By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist Teaching and leading a group of young people towards the day when they confirm their commit-ment to Christianity is a challenge and a privilege for clergy. I take this role very seriously. In this world of ours, naming oneself Christian is no longer a given. And it never should be. Naming oneself Christian comes with a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Xavier David Chloupek, 21, Decorah, Iowa, 12/8/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Contessa Ann Fogel, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 10/2/2024, Fail to License Animal, Fine $20, Total Fees $95. 10/2/20224, Fail to License Animal, Fine $20. Chatfield Police Department Stefanie Lynn Jergenson, 41, Chatfield, Minn., … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I’ve read your last couple of “Ask A Trooper” articles and with all this talk about driver’s license suspensions and revocation, can you talk about people needing or getting a work permit for driving? Answer: Minnesota does have what is called a “limited license.” Under some circumstances, a limited license may be issued to a person whose driving privileges are … [Read more...]
Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford
Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford, 103, passed away on February 27, 2025, at his home. He was born June 27, 1921, to Alvin and Minnie Forde at the Forde family farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mabel, Minn. He graduated from Mabel High School on June 2, 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 19, 1942, and was honorably … [Read more...]
Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder
Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder, 79, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the VA hospital in Tomah, Wis. Born on May 16, 1945, in Wisconsin, Al dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving both at Offutt Air Base in Nebraska and Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Al was preceded in death by his beloved wife … [Read more...]
Rosella Margaret Peterson
Rosella Margaret Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed her loving family on February 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Rosella was born on the Whalen farm in Cresco, Iowa, on January 9, 1935 to Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. Shortly after graduating from Harmony High School she was united in marriage to Roger Peterson on September 25, … [Read more...]
Richard Kasten
Richard Kasten, 64, of Eitzen, Minn., was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 23, 2025. Richard was born on August 4, 1960, to Hillery and Lila (Dehning) Kasten in Caledonia, Minn. He attended elementary school in Dorchester, Iowa, where he proudly served as a janitor in his youth. He had many fond memories of Dorchester, especially of his Grandma … [Read more...]
CALEDONIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025
The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike … [Read more...]
Lanesboro I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting January 8, 2025 MINUTES
In Attendance: Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Sarah Peterson, Kevin Horihan, Lucas Bergo, Matt Schultz, Wanda Hanson Call to Order at 7:00pm by Snyder Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Tamara DeGarmo Seat New Board Members: Sarah Peterson Lucas Bergo Mark Holmen Approve Agenda: Moved by Horihan; 2nd Holmen; Pass Board … [Read more...]
MEETING CHANGE JORDAN TOWNSHIP
Jordan Township will be changing their regular monthly meetings beginning in March to the third Monday of every month (Starting March 17, 2025). The meetings will be held at John Hoffman’s shop located at 16598 120th ST SE Chatfield, MN 55923. Meetings will be held at 8:00pm. Danielle Hoffman Clerk Jordan Township Publish 24 … [Read more...]