Richard Alden William Holty, 87, of Mabel, Minn., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 22, 2023. Incredible father to Jim (Elaine), Pam (Brian), Joyce (Tony), and Ron (Kimberly), grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Richard was born on April 9, 1936, at home on the Dotseth farm, located between Spring Grove and … [Read more...]
Marvin Arthur Wicks
Marvin Arthur Wicks, age 95, of Rochester, Minn., died Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Marvin Wicks was born May 12, 1928, in Bluffton Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Claude and Olive (Olson) Wicks. He was baptized at the Advent Christian Church in Burr Oak, Iowa, by Pastor Gordon Kess. He attended elementary school at District #3, the … [Read more...]
Raymond Lloyd Lemke
Raymond Lloyd “Ray” Lemke passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Spring Valley Care Center. He was 93 years old. Ray was born on March 12, 1930, in Yale, S. Dak., to Emil and Emilie (Musolf) Lemke. The family moved to Spring Valley in 1933, where Ray attended school, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1948. He worked in the laundry service at the … [Read more...]
John “JD” David Munter
John "JD" David Munter, 77, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on May 18, 2023, after a battle with cancer. JD was born in December 1945, in St. Paul, Minn., to George and Mary Munter, joining his older sister Georgeann. He grew up on Tanner’s Lake in Oakdale, and then attended North St. Paul High School. He received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in engineering from … [Read more...]
Jean Malizia
Jean Malizia, 93, of Los Osos, Calif., (formerly of Spring Valley), passed away on May 15, 2023. Jean was born on June 8, 1929, to Henry and Grace Olson, and spent her childhood in Ostrander before moving to Spring Valley, where she graduated high school in 1946. She attended Luther College and later graduated from Winona State and became a remedial reading teacher in Spring … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christina Lynne Jackson, 38, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/27/2023, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (5/9/2023): Remain law abiding. Lonnie Jerome Lee, 64, Cannon Falls, … [Read more...]
Krin Abraham hosts Caledonia Area Public School District’s Strategic Plan meeting
Twenty-five Caledonia community members attended Caledonia Area Public School’s stakeholders’ meeting hosted by Krin Abraham, school superintendent. The meeting was held Wednesday, May 17, from 6-9:32 p.m. at Caledonia Middle/High School. Abraham warmly welcomed all who attended and discussed the purpose of the evening’s meeting. Abraham stated, “The goal for tonight is to … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board approves track replacement bid
By Andrew Darling The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on the evening of May 15. In attendance were board members Kyle Radar, Gary Broadwater, Carmen Anderson, Cindy Seabright, Steve Tammel, Pam Freet and Superintendent Scott Klavetter. After roll call was completed, Kyle Radar led the room in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting’s agenda was … [Read more...]
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen, of Harmony, went to her heavenly home on May 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 65. Kim was born on October 15, 1957, in Harmony, Minn., to Gaylon and Lucy Richardson. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1975 and married her sweetheart, David Wangen, on July 26, 1975. Kim started her work career as … [Read more...]
The historic closing of “The Phantom of The Opera” on Broadway
By Grace Torgerson The chandelier has fallen for the final time and “The Phantom of The Opera” has closed on Broadway. “Phantom” is the longest running show in Broadway history, closing just weeks after it’s 35th anniversary. The original closing date was set to be in February 2023 but was later pushed to mid-April because of a huge increase in ticket sales. This increase … [Read more...]
