4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfied Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I - Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, Racine RR - Racine Rural Rookies, Root RR - Root River Rabbits Bicycle Champion Jimmy Mettler, CW Child & Family … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On July 25, Brently Steven Johnson, 61, of Winona, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Johnson is charged with three felonies; Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Use - No Consent, Receiving Stolen Property - Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property - Value Greater Than $1000. All three offenses each carry maximum criminal penalties of five years … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Adrian Thomas McNelis-Vazquez, 18, West St. Paul, Minn., 7/28/2024, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145. Melanie Zoe Zickrick, 47, St. Charles, Minn., 7/23/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Richard George Arndt Jr., 55, Rochester, Minn., 5/29/2024, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 55 … [Read more...]
Marion Severson
Marion Severson, age 93, passed away on August 16, 2024, in her home at Legacy Assisted Living in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Marion was born on December 26, 1930, in Preston, Minn., the daughter of Raymond and Alma (Clark) Barnes. She graduated from Preston High School in 1948, then married Arlyn … [Read more...]
Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley
Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on August 19, 2024, just three weeks short of her 80th birthday. Sandra was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on September 14, 1944, to Orvel and Rosie (Treangen) Olson. “Sandy,” as she liked to be called, grew up in Mabel, Minn., with her beloved sister Cheryl and … [Read more...]
Dennis Harvey Hanson
Dennis Harvey Hanson, age 88, of Rochester, Minn., died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Dennis was born on March 4, 1936, in Alden, Minn., to William and Carrie (Mickelsen) Hanson. In January 1956, Dennis joined the United States Army and served during the Cold War. He was honorably … [Read more...]
DelRoy Wayne Elston
DelRoy Wayne Elston, “Del,” family man, friend, teacher and coach died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Del was born on August 15, 1940, in Brookings, S. Dak., to Wayne and Irene Elston. He attended and graduated from Brookings High School in 1958. While at Brookings, Del earned three letters in football and was named to the all-state team, as well as … [Read more...]
Virginia M. Julian
Virginia M. Julian, age 87, of Madonna Towers in Rochester (formerly of Chatfield), passed away on August 19, 2024, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester. Virginia Mae Julian was born on February 5, 1937, in rural Chatfield to Russell and Alice (Flury) Winans. She attended school in the Chatfield area and was a 1955 graduate of Chatfield High School. Virginia lived in … [Read more...]
Llewellyn “Lew” Randall
Llewellyn “Lew” Randall, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Traditions of Preston. Llewellyn Ordell Randall was born on June 29, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Layne and Eva (Rasmussen) Randall. Lew grew up in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School. He married his first wife, Myrna Ama, and had three children: David, Tami and Teresa. … [Read more...]
Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke
Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke, 72, Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully August 17, 2024, with her family by her side after a five-year battle with FTD. Marsha was born in Beatrice, Nebr., coming to Chatfield in 1960. A graduate of Chatfield High School, Class of 1969, she attended Winona State University where she graduated in the class of 1974, earning a bachelor’s degree in … [Read more...]