Caitlyn Ann Ulwelling, age 35, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at home December 26, 2025. She was born to Terry and Denise Borgschatz on June 26, 1990, in Rochester, Minn. She was raised in Byron, Minn., and graduated from Byron High School in 2008. After high school she subsequently obtained a cosmetology degree from Aveda Art & Sciences Institute Minneapolis. … [Read more...]
Marilyn LaRee (McKay) Ludens
Marilyn LaRee (McKay) Ludens, age 93, was called to her eternal home December 28, 2025, from her own home in Harmony, Minn. Although unexpected, it was an event she had lived for all her life and to hear the words found in Matthew 25:21, “Well done good and faithful servant … Enter into the joy of your master!” Marilyn was born to Harry and Hilda (Peterson) McKay May 15, … [Read more...]
Marlene Nelson
Marlene Nelson, 88, of Canton, Minn., (formerly of Harmony), passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gundersen HealthCare Center in Harmony, Minn. Lois Marlene McDowell was born August 22, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leland (Mac) and Meda (Harland) McDowell, their only child. Her family always called her Marlene, and she didn’t know her first name was Lois until … [Read more...]
Patrick Wayne Lee
Aug. 19, 1967 – Dec. 27, 2025 Patrick Wayne Lee, age 58, was born on August 19, 1967, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, following a diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain atrophy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Patrick was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Kathleen Lee and a devoted life partner to Dr. Kay Johnson, with whom he shared a life … [Read more...]
Wrestling (1/5)
Girls Wrestling: Gophers Sweep Pine Island Quad As girls wrestling continues to grow, there will be increasingly more specific girls dual meets. Chatfield trekked to Pine Island for a girls quadrangular with the Panthers, Rochester-Mayo, and St. Charles. The Gophers, who have good girls wrestling participation numbers, won all three duals. They built a 45-18 lead on Mayo and … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: From Christmas to Epiphany – Follow the Star
By Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid Christ Lutheran Church, Preston In the animated movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Charlie Brown struggles to feel the joy and hope expected of the season. He asks, “Does anyone really know what Christmas is all about?” Linus answers him by reciting Luke 2:10-11, and when Linus says, “Fear not,” he drops his ever-present security blanket. … [Read more...]
Public Notice Of Abandoned Vehicle (Official Publication) Notice Of Sale
The personal property as follows, to-wit: 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD VIN# 1GTHK29G01E326099 Minnesota Plate # DAX540 All items will be sold on February 23rd, 2026, by Southland Auto & Diesel, City of Spring Valley, County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168B. The registered owner or lienholder has the right to reclaim the vehicle … [Read more...]
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PRESTON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00pm to consider a variance request from David and Arlene Doughty. Mr. Doughty, owner of the subject property at 106 Main ST SE, is proposing an addition to the primary Structure on their property. City code requires side setbacks of 15’. Mr. Doughty is … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE YORK TOWNSHIP
The monthly meeting for York Township will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the York Town Hall. The Board of Audit will follow the regular meeting. Fred Scheevel, Clerk York Township Publish 5,12 … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 5 … [Read more...]