An open house for Peggy Stier was held from 5–7 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Peggy (Mary Margaret Cummings) Stier, age 92, wife, mother, artist, musician, passed away peacefully with her family around her. Peggy was born in Cresco, Iowa, in 1924 to Paul and Mame Cummings. She had one sister, Paula. Their family moved to … [Read more...]
Anna Marie Roche
Anna Marie Roche, 87, of Preston, Minn., died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Anna Marie Mathison Bastian Roche was born May 1, 1929 to Gilbert and Agnes (Johnson) Mathison. She attended school at Chatfield and Preston. She married Leo (Bud) Bastian on April 14, 1946. Anna Marie and Bud had three children. She was a member of Christ … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week ~ Kenzie Broadwater
Journal Writing Project: A dramatic view
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...]