Kevin Charles Every, 69, of Preston, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following a two-month fight with cancer. Kevin was born May 10, 1956, in Preston to Charles and Emma (Hellem) Every. He graduated from Preston High School with the class of 1974. On April 22, 1978, Kevin married the love of his life, Joyce Larson, at the Mabel United … [Read more...]
Jerald Palmer Holland
Jerald Palmer Holland, 93, of Austin, Minn., passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Jerald was born on November 13, 1932, in Mabel, Minn., to James and Palma (Myhre) Holland. Jerald married Catherine “Kate” Morey at Wilmington Lutheran Church in rural Caledonia on June 11, 1955. He worked as a carpenter for several years before taking … [Read more...]
Judy F. Nagel
Judy F. Nagel, age 82, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Pastor Todd Bush officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Inurnment will take place at a … [Read more...]
Charles Anthony Reineke
May 20, 1935 – January 24, 2026 Charles “Chuck” Anthony Reineke, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Graceville, Minn., on May 20, 1935, he was the eldest of six children to Anton August Reineke and Ruth Dorothy (Bigalke) Reineke. In 1956, at the age of 21, Chuck joined the United States Army and served for two years … [Read more...]
Duane Luther Erickson
Duane Luther Erickson passed away on February 3, 2026, at Good Shephard Home, in the company of loved ones at the age of 94. He was the fifth child born to Alvin and Myrtle (Flattum) Erickson at home in rural Lanesboro. Duane was a long-time active member of First Lutheran Church of Highland. He was baptized by Rev. GÜre with John and Olga Glenna as his sponsors. He was … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Offers Free Paint For Community Projects
OWATONNA, MN, February 3, 2026 - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for free paint and coating products for community mural, community welcome sign, historic structure or public art projects or to refresh public spaces in preparation for significant community milestone celebrations through its Paint the Town Grant program. This … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Hey Mortal One, Listen Up!
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist Hey mortal one, listen up! That is one way to translate the familiar passage in Micah 6:8. Hey, human being, you who breath, open your ears and listen! In the 8th century before Jesus, when Micah and other prophets were writing, the problems in society looked very similar to any human century. Reading carefully, the … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-26-49
Estate of Katherine Ann Zacher a/k/a Katherine A. Zacher a/k/a Kathy Zacher, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Orderd and Notice is given that on March 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Cody Ray Mahr, 37, Spring Grove, Minn.; 11/13/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Chatfield Police Department Ricardo Augusto Pezzetta Leonci, 34, Minneapolis, Minn.; 1/11/2026, Speeding (52/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $220. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jackson Croft … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA FILLMORE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT THIRD DISTRICT Court File No. 23-PR-26-11 Case Type: Informal Probate Estate of Jeffrey Darren Sanders,
Deceased Notice of Informal Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors (Without a Will) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an amended application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The amended application has been … [Read more...]