By Davian Koren Overview I started my rabbitry when I was 12. Now, three years later, I have a successful business that brings in customers from as far as four hours away to come and purchase my bunnies! Today I’m going to talk about some of the challenges I faced while growing my business, how I overcame them, and how you can become an entrepreneur as … [Read more...]
Houston Ambulance Celebrates 60 Years
On April 26, the Houston community came together in a remarkable display of unity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Houston Community Ambulance. The festivities began with a group photo of current ambulance crew members and a visit from Mayor Scott Wallace, who presented a commemorative plaque, marking the occasion with gratitude from the community. Residents of all … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
Chatfield Public Schools Kirk Affeldt 9 years, 5th Grade Kirsten Armstrong 26 years, 4th Grade Reading Renee Bakken 30 year, Preschool Tom Bance 31 years, Elem. Phy Ed Brian Baum 35 years, HS Health Karla Becker 38 years, Speech/Special Education Carmen Berge 22 years, Kindergarten Josh Berhow 16 years, 2nd Grade Ann … [Read more...]
MHA Talking Stress
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Recent data from the American Psychological Association shows that the majority of American adults regularly experience moderate to high stress. Roughly 76% of the adults surveyed had experienced at least one stress-related symptom in the past month — such as headaches or difficulty sleeping. For Stress Awareness Month in April, Justin Anker, PhD, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Dale Michael DeBruin, 64, Viroqua, Wis., 3/25/2025, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $225, Total Fees $300. Chatfield Police Department Estefania Isabella Robinson, 30, Rochester, Minn., 4/9/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Paul Conlon, 43, … [Read more...]
Dorine Dorothy Gerstner
Dorine Dorothy Gerstner, 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, N. Dak. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church, Mich., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at The Michigan Cemetery. Arrangements made with Aaker Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
Vivian “Viv” Irene Olson
Vivian “Viv” Irene Olson, age 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Rochester. Having had a personal relationship with her Savior Jesus, Vivian knew He would be waiting to welcome her to her eternal home in Heaven. Vivian was born on August 10, 1935, and raised on Peaks Island in Portland, Maine, to James and Ethel … [Read more...]
Janice Ann (Dehning) Tessmer
Janice Ann (Dehning) Tessmer, 81, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, with her adoring husband of 55 years, Gene, by her side. She was born on February 7, 1944, at The Caledonia Hospital to George and Emma (Kumpf) Dehning. Janice was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen and … [Read more...]
Christopher Philip Hoiland
Christopher Philip Hoiland passed away on April 22, 2025, at St. Marys hospital in Rochester of giant cell myocarditis. We will remember Chris for his many talents. He was a helper and a fixer. Of engines, computers, appliances, and his wife’s hairbrained ideas. He loved Led Zeppelin and could answer nearly any question about history. He would answer the phone to help … [Read more...]
Jane Ehler
Jane Ehler, 77, of Huntington Beach, Calif., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.. She was born on June 4, 1947. She was the second child of 10 children in the Jerome and Marie Ehler family. She graduated from Canton High School in 1965, and started her working career at the White House Restaurant in Rochester. She later moved to California and worked as a data entry … [Read more...]