Sandra “Sandy” Hulbert, 82, of Chatfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Chatfield. Sandra Jane Root was born February 7, 1941, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Ernest and Mirriam (Justice) Root. She graduated from Burnt Hills, Ballston Lake Central School in New York. After High School she attended State University of New York at Potsdam, where she earned … [Read more...]
Gary Raymond Lindborg
Gary Raymond Lindborg, 72, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Gary was born on September 18, 1950, to Jack and Geraldine (Anderson) Lindborg in Richfield, Minn. He graduated from Richfield High School and later went on to achieve a degree from Kennedy-Western University. Gary was a Navy Seal and … [Read more...]
Scott Caldwell
Scott Caldwell, of Canton, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Cloud, Minn., on September 25, 2023, at the age of 63. Scott was born on March 16, 1960, to Pat and Mary (Snyder) Caldwell at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1978 where “sports” was his favorite subject. In 1979, Scott … [Read more...]
Rosemary “Rosie” VonWald
Rosemary “Rosie” VonWald, 83, of Chatfield died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Monday, September 25, 2023. Rosemary Adams was born on May 29, 1940, in Palestine, Ill., to Milo and Ruby Adams. Rosie attended Palestine High School, where she graduated at the age of 16. After graduation, she took a job as a secretary at the VA in Chicago, where her sister … [Read more...]
Charles Edwin Fravel
Charles Edwin Fravel, 97, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Father, Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Charles was born on January 29, 1926, in rural Cresco, Iowa, to Glenn and Dora (Pilgrim) Fravel, the eldest of five children. After he graduated from Cresco High School, he was drafted into the U.S. … [Read more...]
Cheryl R. Miller
Cheryl R. Miller, 77, of Preston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Cheryl Rae Benson was born on September 5, 1946, in Preston, Minn., to Edward and Mary (Henke) Benson. She graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1964. After high school, Cheryl worked for the phone company in Preston for 30 years. She … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Fatal crash between vehicle and Amish buggy
9/26 12:19 p.m. - More information has been released regarding the fatal crash which occurred in Fillmore County Monday morning between an SUV and an Amish buggy. According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, the crash occurred shortly before 8:25 Monday morning. The investigation indicates that a southbound 2005 Toyota 4Runner SUV, driven by 35-year-old Sarah Petersen … [Read more...]
Clutch Performer of the Week – Camden Hungerholt
Volleyball Athlete of the Week – Kendal VanMinsel
Volleyball Athlete of the Week – Jenna Olson
Cross Country Athlete of the Week – Ryan Prinsen
Fourth Winner of the Summer Takes Home Blackstone 4-Burner Griddle
Congratulations to Brook Nagel of Harmony, Minn., who won a brand new Blackstone 4-burner griddle from a Visit Bluff Country Magazine drawing conducted on August 31, 2023. Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on July 31, 2023. Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 30, … [Read more...]
Public Encouraged to Attend Kingsland ICS Meeting
By Patrick Andrews The Monday, September 18 Kingsland School Board meeting primarily covered the upcoming ICS facilities assessment, policy adoption, a vacant school board seat, a new school logo, and levy certification. Kingsland Schools will soon be adopting a new school logo design. School board members expressed their intent to reserve its reproduction within the … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Open Class Results
Department 1 - Game Horses Dept 1- Class A Keri Eglinton, Champion; Christine Novak, Reserve Dept 1- Class B Keri Eglinton; Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class C Rosalie Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class D Elliot Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Dept 1- Class E Elliot Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Timothy John Rottman, 46, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/17/2023, Make Emergency Call - No Emergency, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Nathaniel Jerome Sobeck, 24, Holmen, Wis.; 7/27/2023, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Michael Anthony Stefandis, 63, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/2/2023, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
