By Pastor Bridget Sheely Co-Pastor of Prairieland Parish As we walk through each day and navigate our way through ups and downs, joys and concerns, happy moments and heartache, it becomes very clear that this earthly life is anything but redundant, mundane or one dimensional. Yes, we can feel at times that we are stuck in a rut. But the truth is we all have our peak and … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – A Good Go-Around
By Angela Denstad Stigeler Time and again as winter trudges along, my tastebuds begin to grow a little weary of slow-braised roasts and hearty stews, as if there’s only so much culinary comfort one can stand. A first-world problem, to be sure, about which I’m fortunate to be able to complain. But nevertheless, somewhere along midwinter, I find it’s time for a break from the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Northern Lights and the Solar Cycle
By Sarah Schneekloth Over this past year I was able to witness and enjoy the northern lights multiple times. This awe inspiring sight reminded me of the stories about the lights that my parents told me throughout my childhood; where the lights would dance across the sky and light up the entire area. From their stories I always thought that the northern lights were something … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Sakinah Lamoni Caradine, 25, Chatfield, Minn., 11/30/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. 11/30/2024, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50. Xavier James Johnson, 18, Severn, Md., 11/12/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Jose Maleh, 57, Monroe, N.Y., 11/24/2024, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]
Carmen Dahley
Carmen Dahley, originally of the Rochester, Minn., area passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in Green Valley Ariz. Born February 3, 1952 ,to Marvin and Patricia Dahley (Moon). She had a big heart, big smile and a big laugh! She loved her flowers, her arts and crafts, and a good game of dominoes. But most of all, she loved her music! She was greeted in heaven … [Read more...]
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr.
Marvin Eldon Dahley Jr., age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on February 10, 2025 in Rochester, Minn. He was born to Marvin Sr and Patricia (Moon) on June 5, 1943. Marvin grew up in Chatfield Minn., and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in June 1962. In July 1962, he entered the Navy and traveled abroad to the Republic of Germany, Italy, Greece, United Kingdom, … [Read more...]
Lewis John Grebin
Lewis John Grebin, age 87, went home to be with his God on February 15, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Preston, Minn., on June 4, 1937, at the Maternity Hospital on Chatfield Avenue to Lewis W. and Gladys A. (Hendershott) Grebin. His first four years were spent in Preston, then his family moved to Austin, Minn., when … [Read more...]
Janelle Rose Christensen
Janelle Rose Christensen, age 90, of Houston, Minn., passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. She is reunited with her husband Niel in heaven. Janelle was born October 16, 1934, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Victor and Frances (Christensen) Curtis. She grew up in Harlan, Iowa. While in high school, she met and fell in … [Read more...]
Thomas Edward O’Connor
Thomas Edward O’Connor was born on March 23, 1944, in Preston, Minn., to John Edward O’Connor and Elvera Workman. Raised on a farm, he attended Crystal Springs Country School and spent his early years milking cows alongside his father. Tom earned his GED before proudly serving in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1965, to March 1, 1967, during which time he served in South … [Read more...]
Edgar Sibert Evenson
Edgar Sibert Evenson, 88, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the Gundersen Lutheran Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., surrounded by his family. Edgar was born to Sibert and Selma (Neu) Evenson on January 9, 1937, in Rushford, Minn. He attended elementary and high school in Rushford, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at the Rushford Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]