Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in October 2017! American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the … [Read more...]
Gary Allan Simenson
Gary Allan Simenson, 81, of Chatfield, died August 29, 2017, surrounded by family at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Gary was born February 7, 1936, in Decorah, Iowa, to Earl and Beatha (Renaas) Simenson. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1954. He then went into the Navy and served four years. On October 12, 1960, he married Ann Paige Indvick in Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Frazer
William “Bill” Frazer, age 38, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, 2017, at his home. Memorial services for William “Bill” Frazer will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. William Todd Frazer was born March 30, 1979, to Richard and Sandra (Meyer) Frazer. Bill attended and graduated from … [Read more...]
Jerry N. Ehlenfeldt
Jerry N. Ehlenfeldt, 55, of rural Lewiston, Minn., died on Friday, August 25, 2017, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Jerry was born on October 3, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Vernon and Betty (Barber) Ehlenfeldt. He was raised in rural St. Charles, Minn., and at the age of 15 lived with his grandparents in Iowa for a couple of years. Jerry then moved to Winona, … [Read more...]
Arlo James Habben
Arlo James Habben, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Arlo was born August 10, 1949, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Herbert and Eileen (Kaiser) Habben. He grew up in Waldorf, Minn. Arlo served his county in the Navy. He was stationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and later, Iceland. Arlo enjoyed working on Bd5 … [Read more...]
Family obstacle course held in Harmony
On Saturday, August 19, Tonya Keim, with the help of a variety of sponsors and volunteers, including some of the Fillmore Central football team, put on a Family Obstacle Course in Harmony. Kids and adults of all ages took on a variety of obstacles. Pictured on top is Carter Keim sliding into the first mud pit. Below is Isaiah Bredberg climbing through the mud. Pictured center … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 28 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
Only one in six households disposes of batteries correctly. Minnesota is number two in the nation with a recycling rate of nearly 45%. The “chasing arrows” on a Styrofoam container does not make it recyclable. Thirteen million glass jars and bottles are used in the United States each day with only 25% being recycled. There are containers for Salvation Army donations of … [Read more...]
Letter about 10th anniversary of the Rushford flood…
To the Editor, I was honored to join with others in the observance of the 10th anniversary of the Rushford flood. As I stated in my remarks at the ceremony, the citizens of Rushford who adopted the attitude of “never give up” are the reason that the community not only recovered from the flood, but is now flourishing with a bright future ahead. I am pleased that the Southern … [Read more...]
Houston School Board looks to appoint new member
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on August 17 in the library of Houston Public High School for its regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Norlien, Booner, Stillin, Wilson, Carlson and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the night’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting to discuss negotiation … [Read more...]