Gilbert and Charlie Spring is trying to awaken our spirits. The daffodils hold up their cheery heads, goldfinches appear at our feeder as yellow drops of color, and the sun keeps trying to light up the landscape and our mood. Gilbert is happy to once again take long walks, in between rainfalls, and even go on a few bike rides. Lu has fashioned a stand on his three-wheeled … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 17, Jon Melvin Olson, 50, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Olson is charged with Possess Ammo/Any Firearm – Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent Crime of Violence, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence – Firearm Violation, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, all felonies. The first two carry maximum criminal penalties of 15 years in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Amber Marie Erickson, 33, Preston, Minn.; 1/29/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Loren Keith Hochstedler, 29, Decorah, Iowa; 2/15/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher Michael Poole, 45, Red Wing, Minn.; 2/1/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cara Jean Sand, 64, Decorah, Iowa; … [Read more...]
Marlene Jeanette Kingsbury Ranzenberger
Marlene Jeanette Kingsbury Ranzenberger, age 82, of Mabel, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Marlene was born in Mabel on March 7, 1935 to Ray and Edna (Holland) Kingsbury. She was baptized and confirmed in Mabel. She graduated from the Mabel High School in 1953. On October 29, 1955, she married Lloyd Ranzenberger at the Mabel First … [Read more...]
Alice I. Macha
Alice I. Macha, age 82, of Decorah, Iowa, died Friday evening, April 7, 2017 at her home in Decorah. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Decorah, with Rev. Chad Huebner officiating. Burial was in Hesper Public Cemetery in Hesper Township, rural Decorah. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Fjelstul Funeral … [Read more...]
Dale R. Wondrasch
Dale R. Wondrasch, age 84, of Spring Valley, died Thursday April 20. 2017 at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Dale was born October 1, 1932 in Spring Valley to Louis and Mahla (Grabau) Wondrasch. He attended school at Forestville Center, St. Johns in Wykoff, and Wykoff Public School. In February of 1953 he was inducted into the United States Army. Dale was … [Read more...]
Paul Edsel Mathison
Paul Edsel Mathison, 89, of Preston, died Monday, April 24, 2017 in Atlanta, Ga., due to a brain bleed. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, Minn., with Pastor Dave Lieder officiating. Burial of his ashes will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Paul Mathison was born on January 12, 1928 to … [Read more...]
Wayne Lee Howard
Wayne Lee Howard, age 57, of rural Lanesboro, died April 23, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Wayne was born May 15, 1959 in Spring Grove, Minn., to Allen and Betty (Lund) Howard. He graduated from the Lanesboro High School and then from the Diesel Mechanics course at the Winona Technical Institute. His father died when Wayne was a young man, so he worked on … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, April 24 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Spring Valley 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. Tuesday, April 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, … [Read more...]
