By Katie Drewitz The only thing I do not like about autumn is that some of my favorite flowers reach the end of the bloom cycle. The important thing to remember is that if these are tender bulbs, they need to be put into proper storage. This will ensure that you will be able to enjoy some of your favorite flowers and save some money next spring. Tender bulbs include tuberous … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – I Hope So
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free Words are filled with power, impact, and beauty. They can paint a vivid picture, captivate the imagination, and convey a window into our souls. But have you ever thought about how often words are diluted with our flippant use of them. The word hope for example. People always say things like “I hope so,” but what … [Read more...]
Third Kayak Winner of the Summer
On July 31, 2024, Kelley Hudson, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., won a brand new kayak from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. Maria Stemper, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from the same contest on June 30, 2024. Katie Semling, of Fountain City, Wis., also won a brand new kayak from the same contest on May 31, 2024. As Visit … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Trevor James Mitchell, 38, Caledonia, Minn., 1/11/2024, No Insurance - Driver, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,800 until 3/6/2025). Local Confinement - 200 days (stay 199 for six months). Credit for time served: one day. Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (9/6/2024): Remain law abiding and be of good behavior, No same or … [Read more...]
Rodney Francis Lawstuen
Rodney Francis Lawstuen, 80, of Modena, Wis., died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was born December 31, 1943, in Lanesboro, Minn.; son of Donald and Eleanor (Hennessy) Lawstuen. He graduated from Lanesboro High School. Following high school Rod attended the University of Minnesota for accounting. From his first marriage he had three … [Read more...]
Leonard E. Leutink Jr.
Leonard E. Leutink Jr., 77 years of age, sadly passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus. Leonard was born in Rochester, Minn., on March 12, 1947. He grew up and attended school in Wykoff, Minn., graduating in 1965. In February 1967 he joined the Army, where he served as a mechanic until February 1970. During that time he was stationed in … [Read more...]
John Buche
John Buche, age 92, passed away in St. Paul on September 10, 2024. Born August 10, 1932, in Pine City, Minn., John was preceded in death by his wife Helen (nee Nelson) and parents John (Jack) and Ruth (nee Hazard) Buche. John is survived by his three children: Carol Buche and her husband Jason Hawke, Karen Buche Clark and her husband Don, Karl Buche and his partner … [Read more...]
Marlo Mensink
Marlo Mensink, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on September 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 2, 1941, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Virgil and Jessie (Vrieze) Mensink. He grew up in the Cherry Grove, Minn., area on a farm with two sisters and two brothers. He attended country school through the eighth grade. In the ninth … [Read more...]
Harvey “Hal” Andrew Hetland
Harvey “Hal” Andrew Hetland, age 85, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2024, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, Minn. He was born in Mitchell, S. Dak., and was the oldest of two boys ( brother David) to Archie and Rachel Hetland. Hal was a devoted family man and a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and son. After graduating from Mitchell High … [Read more...]
David John Little
David John Little, loving husband, father and friend left us on August 2, 2024. David was born in Preston, Minn., on April 1, 1954, to Frank H. and Myrna A. (Storhoff) Little. David married Angela Jean Hovey in 1976. They have one son, John David Little. David spent many happy years growing up in Fountain, Minn. Family was a high priority for David and he always made … [Read more...]