Fillmore County News

By Lisa Brainard The American Cancer Society's Fillmore County Relay for Life planning committee is ready to kick off spring and raise even more funds for the fight against cancer and research for a cure.

7. Fillmore County EDA director Cris Gastner presented the proposal. He said Dennis Langreck of Lime Springs, the new owner of the Root River Country Club, which is located south of Spring Valley and outside of city limits, requested $35,000 from Spring Valley's Revolving Loan Fund to upgrade equipment at the club.

Commissioner Randy Dahl: If we set up a committee, let's have it look at everything - sand mining, quarries and heavy metal mining.

By Diane Adams What a wacky winter we're having weather wise. I sure am tired of the damp, cold weather.

Republican voters in Preston echoed the sentiments of GOP caucus-goers across Minnesota on Tuesday, throwing their support behind former Pennsylvania Sen.

Pearson was charged with four counts of check forgery, with a maximum penalty of five years in jail, $10,000, or both.

By Lisa Brainard The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office has been called to defend itself recently as it upholds federal policies regarding projects on historical structures.

26. Tallied together, the Bluff Country Newspaper Group picked up seven awards for three of its newspapers.

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The following non-confidential traffic and criminal cases from 1/10 to 1/16/12 were compiled from reports released from the Fillmore County Court Administrator's office.

Gail Bunge, Fillmore County Social Services director, shared some details at the regular meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners Jan.

The following non-confidential traffic and criminal cases from 1/3 to 1/9/12 were compiled from reports released from the Fillmore County Court Administrator's office.

By Sonya Meyerhofer The Spring Valley EDA held a special meeting Wednesday, Jan.

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By Lloyd Swalve Ostrander Care & Rehab administrator One of three sisters born to Rhoda and Herbert Simons on a farm near Etna, Minn., Vina Lund has lived nearly 102 years, always residing somewhat near to her birthplace.

By Lisa Brainard The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners' agenda for the meeting held Jan.

10. The Gathering Place for Seniors, Chatfield United Methodist Church's newly-formed health ministry for senior citizens, led by parish nurse Beverly Simpson, held its inaugural open house last Tuesday, Jan.

The first three ran last week and were 1) President Obama travels through Fillmore County; 2) area weather includes a tornado; and 3) recreation and bicycle events and topics.