Donald Charles Storhoff, age 86, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1935, in Harmony, Minn., the son of Alvin and Mildred (Larson) Storhoff. On August 23, 1953, Donald was united in marriage to Lois J. Vitse in Fountain, Minn. This marriage was blessed with four children. Don was … [Read more...]
Jean E. Agrimson
Jean E. Agrimson, 95, of rural Utica, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home. Jean Ellen Peterson was born on June 28, 1926, in Sebeka, Minn., to Alfred and Esther (Olson) Peterson. On February 22, 1947, Jean was united in marriage with Orville Agrimson at Arendahl Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. Following their marriage, the couple co-owned … [Read more...]
Talking breast cancer with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, October 11, 2021 — Even with progress in care and treatment, the Minnesota Department of Health categorizes breast cancer in the top five cancer causes of death for women in Minnesota. Thirty percent of new invasive cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer. For men, breast cancer is considered rare but there is growth in the health care community in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jesse Allen Acker, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Aaron Charles Grattan, 18, Hokah, Minn.; 9/26/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Donald Vernon Lund III, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/21/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine … [Read more...]
Houston receives state grant for water infrastructure
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant and loan. “Houston’s wastewater treatment plant is in need of rehabilitation and this funding will allow the project to move forward,” Davids said. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and … [Read more...]
Monster Bash haunted house
The number one rated Haunted House in the State of Minnesota opened again on Thursday, October 14. Monster Bash is back after a year away and ready to scare like never before. Our last three haunts have been rated the Top Overall Halloween attraction by MinnesotaHaunted-houses.com, and this year is better than ever. We will transport our guests to an old west ghost town, … [Read more...]
College News
Summer 2021 Graduation List • Bemidji State University: Nadia Gordon, Caledonia, BS, Chemistry; Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, AA, Liberal Education; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, BA, History and BA, Political Science. • North Dakota State University: Meagan Barbara Cullen, Chatfield, BS, Radiologic Sciences, Honors • Rochester Community and Technical College: Cora … [Read more...]
Gopher Football Pounds Goodhue in Key White Match-Up
Goodhue (3-1, 4-1) came into the game in second place in the Southeast-White. They had just one loss, 34-33 to St. Charles. The sub-district leader Chatfield (3-0, 4-1), ranked #8 in Class AA, came in without a loss in White play. And despite each squad sporting the same overall record, it was all Gophers. Jeff Johnson’s crew collected five Wildcat turnovers. They scored a … [Read more...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Millions of Americans live in fear and silence every day in their own home. Domestic violence does not discriminate against race, gender, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or age. Every 60 seconds, an average of 20 people is abused by an intimate partner, one in three women and one in four men. Millions of children are exposed to domestic violence in their home, the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project My favorite show
By Kristina Biel The Tales of Miraculous Ladybug and Chat Noir is a show every early 2000’s kid wished they grew up with, but now they watch it going into their early adult life. A quick summary of it would be, two teenage kids are granted powers to protect the city of Paris. Chat Noir who is Adrien Agreste, and Ladybug who is Marinette Dupain-Cheng. They have to save Paris … [Read more...]