By Yvonne Nyenhuis On January 20 we will enter a “brave new world.” There are those who will look to God for salvation and those who will look to President-elect Donald Trump to “save us.” When it comes to God, he created “man” with the ability to reason. He expects us to solve our own problems. This leaves us with a startling reality, Donald Trump residing in the Oval … [Read more...]
Red Cross helping a family of five following fire in Peterson
ROCHESTER, MN, December. 27, 2016 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five after a home fire on Digger Road in Peterson, Minn. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected and provide assistance for their immediate emergency needs, including emotional support and help with long-term recovery planning. Nationwide … [Read more...]
Privilege explained
When the subject of being part of a privileged group comes up many people become defensive. Their response is, “I’ve worked hard for what I have, I am not privileged.” Yes, many privileged people do work hard. I think I have worked hard and am also privileged. The point is that other people may work as hard or even harder and never realize the same “success.” As we know many … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/2/17
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mia Natividad Abcejo, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 11/27/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Heidi Jo Buxengard, 21, Spring Grove, Minn.;11/14/2016, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tara Kathleen Dodson, 49, Mabel, Minn.; 2/11/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week –
Student films chronicling change in Lanesboro for Smithsonian project
Premiere at St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. Lanesboro, MN. – For four months in 2016, three Lanesboro area students worked diligently on Lanesboro Arts’ Youth Access Technology Project (YATP), a local history media project of impressive scope and quality. Supported by the Smithsonian Institute’s Stories from Main Street program, … [Read more...]
Root River 1W1P final plan approved
13 local government units each will decide whether to adopt document Preston, MN – Better water management in the Root River Watershed is moving forward. On Monday, December 19, the Policy Committee of the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) voted unanimously to approve the final draft of the water management plan at a meeting in Chatfield. Root River 1W1P’s … [Read more...]
Call for entries for 2019 Exhibition Gallery shows at Lanesboro Arts
LANESBORO, MN - Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2019. Nationally known Lanesboro Arts is located at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, Minn., and attracts thousands of visitors each year to its galleries and year-round arts programs and events. Lanesboro was named one of … [Read more...]
Delores M. Jensen
Delores M. Jensen, age 78, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Delores was born November 10, 1938 in rural Peterson, Minn., to Ole and Mary (Anderson) Lemberg. She attended school in Peterson. She married George Mielke. They lived in Utica and later the Twin Cities, until he later passed away. She married Larry Jensen. In … [Read more...]
Shirley Helen Bornfleth
Shirley Helen Bornfleth, 99, passed away December 21, 2016 in Rochester at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Shirley was born March 8, 1917, the only child of Henry and Signe (Erickson) Hall. She married Raymond Bornfleth June 8, 1938 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church. In her younger years, Shirley was very active in her church and community. She loved to be on many … [Read more...]