As any seasoned party host knows, guests can sometimes overstay their welcome. But what about guests that were never welcome in the first place? Pests can wreak havoc on a home, contributing to significant and costly damage and potentially exposing residents, particularly pets, to harmful illnesses. Pest infestation can occur any time of year, but homeowners may be most … [Read more...]
Tips for the Gardening Beginner
Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world. Ruby Home Luxury Real Estate estimates there are 71.5 million gardening households in the United States alone. That translates to around 185.9 million people engaged in some form of gardening, which places the U.S. among other countries where gardening is wildly popular, including Australia and China. A greater number of … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – A New Form of Matter: The Future of Quantum Computing
By Sylas Flatin In recent years, quantum computing has rapidly progressed from a theoretical concept to an emerging technology with the potential to revolut-ionize science, medicine, security, and artificial intelligence. One of the most groundbreaking developments in this field has been the creation of a new form of matter — non-Abelian anyons. This exotic state of matter … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 12, Jordan Devillo Hanson, 36, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. On February 18, William Merton Douglas, 55, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Each is charged with Second Degree Burglary - Building - Possess Tool, Third Degree Burglary - Enters Without Consent With Intent to Steal/Commit … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bradley Palmer Colwell, 24, Northwood Iowa, 2/8/2025, Speeding (85/60), Fine $70, Total Fees $225. Marlon Lee Lange, 68, Lowden, Iowa, 1/1/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $185. Ashley Marie Olson, 29, Lancaster, Wis., 12/26/2024, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Edward R. Ries
Edward R. Ries, age 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday March 18, 2025, at Spring Valley Living. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Edward (Eddie) Ralph Ries was born May 23, 1946, to Ralph and Mary (Schwickerath) Ries in New Hampton, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm near Elma, Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Jack
It is with great sorrow to share the news that our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Patricia Jack, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1953, in Rochester, Minn., to Eugene and Mary Ann (Caflisch) Jack. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Chosen Valley High School, Chatfield, Minn. She had a long career at Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]
Alice Cummings
Alice Cummings, age 93, of Chatfield, Minn., formerly from Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. A memorial service will be held for Alice at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minn., Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid will be officiating. The family will greet friends and family … [Read more...]
David Floyd Lecy
David Floyd Lecy was born on April 15, 1962, in Rochester, Minn., to Floyd and Geraldine (Gerry) Lecy. Following their divorce, Floyd remarried Linda Lecy, and Geraldine remarried Ed Buchanan. Dave was first married to Karen Long, with whom he had two children before their marriage ended in divorce. In 1987, he found his soulmate, Paula Johnson, and they built a wonderful … [Read more...]
Charles H. Houge
Charles H. Houge, age 92, passed away March 8, 2025. Charles and his wife Lois resided in La Crescent until moving to Canby in 1962. In 1988 they moved to the Twin Cities, and upon retirement in 2008, moved to Northfield, Minn. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Gehardt and Gladyne, brother John and infant sister Janaan. Charles is survived by his loving … [Read more...]