By Kiera Olson Lights. Camera. Action. Or not. One-act season is officially underway, but acceptable rehearsal space is not. As our team gears up for the first couple competitions, the need for a school auditorium becomes prevalent. Practicing on our stage is difficult with ongoing basketball practice. This makes it harder to prepare for competitions. Additionally, having an … [Read more...]
Letter about Unions…
To the Editor, A few queries about Jason Sethre’s virulent anti-union editorial: Mr. Sethre, at what point in recent history did the boss-management class go from malevolent to benevolent? When did they soften their hearts to the plight of the worker? Sorry pal, they ain’t changed since, as the old saw goes, “Unions were good in their time, but---”! Unions have been under … [Read more...]
Regarding the January 23 commentary “Unions are like expired sour cream”
By Jack Bratrud First, the reader is subject to think that unions represented nearly 35% of the workforce in 1954. What the article does not say is that in the 1950s, 60% of our workforce was blue collar workers. By 1978 only 20% of the workers were blue collar and 80% were white collar workers, thus the need for white collar unions and a voice to challenge … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hosts active shooter presentation
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board opened the meeting to public comment, of which there was none. Superintendent Krin Abraham answered questions about a new coach hire for 9th grade boys basketball. The B-team has 18 student members in 10th grade and below, prompting the scheduling of separate 9th … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Randy Wayne Cambern, 55, Rochester, Minn.; 11/25/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Travis Dale Egge, 36, Canton, Minn.; 12/9/2016, Expired Registration – More Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. James Steven Flanders, 25, Rushford, Minn.; 9/28/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within … [Read more...]
Ruby Jeanette Langstaff
Ruby Jeanette (Velde) Langstaff, 96, of Lanesboro, passed away January 20, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Ruby was born February 12, 1920 to Tor and Inga (Ladsten) Velde in Preble Township in FIllmore County. Ruby attended Tawney County School near Mabel. On September 6, 1936 she married George N. Langstaff in Cresco, Iowa. She worked for many years as … [Read more...]
Mark S. Haugerud
Mark S. Haugerud, age 69 of Harmony, Minn., died Sunday, January 23, 2017. Mark was born March 31, 1947 in Manhattan, Kans., to Howard and Mary (Stafford) Haugerud. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On January 16, 1975 Mark married Mary Johnson in Alexandria, Virg. He enjoyed being with his family and spending time outdoors. Mark is survived by his wife Mary; five … [Read more...]
Ruth Mareé Peterson
Ruth Mareé Peterson died unexpectedly on Jan. 5, 2017. She was born Feb. 25, 1929 to Herman Clarence Stoll and Inga Strand Stoll Hein in Decorah, Iowa. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. She graduated from Cresco High School, Iowa in 1946 and attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa and Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she earned … [Read more...]
Margaret O. Agrimson
Margaret O. Agrimson, 90, of Oak Park Heights, Minn., died on Thursday, January 19, at the Oak Park Senior Living Center. Margaret was born on January 9, 1927, to Ole E. and Marie (Thoreson) Boyum. She married Cyrus Agrimson on April 6, 1946. She was a great helpmate on the farm for the next 23 years. Margaret and Cyrus then moved to Bloomington, Minn., in 1969. Margaret … [Read more...]
Thelmer Rudlong
Funeral services for Thelmer Rudlong were held 2 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt. Burial took place at the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation were held Sunday, January 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minn., and continued Monday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Thelmer E. … [Read more...]