Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Volkman, Linder Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher, Administrator Chladek Notices and Consent Agenda: verified claims/fund summary report, monthly report on overtime, financial statement, police rev/exp, police activity, utility fund recap. Renewal of DNR Grant in Aid Agreement, appointment of Jessica Palmer … [Read more...]
A Lifeline for Seniors in Fillmore and Houston Counties
Rolling Hills Transit (RHT), a program of the non-profit organization Semcac, is an important public bus service supporting the independence and well-being of seniors in Fillmore and Houston counties and the surrounding counties of Dodge, Olmsted and Winona counties. By providing reliable and consistent transportation, RHT helps older adults remain connected to their … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Come, Jesus, and Come Again
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches A common phrase, when one doesn’t understand what the person in front of them just said is, “Come again?” In effect, you are asking them to repeat what they just said so that you might hear, and understand, the second time. We just experienced the coming of the Christ Child, a joyous event for those … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
When Distracted Driving Turns Deadly With the holidays upon us, I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of Public Safety blog. “It was supposed to be a routine trip for 20-year-old Megan Severson. On Oct. 17, 2019, Severson was driving from Preston in southeastern Minnesota to visit her boyfriend in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Dean Joseph Gavin, 55, Caledonia, Minn., 9/30/2024, Predatory Offender – Knowingly Commits Act or Fails to Fulfill Registration Requirement. Total Fees $75. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 21 months. Conditions (12/12/2024): Supply DNA sample - submit to DNA requirements as required, Comply with … [Read more...]
Curly Jim Werth
Curly Jim Werth, age 82, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Cottage Wood Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Curly was born on July 16, 1942, to Amil and Erma (Schmidt) Werth in Rochester, Minn. On June 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Caughel in North Goodland, Mich. Curly attended Spring Valley High School and graduated co-valedictorian … [Read more...]
Sonja Deloris Gorham
Sonja Deloris Gorham, 96, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Hesper Lutheran Church. Interment will take place in Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. The Mengis Funeral … [Read more...]
Kenneth P. Tschumper
Kenneth P. Tschumper was born April 24, 1950, in La Crescent, Minn. He passed away on December 19, 2024, after a strong fight against cancer. Ken graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Biology in 1972. He worked on a Master’s degree at St. Mary’s College in Winona until he decided to purchase his farm from his parents in January 1977. He was the fourth … [Read more...]
Helen Minnie Evenson
Helen Minnie Evenson, age 92, of Rushford, passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born January 14, 1932, to Alfonse and Emma Feine on the family farm in Hart, Minn. On November 26, 1949, Helen married the love of her life Robert “Evie” Evenson, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, Minn. Three children came from this union. Helen worked for Rush Products for 30 years, being … [Read more...]
Richard Wesley Boice
Richard Wesley Boice went to see Jesus on December 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Richard “Dick” was born to Harold and Clarice (Evenrud) Boice on October 3, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., the church he attended his entire life. On October 25, 1958, Dick married the love of his life, Kay Rindels. Together they farmed and … [Read more...]