Randy J. Lange, age 62, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Randy Joe Lange was born on July 10, 1954 in Spring Valley, Minn., son of Albert and Adeline (Fimon) Lange. He graduated from Spring Valley High School with the class of 1972. In April 1973, Randy married Paula McDonald; she later passed away. On May 30, 1987, … [Read more...]
A letter to President Obama
By Yvonne Nyenhuis Life is full of surprises, including the results of the election and the former President George W. Bush taking up portrait painting! Before the election, a little girl in kindergarten asked, “Why can’t we keep the President we have?” The day after the election, I had a telephone call from my best friend in Pennsylvania. She was jubilant. With … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Cross Country commentary
By Kiera Olson As my final high school cross country season comes to a close, I’m able to look back on my four years of experience very favorably. I reached success on the courses, but what will stick with me more throughout my life, rather than race results, are the endless values the sport taught me. Much like other high school athletics, cross country teaches hard work … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lenora: Everyone invited and welcome!
Established in 1856 and the current building completed in 1865, the historic Lenora United Methodist Church in rural Fillmore County will be the place for beautiful and meaningful Christmas services in December. The old church, which is original to the period of the 1860s, will be decorated in the festive beauty of the Christmas season. Services will be held December 17 at 3 … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 40 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 29, 2016, succeeded in collecting 40 units of blood. There were 48 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these two donors who reached the following milestones: Christy Bakken – 1 gallon and Geri Ehler – 4 gallons. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports – 12-5-16
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Sara Lee Chinandler, 70, Hugo, Minn.; 11/9/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Andrea Lee Drury, 36, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/24/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Neil John Frederickson, 30, Lake Elmo, Minn.; 11/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brandon Gene Gergen, 29, Preston, … [Read more...]
Low interest rate single family housing loans available
FARIBAULT, MN – The USDA Rural Development Agency is currently accepting applications for loans available to low-income families to buy, build, rehabilitate or improve homes located in rural communities with a population of 20,000 or less. Faribault, Northfield and Owatonna are currently eligible areas as these communities are “grandfathered” into the program. The low-income … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H awards program and Federation meeting
Submitted by Morgan Pickett Reporter The 2015-16 4-H year came to a close on October 15, 2016, with a well-attended awards banquet. The Master of Ceremonies was retiring president Andrew Gathje, who led the group thru a brief federation meeting followed by installation of the newly elected officer team consisting of Tyler Raaen (president), Coltin Wingert (vice president), … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project elects 2016-2017 officers
he annual meeting of the 4-H Horse Project was held on November 14, 2016 in Preston. Members and parents gathered for their annual business meeting, which included a presentation by Extension Educator Nicole Pokorney, business matters of the coming year, and election of youth and adult County 4-H Horse Project Officers. New youth officers are: President Heather Apenhorst, Vice … [Read more...]
Jeanne B. Herlihy
Jeanne B. Herlihy, 70, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Jeanne was born on November 21, 1946, in La Crosse, Wis., to Byron and Mildred (Anderson) Buross. She was raised on the family farm in Bratsberg, south of Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1964, St. Olaf College in Northfield in … [Read more...]