exchange Tourneys in addition to their SEC schedule. After a long string of very good volleyball, Chatfield has seen some down campaigns lately. The Gophers went 3-8 in the TRC, 5-23 overall last year. They fell to Cotter in a 1AA East quarterfinal 3-0 (18-25, 18-25, 21-25). Chatfield moves down to Class A. Taylor Salisbury is back to coach for a second year. She returns 11 of 14 players, so an upswing seems eminent. Included in the returnees are the Gophers two post-season award winners, Kielan LaPlante and Paige Erickson. LaPlante (5’10” Sr. MH) was the Gophers sole AllTRC pick after leading the team in kills (118) Kielan and finishing LaPlante second in blocks (34 ½). Erickson was AllTRC HM after finishing second on the team in kills (100), first in blocks (37 ½) and aces (36). Also back are the team’s top two defensive players, Abi Hinckley (5’3” Jr. libero/DS > 208 digs, 31 aces) and Abby Nosbisch (5’6” Sr. DS/libero > 124 digs). Setter Teagan Allen (5’7” Sr. > 304 assists) returns. McKenna Daniels (5’7” Sr. OH > 87 kills) and Mollie Henry (5’7” Jr. OH) are two other full-timers, while Devann Clemens (5’7” So. setter), Carlie Berge (5’10” Sr. MH), and Peyton Berg (5’8 So. MH) played in at least 25 sets. The Gophers twice go to Rochester for tourneys, plus the W-K Invite. They have homeand-home series with R-P and L-A, the non-conference opener with Pine Island, then their other TRC games. Lanesboro struggled through the 2018 volleyball campaign. The Burros went 2-12 in the SEC, 6-25 overall. They fell to Lewiston-Altura 3-0 (12-25, 14-25, 13-25) in a 1A East ‘pig-tail’ game. Coach Julie Schreiber is back to command the orange and
black, which returns no All-SEC or All-SEC HM selections. The Burros have four returning seniors in Payton Benson (5’6” OH), Sophia Simes (5’7” OH), Mady Haugen (5’10” MH), and Kaylee Peterson (5’6” OH). Almost everyone on last year’s roster saw some playing time. Included in that group were youngsters Sydney Taylor (5’8” Jr. RH), Malia Tessum (5’6” So. OH), Ella Cambern (5’6” So. setter), and Kaci Ruen (5’10” Fr. MH). Taylor was a top hitter while Cambern did the setting. The Burros have tourneys in Mabel and Winona. In succession, they play the Cotter Tourney and five straight matches on the road in September.
Cross Country Preview
The 2018 cross country season, as it pertains to Fillmore County, could be called the Year of O’Hare. LARP sophomore Luke O’Hare dominated the section in the regular season, then won both the TRC the Section 1A meets Luke O’Hare on his way to a state tournament appearance. His LARP team was TRC runner-up (to PEM) and took fourth (of 22) at the section meet. They again look to be one of the 1A’s top teams. In addition to O’Hare (Jr.), coach Matt Kingsbury returns 2018 section top 50 finishers Ricky Buchanon (Sr. 38th), Mitchell Ledebuhr (Sr. 40th), and Tyler Rislov (So. 44th). Aleric Frick (Jr. 55th) finished just outside the top 50 (of a 152man field). Rislov (14th) and Buchanon (18th) joined O’Hare in finishing top 18 at the TRC Meet. LARP did graduated statequalifier Aidan Ellinghuysen. On the girls’ side, team Rush Creek was short of a full team most of last year. But a couple 7th grade call-ups allowed LARP to run complete late in the season. The gals took 6th (of 9) at the TRC Meet, 13th (of 20 complete) at sections. Ellie Ekern (8th, 37th), Hannah Linder (Jr. 38th), and Lauren Honken (8th, 39th) each finished top 40 at sections (of 136). The trio went 13th, 19th, and 17th respectively at the TRC Meet. Grace Buchanon (Fr.) and Jennessa Larson (Sr.) are a pair of other key returnees. Chatfield had its boys take 5th (TRC Meet) and 11th (1A Meet), the girls and 5th (TRC) and 9th (1A) last year. Freshman Aletta Strande highlighted the Gopher action, taking 9th (TRC Meet) and 15th (1A Meet). She Aletta Strande paced a girls group which also See SPORTS Page 21 ➤
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features Bea Martin (Sr.), Katelyn Dornack (So.), and Abbi Gillespie (So.). Martin (41st) and Gillespie (48th) finished top 50 at sections, Martin (15th) and Dornack (20th) top 20 at the TRC Meet. Tessa McMahon (So.) also returns. She led the Gophers with 24th (1A) and 7th place (TRC) finishes in 2017. On the boys’ side, freshman Treyten Lanning was the top Gopher, as he finished 43rd (1A) and 19th (TRC). Evan Wright (Jr.), Alex Wright (Jr.), and Brady Woltz (Sr.) are a trio of other key Gopher returnees. Former assistant coach Jayna Harstad takes over for Chris Frye at the helm of the Chatfield program. LFC’s girls took 10th (1A) and 5th (TRC) at last year’s two big meets, the boys 19th (1A) and 10th (TRC). Ellen Cullen’s top runner (when healthy) is Kaylee Arndt (Jr.), who battled injuries last season, but returned to take 23rd at sections. Brielle Ruen (So.) also fin- Kaylee Arndt ished top 50 at sections (49th), top 25 at the TRC Meet (25th). Addie Miner (Fr.) and Lauren Brogle (8th) are a couple other key returnees. LFC boys didn’t have a runner in the top 75 at sections. Finally, Kingsland boys took 20th (1A) and 11th (TRC), the girls 19th (1A) and incomplete (TRC). Susan Mettler is the top returner (24th at TRC Meet, 59th at sections). The Knights are coached by Erin Milz.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Ryan Allen, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/1/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/6/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (8/7/2019): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Cloyde Gladwin Carryl, 42, Florissant, Mo.; 7/7/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tanya Louise Donlan, 38, Mabel, Minn.; 6/29/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/5/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (8/6/2019): No same or similar, Remain law-abiding, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Educational assessment/program - complete eight hour Driver’s Safety/Education Class on August 3 and provide proof of completion to prosecuting agency. Wonna Wantavia Franklin-Byars, 43, Princeton, Ill.; 6/29/2019, Speeding (74/65), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joseph Lee Kottke, 18, Wayzata, Minn.; 7/25/2019, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Sean Alan McCorquodale, 19, Stewartville, Minn.; 5/22/2019, Proof of Insurance Requirement for Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 5/22/2019, License Plates Required on Front and Rear of Vehicle, Fine $30. Latonia Sharese Rolbiecki, 42, Coon Rapids, Minn.;
5/24/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Emily Rose Wheat, 29, Mabel, Minn.; 7/4/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Steven Charles Winter, 58, Wykoff, Minn.; 7/27/2019, Open Burning - Garbage - By a Person, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol - Rochester Barbara Ann Rost, 54, O’Fallon, Mo.; 6/25/2019, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Preston Police Department Evan Michael Hall, 27, Owatonna, Minn.; 5/24/2019, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 5/24/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Driver), Fine $200. Tony Lai, 53, Plymouth, Minn.; 6/30/2019, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Abbey Marie Larson, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 7/27/2019, Speeding (84/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Peter Marshall Ruen, 43, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/25/2019, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Morgan Daniel Winston, 27, Ramsey, Minn.; 5/28/2019, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Rushford Police Department Benjamin Khoa Gjere, 20, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/24/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Ethan John Sense, 18, Winona, Minn.; 7/20/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Matthew Michael Soppa, 35, Peterson, Minn.; 7/20/2019, Possess Small Amount Marijuana No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 23-PR-19-453 In Re: Estate of: Marion Lucille Erickson, also known as Marion L. Erickson, also known as Marion Erickson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 7, 2013. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Charlotte Meeker and Geraldine French, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 7, 2019 /s/ Becky Brandt Registrar Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Ofice, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 19,26
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on August 6, 2019. This amendment pertains to Section 3, Definitions, and Section 610, Floodplain, and includes the newly amended and adopted FEMA (FIRM) Floodplain Maps. A complete copy of this Ordinance amendment may be picked up in the Zoning Office during regular office hours or may be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County Website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 12,19,26
FORECLOSURE YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of that certain Mortgage dated June 3, 2004, executed by Tarry Litscher, a single person (“mortgagor”) for the benefit of Rushford State Bank (“Rushford State Bank”), as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Fillmore County, Minnesota on June 14, 2004, as Document No. 340058. The Original Mortgage was then extended by that certain extension dated October 27, 2005, by Mortgagor, for the benefit of Rushford State Bank, recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Fillmore County, Minnesota on November 1, 2005, as Document No. 3901234 2. The property that is the subject of this foreclosure, as described in the Mortgage and below, is not registered land. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $85,500.00. 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $83,904.27. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage and the Voluntary Foreclosure Agreement between the parties, the Mortgage will be voluntarily foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Lot 162 in Block 13 Original Plat, City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. will be sold by the County Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law. 8. The date of the Voluntary Foreclosure Agreement is: July 8, 2019. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is two months after the date of sale. 10. Each holder of a junior lien may redeem in the order and manner provided in Minnesota Statutes Section 582.32, subdivision 9, beginning after the expiration of the Mortgagor’s redemption period, such subdivision providing that a person holding a junior lien upon the real estate or some part of the real estate may redeem in the order and manner specified in Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.24 and 580.25, but only if before the end of the Mortgagor’s redemption period under Section 582.32 the creditor files with the county recorder or registrar of titles of each county where the real estate is located, a notice of intention to redeem. If a junior creditor fails to timely file a notice of intention to redeem as provided in Section 582.32, subd. 9, or fails to redeem, its lien on the real estate is extinguished. 11. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 12. The mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation on the Mortgage is/are: none. Dated: August 6, 2019 Attorney(s) for Mortgagee : /s/ Terry A. Chiglo Terry A. Chiglo. EVP General Counsel #0243875 219 South Mill Street Box 648, Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-7755 Publish 12,19,26,2
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 23-PR-19-500 Case Type: Informal Probate In Re the Estate of: Roger Allen Dyreson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 5, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Jeff Dyreson, whose address is 201 Cottage Grove SE, Preston, MN 55965 to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 12, 2019 /s/ Becky Brandt Registrar Steven Corson, Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 19,26
STATE 0F MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-19-498 In Re: Estate of Duane D. Benson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May 29, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jess Benson, whose address is 33053 Grit Rd., Lanesboro, MN 55949 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 20, 2019 /s/ Becky Brandt Court Administrator Timothy A. Murphy (MN# 76594) Murphy Law Office, PLLP 110 E. Main St. PO Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimile: (507) 725-5627 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 26,2
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 23-PR-19-482 In Re: Estate of Dale Larry Torgerson, also known as Dale Torgerson, and Dale L. Torgerson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Bobbie Vickerman, whose address is 30288 Main Street, Rushford, Minnesota, 55971, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 6, 2019 /s/ Becky Brandt Registrar Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Ofice, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 19,26
NOTICE - City of Rushford Village (CRV) Bid Request for Trash Hauling
The City of Rushford Village is requesting sealed bids for trash hauling. Please call 507-864-7974 by August 30, 2019 for detail information. Thank You, Mary Miner, Clerk • City of Rushford Village
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that David Mensink has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and/or to the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The proposed feedlot will be located in Fillmore County, T102N, R11W, Section 19 NW1/4 of the SW1/4 Fillmore County Carimona Township, Minnesota. The proposed facility will consist of an existing total confinement 600 head hog finishing barn, 40’ x 120’ long with 6’ deep reinforced concrete pit. An existing 150’ x 158’ open lot for beef with a proposed 17,810 sq. ft. infiltration basin. A new 2,400 head hog finishing barn, 100’ x 204’ long with an 8’ deep reinforced concrete pit permitted for a total 720 animal units. This site will be permitted for 996 a.u.’s. This publication shall constitute as a notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota state law. Published in the Fillmore County Journal August 19 and 26, 2019. Printed withPublish Soy ink 19,26 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CARIMONA TOWNSHIP CHANGE OF MEETING DATE PRINTED WITH Because of Labor Day, the September meeting of the Carimona Township Board will meet Tuesday, September 3rd, at 8:00 pm at the Preston Emergency Services Building. Printed on recycled paper26,2 Publish
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER NOTICE City of Rushford Village (CRV) Council Seat Vacancy Due to a recent resignation, there is a vacancy on the City of Rushford Village Council. The term expires December 31, 2022. This seat is open to legal voters over the age of 18 who live in the City of Rushford Village. Please send a letter stating your intent, why you are interested in serving and what special abilities you may bring to this council. Letters are to be received no later than September 3, 2019 in a sealed envelope with "vacancy" written on it. Send to: City of Rushford Village, 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971-5167 Mary Miner, Clerk City of Rushford Village
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100 Elmwood St • Lanesboro, MN • $409,000 Perfect Investment Opportunity (Turn-Key) to live and own a Historic property in Lanesboro Mn! This one of kind, beautiful & historic 2 Story Property called “Grandma’s Inn” is set up for you to rent out 8 bedrooms including 10 bathrooms with a large main level living space for the owner! Enjoy the large wrap around deck and walkout patio area in upper area!
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1908 Victorian Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable elegance, tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood four blocks from downtown, Anna V’s is within walking distance of the Root River, the bike trail, & more. This impressive Victorian offers 4 beautiful suites, owners’ unit, 2 car garage, and carriage barn. Perfect for your new beginnings as innkeepers or private home. #1 TripAdvisor Rating
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New Construction! Featuring 2 main floor bedrooms including master with en suite and walk-in closet, quarter sawn oak kitchen cabinets, rustic hickory floors, carpeted bedrooms, tiled bathrooms, electric fireplace. Basement is insulated & wired, walk-out. 3 car garage. The kitchen cabinets are quarter sawn oak and the floors are rustic hickory. $315,000
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500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN $84,900
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Charming & bright 1927 home. Awesome view of the north bluff & short walk to the Root River & trail access. 3-bedroom, 2 bath, garage with RV carport, storage, fenced yard. $154,900
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30acres +/- between Lanesboro-Preston. Walk out Ranch with nice views. Heated shop with water, compressor overhead door, office, horse barn with 12 box stalls, indoor arena, outdoor arena, loafing shed, fenced pastures. Approx. 5 acres tillable. $425,000
Buildable Lots & Land 6 ACRES RURAL MABEL. Inviting for an organic homestead, building a home, barn, establishing an orchard, or garden & still have room to graze a few animals. Disconnect from a busy world, drop a line in Wisel Creek trout stream. $29,900 WOODED LOT PRESTON. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Root River & paved trail system, an easy walk to parks, pool, and shopping. Great place to build. Preston $34,900 HALF ACRE LOT PRESTON. Open views and great location to build your dream home just a short distance to parks and pool, trail & river, and downtown. Walk-out lot with city utilities included. $38,000
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Backs up to country. This home offers lots of space for defined areas, family, friends, hobbies, and home office. Oak hardwood floors, open staircases, and generous closets in every bedroom. Could easily be two units living. $95,900
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64 MAIN AVE N HARMONY Attractive historic building in the heart of the action! Main floor commercial space with half bath. Upper level apartment with high ceilings, some original features and very spacious. CA, FA, garage, deck. $72,500
A slice of county east of Burr Oak, Iowa offering quiet country life on 1 acre. 2005 three bedroom ranch offering main floor living, vaulted living space, open and bright. Huge deck to take in that fresh country air and countryside views. Shared well, private septic and shared access. Mature windbreak on north side offers some privacy from public road.
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Unique 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in established neighborhood.Everything is on one level and the home is maintenance free being constructed of porcelain coated steel. It is a Luston home, built post WWII. 2 car detached garage with cement drive and storage shed in backyard. The full bath has been recently updated. The floors are laminate through living room, dining room and hallway. Ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a nice 3 season porch on the back of the house with a cement patio outside. This is an affordable home at a great price!
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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
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503 benCh st, sw, ChatFieLD Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated 1305 Lone stone Ct se, ChatFieLD windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate on main floor • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Large condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished family room • Room for expansion in lower level • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • A lot of storage room
$124,900
90 Main st., Fountain *Commercial building* This commercial property is located on Main St and near to State bike Trail • Business possibilities for retail, office space, room rentals and restaurant • Improvements include new roof, updated commercial electric, walls and new rooms, new plumbing, new insulation and more • Over 4,000 sq.ft.
COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900 $119,900 505 CaLhoun avenue s, LanesboRo Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available
433 haLF st, whaLan Beautiful setting along the bluffs • 1/2 acre (3 lots) • Vinyl siding • 2 car garage plus 1 car garage • Enclosed porch • Close to Root River • Next to state bike trail • Unlimited potential
492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
NEW LISTING
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
77 ACRES
NEW LISTING
$649,900 30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
#5273049 #5034315
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Pole Shed • Quality built (2007) custom walkout ranch • Open layout • LL partially finished • 2 Fireplace • Hickory hardwood throughout • Trout run access • Beautiful sunsets/sunrises • Private setting • 22 tillable acres • Balance in woods • Native flowers/grasses • Chatfield/Lanesboro Schools • Good well & septic INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
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SOLD! 521 twiFoRD st. sw, ChatFieLD
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$389,900 373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5281842
UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
NEW LISTING
$799,900 29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Fireplace • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Additional land available • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 39 Acres tillable • 29 Acres pasture • 8 Acres woods
#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
• 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
11 ACRES
#5034315
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 4,871 sq. ft. • Completely updated • New 2 Car Garage with studio & ½ bath above • Original woodwork • Modern kitchen w/custom cabinets • Massive great room addition • Native grasses & flowers • Numerous outbuildings in great condition • Additional Land Available
$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO #5253824 • 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level #5253738 • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail
6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
BRAND NEW TWINHOME NEW PRICE
$59,900
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
$389,900
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
80 ACRES
$769,900 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315
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NEW LISTING
#5220607
• 1 Bedroom • ¾ Bath • Garage • Full basement • Vinyl siding • Rural setting • Shared well • Ideal for starting out or weekend retreat • Close to City Park • Selling “AS-IS”
105 paRkway ave, LanesboRo Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
$165,900
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
$329,900
NEW PRICE
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • ¾ Bath • 2 Car Garage • 3,128 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors throughout • Main floor living • All new Windows, Roof, Siding, HVAC, Electrical • Remodeled Kitchen & Bath • 13 miles to Rochester • 3 Pole Sheds • Newer well and septic installed in 2018
#5237988
Acreage *approx 8 acres • Perfect hobby farm with outbuildings for small business or handyman • Just north of city limits • 4 bedroom • 3 bath home • New windows • New doors • 50x64 heated shop with office and loft area • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities
Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio
RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES
$54,900
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522 W. park St., Spring vaLLey
$219,900
Hard to find small acreage located just outside of Adams. The house is a multi-level home with 2 car attached garage. There is a 20x30 machine shed with heated workshop, storage shed and another metal building used for additional storage. New mound septic system in Aug. of 2018. Newer roof on house and garage. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large family room in lower level. Main floor consists of large eat-in kitchen which is open to the living room, bedroom, office and bath. The upper level is home to the master bedroom, full bath and another bedroom. The lower level has a large family room with large bay windows. The lowest level of the home is the utility room. A good price for an excellent piece of the country!
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$99,900
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ELCOR Realty Co. sold
SOLD 805 JEFFERSON AVE SW, EYOTA • 4 Bedrooms SO• 3LBathsD• 3 Car Garage 505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD SO• 2,208LDsq. ft. • 0.28 acre lot • 3 Bedroom 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF LD• Main floor living SO• 2 Baths • 3 Bedroom 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage
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$219,900 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON #5278523
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit • Onsite coin operated laundry • Low vacancy rate • Low rents • Turn-key building easy to operate/manage • Tenants pay electric & trash • Onsite storage spaces
116 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • No steps • 1,358 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout • Ceramic tile floors • Vaulted ceilings • Patio • Maintenance free exterior • No association fees • Great price & only a short drive to Rochester/Winona HOBBY FARM
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• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Metal roof#5204767 • Updated furnace & central air • Shared well • 30’ x 52’ Pole shed built in 2007 with concrete floor • +/- 4 Acres of pasture • Cash or Conventional financing • Selling “AS-IS” condition • Cosmetic updates needed
$109,900 20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
$99,900 122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF
10 ACRES
GREAT LOCATION/HUGE LOT
ATTENTION INVESTORS!
29151 231ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
$289,900 #5271537
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 5 tillable acres • Hardwood floors • Original woodwork • 9’ ceilings • Walk-up attic • 2 Porches • Replacement windows • Kitchen, dining & main floor bath all remodeled • Barn with lean-to • Storage shed • Good well & septic
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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • 0.23 Acre lot • Updated furnace, wiring, plumbing, central air • Storage shed • Appliances • Selling “AS-IS” NEW LISTING
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5 ACRES
$149,900 26133 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN
$174,900
$74,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY #5223725
• 3 Bedrooms • Built 1944 • 0.62 Acre corner lot • 2 Garage stalls • Hardwood floors • Central Air • Enclosed porch • Room for expansion • Selling “AS-IS” • Ideal starter home or investment opportunity
$169,900 628 N SECTION AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY #5278645 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,176 sq. ft. • 0.76 acre lot • Original trim • Hardwood floors • 2 Family rooms • Fireplace • New roof • Storage Shed • Patio • Vinyl siding • Central Air • Updated windows • Well maintained by the same owner for past 52 years
FARM LAND
CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/nontillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000
WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900
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CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Operations/Scale CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our operators for fall harvest in Kasson, Claremont, Grand CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, Meadow, Ostrander & Wykoff. All shifts available. Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees Please apply online at: www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutIf you have any questions contact us/careers. Thrisha (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 x424 ChrisIf you have any questions contact (Claremont) at 507-528-2175 Troy (Ostrander & Grand Meadow) at 507-657-2234 Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Mark (Wykoff) at 507-429-6577 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 EOE Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830
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From the family of Elmo Dahl. We want to express a thank you to all the people who helped him celebrate his 90th birthday. t26-0 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Art Aas would like to extend our sincere thanks for the many comforting words, memorials, flowers, and cards that we have received following the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend Art Aas. A special thank you to the Chatfield Police Department, Chatfield Ambulance crew, Fillmore County Sheriff’s department, Fillmore County coroner department, Pastor Haugen, Tyler Simpson, the Chatfield Women’s VFW Auxiliary, the Chatfield VFW Honor Guard, the ladies of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Silver Grille for lunch, Sunshine Grocery store for the food and the Rochester MN Patriot Guard. Thanks also to Rue Riley at Riley Funeral Home for his help and guidance with arrangements. We are grateful to all of you and many more that have helped us in the end and will greatly miss our Art. The Family of Art Aas Donna Aas Scott, Nicole and Kolten McCabe Spencer and Betty Shaw Terry and Cherie Shaw t26-o
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