Curtis Robert Schumacher passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Curt was born on April 1, 1945, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Lawrence and Isabelle (Klubertanz) Schumacher and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1963. On June 25, 1966, he married Christine Rubin in Spring Valley where they resided until moving to Rochester in … [Read more...]
Joseph “Joe” Blahnik
Joseph “Joe” Blahnik, age 82, of Brownsville, Minn., passed away peacefully in the presence of family at his home on May 18, 2025. Joe was born January 17, 1943, in Austin Minn. He was the third of 13 children born to Louis and Mary (Snyder) Blahnik. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1961. In his mid-20s Joe served for two years in the U.S. Army, where he was … [Read more...]
Lorraine Brown
Lorraine Brown, 84, of Caledonia, Minn., went home to be with her heavenly father on May 9, 2025. Lorraine was born to Ethan and Leona Wuethrich on February 14, 1941, in Evergreen Park, Ill. She grew up with older siblings Rex and MayMay (Leona) and younger brother Roger. Mom, also fondly known as Granny, was the epitome of Love. Not sure if being born on Valentine’s Day had … [Read more...]
Jennifer “Jennie” Grohman
Jennifer Grohman passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in the memory unit of Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimers. Jennie was born September 28, 1950, to Bill and Naomi Grohman of Caledonia. She went to Catholic schools and graduated from Loretto High School in 1968. She went to college at the University of MN and became a … [Read more...]
Raymond Stanley Pflughoeft
Raymond Stanley Pflughoeft loved to travel in his younger years, but his heart always belonged to the family farm in Ridgeway, Minn., where he was born on June 10, 1933, to Walter and Madeline (Morcomb) Pflughoeft. He traveled to his new home in heaven on May 15, 2025, to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart and wife, Elaine (Wager). They were married on October 23, 1954, … [Read more...]
David Kiefer
David Kiefer, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., (formerly of Preston) died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. David Charles Kiefer was born on January 24, 1945, to Karl and Florence (Kline) Kiefer in Fillmore County, Minn., andwas raised in the Preston area, graduating from Preston High School in 1962. He grew up with three sisters and was … [Read more...]
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ASSUMED NAME: Catch & Cuddle 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O.Box. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 104 Main St SW Preston, MN 55965 3. List the name and … [Read more...]
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit
A public hearing will be held after 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at the Elmira Town Hall, 27 Winona St, Chatfield, MN 55923 to consider the following: Hinckley Holstein LLC has applied to expand an existing feedlot operation to accommodate 883 animal units. Owner: Dale Hinckley, Trustee – 19320 Hwy 74 SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 Partial Legal Description: Parcel #: … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 5.6.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (5/9/25) Commissioner Warrants: •La Fleur Law Office, PLLC$ 3,622.50 •Marco, Inc$ 39,226.66 •R & S Fiber Optic Services$ … [Read more...]
HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. April 14, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Anna Frauenkron, Suzie Peterson, Michelle Quinn, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. MPFA Application CSAH13/Spruce … [Read more...]