Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 25 grants totaling $200,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20 county region. Each grant seeks to impact the culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of a town by investing in collaborative initiatives that help make the community more welcoming. The Small Town Grant program was … [Read more...]
College News
Graduates List Spring 2024 Bemidji State University: Noah Winrow, Rushford, BS, Psychology; Jennifer Knutson, Spring Valley, BS, Wildlife Biology and Certificate, Geography Information Science. St. Olaf College: Katie Lamm, Spring Grove, BA, Psychology University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Barron County: Brooklyn Wallin, Caledonia, BS, Psychology; Erin Spelhaug, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sabrina Starr Schreiber, 31, Caledonia, Minn., 7/31/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Chatfield Police Department Osvaldo Cardenas Gonzalez, 37, Rochester, Minn., 2/13/2024, Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, Fine $300, Total Fees $390. Rajnish Kumar, 40, Fresno, Calif., 8/24/2024, … [Read more...]
Remembering the 4Rs When Applying Manure
By Katie Drewitz For much of the area, harvest is wrapped up. For many, fall is also the time for manure application to fields. Manure is a valuable, natural fertilizer. In order to get the most value for next year’s crop, and avoid runoff and leaching we need to remember the 4Rs. The 4Rs are Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time and Right Place. There are many sources … [Read more...]
Adeline Jean Agrimson
Adeline Jean Agrimson, age 88, of Peterson, Minn., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born February 10, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Judith (Woxland) Bremmer in Rushford, Minn. Adeline grew up on her family’s farm near Arendahl, Minn., where her future husband Arne lived just across the valley. Adeline graduated from … [Read more...]
Sherman Paul Clay III
Sherman Paul Clay III passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 77 years old. Paul was a resident in Onalaska, Wis., and prior to this was a long time resident of Watersmeet, Mich. Many people called him by his middle name Paul, but he also had the nicknames of Bud and Buddy. Paul was born in Muncie, Ind., to Sherman Paul Clay Jr. and Virginia Jean (Baldwin) Clay. … [Read more...]
David John Rother
David John Rother was given the gift of eternal life through faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ on November 16, 2024, at the age of 80 years. He was a loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle. He took pride in knowing that he was an uncle and never forgot their names. He always asked concerning his great-nephews, “Now who is the tallest?” And saying, “Wow!” at … [Read more...]
Christopher Michael Cremer
Christopher Michael Cremer, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 66. Chris was born on June 11, 1958, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Audrey (Copeman) Cremer. He moved to Harmony in 1968 and graduated from Harmony High School in 1976. He joined Harmony Enterprises, Inc. (HECO GPI) in October 1978 as a third-generation employee, working … [Read more...]
Melanie Ann Ritter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, with her husband Dan by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she faced her cancer diagnosis with determination and grace. Her warmth and unwavering love will be … [Read more...]
Brit Harry Schriever
Brit Harry Schriever, 70, surrounded by his family, was released to his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 a.m. Brit was born on June 27, 1954, to Floyd and Carol (Mouw) Schriever at the Zumbrota Hospital in Zumbrota, Minn. He attended school and graduated from Harmony High School with the Class of 1971. He continued his education at Albert Lea Technical … [Read more...]