Nicky Rud, age 85, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully at her son Tony’s home on January 19, 2026. Born on June 26, 1940, in Caledonia, she spent her 85 years mastering the art of family, fun, and never missing a good card game. Nicky enjoyed senior dining at Elsie’s. She enjoyed going to Music in the Park. She loved Thursday night music at Elsie’s, especially when … [Read more...]
Two Teens Injured in Fillmore County Crash
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 2027 hours, Fillmore County 911 dispatch received a call of a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of Fillmore County Road 115 and 341st Avenue in rural Harmony, Minn. Upon arrival, deputies identified the two occupants of the vehicle as a 17-year-old female, and a 19-year-old male, both of Canton, Minn. Both occupants had been … [Read more...]
Karl Hoefs
Karl Hoefs of rural Spring Valley, Minn., passed on to be with his Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, while in the care of Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital. He fought a tough and courageous battle against Stage 4 lung cancer for over two years, with overwhelming support from friends and family. Karl was born December 18, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to … [Read more...]
Verdon Olson
Verdon Ordell Olson was born June 15, 1936, at home in Amherst, Minn., to Thomas and Edna (Opsahl) Olson. The family later moved to Harmony, Minn. Verdon attended the Harmony School. He moved to Austin, Minn., when he was 16. Verdon worked in the construction field and at the Hormel plant till his retirement of 30 plus years. He married Mona Sabanish on September 20, … [Read more...]
Cory James Francis
Cory James Francis, 54, of Houston, Minn., passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. Born on August 2, 1968, in La Crosse, Wis., he was a graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Minn., where he lived most of his life. Cory most recently worked for Beneke Construction. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved sharing in these hobbies with his wife and … [Read more...]
Seed Savers Exchange receives Humanities Iowa Grant
Decorah, IA – Seed Savers Exchange was recently awarded a $9,500 grant from Humanities Iowa, a state-based independent humanities council, in support of the project “Humanities Presentations at the 2023 Virtual Conference.” The statewide grant program supports public humanities projects and educational programs that encourage contemplation, spark conversation, and invite … [Read more...]
Joan Kidd
Joan A. Kidd, 87, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Joan Ann Dearness was born on June 26, 1936, in Holyoke, Mass., to Frances Dearness and Francis (Hill) Dearness. She met the love of her life at the Mount Holyoke Dance Pavilion in the fall of 1959. She moved to Minnesota and married Lynn Edward Kidd on … [Read more...]
Joseph Walsh
Joseph Leonard Walsh was born on February 13, 1934, in Fillmore Township, the son of Richard and Elsie Walsh. He married Marian Walsh (Kellogg) on his birthday in 1965, a union that lasted 58 years. Together, Joe and Marian had five children, Timothy (Pam), Kellie, Jody (Toby), James (Nichole), and Joseph (Brooke). He was surrounded by the love of his wife and children as he … [Read more...]
James Glen Sanden
James Glen Sanden, 85, of Princeton, Minn., passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 peacefully in St. Paul, Minn. Jim was born on July 3, 1936, in Harmony, Minn., to Glen and Edith Sanden. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Jim worked as a welder at Hoffman Engineering in Anoka for 33 years. He married his wife Darlene in 1977; they were married for 39 years. Jim … [Read more...]
Oranda Carmona(Folstad) Sinclair
Oranda Carmona (Folstad) Sinclair, age 95, of Spring Grove, and formerly of Mabel, Minn., passed away June 29, 2022, at Green Lea Manor in Mabel. She was born March 5, 1927 to Elmer and Martha (Overby) Brown, at the home of her grandparents Anton and Christine Brown, in Mabel, Minn. Oranda attended School in Riceford, Minn., through the 8th grade, and then went to high … [Read more...]