SIOUX FALLS, SD - Florists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need November 7-12, 2016. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets of one dozen roses, and accepting canned goods as partial payment. Florists in each community designate a food-distribution charity in their area. The canned goods collected are … [Read more...]
Clarification
The political advertisment that was published in the October 31, 2016 issue of the Fillmore County Journal titled “Save Kingsland Middle School” inadvertantly made no mention of who paid for the ad. To clarify, the ad was paid for by Donna Erdman of Wykoff. … [Read more...]
Give to the Max in Preston on November 17
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for “Give to the Max Day,” which is set for Thursday, November 17. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. This is the fifth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for worthwhile … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Rushford-Peterson National Honor Society
Current members: Neil Courrier, Noah Carlson, Halle Bauer, Ashley Agrimson, Sarah Mensing, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, Andrea Larson, Brianna Koop, Abby Wieser and Nell Himlie. Inductees: Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Anna Kjos, Mikayla Crawford, Joy Hundorf, Aaron Munson, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, And Ben Ansell. Guest speaker: Mrs. Kelly Smith. High school … [Read more...]
Mabel Lumber fills the need for local building supplies
By Julie Little Orel Tollefson has had the notion of opening a lumber store ever since Hagen Lumber in Mabel closed 15 years ago. He knew that with his busy construction business (Tollefson Construction) he would always have at least one steady customer. But he wanted a partner. His sons had helped him, learning the building trade with hands-on experience throughout their … [Read more...]
Opal M. Underbakke
Opal Marie Underbakke was born on February 26, 1925 on a farm near Burr Oak, Iowa, to Louie and Violet (Wilbur-Ward) Underbakke. She was baptized and confirmed at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church. Opal attended grade school at Pierce-Underbakke School No. 6 and graduated from Canton High School in 1942. After high school, she attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Dean L. Starks
Dean L. Starks, 79, of Madison, passed away on October 30, 2016 at Sanford Hospital. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, November 3 at 1 PM at Kinzley Funeral Home in Madison. Burial will follow at the Winfred Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6–8 pm on Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Dean Starks was born on March 4, 1937 to Wesley and Carrie (Alexander) … [Read more...]
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist, 45, of rural Lanesboro, entered his heavenly home on October 23, 2016. Father. Brother. Neighbor. Friend. Veteran. Joker. Outdoorsman. Vikings fan. Gentleman. Compassionate for animals. Faithful. Loved. All words used to describe this man, who will be greatly missed. He is survived by a daughter, Kristina Youngquist of Vail, C.; a son, Curtis … [Read more...]
Alberta Fishbaugher
Alberta Mae Fishbaugher, age 93, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony followed by burial in Big Spring Lutheran Cemetery, Harmony. Friends may call on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom … [Read more...]
Lyle Carlton Frank
Lyle Carlton Frank , 91, of Preston, passed away Wednesday, October 26 at the Spring Valley Care Center. Services were held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m, with visitation one hour before services, with lunch after the service, then interment at Bloomfield Lutheran Church Cemetery. Lyle was born July 4, 1925, to Charles Frank and … [Read more...]