Lyle Lloyd Drinkall, 98, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Lyle was born in rural Spring Valley, Minn., to Elwin and Verna (Davidson) Drinkall on August 27, 1918. He attended rural country school and graduated from the eighth grade. On November 20, 1943 Lyle married Violet Krahn at the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Zola Hoiness
Zola Hoiness, 96, of Harmony, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, Minn. Friends called one hour prior to services at the church. Burial took place at the Greenfield Lutheran … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, January 3 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, 6 p.m. Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 5 Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 … [Read more...]
Considering an uncertain time in our history
By Yvonne Nyenhuis On January 20 we will enter a “brave new world.” There are those who will look to God for salvation and those who will look to President-elect Donald Trump to “save us.” When it comes to God, he created “man” with the ability to reason. He expects us to solve our own problems. This leaves us with a startling reality, Donald Trump residing in the Oval … [Read more...]
Red Cross helping a family of five following fire in Peterson
ROCHESTER, MN, December. 27, 2016 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five after a home fire on Digger Road in Peterson, Minn. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected and provide assistance for their immediate emergency needs, including emotional support and help with long-term recovery planning. Nationwide … [Read more...]
Privilege explained
When the subject of being part of a privileged group comes up many people become defensive. Their response is, “I’ve worked hard for what I have, I am not privileged.” Yes, many privileged people do work hard. I think I have worked hard and am also privileged. The point is that other people may work as hard or even harder and never realize the same “success.” As we know many … [Read more...]
2016 was an eventful year
Last week Viet “Henry” Long stopped into Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) office. He was confused about a of couple checks he had received from the Foundation. They were not big checks, totaling only $2,500, but both were indeed for Henry, who co-owns Magic Ten Nails in Owatonna. Henry took over ownership after the 2010 floods, when the previous owner decided … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Are people allowed to push their leftover snow out onto the highway for the snowplow to move it? Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute 160.2715, “It shall be unlawful to obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon.” This law prohibits the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow on to public roads, including the ditch and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/2/17
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mia Natividad Abcejo, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 11/27/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Heidi Jo Buxengard, 21, Spring Grove, Minn.;11/14/2016, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tara Kathleen Dodson, 49, Mabel, Minn.; 2/11/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 … [Read more...]
