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F-C Dairy Judging Team wins nationals
Fillmore Central Superintendent Richard Keith announces retirement BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
A resignation from Superintendent Richard Keith effective June 30, 2020, was approved at the September 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting. “I want to thank Dick for everything he’s helped us with,” school board member Ross Kiehne said. “But it’s not over yet, you gotta help us until June,” he added, laughing. Principal Heath Olstad reported that the enrollment numbers currently stand at 327 for K-6 and 293 for 7-12. Eighty-five students are enrolled in special education services. The back-to-school conferences at the elementary school went well with all but two families attending. This is the second year that the school has held the conferences instead of the stop-and-drop open
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F-C Dairy Judging team and their “bling.” Pictured left to right, Klaudia Biel, Krista Jorgenson, Kelsey Biel, Morgan Wingert, and advisor Megan Brown. Photo submitted
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Fillmore Central School in Harmony has some national champions in their midst, as the FFA Dairy Judging team competed on September 17,
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Preston addresses housing issues and declining population
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house. “I have not received any negative feedback in the last two years. It’s all positive,” said Olstad. September 16-20 was Homecoming week. “It was overall a very positive week. The cheerleaders led the pep fest very well and the students had a lot of fun throughout the week,” Olstad commented. A resignation was received and approved from School Readiness aide Heather Stockdale. Josh Jones was hired as the head baseball coach, John O’Connor as the head softball coach, Aaron Mensink as the girls golf coach, Brad Holton as the boys golf coach, Jackie Whitacre as the one-act play and head speech coach, Vicki Musel as the assistant dance coach, Andrew Pederson as the strength and conditioning coach, Aaron Janssen as the seventh grade boys basketball
and came away winners. The team consists of Klaudia and Kelsey Biel (daughters of Kevin and Kelly Biel), Krista Jorgenson (daughter of Archie and Cheri Jorgenson), and Morgan Wingert (daughter of James and Randi Wingert) along with
their advisor, Megan Brown. Klaudia is in eighth grade, while the other three team members are seniors. Megan and the four girls recently sat to answer some See DAIRY JUDGING Page 24 ➤
For the last 20 years, the population of Preston has been declining. In 2000, it stood at 1,429 residents, but it has been declining at the rate of approximately 100 people a decade. On September 20, a housing summit was held in Preston to discuss housing issues and future plans for the City of Preston. Tickets for the event were sold out, with 75 people attending as guests. Cathy Enerson, who has contracted with the city for 11 years as its CEDA director, explained that some of the recent efforts to increase housing in Preston have included creating a livability tab
on the Chamber of Commerce website, organizing a housing committee, uncovering the city’s assets as they relate to housing, procuring grant and EDA funding for maps and concept plats, and more. Currently, the population of Preston is 1,299. The average commute time for residents is just over 24 minutes, and the median age is 40.3 years old. On June 4, 2018, the City of Preston adopted a Housing Needs Assessment. Phase one of the plan was to create a working group, which has been operating for a year now. Co-chair of the Preston Housing Committee and EDA board See HOUSING Page 5 ➤
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, June 25, 2018
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Minnesota Manufacturing Week Raising public awareness about the importance of manufacturing in your community or region is an essential part of Minnesota Manufacturing Week. Consider enlisting public officials and business leaders to issue press releases, submit opinion columns to area publications, or speak at public events during the week. Manufacturing is a dynamic
and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength of Minnesota’s diverse economy; and Manufacturing added $52.7 billion to Minnesota’s economy in 2018, representing the secondlargest contribution (14%) to the state’s gross domestic product by any industry; and workers took home $21.6 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing jobs in 2018, the sec-
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What is Dream it. Do it. MN? Dream It. Do It. is a national manufacturing careers recruitment strategy developed in 2005 by The Manufacturing Institute. Minnesota is one of approximately 33 states currently participating in the Dream It. Do It. effort, which was created to attract workers to fill the approximately 600,000 open manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Its focus is to increase awareness of the high paying, high quality career opportunities available in manufacturing. Dream It. Do It. Minnesota introduces the world of today’s advanced manufacturing and
provides resources to engage students, parents, educators, and manufacturers. Minnesota Dream It. Do It. provides useful information to inspire and build a talented pipeline of youth who understand what manufacturing is and what skills and education are needed to prepare for a career in manufacturing.
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Inspire young people to prepare for and seek careers in Advanced Manufacturing Improve the public’s image
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Monday, September 30, 2019
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C OMMENTARY Devil’s Advocate…For the sake of the young By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN For the sake of the young we must avoid war with Iran. Tensions are rising between two nations, both great in their bark and bite. No longer does the U.S. walk quietly Aaron Bishop and carry a big stick. Those drunk with power are loud and boastful and often confusing. The rest of us are left trying to keep up with the hourly remarks coming from all sides. The Pentagon is sending U.S. troops to the Middle East again. When will America’s insatiable appetite for perpetual warfare be satisfied? 9/11/01 was more than 18 years ago. All of America’s children were born after the beginning of our current endless war. We must end endless wars, not begin new ones, for the sake of the young. For the sake of the young we must keep our schools safe. We must teach our children math and logic as well as caring and kindness. School is not the only place of learning. The young must learn from us by our examples of civility, respect, and understanding towards each other. We must ask ourselves when the costs of certain freedoms become too high. We must consider, without jumping to extremes, what viable options there are to protect schools from violence, for the sake of the young. For the sake of the young we must feed them not only the fruits of knowledge and kindEditorial Cartoon
ness, but with meals themselves. About 12.7 million children live below the poverty line in America, equivalent to the total population of 600 Fillmore Counties. We choose where our donations go. There are children in need here at home. Consider attending or hosting an Empty Bowls event in your town, or contribute directly to the Fillmore County food shelf, for the sake of the young. For the sake of the young we must ensure that they will have clean water, untainted by lead, disease, or animal fecal matter. How apathetic (or negligent) are we to leave them only contaminated water to drink if we have the chance now to keep present water pure for the future? Our short-sighted decisions are not justified if we do not stop to consider the consequences of our actions from the beginning to after our own end. We must not be myopic with our finite natural resources, for the sake of the young. For the sake of the young we must teach them what we learned too late. The tobacco industry is one example of the deceitful way people propagate misinformation in order to make a profit, regardless of the consequences. True, we were lied to. We were hoodwinked. Lawyers and spokespeople advocated for the health benefits of smoking. All they had to do was lie long, often, and hard enough to convince enough people that smoking wasn’t bad in order to make a very powerful and wealthy industry. The young are not convinced by the same arguments made by the fossil fuel industries about climate change.
Friday, September 20, 2019, marked another day of global youth involvement. Political boundaries were erased yet again as young citizens of a global community walked out of schools and workplaces to participate in what was called the Climate Change Strike. Millions and millions of young people from Australia, Germany, Poland, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, France, Bangladesh, Thailand, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Greece, Kenya, Uganda, Netherlands, Belgium, America, and 130 other nations across the world participated in this global call upon the nations’ leaders to do something, to listen to the scientists, for the sake of the young. The young are the future. They matter to us, and we matter to them. They asked us to act. They asked us to lead us all to a cleaner and healthier world. They have stopped asking. They are now demanding. Whether we live in Los Angeles or Lanesboro, graduated from Princeton or Preston, for the sake of the young, we must listen, we must act, we must lead. Cheers. Sources: 2017 Census Info on Child Poverty: https://talkpoverty.org/ basics/ derived from: https://www. census.gov/content/census/en/ library/publications/2018/demo/ p60-263.html 2017 Census Info on Fillmore County Poverty: https://www. census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ fillmorecountyminnesota,US/ PST045218 Climate Change Strike: https://globalclimatestrike.net/
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Promoting businesses and communities By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com For quite a number of years, the Fillmore County Journal has administered a contest devoted to encouraging readers to vote for their favorite businesses in approximately 40 different Jason Sethre categories. At the end of the contest, we tally up the results to determine which businesses or organizations received the most votes in their respective category. We conduct a drawing from all of the entries, so one lucky person receives a $50 gift certificate. Quite a number of media companies coordinate a “Best of the Best” contest, including the PostBulletin, Rochester Magazine, and KTTC (to name a few). With the Fillmore County Journal contest, we have a strict requirement that ballots cannot be submitted in bulk. When we first started this contest, that quickly became a concern. We wanted to
prevent the potential for someone to stuff the ballot box in favor of a particular business. So, every vote must be submitted on an individual basis via mail or dropped off at our office in Preston, Minn. Over the years, we have seen certain communities become more active to help promote the businesses located in their community. And, there’s nothing wrong with that. Last year, we saw an increase in ballots from the Spring Valley area, and this year we saw a high tide of ballots from the Rushford area. All of the other communities in Fillmore County also had their share of voters, but I was surprised to see voters from Olmsted County (Rochester), Iowa and Wisconsin. One thing that I feel comes out of this contest is a sense of community pride. People are proud of the many local, family-owned businesses who provide products and services, and this presents an opportunity to show their gratitude.
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Chatfield adopts preliminary 2020 levy and budget By Karen Reisner After a long discussion detailing the many demands on the budget that have to be addressed, the Chatfield City Council unanimously approved an 8.47% increase in the levy, an actual increase of $172,152. A letter was sent to the council, signed by 26 residents insisting that any increase over 2.5% was unacceptable. Mayor Russ Smith said he understood the sentiment behind the letter. A raise in the levy is not something we do lightly. The final levy and budget will need to be approved in December. It can not show an increase but can be reduced. Councilor Josh Broadwater said he can look at the letter and totally agree, until he looks at the numbers. Councilor Paul Novotny noted that growth stopped for several years, in 2006 and for a few years after. Because of state aid cuts, about $300,000 was taken out of the street fund and it has never been replaced. We have an ambulance debt that needs to be made whole, so it isn’t running at a deficit. Novotny concluded his remarks saying that if we don’t take care of the streets and other things when needed, it will cost us more later. Councilor Mike Urban added that it cost $30,000 last year for trucking snow, something you just don’t budget for. Mayor Smith said he appreciates comments from residents. I also appreciate the services we have here; many communities do not offer as many services. Costs on everything go up every year. The swimming pool resulted in a bump in property taxes; a referendum was passed. No one wants to raise the levy 8%; our revenues come from property taxes. The pool made good revenue this last season, but it costs more than it brings in. The council hopes to be able to find a way to shave off 1-2% before December. Novotny said for now he would rather be fully funded and figure out over the next few months if we can lower it some. The Truth in Taxation hearing was set for December 9 at 7 p.m.
in the council chambers. Chosen Valley Care Center A public hearing was held in regard to the issuance of bonds for Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, a tax exempt organization. Piper Jaffray will be the underwriter. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds will be near $14 million. The care center will use the money to expand and renovate the existing facility. The care center is asking the city of Chatfield to issue the bonds on the care center’s behalf. The care center will be responsible for paying back the bonds. The city is acting as a conduit and will have no obligation to pay back the bonds. There was no comment from the public. The council voted unanimously to sell bonds on behalf of the Chosen Valley Care Center. Other business in brief ates, spoke to the transition of city engineers the city of Chatfield has experienced recently. He introduced Chris Barber who will serve as the project manager for the city. Barth assured the council that the staff that works on your project behind the scenes doesn’t change. nity development coordinator, explained a financial assistance package was approved last September to assist creation of income qualified housing along Amco Dr. SE. Grants of $10,000 were approved to the developer for each income qualified buyer. The first application for the $10,000 grant has been approved. There are 13 lots; the city will finance up to $130,000 for site improvements. Funding is to be repaid by tax increment revenues generated with TIF district No. 3-2. A resolution was approved, as recommended by EDA, authorizing the utilization of interfund loan for TIF district No. 3-2 within development district No. 3. A public hearing will be held on October 28 to modify municipal development district 3, expanding it. The modification will authorize the Lonestone
TIF district to include Amco Dr. area. After the public hearing, the council will be asked to approve the modification. of Ordinance #444, allowing duplexes in R-1 zoning district was approved. Director, described plans to convert the current ambulance director’s office to an EMS lounge. The director’s office will be moved upstairs to the clerk’s area. The total cost of the project including construction and furnishings is expected to be $11,744.98. The Chatfield Firefighters Association has offered to donate $6,800 to cover construction costs. A bid to was accepted from Claude Moore to do the construction work at a cost of $6,794.98. The ambulance will use funds from its capital goods plan to pay for the rest of the project. The donation from the Firefighters Association was accepted. study would be unlikely to conclude that a speed of under 25 mph is appropriate for Burr Oak Ave. If the neighborhood wanted a speed study, the cost could be borne by the neighborhood. Barber said he recommended that they don’t go forward with a study which would be required for a speed limit lower than 25 mph. He recommended it be signed at 25 mph, as did the Public Services committee. A motion to set the speed at 25 mph was approved. Novotny voted no. intersection with Enterprise Dr. was approved. new pool manager.
mer was approved. Half of the cost will be paid by the city and half will be paid by Lost Creek Hiking Trail group. The city will use it to trim waterways in parks. The city’s share will be about $687.50. tion in support of IRIS, Infants Remembered in Silence. October 15 will be recognized as Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Rushford City Council fights against youth tobacco use with new ordinance By Pailey Gordon Many topics were discussed at the Rushford City Council meeting on September 23. There were three main topics of discussion; the review of the 2019 Municipal Improvement Project, letter review of the new FEMA flood plain maps for citizens that may be impacted, and looking at the purposed ordinance for the sale of tobacco products and to separate use of tobacco products. For the Municipal Improvement Project, Engineer Derek Olinger came to the council to say that the project is substantially complete. Olinger also said that there was an uncommonly low number of obstacles
hit in the construction process. The council brought up that there were many compliments from the community. They also brought up that the contractors were very responsive and did the work well. Another topic within the project was Zenke Inc.’s request for reimbursement on the dewatering costs. The company asked for $11,500.00. Council member Andrew Linder said that they need to keep the good relationship and the other members agreed with him. The council came to the consensus of paying the $11,500.00 since it was not an unreasonable request. A sample letter was passed out to the council to review for the
residents of Rushford, informing them about the changes to the FEMA flood plain map. The map shows whether your house is at risk for damage from flooding. Council voted to send out the letter; it will go into detail about flood insurance and the changes made to the map. The council recommends to come to the city hall if there are any questions or if you would like a copy of the flood plain. Another visitor for the evening, Brenda Pohlman, Public Health, came to discuss an ordinance that has been in the works. This ordinance considers the youth vaping epidemic See TOBACCO USE Page 8 ➤
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member Jon DeVries pointed out that there are around 800 people who work in Preston, but live elsewhere. Forty-five percent of them said they would move to Preston if they could find housing. Another 400 people live in Preston, but work outside of the city while less than 200 people live and work in Preston. “That’s indicative of a limited housing supply,” DeVries said. A survey conducted by CEDA indicated that while there is an interest in housing in Preston, there is a lack of it. A number of survey takers noted that they would be inclined to buy a house if single-family housing was available. The need for housing will only increase over the next 10-15 years. Destination Medical Center plans to add 28,000 new workers by 2034, but only 50-55% want to live in Rochester. In addition to employees, DMC will also attract retirees to the area who want access to the medical care. The price of homes in Rochester went up 10.6% last year and has risen 6.8% already this year. With those rising prices, people will be looking elsewhere for affordable housing. A goal has been set to increase the population to 1,450 by 2030 instead of continuing the current trend of losing 100 during that time frame. That would mean creating 167 new housing units, including the 54 units that will be a part of the veterans home. With that growth, Preston would like to see an expansion of the range of housing types, serving those with low to moderate income and those with disabilities. In addition to more housing, the Housing Committee would like to continue expanding industrial opportunities and tourism within Preston. EDA member Eric Topness reviewed a map of the city with the audience, that identified enough sites within the incorporated limits of Preston to build all 167 units. Gabby Kinneberg, who is the director of tourism and the director of the Preston Chamber of Commerce, introduced a new livability tab on the chamber’s website. The goal of the tab is to be an information hub where those interested in Preston can discover the town and its amenities. The main items highlighted on the tab will be housing, childcare and education, transportation, employment, healthcare, and recreation as well as the community’s veteran
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friendly rating. Information on Preston’s housing incentives will also be found on the tab. Kinneberg pointed out that an eyecare clinic, grocery store, medical clinic, etc. can all be found in Preston among other services and resources. The area also has a variety of leisure activities. “It’s things that we think are obvious, but we really want to point these out to people that are interested,” Kinneberg stated. Vice president of Judisch and Judisch Enterprises, Jamie Judisch spoke about a 36-unit apartment building that his company recently constructed in Pine Island. He felt that the project gave him a good perspective on how a similar one would work in Preston. The apartments have been drawing interest from surrounding communities and are popular among snowbirds and people who are looking to downsize, which frees up bigger homes for young families. “I don’t know exactly how it would work in Preston, but it has been interesting to see how well it has worked in Pine Island,” Judisch commented. He is interested in building an 18-unit apartment building in Preston, which would cost approximately $2 million to develop. City Administrator Joe Hoffman represented the Preston council and mayor as none of them were able to make it to the Summit. He noted that they have been talking about Preston’s housing needs for a decade now and are ready to get the ball rolling on the housing situation. Hoffman also spoke about the costs of building a home in Preston. In Rochester, construction costs including permits, property tax, sales tax, utility set-ups, etc. can come to almost $6,000 while the same services in Preston are less than $1,000. “You can get more home for less money here,” he said, pointing out that Preston is builder-friendly with no plan reviews or city inspections and shall-issue building permits. Local contractor Andy Bunge spoke about his experience building in Preston. He has constructed homes in the area since 1991 and appreciates how willing the council is to work with him on variances and permits. “In the City of Preston, they’ve been very flexible, very willing to work with you,” he said. “Overall, it’s been a very wonderful experience.” He urged other contractors to consider Preston as well, saying, “Preston’s a great place to build so I encourage you to do it.”
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and overall young adult’s use of tobacco. The school, city, and local law enforcement have noticed the pattern of young people finding ways to get ahold of (mostly) electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, and also other forms of tobacco. Pohlman suggested to educate more people and regulating the sale of tobacco. This ordinance will now take the place of the ordinance that is currently in place. There will be a public hearing for this ordinance on November 12. Some updates about local events were also brought to the council’s attention from other council members. One being how Taste of the Trail was very successful even though the
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weather wasn’t the most favorable. Another update that was discussed was the city swimming pool winning Fillmore County Journal’s “Best of the Best.” Other business in brief nance granting a franchise to maintain/operate a cable television system in the city was passed. enter a partnership deal with MnDOT for the Highway 30 Reconstruction Project. With that agreement, there was a Work Order Agreement with Bolton & Menk for the first three phases for the Highway 30 Project. Levy for 2020 is $973,000. This adopted by December 30.
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to attend the council’s previous meeting, and asked to explain his request to cover the sidewalk on his property at 501 South Section Avenue. At the previous meeting, the council denied his request to allow the sidewalk to be left covered with dirt. Owens explained that the sidewalk is poorly graded, saying, “The sidewalk in front of 501… I measured it, ten inches under water… All I ask is to be able to grade it, to where it would actually run off to the drain.” He added that during the winter months, that sidewalk is “nothing but an ice rink.” He requested that he not be required to put in new sidewalk, because of future plans for the city to replace the sidewalk there anyway. Deb Zimmer said it could be a number of years before that project is undertaken. Mike Hadland stated that, per the city’s ordinance, “If you want to grade it, that’s fine, but you’re going to have to put sidewalk back in after it’s been graded.” Owens responded, “I don’t know why it’s so difficult to try to spruce up the town… Nobody’s going to walk on that, you can’t. You’re walking on mud or water.” Hadland stated, “My opinion also is to follow the ordinance, point blank. I mean, we have them for a reason.” No member of the council made a motion to alter the council’s previous
decision. The council discussed an issue regarding the city’s “junk ordinance.” Zimmer explained that the property in question is the “former pawn shop,” and she said, “A letter was sent out on the 15th of August… we normally give them two weeks. He wanted further extension… So your options are to give him an extension to clean up before we do a public hearing, or go ahead and do the public hearing… we’ve had several complaints.” Asked how the property is zoned, Zimmer replied that it’s actually two lots, with one zoned residential, and the other commercial. She said the shop had operated on the residential lot, with a Condition Use Permit, but that the CUP automatically expired when the business closed. When asked if progress is being made on the clean-up, Zimmer replied, “He said he is working on it.” The council voted to give a twoweek extension. In Department Head reports, John Fenske (Parks) stated, “Everything’s going really good… Volleyball’s going, tackle football’s going, everything else is going really well.” Sue Puffer (Ambulance) reported, “We are in excess of 330 calls so far this year, and it’s been a busy month.” She also told of new staff being brought onto the crew. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, October 14 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.
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County sets preliminary levy By Karen Reisner At the September 24 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed 2020 budget and levy numbers. The county recorder and the auditor/treasurer had included in their budgets funding for one full-time position in each department. The final levy numbers did not include funding for either of these fulltime positions. It did, however, include funds for a part-time position in the recorder’s office to do abstracting. Commissioner Randy Dahl had asked Sheriff DeGeorge about a needs assessment for the jail. DeGeorge acknowledged we have to do something. “We know the shortcomings of the jail.” A RFP (request for proposals) was discussed for a needs study. Dahl said we need to have all the information in front of us to make a decision. It is a long term process and can’t wait. Dahl wanted funding in the 2020 budget for a study; the Facilities Committee feels it is time. It was suggested that funding for the study could come out of the Infrastructure Fund. A 3.49% levy increase for 2020 was approved. The 2020 preliminary levy is $11,196,218, or $377,125 more than in 2019. These levy numbers equal $536.58 per capita. County Program Aid for 2020 will be $825,599. The Truth in Taxation meeting will be held December 3. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sarah Monroe, Victims Services, and Anne Detlefsen, Women’s Shelter, reviewed the activities planned during the month of October to increase awareness. A display remembering the 12 Minnesota victims of domestic violence will be set up in the courthouse for the month of October, “Remember My Name.” They ask people to wear purple to show you are taking a stand against Domestic Violence. There will be activities on October 10, 17, 22, and 29 to help us be more aware of domestic violence. The board approved the activities and a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Other business in brief of nursing, reported that the freezer used for the Minnesota Vaccine for Children Program for immunization storage needs a new compressor or needs to be replaced. It was most likely damaged by a power surge. She explained repair will cost nearly $2,000. A new freezer from Tempure Scientific will cost $2,475. The board approved the purchase of a new freezer; the county will pay a $1,000 deductible and the balance will be reimbursed by the insurance company. A surge protector will be used for the new freezer. Battery backup for equipment was discussed. Terry Shultz, Building Maintenance supervisor, will be directed to look into options for battery backups. Rushford’s recent action on Freedom to Breathe Act, the banning of vaping flavors and the requirement to be 21 to purchase was discussed. Erickson said she hoped other cities will follow their lead. tion Agreement with Fillmore Central Schools for 2019/2020 school year was approved. Kevin Olson, Social Services Manager, said this is the same agreement the county has with Kingsland Schools. The county will reimburse the district 50% of daily transportation cost. for 2019 Rock Contract with Bruening Rock Products was approved ($13,999.61). County Engineer Ron Gregg reviewed plans for the street reconstruction between the county office building and the sheriff’s office and also the
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lower level parking lot. Repairs will include fixing some water drainage issues in front of the office building. The engineer’s estimate for both areas is $141,287.50. A motion was approved to move forward with the repairs using infrastructure dollars. The work is planned for next year. list of needed computer and server replacements for units with 2007 operating systems, which will not be supported as of the end of 2019. Approval was given for her to move forward with the replacements. for GIS. The board approved a proposal from Schneider Geospatial at a cost of $63,200. An additional annual cost of $25,000 will allow as many staff as necessary to have access. With this there will not be a need to pay for individual licenses. tinue the contract with Cindy Blagsvedt to the end of November (until the county assessor position is filled). driveway off of County Road 11 was approved for Darin and Elizabeth Johnson, sections 17 and 18, Pilot Mound Township. An access permit for a driveway off County Road 105 was approved for Jeff and Patty Brogle, section 22, Arendahl Township. 2020 were approved as recommended by the Benefits Committee. Commissioner Mitch Lentz voted no. He didn’t think the county should continue to absorb premium increases. Work Hours and Attendance policy was approved.
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Fay of Iowa and Jim (Nancy) Costello of Stewartville, and many nieces, nephews and greatnieces and great-nephews. Jerry George Bush He was preceded in death by Jerry George Bush, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tues- his parents, one brother, Leslie; and a sister, Mary Fay. day, SeptemA visitation will be held on ber 24, 2019, Sunday October 6, 2019, from at Spring 3-5 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Valley Living Home in Spring Valley. Care Center, Condolences may be left at where he was www.HindtFuneralhomes.com. under Hospice Care. William Marcus Copeman Jerry was William Marcus Copeman, 76, born March Jerry George Bush of rural Chatfield, Minn., passed 30, 1945, in Austin, Minn., to Charles and away Friday, Erma Emma (Puck) Bush. He S e p t e m b e r 2019, attended and graduated from 20, Grand Meadow High School in surrounded 1963. Following his graduation by his lovhe enlisted in the United States ing family Navy and served during the at his home. Vietnam War. He served on the William was on Oriskany Air Craft Carrier as a born William Quartermaster and in Vietnam in D e c e m b e r Copeman the Harbor Defense Unit. After 25, 1942, in returning to Grand Meadow he Spring Valley, Minn., to Charles farmed with his brother and later Levenous “Lee” and Louise his son Matthias joined the farm- (Drogemuller) Copeman. He ing operation. On June 28, 1989, graduated from Chosen Valley he was united in marriage to High School in 1961. William Barbara Costello in Spring Val- “Bill” Marcus Copeman loved to ley. On September 12, 1994, they work hard on his farm. The love were blessed with a son, Matthias for his farm and the land and all of God’s nature only took second Charles. Jerry is survived by his wife place to the love for his family. William was united in marBarbara of Spring Valley, son Matthias of Spring Valley, sis- riage on October 6, 1962, to Ruth ters Carol (Harry) Meyer of Ann Vesey, “the love of his life,” Byron, Minn. and Janette (Gary) at the Fillmore Free Methodist Stromley of Northfield; brothers Church in Fillmore, Minn. The Dale Bush of Grand Meadow adventures they shared started and Glen (Barb) Bush of Tripoli, with a small farm in rural Preston Iowa; sisters-in-law Karen Bush of where they lived for approximateGrand Meadow, Beverly (Roger) ly 10 years. Then, they moved Weltzin of Portage, Ind., Betty to rural Fountain, Minn., to The (Dan) Long of Valparaiso, Ind., Farm that was “his favorite place and Brenda (Steve) Gerard of on this earth.” His love for fishRushford; brothers-in-law Paul ing was shared with his wife Ruth
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and they were blessed to share that with their children, extended family and life-long friends. Hunting his land was not only a passion of his, but yet another way to support his family. Besides his kindness and humor, Bill (Berry Bill) was known for picking berries, morels, wild flowers, and baking his famous pies. The love that he and Ruth shared blessed them with three children: Myril and Laura Copeman of rural Fountain, Minn., Malissa “Missy” and Daryl Meeker of Chatfield, Minn., and Troy Copeman of rural Fountain, Minn.; five grandchildren: Justin Bernard and Amanda Schmidt, Dean and Deana Copeman, Victoria “Copeman” Anthony Jones, Dalton Woellert, Gatlin Woellert; four step-grandchildren: Christopher Solie, Jessica Solie, Katie Meeker, Nathan Meeker; six great-grandchildren: Brooke, Easton and Rowan Copeman; Robert and Monica Jones, and Zane Schmidt. Bill is survived by his sisterin-law Roberta Copeman, sister Linda (Jim) Whitcomb, two brothers, John and Kathleen Copeman and Charles “Chuck” (Elizabeth “Liz”) Copeman; many cousins, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Rodney (Rod) Copeman, infant son Dean Allen Copeman, and grandson Bryan Robert Copeman. A memorial service was held at Root Prairie Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 27, with Pastor Mark Docken serving as officiant. A visitation was at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Fountain, Thursday, September 26, from 5-7 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. to Freeman and Laura (Kroeger) Stahr. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1939. On November 14, 1942, she married Wendell Draper in Dysart, Iowa. LaVonne enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and embroidery, and most of all, being around her family. She was a member of Highland Lutheran Church. Her faith in Jesus Christ in the church was very important to her, and also a member of American Legion Auxiliary. LaVonne is remembered by her children James (Karen), Ronald (Chris), Barbara Auman, and Pamela (Allan) Mueller; daughter-in-laws Charlene and Stacey; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister Lorna Wedemeier, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends she made along the way, especially her Kenilworth family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wendell, sons Lee and Larry, and a brother, Raymond. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Highland Lutheran Church rural Lanesboro, with Pastor Patricia A. Hinkie officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Committal took place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, give to Highland Lutheran Church, or your American Legion Club, or your favorite charity. As mother was always giving someone something!
September 23, 1950, in Spring Valley and together they farmed all their life in the Spring Valley area. Lester also worked for Marigold Foods for many years. Violet passed away July 18, 2015. They both enjoyed fishing and gardening together. Lester is survived by a brother, Don Fimon; two grandchildren: Charles Fimon and Kimberly Fimon; four great-grandchildren: Marissa, Emma, Aiden and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a son, Curtis. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
Harvey Klungtvedt Harvey O. Klungtvedt, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Harvey was born on December Harvey 13, 1930, in Klungtvedt Rushford, Minn., to Helmer and Olga (Vogen) Klungtvedt. He was raised in the Rushford area and lived on various farms in the area. Harvey was a 1948 graduate of Rushford High School. On October 22, 1955, he was united in marriage with Betty Nowlan. He farmed in the Rushford area until 1981. After farming he worked at Crown Auto in Winona. Harvey was a member of Trinity FellowLester Fimon ship ELCA Church in Rushford. Graveside services for Lester He loved music, tinkering, buildFimon will be held 11 a.m. Sat- ing things, and his dogs. Harvey urday Octowas a man with a matter of prinber 12, 2019, ciple. If you said it, you did it. at FrankHe is survived by his wife ford CemBetty, two sons: Randy and Scot etery, Mower Klungtvedt, both of Winona, E. LaVonne Draper County. Minn.; four grandchildren: Mike E. LaVonne Draper, 96, of Lester J. (Jamie), Mark, Alicia, and ChrisL a n e s b o r o, Fimon, age topher Klungtvedt; two greatpassed away 98, of Spring Lester Fimon grandchildren, Tre and Jada; a September Valley, died great-great-grandchild, Serenity; 24, 2019, at Monday September 23, 2019, at and by a sister, Verna Shaddrick Harmony the Grand Meadow Health Care of Mesa, Ariz.; He was preceded Care Center Center. He was born January 17, in death by two brothers, Orrin in Harmony 1921, in rural Spring Valley, to and Alton. Minn. Joseph and Wilhelmina (Rutz) There will be a funeral service L aVo n n e Fimon. Lester attended rural for Harvey at 2 p.m. on Monwas born E. LaVonne schools and served in the United day, September 30, 2019, at Hoff Draper November States Army. He was united in See OBITUARIES Page 11 ➤ 24, 1922, in Iowa City, Iowa, marriage to Violet I. Koball on
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7pm, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 507-272-3731.* 7:30pm, Pioneer 9-11:30am and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* WEDS., OCTOBER 2 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* 10am, bowling and 11am senior dining, B&B Olympic Bowl, Preston. Sign up at 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community 886-5395. 10-11am, Center. 507-272-3731.* Assumption Church hall, Canton. 50711:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 251-0520 for information.* Preston. 507-272-3731.* 5-7pm, First 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , Mabel.* , 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited.
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and Leslie Moran; two grandchildren, Megan and Guy; two Continued from Page 10 great-grandchildren, and by three Funeral and Cremation Service siblings: Pat, Jane and Babette. in Rushford. Burial will be in Arlene was preceded in death the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. by her husband, a brother, and a Visitation will be from 1 p.m. sister. until the time of the service on A funeral service was held for Monday at the funeral home. Arlene at 2 p.m. on Saturday, The family prefers memorials September 28, 2019, at Hoff directed to Bremmer Suites in Funeral and Cremation Service Rushford. in Rushford. Burial took place in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Arlene Moran Visitation was from 1 p.m. until Arlene R. Moran, 86, of the time of the service on SaturRushford, Minn., died on Mon- day at the Funeral Home. day, September 23, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Jean Slindee Arlene was born on DecemJean Ann Slindee, 89, of Blackber 3, 1932, in Elkader, Iowa, duck, Minn., died on Monday, to Arthur and Florence (Bauer) S e p t e m b e r Donlon. She was raised in Elkad- 23, 2019, at er. Arlene married Orrin Moran. the SanArlene and Orrin farmed in the ford BemiHighland, Minn., area for many dji Medical years. She also worked at the Center. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Memorial in Rushford in the food service services will department. Arlene enjoyed sew- be held at Jean Slindee ing, word searches and knitting. 11 a.m. on She is survived by four chil- Monday, September 30, 2019, at dren: Pam, Becky, Brian (Carla) Zion Lutheran Church in Black-
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Monday, September 30, 2019 duck, with Rev. Anne Meredith officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29 at Cease Funeral Home in Blackduck and one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackduck, Minn. Jean Ann Slindee was born on August 2, 1930, in La Crosse, Wis., to Selmer and Alice (Lee) Strand. Jean graduated from La Crosse High School in 1948 and attended La Crosse State Teachers College for one year and then Luther College for one year to earn her elementary teaching degree. Jean taught several years in Grand Meadow, Minn. She married Neal Slindee on August 8, 1953. Jean and Neal had three sons: Eric, Peter, and Phillip. Jean and Neal moved to the Blackduck area in 1960. Following Neal’s death, she worked as a licensed real estate agent for Nestle Grimes Realty for the next 30 years. Jean’s hobby has always been volunteering. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving on every committee except treasurer. Jean was ahead of her time as she was the first woman city council member, and the first woman president of the Blackduck Civic and Commerce Assn. Jean was also on the founding board of the Blackduck Senior Center. She was a member of the Good Samaritan Advisory Board. She worked many years to have the assisted living addition built and lived there for the past five years. In 2016, she was the Minnesota Care Providers Volunteer of the Year that recognized her for her decades of volunteering to help others. Jean enjoyed traveling to many places including Europe and Norway. Her second trip to Norway, she traveled with her three sons. She took each grandchild to Washington D.C. Jean liked to entertain friends, but she especially loved spending time with her family. Jean is survived by her son Eric (Lori) Slindee of Harmony, Minn., Pete (Karen) Slindee of Eugene, Oreg., and Phil (Kari) Slindee of Blackduck, Minn. Jean has four grandchildren: Luke (Meg) Slindee, Daniel Slindee, Katie (Kevin) Manzke, and Kristie Slindee. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Neal Slindee in 1980, and her parents Selmer and Alice Strand. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Zion Lutheran Church of Blackduck and/or The Good Samaritan Assisted Living of Blackduck in Jean’s name. Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com. Carla Rae Tiernan Carla Rae Tiernan, age 50, of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1969, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Robert and Arlouene (Ask) Pickett. Carla graduated from PrestonFountain High School in 1988, and was her family’s fourth gen-
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eration to graduate from there. In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society. She also played flute in the high school band, sang in the high school choir Carla Rae and Tapestry Tiernan group. She played organ and piano for her church during her high school years. Carla graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul in 1992 earning a B.A. degree in history. Carla Pickett and Ronald E. Tiernan were united in marriage on September 27, 2008, at Berwood Hill Inn in rural Lanesboro, Minn. She was a loving and caring person! Carla enjoyed camping with Ron and their dog Tanner, canoeing in the BWCA, traveling up the North Shore and hanging out with friends and family. Survived by her loving husband Ron Tiernan; her parents Arlouene and Robert Pickett of
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Preston, Minn; siblings Chris Pickett of Bloomingdale, Ill., Colin (Jennifer) Pickett of Preston, Minn., and Doug Westrom of Rochester, Minn.; mother-inlaw Muriel Tiernan of Albertville, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Rae Eull of St. Michael, Randy (Margie) Tiernan of Andover, Rick Tiernan of San Francisco, Calif., Rollie (Renae) Tiernan of Otsego, Roger (Anne) Tiernan of Buffalo, and Russell (Jenny) Tiernan of Sartell; 23 nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her grandparents Roy and Persis Ask, Alden and Esther Pickett, and by fatherin-law Kenneth Tiernan. Visitation for Carla Tiernan will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael/ Albertville Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in Preston, Minn., on Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m. at The United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment at a later date at Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston, Minn.
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Lanesboro district still looking for bus drivers By Hannah Wingert At the September 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Transportation Director Chad Wangen informed the board that the school currently does not have any substitute bus drivers. Superintendent Matt Schultz pointed out that it’s very hard to find drivers and the district is open to applications. At their last meeting, the Finance, Facilities, & Long-Range Planning Committee turned down the bids it received for the project as they were too high. They also met with the architecture firm to discuss changes that could be made to the plan to bring the costs down. They are on track to put the bids back out
again by September 23 or 24 and have a target date of October 10 to open the sealed bids. The Negotiations Committee met with the Teachers’ Association earlier that evening. “We had a good discussion,” Board member Dave Lawstuen said. “I think we’re not far apart, but at this point, we do not have an agreement.” He noted that, despite the lack of concurrence, the talks have been very amicable. Superintendent Schultz reported that the enrollment numbers are up slightly this year. “I’m hoping that continues,” he said. Over the last three years, the school has grown by about 40 resident students which refer to those who live in the district
versus open-enrollment pupils. The senior class for this year consists of approximately 24 students while 4/5 preschool has nearly 40. Both the elementary and high school staff will be offering afterschool homework help this year. “It’s a nice feature that we do after school here,” Superintendent Schultz said, noting that the high school just started offering that last year and decided to continue doing it. “It was well received,” he said. Homecoming will take place during the week of September 23. The parade on Friday will have a different route than usual due to the Highway 52 detour. A resignation from high school special education teacher Dana
Norby was approved as well as the hiring of Laura Horihan for that position. The district levy was certified at the maximum amount. Superintendent Schultz pointed out that it can always be lower later, but can’t be raised so it’s best to set it for the highest amount. The Teacher Assessment, Reflection, and Growth Protocol was approved as well as an early dismissal on December 20 at 11:32 a.m. A sport agreement with Mabel-Canton was approved for track and golf. A resignation from school board member Lolly Melander was accepted. Melander had been a part of the board for nearly nine years. The rest of the board thanked her for her service. The board declined to pass a resolution to fill her seat and decided
Reflect on notions of home inside The Wandering House this week with Lanesboro Arts artist in residence Cecilia Cornejo
Artist in Residence Cecilia Cornejo in front of The Wandering House in downtown Lanesboro. Photo by Adam Wiltgen LANESBORO, MN. – If you live in Lanesboro, but your loved ones are hundreds of miles away, which place would you consider home? Is home necessarily tied to a physical place or is it an emotion, a state of being, an overall feeling of having arrived? Northfield filmmaker Cecilia Cornejo is exploring notions of home and belonging in collaboration with the Lanesboro area community through The Wandering House, an ice-fishing house she retrofitted as a mobile audio-recording studio, as an artist in residence at Lanesboro Arts through October 7, 2019. As an immigrant woman of color who has lived in the midwest for the past 20 years, Cecilia is inviting community members to record their oral testimonies as they reflect on the significance of home, a concept that some of us may take for granted but is in flux for displaced communities around the globe. The Wandering House is designed to encourage curiosity and reflection, engaging participants in the production of col-
lective knowledge and mutual understanding, while amplifying more nuanced narratives of rural life. The Wandering House provides an opportunity for community members to speak candidly and privately about their understanding of home and the ties they have to Lanesboro. “The house is very much like a modern-day confessional,” explains Cecilia. “You go in alone. I am outside the house to assist anyone who may have questions and to make sure the technology works seamlessly, but otherwise, it’s just you. I’m not asking participants to identify themselves by name, and if people prefer not to record their voice they have the option to complete a written questionnaire and leave it in the house’s mailbox. The questions are posted and shared ahead of time, so it’s not about catching you off guard or debating you—no. This is about creating a welcoming space for introspection and for re-learning how to listen.” She adds, “Similar to the act
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of ice fishing, The Wandering House searches for the bounty that lies below the surface.” Share your own thoughts and feelings on home and belonging: Cecilia will be collecting stories in The Wandering House from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, Thursday, October 3, and Fridy, October 4 in Parkway Place, the gravel lot in downtown Lanesboro. She’ll also be collecting stories inside The Wandering House at in Parkway Place as part of the “Fall into Lanesboro” activities on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cecilia’s work is known for placing community members at the center of the creative process, engaging them as active participants, co-creators of meaning, and architects of their representation. Over the last two weeks, shoppers at the Lanesboro Farmers Market, elders at Semcac Senior Dining and students in the classroom of art teacher Stena Lieb at Lanesboro Public Schools have each had the opportunity
to offer their perspective, share their hopes and dreams and reflect on what home means to them through The Wandering House project. In conjunction with recording the oral testimonies of community members, Cecilia is capturing the rhythms of Bluff Country in a series of long film takes and is continuing to seek out individuals willing to be filmed, inside or outside their own homes. Cecilia will return to Lanesboro to hold a capstone event on Friday, February 7, 2020, where community members will have the opportunity to listen to and discuss the project’s findings and collectively decide how to best use and share the material. The Wandering House launched in Northfield in July and August 2019 and has received support from the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture and the Public Works Initiative/Mellon Grant at Carleton College. By exploring the meaning of home with the Lanesboro, Northfield and other Minnesota communities,
to post an advertisement for it instead. The first readings of board policies 102 regarding equal education opportunity, 302 regarding the superintendent, 401 regarding equal employment opportunity, and 402 regarding disability nondiscrimination were reviewed. Anonymous gifts in the amount of $20 for school supplies and $200 for the lunch fund were accepted as well as a $25,000 grant from the Bayer Fund. Special thanks were extended to David Bakke, Duane Bakke, Jordan Redalen, Patrick Troendle, and Steve Storhoff for nominating the district for the grant. The next Lanesboro school board meeting will be held on October 14 at 7 p.m. Cecilia’s goal is to assemble an audio-visual quilt of rural and semi rural Minnesota that can foster dialogue across language, class and culture. “I have this very amusing, very inviting little house, where people can come and speak their minds and express themselves and not be judged,” she says. “Lanesboro interests me for its resilience and remarkable capacity to reinvent itself, and in so doing, defying these worn out yet persistent portrayals of Midwestern small towns.” Cecilia comes highly recommended by the Lanesboro Arts Residency panel, from a competitive pool of applicants living and working in Minnesota and New York City. Since the Lanesboro Residency Program’s inception in 2001, Lanesboro Arts has brought 49 artists to Lanesboro for Artist Residencies. Supported by the Jerome Foundation, the Artist Residency Program provides opportunities for emerging artists to create new work and integrate work into the local community. Lanesboro Arts Residencies include stipend, lodging and studio space. For more information, visit lanesboroarts.org or call (507) 467-2446.
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coach, Andy Todd as the eighth grade boys’ basketball coach, Chad Musel as the ninth grade boys basketball coach, Eric Breitsprecher as the JV girls basketball coach, Jason Schwarz as the ninth grade girls basketball coach, Devan Iddings
as the seventh grade girls basketball coach, and Blaise Sass and Walker Ward as assistant wrestling coaches. The position for the eighth grade girls basketball coach is still open. Fifteen minutes per day were added to paraprofessional Shelly Sexton’s hours. Teachers Joni Mehus, Sarah Holten, and Carrie Mathison were approved to
teach independent study courses. Open enrollment requests from four students who wish to attend Fillmore Central were accepted. The first readings of board policies 516, 534, 601, 603, 616, 620, and 721 were approved with changes that reflect new legislation. Policies 414 and 415 were passed with no changes. Nine requests were
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met with Kevin Olson from Fillmore County Human Services to develop the agreement. A resolution supporting an application to the Minnesota State High School League for activity funding was approved. The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on October 22 in Preston.
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No crop equivalency rating requirement for dwellings By Karen Reisner At the September 19 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission a public hearing was held on a zoning ordinance amendment to Section 604.05, Performance Standards in the Ag District. Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins stated the current requirement, that new dwellings can not be constructed on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating (CER) of greater than 65, has been discussed and questioned over and over during the 15 years that she’s been here. At the last meeting of the Planning Commission a motion was made to have a public hearing on the removal of the restriction. She added there are a lot of places where the imagery does not correctly show the location of the poorest land. Other setbacks and guidelines listed under Performance Standards will remain in place. This will only eliminate 604.05 (9), the CER greater than 65 restriction in the current ordinance. Notice of this public hearing was sent to all city and township clerks. Chairman Gary Ruskell stated that most of the variances approved by the Board of Adjustment are granted to family members that want to build a dwelling on family property, where their chosen location happens to have a CER rating over 65. He added that other protections to limit the number of houses in the Ag District will still be in place. Andy Bisek compared the amount of Ag land that may be lost to agriculture with the construction of a large solar farm to the amount that may be lost to the construction of new houses, suggesting new houses will take much less. Adkins said she has
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been asked how a wedding venue can be allowed on cropland and not a house. She continued that the soil type could require a house to be built 50 to 60 feet in another direction when it is more reasonable to be built a little ways over where the CER is greater than 65. Adkins made it clear that rural home owners will be required to sign a risk agreement detailing
sites, smells, and sounds in the Ag District, that one wouldn’t have to deal with in the city. The agreement will be recorded with the deed. The intention is to make the homeowner more aware of farming activities that will continue nearby. Richard Junge, Bristol Township chairman, spoke in favor of the elimination of the CER
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requirement. He said it will be good to allow more people in our community, it will increase the tax base and help school districts. There were no other comments from the public. Duane Bakke expressed his concern that there could be a “de facto” subdivision, not a true subdivision, but a cluster of eight homes. He acknowledged that the elimination of the CER 65 requirement seems to be the wishes of the commission. The commission voted unanimously to eliminate 604.5 (9)
from the current ordinance. The county board will consider the commission’s recommendation in an upcoming meeting. City and township clerks will be notified. ATV trail Adkins reported that a property owner has inquired about developing an ATV and side by side trail entirely on his/her property. This is a prohibited use in the current ordinance. The intention is to have a supervised trail open to the public, a commercial enterprise. There was no action or further discussion on this. The proposal would require a change in the current ordinance.
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questions about the competition, which was held in Harrisburg, Pa. Megan explained, “Last April, these girls placed second at the state FFA competition, and as a result of that, they were invited to this contest… at the All American Dairy Judging Contest.” Teams came from all across the USA, and there were four levels of competition (Collegiate, Two-Year College, 4H, and FFA). The girls explained that, in preparation for the national contest, they were coached throughout the summer by Todd and Stacy Leiding. Kelsey added, “They’ve been our coaches since, like forever. They really devote themselves into the dairy judging project for 4H and helping us with FFA.” The many hours of coaching and practice obviously paid off, as the team placed first, both in the Overall Team category, and the Overall Reasons Team category. When asked why dairy judging matters, Morgan replied, “It’s important because you have to know what kind of cattle you
want in a good herd… you want to make sure you have the strong, well put-together cows that are going to be in your herd and last, and give you good cattle for the next generation.” Krista stated that what they look for as they judge cattle includes, “I’d say some of the top things are their feet and legs, how they walk and stand… and then their mammary system, their udder.” Kelsey added, “And then also their body structure and making sure that they aren’t over-conditioned or under-conditioned and frail.” Explaining how the judging is done, Klaudia said, “We have this ring, and all four cows or calves walk around… and you have to stay outside and look.” The team judged five breeds of dairy cattle: Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey. Megan explained the “reasons” portion of the contest, stating, “So, they give oral reasons, which is while they’re judging, they take notes and then they place these four animals… they rank them on their different characteristics, and then they have to give reasons as to why.” She said this is truly the hardest part of the competition, sharing that, “Morgan placed
first, Kelsey placed second, Krista placed fourth and Klaudia placed sixth, and they competed against 39 other FFA members, so they did very well in that category.” The scoring system is unique, as explained by Kelsey, “We are all scored on a 50-point scale, and then there’s different ways to get your points.” Megan pointed out that the girls received 1,800 out of a possible 1,950 points, and they ended up 56 points ahead of the second-place team. Despite the intense competition, the team also took a little time for fun during their trip to Pennsylvania. Kelsey stated, “We did go out, the day before the judging contest, to Hershey, and got to experience Hershey World.” The girls also shared a funny story that happened on their return trip, as Kelsey explained, “We were going through the airport, and all this bling that we got kind of weighed a lot… and Krista’s bag went through security and then it had to come back…” Krista then took over the story, telling that the security worker asked if her bag contained anything fragile, and she said it had quite a
lated during Fillmore Central’s Homecoming pepfest, and at the Homecoming football game. In summarizing the team’s success, Megan stated that in her opinion, “The best thing about these girls is they all encourage each other’s success… they are happy when their teammates place high, and it’s the best thing to see them support each other. I’m very proud of these girls, and they really know what they’re doing… their hard work really paid off.”
few plaques, ribbons and awards. Then, she said, “He opened it, and his eyes just got huge!” Besides the practice and coaching help from Todd and Stacy Leiding, the team voiced appreciation for the financial sponsors who made the trip possible, including the Harmony Fire Department ($1,000), Nutrien Ag ($1,000), Minnesota Livestock Association ($650), F & M Community Bank ($150), Cresco Livestock ($150), Jamie Woodard ($150), Morem Electric ($100), and an anonymous d o n o r ($200). T h e t e a m’s t r o phies are currently on display in the school o f f i c e . Additional kudos were planned for the team, as they were to be congratu-
The Fillmore Central Dairy Judging Team found a six-leaf clover before the Tri-State Dairy Expo and the kids said it must be their extra lucky day...Fillmore Central Advisor, Megan Brown replied, “I’d have to argue that - success comes from hard work, dedication, consistency and grit. And that is exactly what these girls exemplify. They placed 2nd at the Tri-State Dairy Expo, competing against 32 other FFA chapters.” They later earned their ticket to Nationals and ended up winning! Congratulations girls on all your success! Photo submitted
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The tag team of Ben Wieser (#76) and Vinnie Mason (#84), combined weight 500 pounds, hailing from Rushford-Peterson, performs their finishing move (the compactor) on Cotter’s Tate Gilbertson. Via a 60-0 win over the Ramblers, the Trojans improved to 3-1 on the year. Photo by Paul Trende By Paul Trende It was a mismatch from the beginning. Cotter football is in a serious gulley. R-P football is a strong program that has THE TRENDE REPORT yielded g o o d teams for decades nearly uninterrupted. The score was going to be lopPaul Trende sided. But the Trojans put 60 on the Ramblers, in the game’s first two quarters. In a contest that had a one hour, forty-minute first half, and about a 40-minute second (running time), Davin Thompson’s group authored a D-1 versus D-2 win. Sophomore QB Malachi Bunke threw all four of his TDs in the first quarter (6-12, 127 yards, 4 TDs), hitting Justin Ruberg (2-23, 2 TDs receiving), Kobe Lind (2-68 yards, TD receiving) and Vinnie Mason (30-yard TD reception). Triton Meldahl (6-130, 2 TDs rushing) and Brady Gile (16-112, TD rushing) each went over 100 yards rushing while Peyton Morrison added a 12-yard TD scamper. Hayden Kahoun added a defensive score, a steal-away 30-yard interception return TD. The Trojans had fun, including getting senior offensive lineman Sam Kingsley a punt return (12 yards). R-P ran their win streak to three via a 60-0 win. They are now 1-0, 3-1.
Hurricane Walter(s)
In week three, Houston football rode senior running back Wyatt Walters to a 44-14 win over Lanesboro. In week four, it was Ben Walters who got all the glory. The 5’10” 200-pound senior scored all of the Hurricanes’ touchdowns in a lopsided win at Lyle/Pacelli. Cody Hungerholt’s group took a 16-0 lead into intermission, but scored
24 more unanswered points in the third quarter to lead 40-0. Houston prevailed by a 52-12 final. It was the brothers’ Walters that did the big damage, as the duo combined to churn out nearly 350 rushing yards. Ben (16-175, 5 TDs rushing, 35-yard TD reception from Mikkel Schutte) accounted for all six Houston TDs. Wyatt (25-169 yards, two conversion runs) also went over 100 yards, doing so for a third straight week. Alex Van Gundy (6-65 rushing, two conversion runs, conversion reception) helped Houston run for over 409 yards on 47 carries (8.7 per). Wyatt Walters has over 500 rushing yards at the midway point of the season while Ben Walters had scored 10 TDs. The Hurricanes’ Walters’ (who are twins) have combined for 783 rushing yards and 14 total TDs. SouthEast standings front-runners; L-O (4-0, 4-0), Southland (3-0, 4-0), Houston (3-1, 3-1), GM (3-1, 3-1), and SG (2-1, 3-1).
O’Hare/Rislov Lead LARP to PI Title
Their participation numbers are great. Their finishes, both team-wise, and individually are high. LARP boys cross country is in the midst of its best run of FCJ Sports Era. Matt Kingsbury’s guys have the section’s top runner, and teamwise, are a perennial top five finisher. At the Pine Island Invite, LARP grabbed the team title (21) handily over nearest for Lourdes (74) in a ten team field. Luke O’Hare (16:54.7) paced the field with his third race win in as many tries (also D-E, La Crescent). Sophomore teammate Tyler Rislov (17:11) posted his top individual finish ever, taking second. He had been third at LARP’s other two meets this season. Team Rush Creek placed all five of its scoring runners in the top 10 (the only squad to do so). Andrew Hoiness (18:13.8), Grady Hengel (18:14.7), and Ricky Buchanon (18:18.3.) finished 5-6-7 at
the 5-kilometer run. Mitchell Ledebuhr (18:33.7) took 11th without scoring for the team. LARP could’ve taken out any one of its top six runners and still won the event. LFC and Kingsland also competed, taking 6th and 10th respectively (of 10). Carson Ruen (18:29.3) finished 10th and Riley Serfling (18:52.9) 15th for the Burros. One-hundred-thirty-one runners competed. On the girls’ side, Lourdes (38) nipped Stewartville (41) for the team title. LFC took fourth while LARP and Kingsland were incomplete. Eagles Lauryn Renier (20:00.9) and Meg Degen (21:12.8) went 1-2. Burro Brielle Ruen (21:42.6) took 6th. Knight Susan Mettler (23:12.5) took 15th. Addie Miner (LFC, 17th), Morgan Pickett (LFC, 18th) and Grace Buchanon (LARP, 19th) also finished top 20. Ninety-two girls ran the 5-kilometers. Each race was ran at the Pine Island Golf Course.
Cougars Start 17-0, Take on Class A Showcase
Kittson County Central (25-20, 25-12) to take sixth place. M-C tourney leaders: McCabe (18 kills, 8 aces, 57 digs, 87 assists), Danielson (31 kills, 64 digs), Stortz (34 kills), Newgard (12 kills, 55 digs), Molly Lee (12 kills, 31 digs), Kaylor Soiney (28 digs), Lauren Wyffels (32 digs). Mayer Lutheran beat #5 W-E-M for the Showcase A title (19-25, 25-18, 15-11). Carlton (#8) beat BOLD for third (1725, 25-9, 15-13). New polls have Mayer (14-1) #1, W-E-M (16-2) #2, Carlton (15-2) #4, M-C #6, and Kittson (19-2) #7. M-C was Silver Bracket champs last year. The Cougars are 8-0, 18-2.
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Kandace Sikkink had 16 kills and 16 assists as FC volleyball (3-1, 8-7) beat PEM. Lanesboro beat Kingsland to improve to 5-3, 10-11. Julie Schrieber’s group in renaissancing (went 2-12, 6-25 in 2018). Alyvia Eide had 36 digs, though R-P lost in four sets to Cotter. Teammate Kaleah Davis totaled 21 kills and 11 aces in the loss to Cotter, a win over La Crescent. Peyton Berg had 28 digs, though Chatfield lost in five sets to Cotter. Chatfield football fell 41-8 to #1 in Class AA Caledonia, but freshman Sam Backer put up over 200 yards total offense (171 rushing, 66 receiving). Gavin Johnson ran for 187 yards and two TDs, but M-C fell #3 LeRoy-Ostrander.
stopped on 4th and goal at the three. Mundt ran 97-yards on L-A’s next play for the game’s first score. Falcons had three red zone trips (two first and goals) but didn’t score. Cardinals didn’t complete a pass. They ran for 366 yards and moved to 4-0 on the year. Falcons: 0-1, 0-4) Chatfield 8, #1 in A Caledonia 41 (Chat: S. Backer 26-171, TD rushing, 3-66 receiving; Reid Johnson 8-17, 146 yards, 2 INTs. Cale: Noah King 10-15, 204, 4 TDs passing; Donnie Lakey 4-109, 2 TDs receiving; Eli King 2-89, 2 TDs receiving; Jack Strub 36-yard INT return TD. Warriors: 27-point first quarter. 1st Downs: Chat 15, Cale 8. TO’s: Chat 6, Cale 1. Gophers: 1-2, 2-2) Kingsland 18, Spring Grove 46 (K: Nick Ramaker 7-20, 196 yards, 2 TDs, INT passing; Lucas Howard 6-27, TD rushing, 51-yard TD reception; James Howard 16-67 rushing, 44-yard reception; Devin Carr 2-44, TD receiving. Knights: 0-3, 0-4) M-C 22, #3 in 9-Man L-O 61 (M-C: G. Johnson 26-187, 2 TDs rushing; Reid Crawford 25-yard TD run. L-O: Chase Johnson 11-11, 222 yards, 3 TDs passing, 9-71 rushing; Riley Olson 8-110, 3 TDs receiving, 54-yard FR TD. L-O’s first win over M-C in their 9-man series. Cougars won first 15 meetings. Cougars: 0-4, 0-4) #9 in 9-Man GM 49, Lanesboro 24 (L: Seth Semmen 6-38, TD rushing; Stephan Schultz 3-3, 35 yards, TD passing; Hayden Lawstuen 6-yard TD reception, 3-yard TD run. GM: Dusty Copley 6-120, 2 TDs rushing, 25 yard TD reception; Evan Oehlke rushing TD, passing TD. Burros: 1-2, 1-3)
Every other county team, and most other teams’ period, had long since lost. Mabel-Canton volleyball made it through about the first month of the season without a defeat, starting the year 17-0. The week of September 16 featured a couple more ho-hum SEC wins, then a serious bump in competition, the Class A Showcase. The Cougars easily dropped Lyle/ Football Pacelli and Houston in league L-A 14, FC 0 (FC: Zach action. Aces were the name of Haugerud 17-28, 228 yards, the game. Versus the Athletics, INT passing; Grant Kennedy Kenidi McCabe had an unheard 8-127 receiving; Carson Kiehne of 18 of them (30-31 serving, 16 3-40 receiving, 3-33 rushing; assists, 9 digs) in the Cougars Alec Sikkink 16-39 rushing. 3-0 sweep (25-12, 25-5, 25-12). LA: Cole Mundt 20-255, 2 TDs Payton Danielson (10 kills, 7 rushing (97-yard TD run). Key digs), Jordyn Newgard (3 kills, sequence in first half; FC was See SPORTS Page 27 ➤ 6 digs, 11-11 serving, 3 aces), Emily Carolan (4 kills), and Kenidi Mccabe Sophie Morken (4 kills) helped. Mabel-Canton Volleyball All told, M-C had just as many aces (24) as kills (25). Versus the Hurricanes, Newgard posted 8 aces (4 kills, 21-22 serving, 9 eterans eterans Day is November Day is Nov digs) in M-C’s 3-0 sweep (2513, 25-17, 25-3). M-C had 20 There There more are than more 24than million 24veterans million veterans in the U.S. in the U.S. aces as a team. Sarina Stortz (10 are kills, 3 blks), Danielson (5 kills, 4 aces, 5 digs), and McCabe (4 kills, 22 assists, 6 digs) Asaided we observe As we observe thisVeterans thisVeterans Day, weDay, say thank we sayyou thank to the youmt the cause. Houston was led by Emma Geiwitz (4 kills), Casey and women and women who have who served havein served the U.S. in the Air Force, U.S. AirArmy, Force,Na A Porter (8 assists), Becca Rostad (6 digs), and Jenny Albrecht (6 and Coast andGuard. Coast Guard. eterans Day is November 11th. digs). Lonnie Morken’sMarines bunch Marines then trekked to Burnsville for There are more than 24 million veterans in the U.S. their yearly foray against the M-C’s McCabe posted the almost unheard-of 18 Assacrifice weKenidi observe thisVeterans Day, we say thank you to the menour state’s best at the Class AWe Showappreciate We appreciate their their and service and for service our country. for ace contest in asacrifice win over L/P. Last year’s Class THA All-cou T case. M-C went 2-0 in pool andselection women whohits have(94 served the.326%), U.S. Air Force, Navy, State killsinat setsArmy, (county-best play, beating Wabasso (25-12, 422Marines assists), defends and Coast Guard.(team-best 210 digs), and serves 25-14) and #10 in Class A 10-1 (team-best 70County aces) incredibly well, leading M-CStand to an The Fillmore Dairy Association’s Malt Barnesville (25-13, 25-15). The 18-2 Werecord. appreciate their sacrifice and service for our country. TH will be in Harmony on Friday, June 14 10am-4pm Cougars made the Gold Bracket,
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R-P 3, La Crescent 0 > 25-21, 25-22, 25-17 (R-P: K. Davis 9 kills, 6 aces; Kaylee Ruberg 8 kills; Alora Wilkemeyer 7 kills; Isabelle Kahoun 25 assists; Lakyn Rasmussen 4 kills, 14 digs; A. Eide 12 digs; Elly Malone 4 kills, 8 digs) Chatfield 1, L-A 3 > 15-25, 25-22, 7-25, 12-25 (C: Paige Erickson 10 kills, 3 blks; P. Berg 17 digs; Teagan Allen 15
assists; Zayda Priebe 7 kills; Devann Clemens 10 assists; Abi Hinckley 13-13 serving, 3 aces, 6 digs) FC 3, PEM 0 > 25-12, 25-22, 25-19 (FC: K. Sikkink 16 kills, 16 assists; Lauren Mensink 9 kills, 14 assists, 8 digs; Maddie Krage 6 kills; K.J. Corson 25 digs; Ashlyn Simon 10 digs; Hope Sexton 9 digs) R-P 1, Cotter 3 > 22-25, 22-25, 25-17, 21-25 (R-P: K. Davis 12 kills, 5 aces; K. Ruberg 9 kills, 9 digs; I.
Kahoun 24 assists, 11 digs; A. Eide 36 digs, 15-15 serving; E. Malone 4 kills, 14 digs; L. Rasmussen 4 kills, 17 digs. Trojans: 2-4, 6-12) Spring Grove 3, Houston 0 > 23-25, 21-25, 14-25 (H: J. Albrecht 10 kills, 9 digs, 3 blks; E. Geiwitz 10 kills; C. Porter 18 assists; Tessa Peterson 5 kills, 8 digs; B. Rostad 12 digs. Hurricanes: 3-4, 5-13) Lanesboro 3, Kingsland 0 > 25-13, 25-23, 25-23 (L: Sydney Taylor 12 kills, 12 digs; Jessie Schreiber 7 kills; Kaci Ruen 5 kills, 15 digs, 4 aces; Payton Benson 14 digs; Ella Cambern 24 assists, 7 digs; Malia Tessum 12 digs. K: Caitlin Miner 6 kills; Audrey Webster 9 digs; Ellie Buch-
holtz 3 kills, 4 aces, 4 assists) Kingsland 1, SG 3> 19-25, 15-25, 25-23, 23-25 (K: E. Buchholtz 16 kills; Alyssa Link 26 assists; Shelby Beck 6 kills, 4 aces. Knights play first match at roughly fullstrength; Link back at setter, Buchholtz at hitter. Knights: 3-4, 3-10) Cotter 3, Chatfield 2 > 23-25, 25-17, 26-24, 19-25, 11-15 (C: P. Berg 28 digs, 21-22 serving, 4 aces; Carlie Berge 9 kills; D. Clemens 16 assists; T. Allen 16 assists, 12 digs; P. Erickson 8 kills, 21-22 serving, 3 aces, 3 blks; McKenna Daniels 8 kills; Z. Priebe 7 kills; Abby Nosbisch 15 digs; A. Hinckley 13 digs, 21-22 serving, 5 aces. Gophers: 2-3, 7-9)
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Winona “Jim Flim” Invite (Onalaska (74) beat Faribault (84) for boys’ team title. LARP (136) took 7th, Chatfield 10th (of 14 teams). Winona’s Carter Briggs (16:23.6) and Belle Plaine’s Drew Hastings (16:43.5) took first and second, LARP’s Luke O’Hare (16:50.7) third. Tyler Rislov (17:30.5) took 10th for LARP (of 96 runners). Onalaska (27) beat Faribault (104) for the girls’ team title. Chatfield took 7th (of 11 complete teams). LARP was incomplete. Triplets Kora Malecek (18:31.6), Amalia Malecek (20:01.9), and Lydia Malecek (20:17.7) of Onalaska went 1-2-3. Chatfield’s Aletta Strande (21:05.6) took 9th (of 81 runners))
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Two-on-one. It’s just what it seems like for a lot of teams playing Mabel-Canton. Cougar seniors Sarina Stortz (left #16) and Payton Danielson (right #15) play net games with Houston senior Casey Porter (#11) amidst M-C’s 3-0 sweep. Photo by Paul Trende
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Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea cuts the yellow ribbon, aided by Governor Tim Walz, Judge Ross Leuning, and Judge Joseph Chase. Photo by Karen Reisner By Karen Reisner A crowd gathered in the parking lot outside the Fillmore County Courthouse to celebrate the creation and implementation of Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court on Friday, September 20. This day was also National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea spoke later in the ceremony, quoting JFK, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” Judge Ross Leuning, who served his country in the military for nearly 38 years, was tasked in 2017 to take the initiative to cre-
ate a districtwide veterans court for the Third Judicial District. He was appointed District Court Judge in 2011. Leuning read the Remembrance Day script for POWs/ MIAs. A table was set with a single seat. “This small table is set in a place of honor. It is set for one... We support and recognize those who are missing from our midst. They are commonly called POWs and MIAs. We call them BROTHERS. They are unable to be here with us so we REMEMBER them.” The script continues, detailing the items on the table and what each of them symbolizes and the chair which is empty.. “They
are not here.” Finally, “Pray for them and remember them.” After the reading Bugler Dan Brewster sounded taps. A Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is an intensive probationary program. It is a specialty court which utilizes treatment rather than incarceration to prevent further illegal activity. The court works with veterans who are in legal trouble. Leuning recognized and thanked members of the team that worked with him in the creation and implementation of this specialized court. The intention of the court is to create connections for veterans to help them get their lives back on track. Veterans may have a combination of issues that lead them into criminal activity. Issues may include, but are not limited to, drug or alcohol abuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse, or PTSD. Treatment court has been proven to be more effective than general probation. A pilot court convened on March 1, 2019, in Steele County which will serve the western six counties of the judicial district. Leuning said he is very pleased with how this experiment is going. They have worked with seven veterans who were charged with various criminal offenses. Representatives from the veterans administration attend the biweekly sessions. This helps cut through the red tape and streamlines the process. Participants are enthu-
siastic and committed, which is Winona) in the third judicial disremarkedly different from what trict. Two locations were necesis normally seen in regular court. sary to serve this large geographic Leuning pointed out that we are area. The districtwide court will learning as we go and expect to allow veterans in smaller counties evolve with new ideas. the opportunity to participate. Leuning maintains those in Veterans Treatment Court need must be identified; those involves judges, attorneys, law that are struggling often end up enforcement, probation, counselappearing in our courts. Combat ors, VSOs, employment advice/ affects everyone differently. workforce centers, and commuVeterans go through a screen- nity based volunteers and mening process and will need to meet tors. Volunteer mentors follow certain criteria to participate in veterans in VTC providing supthe program. The staffing team port and guidance. considers motivation level and There are 460 VTCs nationcommitment. The court meets wide. VTCs help veterans make every other week to give the connections with the Veterans veteran time to work on a task Administration (VA), medical between appearances. There is a care, and suicide prevention proteam that works with the veteran grams. Seventy percent of vetand they help come up with a erans that commit suicide have treatment plan which is reviewed never been in contact with the before each court appearance. VA. Leuning said this is about more The statistics are shocking. than veterans; it is about com- One in six veterans have PTSD, munity and what the commu- one in five have substance abuse nity can do to help make these issues, and the most shocking of veterans better citizens in their all, every day 20 veterans commit communities. suicide. Minnesota veterans ages This ribbon cutting ceremony 18-34 commit suicide 4.5 times is to mark the beginning of a the national average. Getting vetdistrictwide Veterans Treatment erans connected can literally save Court. Judge Leuning will pre- lives. side in Steele County serving six The ribbon cutting ceremony western counties (Dodge, Free- was attended by special guests born, Mower, Rice, Steele, and Governor Tim Walz and Chief Wasceca Counties) and Judge Justice Gildea. Also, in attenJoseph Chase will preside in Fill- dance were Congressman Jim more County serving five east- Hagedorn, State Senator Jeremy ern counties (Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and See TREATMENT COURT Page 29 ➤
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Miller and Rep. Greg Davids. Numerous other state and local government representatives attended the ceremony. Letters were read from Hagedorn and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. Hagedorn’s letter stated VTC serves veterans who need a helping hand; it reduces veteran suicides. Klobuchar’s letter spoke favorably of the court, citing its ability to deal with troubled veterans and combating trauma tied to criminal behavior. No veteran should be left behind. Smith’s letter stated veterans sacrifices should not be forgotten. We should honor our veterans by making sure they are cared for after arriving home. Judge Chase volunteered to serve as the judge for the eastern counties. He told the story of a veteran that appeared in his court due to participating in a home invasion. He had been deployed to Iraq three times and was an American hero. Five years ago this veteran was alcohol dependent and had PTSD. The veteran was put on probation and treatment has been successful to this point. Chase said he knows that
treatment courts save lives. Chief Justice Gildea has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2006 and as Chief Justice since 2010. She said we should support returning soldiers, especially those who carry the wounds of war, which can be both physical and/or invisible wounds. VTC focuses on treatment and recovery. The success of these courts has been proven time and time again, achieving better outcomes. The last speaker was Governor Walz, who insisted we must commit to care for our warriors. He urged that have a responsibility to make the wounds of war right; these are our neighbors. VTC is not a get out of jail free card. Some veterans loose a connection to what they value most, and VTC provides a means to connect back to community and helps make individuals whole. When a veteran commits a criminal act that lands him/her in the justice system, there is a greater chance for that veteran to move on from that crime and get back on track with the resources and support of a VTC. Members of our military are deployed to defend freedom and justice. We need to be there for them when they come home.
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crash by eliminating distractions and by following a few safety tips. Minnesota law states that every vehicle on a roadway shall display lighted headlamps, lighted tail lamps, and illuminating devices from sunset to sunrise. The law also applies when it’s raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing and at any time when visibility is impaired by weather or insufficient light, at a distance of 500 feet ahead. Basic automatic headlights work through sensors which detect how much light is outside. These sensors are located on the dash of the vehicle. The headlights turn on when the sensors detect a certain level of darkness or the level of ambient light. The problem is there are
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limitations to automatic headlights. Sometimes they do not turn on during heavy rain, snow or fog, as the light sensor still detects some light. Many drivers fail to physically turn on their headlights, which will also activate the rear taillights and marker lights. Some drivers assume the sensors will activate all of the vehicle’s lights in reduced visibilities, but that is not always the case. We recommend what’s called the 3-second-plus following distance rule. Watch the vehicle in front of you. When that vehicle passes an object such as a sign, pole, bridge, etc., count off three seconds. You should not See ASK A TROOPER Page 30 ➤
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arrive at that spot sooner than your count to three. If you do, you are following too close! Also, you must add one second for every hazard that exists. Hazards include but are not limited to heavy traffic, rain, snow, fog, driving into the sun, etc. In some cases you might have to allow six, seven seconds (or even more) to be safe because of existing hazards. We also recommend when driving in dense fog, heavy rain or snow to drive in the right lane of a two lane roadway going in the same direction. In the event that a vehicle is traveling the wrong way, chances are that they will be
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in your left lane as they approach and pass by you. When visibility is reduced, slow down, increase your following distances, manually turn on your lights and eliminate all distractions. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.
Fillmore County District Court On September 13, Ahmad Jabar Godbold, 35, of Owatonna, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Godbold is charged with five felonies; Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, Domestic Assault - Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm, False Imprisonment - Intentional Restraint, Tamper With a Witness - 1st Degree - Prevent Inform to Police, and Tampering with a Witness Aggravated 1st Degree - Causes/ Threatens Gross Bodily Harm Prevent Info to Law Enforcement. The maximum criminal penalties for each is; five years in prison, $10,000 fines, or both (counts 1, 2, and 4), three years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both (count 3), and 20 years in prison and/ or a $30,000 fine (count 5). On or about September 11, within the city of Preston, officers were dispatched to an alleged domestic disturbance. The defendant and victim were not found. An eyewitness alleged the defendant struck a significant other, causing significant facial bleeding. The eyewitness alleged the victim told her to call the cops (amidst the domestic scuffle). The eyewitness was too scared to do so per what the defendant would do to. The defendant allegedly threatened killing the victim (via slang) if the cops were called. The victim was allegedly prevented from leaving the residence (alone). The defendant may also have forced the victim to leave the residence against her will. Godbold was eventually taken into custody in Stewartville. He has two other qualified prior
domestic assault convictions. On September 16, Ralph Charles Riehl, 43, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Riehl is charged with Theft - Take/Driver Motor Vehicle - No Owner Consent, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about September 13, a Sheriff’s Deputy was advised by dispatch that OnStar received a complaint regarding a reported stolen vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed stolen via the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was located in Spring Valley. The defendant was allegedly in the driver’s seat. Riehl allegedly relayed in a follow-up interview that he “could not remember when he got the vehicle,” he was “renting it out of Rochester,” was going to “return it when done,” was going to pay the rental fee but “lost his payment card,” and that he was “going to drop the vehicle off at the dealership, but could not find a ride back.” On September 19, Faith Marie Schmidt, 18, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Schmidt is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about September 18, within Fillmore County, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in rural Fillmore County. The defendant allegedly assaulted a boyfriend, including by strangulation, as evidenced by the boyfriend and witnessed by a third party.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Jebah Doe, 23, Rochester, Minn.; 7/2/2019, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 7/2/2019, No Proof of Insurance (Driver), Fine $200. Amy Cristy Herold, 43, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/26/2019, No Proof of Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/26/2019, Instruction Permit - Driver Under 18 - No Adult, Fine $50. Kevale Kievon Taylor, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 7/1/2019, Speeding (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jason Dewayne Anderson, 42, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/14/2019, 2nd Degree DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 9/9/2021), Total Fees $620. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Remaining jail term can be on EHM/EAM at his own expense; may begin serving by November 1. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (9/9/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within
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30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Cognitive skill training, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance. Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/30/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/30/2019, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (if required), Fine $200. Amanda Ruth Cowan, 26, Woodbury, Minn.; 9/7/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Charity Sue Daniels, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 5/4/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Daniel J. Hershberger, 21, Harmony, Minn.; 5/20/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/9/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days. Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (9/10/2019): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, No traffic-related charges or moving violations, No traffic-related convictions or moving violations. Raja Shekar Konduru, 58, Chesterfield, Mo.; 9/3/2019, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. David Allen Lenz, 35, Harmony, Minn.; 6/29/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/29/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $100. Thomas Eugene Lynch, 69, St. Paul Park, Minn.; 7/17/2019, Carless Driving, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Ashley J. Mullenbach, 33, Tarzana, Calif.; 8/11/2019, Speeding (92/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Cailey Michelle Rindels, 20, Harmony, Minn.; 5/5/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Abbey Jo Schnell, 22, Spring Grove, Minn.; 10/7/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 9/9/2020), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/10/2019): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, No Driving without valid driver’s license and insurance, No misdemeanor moving violations,
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Online Auctions Starts ending Thurs., Oct. 10 at 6pm Furniture, tools, farm toys, collectibles and more. For more information, visit www.GehlingAuction. com. Listing in the Journal
No moving violations. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Matt Christon Pascoe, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/7/2019, Take Canada Goose Without Possession of Valid Special License, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol - Rochester Ibrahim Mohamed Abdi, 27, Des Moines, Iowa; 6/15/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rhonda Carolyn Frisch, 20, Preston, Minn.; 7/9/2019, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $235. Henry Blake Douglas, 26, Kenyon, Minn.; 6/24/2019, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. 6/24/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. Shawnee Lynn Hoffman, 29, Stewartville, Minn.; 6/25/2019, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Grace Elizabeth Kane, 26, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/24/2019, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Terry Gene Lesser, 67, Rushford, Minn.; 6/27/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Eric Michael Newman, 33, Mabel, Minn.; 7/30/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 7/30/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25. Riley Todd Toews, 22; 8/24/2019, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Emir Habibovic, 50, Rochester, Minn.; 8/29/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tina Marie Kiefer, 38, Albert Lea, Minn.; 8/9/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Condition: Restitution reserved - 30 days. Caren Ann Barzelay-Stelson, 67, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/12/2019, Speeding (37/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rushford Police Department Uriah Donald Jiminez-Bybee, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 6/24/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Ruth Aldean Fallon, 70, Chatfield, Minn.; 8/30/2019, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Jordan Vincent Miller, 19, Rushford, Minn.; 6/22/2019, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 6/24/2019, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.
Adoption fee $300 + $20 microchip fee + tax
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Professional service Guide
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Root River Appliance Repair
We Fix All Makes & Models IN-HOME REPAIR SERVICE!
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AUTO SALES & SERVICE
ELECTRICIAN
Commercial, Residential & Farm
HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC 507-467-2348 507-251-9510 Cell Lic #EA004772
MOTORS & MOTOR REPAIR RISTAU FARM SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP
507.765.3873 • 740 Bluff Country Court, Preston, MN
50-100 New/Rebuilt motors on hand at all times
GUN SALES & SERVICE
AUTHORIZED BALDOR DEALER
MUSIC
Piano Service Bill’s Gun Shop Bierman’s Tuning • Regulating • Repair 19708 Kava Rd. Preston MN 55965
507-765-2762
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AUTO BODY REPAIR
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Jonathan Bierman
Certified Graduate of the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology
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PLUMBING & HEATING
Curry’s
507-493-5282 14290 MN-43, Mabel, MN
Custom Cut
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GuTTEr
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
507-867-4265 | ChaTfiEld, MN
CLEANING
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NEWMAN HEATING & COOLING, LLC
Hebl Cleaning & Restoration Professional Cleaning ~
507-743-8325
507•867•3988 CHATFIELD, MN
Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
A locally owned & operated company
Landscape Maintenance
507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
CLOCK REPAIR
Why Pay More For Top Quality Service
Steve Daniels, Owner Locally Owned & Operated
Antique Watches & Clocks Carefully Repaired NAWCC
100 Coffee St W - Lanesboro, MN Phone: 763-567-3440 -Text
Residential & Commercial New Construction • Remodeling • Existing
507-867-3935
www.distinctive-landscape.com
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Retaining walls • Paver Patios & Walkways • Sod • Grading Seeding • Mulch • Weed control • Fertilization • Decorative rock • Snow Removal
“If You Can Imagine It, We Can Do It!”
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661 Conyon Dr. NW • Eyota, MN
AL LARSON & SONS
507-765-2405
Plumbing & Heating
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• In-Floor Heating • All Plumbing Repairs & Service Work • On Demand Water Softeners • Drain Cleaning • Furnaces • Air Conditioning
New Homes Remodeling • Air Conditioning Furnace • Drain Cleaning
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PROPANE GAS
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MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:
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MARV’S LAWN CARE SERVICES
507-216-2017
Stork Tree Services
SATELLITE SERVICES Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
Nick Stortz #PL07719
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Professional service Guide
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TRAILER SALES & SERVICE
Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed
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Serving Rochester & Southern Minnesota For Over 15 Years!
LIC# L2929 A Division of Jake Wieser Construction, Inc. New & Replacement Septic Systems • Septic Inspections & Design • Water Testing Drain Tile Systems • Landscaping • Seeding & Mulching Dozer, Excavator & Skid Steer Work • Rural and City Sewer & Waterline Laterals
201 Main St. S., Chatfield, MN 55923 WE ARE A LOCALLY OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED BUSINESS.
18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492
SHADES & BLINDS
WELDING & TRUCK REPAIR
Blinds • Shutters • Shades • DRAPERIES
Len Wieser, Jr., Owner/Operator
Locally owned & operated!
Office: (507) 895-8213 • Cell: (507) 429-9505 • Email: jake@wieserseptic.com 7750 TT Road | Houston, MN 55943 | www.wieserseptic.com
507-287-8258 Located in Rochester, Minnesota & Fargo, North Dakota
DW’s Mobile Welding ON THE FARM OR CONSTUCTION SITE
507-993-7772
Darrin Westphal Owner/Certified Welder
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ASSISTED LIVING COME
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 414 Fillmore St. W, Preston, MN
RON SCHREIER, EA
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TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
COUNSELING
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Therapy, case management, ARMHS and skills training for adults and children 8am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri • 65 Main Ave. N. Harmony www.zvhc.org 1-800-422-0161 or call 24-hour Crisis Response Line at 1-844-274-7472
VICTIM SERVICES
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
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Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Courthouse - Preston, MN
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, September 30, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICES ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE FOR LANESBORO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION LHPA will hold its annual membership meeting on Monday, October 21, at 5:45 p.m. Publish 30,7,14
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The Board approved the following consent agenda items: 1. September 3, 2019 County Board minutes 2. Successful completion of probation for Alex Hartley, Deputy, effective 9/21/19 as recommended by Sheriff DeGeorge The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants. The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants. Commissioners’ Warrants Fund Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $13487.42 12 INFRA FUND $965.36 13 County Road & Bridge $13,214.39 14 Sanitation Fund $1,147.06 23 County Airport Fund $6,202.29 91 Economic Development Authority $376.73 Subtotal $35,393.25 Auditor Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $7,328.71 12 County Road & Bridge $1,566.80 14 Sanitation Fund $2,639.70 23 State Revenue & County Airport Fund $136.40 Subtotal $11,671.61 Totals $47,064.86 Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner Office: • 2018 Medical Examiner services review was given Auditor/Treasurer: • Review of proposed 2020 budget County Assessor: • Board interviewed Karla Ambrose for County Assessor position • Board recommended offering her this position and discussed options for work schedule Human Resources: • Board unanimously approved to LELS agreement with changes as presented Community Services: • Board unanimously approved the request to hire Carrie Enright as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor effective 10/1/19 Economic Development Authority: • Review of proposed 2020 budget Solid Waste: • RESOLUTION 2019-040: setting current market value for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) at $72.86 in pursuance of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 297H Coordinator: • Board discussed 2020 budget noting; Vickerman still working on cutting budget down to 3% range and department heads are reviewing their budgets for additional cuts The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FOUNTAIN An application has been filed by LAURA SCHROEDER AND JODY WIZA, OWNERS OF BEAVER BOTTOMS SALOON, Fountain, MN for a conditional use permit to construct a 20’ X 24’ deck for outdoor events and accessary use for the bar, Section 130.30 Conditional Uses (5.) B-1 District Standards, Zoning Ordinance No. 88. The property is described as follows: Property ID #: R 24.0142.000 98 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 You are herein notified that a hearing will be held by the Fountain Planning Commission on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. in the Fountain City Office, located in the Fire Hall, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN to consider objections to said request. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question. Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, P.O. Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935. Publish 23,30
NEWBURG TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA NEWBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Newburg Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on October 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newburg Town Hall, 43769 County 34, Mabel, MN 55954 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Newburg Township zoning ordinance regulating animal feedlots, discussing same, and acting on a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed amendment. The Town Board will consider the proposed ordinance amendment at its regular meeting, which will follow the public hearing at 8:00p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible). A copy of the proposed amendment can be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk. Interested persons are welcome to attend the meetings. Barb Eiken, Town Clerk Publish 30
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Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: STORK TREE SERVICES LLC 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 215 2ND ST SE HARMONY, MN 55939 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. STORK TREE SERVICES LLC 215 2ND ST SE HARMONY, MN 55939 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: August 21, 2019 Tyler Stork Publish 23,30
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: September 22, 2019 /s/Becky Brandt, Registrar LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann - MN# 0300238 PO Box 87, Preston MN 55965 Telephone: 507-216-6622 Facsimile: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 30,7
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-577 In Re: Estate of Gerald Otis Hellickson, 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 December 22, 1994; Codicils dated January 29, 2004, December 22, 2011 and December 16, 2013. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Elaine Hellickson, 24001 County 14, 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
BID NOTICE Rushford-Peterson ISD #239, County of Fillmore, Rushford, MN 55971, will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Superintendent, Rushford-Peterson Schools, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN, up to 12 Noon on Friday, October 18, 2019, for snow removal at 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford during the 2019-2020 school year. Bids will be opened at 4:30 PM on Monday, October 21, 2019, at the Facilities Committee meeting at Rushford-Peterson Schools’ Conference Room and the School Board will award the snow removal bid at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the RushfordPeterson Schools’ Forum Room, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford. Snow removal specifications: • Snow should be removed when there is a snow event of 1” or more • The removal must be completed by 7:30 am • Snow should be removed from these areas: Parking Lots: Main and Northwest Bus / parent drop-off areas Loading dock area • Additional “push back” and other snow management to be included in rate • For snow events less than or near 1 inch, contractor and school representative shall converse Snow removal bid should include: • A single, flat rate per snow event • Proof of $1.5 million liability insurance • A statement that the contractor agrees to repair any property damage caused by his/her equipment • A separate add-on bid per event for salting / sanding all applicable areas as requested by the school district If more information is desired, please contact Jon Thompson, Superintendent at 507-864-7785 ext. 1001. Bids may be in letter form, sealed, and may be mailed directly to the Superintendent of Schools and should be marked "Snow Removal Bid" on the envelope. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. School Board School District #239 Rushford, MN By: Bonnie Prinsen, Clerk
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616 LyndaLe ave., Spring vaLLey
$99,900
Unique 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in established neighborhood.Everything is on one level and the home is maintenance free being constructed of porcelain coated steel. It is a Luston home, built post WWII. 2 car detached garage with cement drive and storage shed in backyard. The full bath has been recently updated. The floors are laminate through living room, dining room and hallway. Ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a nice 3 season porch on the back of the house with a cement patio outside. This is an affordable home at a great price!
SOLD
14977 690th ave., adamS, mn
$210,000
Hard to find small acreage located just outside of Adams. The house is a multi-level home with 2 car attached garage. There is a 20x30 machine shed with heated workshop, storage shed and another metal building used for additional storage. New mound septic system in Aug. of 2018. Newer roof on house and garage. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large family room in lower level. Main floor consists of large eat-in kitchen which is open to the living room, bedroom, office and bath. The upper level is home to the master bedroom, full bath and another bedroom. The lower level has a large family room with large bay windows. The lowest level of the home is the utility room. A good price for an excellent piece of the country!
NEW PRICE $210,000
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522 W. park St., Spring vaLLey
Park like setting with newer house built on 4 city lots on the edge of town. 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch style home with cathedral ceilings, master bedroom with walk in closet & m. bath. Living room, kitchen and informal dining all on main floor with open concept design. Patio doors lead to the deck outside overlooking the beautiful back yard. Lower level partially finished with theater room, large bedroom w/egress windows and 3/4 bath with shower. Sit on your deck and watch the abundance of wildlife roaming the yard.
NEW PRICE!! $217,000
$129,900
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13020 241St ave, harmony , mn
Located in the township of Bristol you will find a very unique 2 story home with hardwood floors, original woodwork, 4 upper level bedrooms, a room used as a library and bath. Main floor features eat-in kitchen with oak & cherry custom cabinetry, 700-foot family room with cast iron wood stove or could be used as office, day care facility, or other form of multiple purpose room, sun room with 9-foot bay window, high ceilings, 2 front porches and back deck with hot tub. Attached 3 car garage. Nice little garden area with storage shed all located on large corner lot.
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$109,900 505 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
$77,000
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
HOBBY FARM Approximately 6 acres near Deer Creek - Beautiful setting with 2 bedroom 1 bath updated and remodeled home. Large machine shed, partially heated, hen house and lean-to. Property is fenced for animals and pasture area.
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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
25224 795th ave Spring vaLLey
$239,000
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
$124,900
27639 230th st, pReston 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
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110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo 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
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330 paRksiDe DRive se, pReston Come check out this refreshing floor plan that is appealing and functional. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with room to grow. Nice yard with no neighbors to the rear and the patio is ready and waiting for you to enjoy.
105 paRkway ave, LanesboRo Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
SOLD!
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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31414 220th St, Lanesboro CED REDU
280 2nd St SE, Harmony
New Construction- finished top to bottom! Walk-out ranch with open vaulted living space, white kitchen cabinets, granite counter Charming & bright 1927 home. Awesome view of the north tops, center island & stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom, bluff & short walk to the Root River & trail access. 3-bedroom, 2 full bath, & laundry on main. LL family room, full bathroom, and bath, garage with RV carport, storage, fenced yard. $154,900 two bedrooms. Att 2 car garage. $225,000
507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro
715 3rd Ave SE, Harmony Impressive home w/ quality finished & awesome master suite! Wonderful for entertaining: private patio w/ fenced yard, main floor living room with fireplace, LL rec room w/ in-floor heat, home theatre & bar. $239,900 830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony N EW
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. $85,900
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. $399,000
305 River St SW, Preston
32420 Garden Road, Harmony
NEW
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
64 Main Ave N, Harmony
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Fresh farmhouse design. Open living concept, high ceilings, wood floors, gas fireplace & shiplap. 2 car attached garage and backs up to county. $325,000
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B&B offers comfortable elegance, tucked into a quiet neighborhood blocks from downtown within walking distance of the Root River and bike trail. Offers 4 suites, owners unit, 2 car garage, and carriage barn.
Cabin on paved trail & Root River. Ideal for getting away & enjoying the outdoors. Enjoy this little getaway or plan to stay. $59,900
Buildable Lots & Land
105 Preston St NW, Preston
Privately located just outside of Harmony. Ranch home w/ open floor plan, ready for you to finish w/ your personal touch. Mixture of crop land and pasture. $175,000
Xxxxx Garden Rd, Harmony CRES
38 A
6 ACRES RURAL MABEL. Inviting for an organic homestead, building a home, barn, establishing an orchard, or garden & still have room to graze a few animals. Disconnect from a busy world, drop a line in Wisel Creek trout stream. $29,900 WOODED LOT PRESTON. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Root River & paved trail system, an easy walk to parks, pool, and shopping. Great place to build. $34,900
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. $68,000
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
Private setting w/ neat view & great location. Parklike yard and tons of potential.
Approx 36 acres tillable. Top grade soils – Tama & Fayette. Easy access & short distance off hard surface road. $165,000
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492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
NEW LISTING
$54,900
504 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD
#5237988
$152,900
$149,900
• 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”
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (24’ x 30’) • No steps • Gas Fireplace • Large Patio • New furnace •1657 sq. ft. • Brick Exterior • Nice solid house • Private backyard • Quiet Street • Selling “AS-IS”
MOVE-IN CONDITION!
RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES
$209,900
NEW LISTING
404 JAMES ST NE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 remodeled baths • 2 Car Garage (992 sq. ft.) • 6 Panel doors • In-floor heat in finished garage • Updated mechanicals & appliances • New flooring • Established neighborhood • Well maintained • Walking distance to High School & Pool
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING $345,678 517 HAWKEYE ST. SW, CHATFIELD #5290512
#5220607
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • Oversized 3 Car Garage • Open Layout • Main floor laundry/office • Quality built • Custom trim • Gas fireplace, Paneled doors • Steel siding • Whirlpool tub • Finished lower level • Deck • View • Edge of town on large rural lot EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED NEW LISTING
2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$389,900
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
WALKOUT RANCH WITH NEW SEPTIC
• 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
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
#5281842
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Both levels finished • Stone accents • Vaulted ceilings • Main floor living • Private Master Suite w/walk-in closet • Solid doors • 9’ ceilings • Large open space out backyard • Still time to personalize with your own colors & tastes
#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
AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
NEW PRICE
$169,000 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977 • 3 Main floor bedrooms • 1 bath, Garage • Quiet Street • All new Kitchen & painted trim • Modern flooring • Deck • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Finished lower level • Close to school • Updated appliances • Just move-in PERSONALIZE YOUR NEW HOME
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
77 ACRES
#5285923
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car attached Garage • 1 mile from town on blacktop road • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • wrap around deck • New septic • Good well • Updated mechanicals • 28’ x 32’ Pole shed new in 2013. • Additional 4 car garage w/concrete floor, shop area
$649,900 30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
$169,900
$799,900
11 ACRES
PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
#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 6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO
#5253824 #5253738
• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail
$149,900 26133 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #5204767
• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Metal roof • 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
PRISTINE HOBBY FARM
4.75 ACRES
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY
ELCOR Realty Co. SOLD 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF SO• 2 LBathsD• Main floor living • 3 Bedroom 628 N SECTION AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY D • 2 Car Garage • 4 Bedrooms SO• L2 Baths 122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF LD• Main floor living • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2 Baths 106 CIRCLE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN • 3 Bedrooms SO• 2 LBathsD• Attached garage 908 SECTION AVE S, SPRING VALLEY S•O2 CarLD • 2 Bedroom Garage • 0.48 acre 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit
#5284689
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
#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
For more information on these listings and others visit .…
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,348 sq. ft. • New roof, updated furnace & central air • Main floor living • Numerous outbuildings with metal siding in excellent condition • 2 Barns • 40’ x 80’ Pole shed • 44’ x 80’ Pole shed • 24’ x 42’ shed • 1997-30’ x 40’ shop metal inside & out, concrete, heated
ATTENTION INVESTORS!
$109,900
$339,900
NEW PRICE
27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
FARM LAND
20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
#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
5 ACRES
29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
#5289721
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.24 acre • Finished Walkout Lower Level • Open Floor Plan • Solid doors • Painted trim • 9’ ceilings • Main floor living • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Vaulted ceilings
$393,900
32876 US 52, CHATFIELD
UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
homes@timdanielson.com
$349,900
NEW LISTING
1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
TIM DANIELSON
sold
5 ACRES
$389,900 373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5297033
•3 Main floor bedrooms • Full bath • 2 Car Garage • 80’ x128’ Lot • Full Block Foundation • Walk-up attic • Newer windows • Good roof • Vinyl Siding • New Furnace • 100 amp Electric service • 2,216 sq. ft. • Main floor living
$329,900
NEW PRICE
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
#5293784
514 RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD
#5295300
CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/ non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
www.timdanielson.com
LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 12.19 acre parcel ideal for recreation/hunting featuring approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. #5290693 $49,900
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
R-P COMMUNITY ED is now hiring for a kids’ club after-school child care supervisor. PT Monday-Friday 3-6pm. Apply at www.r-pschools.com/page/3131 or call 507-864-7065. h16,23,30,7-o.
WANTED: HERDSMAN AND EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. Holst Dairy is seeking a self-motivated individual for a full-time position at our dairy operation in rural Lanesboro. Responsibilities include: Mixing feed for the cows, harvesting crops and other field work, milking of the cows and additional assorted jobs, including machinery repair. Hours vary by the week, typically about 45 hours per week. Training will be provided. Some animal and/or machinery experience preferred. Hourly salary and paid vacation time will vary based on experience. Call or text Tom at 507-9518941 for additional details and to apply. h23,30-x
CUSTODIAL SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: at Fillmore Central Schools, Harmony/Preston MN. Interested candidates should submit a completed Classified Employment Application to Mr. Heath Olstad, Principal, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939 or heath.olstad@ isd2198.k12.mn.us. Application available at any office or online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h30,7-o
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR – Preston Public Utilities – Preston, MN. Consider calling Bluff Country home. Preston offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, and snowmobiling. This position offers an exciting career opportunity to help lead Preston through the assessment, design and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility over the next few years. Preston Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. The candidate’s primary responsibility is for the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant facility and all related equipment. The position also assists with the maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection system, with other public works tasks as directed, including but not limited to, water main repairs, water sampling, snow plowing, and would be required to be on call. Qualified applicants must possess a Class B wastewater license or be able to obtain, a Type IV sludge application certificate or ability to obtain, a valid Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain within six months, and a satisfactory driving record. Preston Public Utilities offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Application and job descriptions are available at www.prestonmn.org and at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore St W, Preston, MN. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 4, 2019. h16,23,30-o
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Lanesboro School District #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of
CITY OF WYKOFF is seeking applicants to fill a part-time CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE position. This is a part-time, as needed position, some nights and weekends are required. Applicants can submit in writing their interest to: City of Wykoff, 217 Gold St. N., Wykoff, MN 55990. Email inquiries can be sent to wykoff@arvig.net or call 507-352-4011. h30,7-o CITY OF HOUSTON, MN JOB OPENING. Full-time Municipal ClerkAdministrator. Salary Range: $50,000 -$70,000. See city website for job posting and application. www.houston.govoffice. com. Position is open until filled, with priority given to applications submitted by October 11, 2019. h30,7-o
LICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT – FT position starting in January at Rushford Dental. Responsibilities include chairside assisting and front desk duties. Please send cover letter and resume to garymarcoux@acegroup.cc by November 1st. For more information call 507-864-7773. h30-o TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI0 HARVEST HELP WANTED Experienced semi-drivers for Sept/Oct sugarbeet and potato harvest. CDL not required. Potato warehouse graders wanted. Emanuelson Family Farms Drayton, ND 701/454-6122. (MCAN)
Fillmore Central School is accepting applications for
Full-time Custodian Starting Immediately
PART-TIME GRADER/PLOW OPERATOR. Year-round. Applicants call Gary Krahn, 507-352-2665 or Jim Schmidt, 507-352-4377. h16,23,30,7-o
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application to: Principal Heath Olstad, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939 or electronically to heath.olstad@isd2198.k12.mn.us. Position open until filled. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM near Fountain. For information call 507272-8390. h23,30-o
Full-Time Para-Professional for the current school year. Lanesboro Public School is a progressive P-12 district located in Southeast Minnesota. Send cover letter and application to Business Manager Julie Schreiber, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12.mn.us). Open until filled. EOE
Assisted Living of Preston
Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2019-20 season. Email, send, or drop off a letter of interest, completed application (available on school website), and any other pertinent information to Bret Klaehn - Athletic Director, 100 Kirkwood St E., Lanesboro MN 55949 or bretklaehn@lanesboroschools.com. Open until filled. EOE.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES
Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
Nursing Assistant Full-Time or Part-Time
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Fillmore Central Schools is seeking individuals who are energetic, compassionate and dedicated to working with children. Applications are being accepted for qualified individuals both full-time, part-time & substitute positions. Full-time positions are benefit qualified. • Child Care Center Coordinator • School Readiness Teacher Assistant • Child Care Center Lead Teacher • Child Care Center Aide • SAC (School Age Child Care) Assistant • Summer Rec Coordinator for summer 2020 • Enrichment Coordinator
For full job descriptions visit www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us/page/3512 or contact Angi Kaase at angi.kaase@isd2198.k12.mn.us
Now HIRING
is seeking dedicated, caring and compassionate individuals for part-time shifts
Now HiriNg!!! Lanesboro School District #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of
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Full and Part-time positions available in Preston and Spring Valley.
Full-time LPN position in Rushford.
Part-time evenings (4:30-9 pm and 5-9 pm, rotating holidays and every other weekend) Must be 18 years of age
Contact: Pam Kunert, RN • Community Director & Director of Health Services email: pkunert@oxfordmgmt.com Traditions of Preston | 515 Washington St. NW, Preston, MN | 507-765-3837
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, Apply online at Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees www.mapleleafservices.org must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Grain Laborers/ or call 507-765-2107 CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all ou possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Providing services for Scale operators for fall harvest in Kasson, Claremont, CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutCHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, people with developmental Grand Meadow, Ostrander, St. Charles & Wykoff. us/careers. disabilities for over 40 years! AAE/EOE Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employee All shifts available. Please apply online at: If you have any questions contact: Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasona Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER If you have any questions contact Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343 CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutThrisha (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 x424 needed with Class B CDL for Troy (Ostrander) 507-657-2234 us/careers. Chris (Claremont) at 507-528-2175 Jeff (Chester, IA) 563-565-2415 SE MN. Local routes from Troy (Ostrander & Grand Meadow) at 507-440-0647 If you have any questions contac
Competitive Wages & Benefits available!
Rochester, MN to surrounding areas and back. Looking for substitute and full-time drivers. Split shift. Must be 21 years of age. Good driving record and work history required. $20.88 to $21.70 per hour plus benefits which include holiday pay, vacation pay, and an excellent retirement plan. Call 608-457-2671, fax 608-457-2656, email prokschtransit@yahoo.com, or mail resume to N811 Old River Road, Stoddard, WI 54658.
Tommy (St. Charles) at 507-251-8373 Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-290 Mark (Wykoff) at 507-429-6577 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-512 EOE
Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-483 Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-334 Troy (Ostrander) 507-657-223 Jeff (Chester, IA) 563-565-241
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The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a creative and talented
grAPhIC DesIgNer versed in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. This part-time position will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
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SERVICES NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2TFNo BESSE MINI STORAGE Units available. Preston, MN. 507-765-2471. s30TFN-o GULLICKSON REPAIR - Car and truck repair and DOT inspections! Over 30 years experience in mechanical work! Call Richard Gullickson at 507-7653664. s10TFN-o
SERVICES schroeder drywall RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL
T Texturing Rusty Schroeder “FREE ESTIMATES” 507-765-3648
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Vicki’s annual garage sale on Thurs., Oct. 3rd from Noon - 6:00 and on Fri., Oct. 4th from 7:30 - 5:00.13379 341st Ave in Harmony or 2 miles east of Harmony on Hwy 52 and 1/2 mile south. Home decor, kitchen, bath, bedroom items; holiday items; womens clothing sizes L - 3X; jewelry; cookbooks, adult books & children books, and much more!! g30-o
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235 – 6th St. SE, Harmony, MN Good Amt. of Name-Brand Girls (2T. – 16) & Boys (2T – 8) Clothes (some new), Child Accessories, Ladies & Men’s (Med. – 2X) Blazers, Jackets, Coats, Dresses, Tops, T-Shirts, Dress Shirts, Jeans, Shoes/Boots/ Kids Snow Boots/Fashion Boots, Snowmobile Jackets & Pants, Boys Football Cleat Shoes, Cherry Stain 2-Draw File Cabinet, Jewelry, Mystery & Romance Books, Kids Halloween Costumes, Towels, Linens, Bedding, Electric Blanket, Drapes, Household/Kitchen Items/Small Appliances, Keurig Coffee Maker, Small TVs, TV Stand, Book Case, Lamps, Garbage Disposal, Coffee Mugs, 1 Set Christmas Dishes, Christmas Snowdens, Seasonal Decorations, Light Fixtures, Misc. Dishes/Bowls, Many Canning & Jam Jars (some vintage), Kirby Upright Vacuum, Throw Rugs, Pictures, Furniture, TV Wall Arm Mount, Toys, Small Boys Bike, Radio Flyer Wagon, Trike, B & D Electric Trimmer, 1950s Formica/ Chrome Table, and more!
Two Large Rummage Sales - just west of Harmony Lawn & garden, 2003 Kawasaki KLX110, Tools/ power tools, Pet items, Exercise equipment, Grilling items, Coolers, Furniture, Books/ cookbooks, Office items, Games/toys, Vintage items, Macrame', Beads/jewelry making, Sewing machine, Kitchen & household, Prom dresses, Snow pants & boots, Beer lights, PEZ, Scrapbooking items, Many free items!
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173 RURAL ACRES M/L FOR SALE BY SEALED BID AUCTION
Approximately 173 acres of rural real estate located in Sections 16 and 17 of Mound Prairie Township, Houston County, Minnesota, will be sold on bids.
The properties and parcels are comprised of the following: Parcel “1”: PID# 11.0074.000 and that portion of PID# 11.0072.000 lying North and West of Union Ridge Drive: 47 acres m/l, with 23 acres m/l tillable, outbuildings and a well. Parcel “2”: That portion of PID# 11.0072.000 lying South and East of Union Ridge Drive: 73 acres m/l, with 48 acres m/l tillable, 21 acres m/l woods and an existing building site. Parcel “3”: The combination of Parcels “1” and “2”, containing 120 acres m/l. Parcel “4”: That portion of PID# 11.0070.000 lying North of Union Ridge Drive: 53 acres m/l, with 11 acres m/l tillable and 40 acres m/l woods.
Parcel “5”: The combination of Parcels “1”, “2” and “4”, containing 173 acres m/l. Sealed bids will be received at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main, Caledonia, MN 55921 until Monday, October 7, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Union Ridge Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address, parcel number and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as earnest money deposit. SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If Sellers exercise their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Murphy Law Office. Sellers reserve the right to conduct the bid-off according to Sellers’ discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidders will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement, with closing to occur no later than November 15, 2019. Possession will be delivered immediately upon closing. The real estate taxes due and payable in 2019 will be prorated to the date of closing. The premises are being sold “AS IS”. If you should have any questions regarding the bid procedure, please contact Michael A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc.
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R-P Schools filled with Region VII FFA members for Fall Leadership Day! Great to see future leaders in our school growing their skills!!
Pictured are; front row: Avalon Jacobson, Karissa Eide, Kaleigha Davis, Ellie Dahl Back row: Peyton Morrison, Sam Kingsley, Vinnie Mason, Seth Heiden
HOmecOming 2019 September 30-OctOber 4 Dress Up Days: Monday: “Get up and Go Day” Tuesday: “Dress like a Teacher Day!” Wednesday: “America Day!” Thursday: “Yee-Haw Day!” Friday: “School Spirit Day!”
Our elementary students ROCKING team day!
A big thank you to our very own Paige Dailey, who as a member of the Region VIII officer team helped lead the organization of the day. A big congratulations to Leah Himlie for scoring among the top in the nation on her PSAT test! Leah has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! Leah will now be competing for a chance to win a National Merit Scholarship.
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