Kay Charlene Prinsen, age 77, of rural Preston, Minn., passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 25, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Mary’s Campus. Kay was born on April 26, 1939, in Minneapolis to Paul and Charlene (Unruh) Berges. She and her parents lived in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and in 1949 ,the family moved to Preston, Minn. In 1957, Kay graduated … [Read more...]
Dorothy Ann Bradt
Dorothy Ann Bradt, 81, of Chatfield, passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Dorothy was born November 20, 1934, in Chatfield, to Herbert and Grace Sween. On September 22, 1952 she married Larry Bradt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Dorothy worked at Tuohy Furniture in Chatfield for many years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Littlejohn
William “Bill” Littlejohn, age 100, of rural Decorah, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Bill was born April 17, 1916 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Melvil and Iona (Garrett) Littlejohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School in 1933. While in high school, he worked in a restaurant and a music store. It was at the music store where his … [Read more...]
Donna Mae Ristau
Donna Mae Ristau, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester, Minn., on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Donna Mae Bender was born on June 23, 1934, in Spring Valley, Minn., daughter of Bart and Beatrice (Nemec) Bender. After graduation, she went to work for Welke Studio and Paul Cross the attorney for about two years. Donna then applied for a job at St. … [Read more...]
Henry “Hank” Morgan
Henry “Hank” Morgan, age 58, of Madison, S. Dak., died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday one hour prior … [Read more...]
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For the past months, our patience has been tried by Donald Trump, who has managed to dominate the media. He distinguishes himself by operating in a “fact free” zone and making up his personal version of “reality” as he goes along. While this may have a certain entertainment value, his continuous lies leave us feeling uneasy. We haven’t the vaguest idea what he stands for. He … [Read more...]
Covalence in concert October 2
Rebecca Wilt and Mark Clodfelter will return to Harmony to perform as part of their current midwest tour. Known as Covalence, they are a chamber duo comprised of internationally acclaimed performing artists, with Rebecca on piano and Mark on trumpet. This dynamic duo has performed throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia to command audiences in some of … [Read more...]
Houston School Board looking to the future
The Houston Public Schools Board of Education met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 6 p.m. In attendance were Board Members Stillin, Evenson, Krage, Bonner, Carlson and Wilson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board considered and passed several items of consent, including approval of the September 6, 2016 meeting minutes and payment of … [Read more...]
Boutique on Main ribbon cutting
Harmony business Boutique on Main hosted an open house with ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 17 during Harmony’s Taste of the Trail event. The boutique will be celebrating one year in business this October. Boutique on Main, located at 38 Main Ave N. in Harmony, offers an eclectic selection of vintage items, handmade jewelry, accessories, home décor, goat soaps, … [Read more...]
Golden Happenings
By Betty Dowe Calling for any person 55 and older! You are invited to the Senior Room of the Harmony Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. This will be the first meeting to discuss the interest in educational programs and socials for the 55+ seniors. A questionnaire will go out with the Harmony phone bill this month or you can pick one up at First Southeast Bank … [Read more...]