By Zech Sindt When Preston native Morgan Malley married Quinn Frisell on June 8, 2024, it wasn’t just a beautiful wedding; it was a celebration of their love story and a testament to the small-town community that shaped Morgan’s upbringing. Surrounded by family, friends, and the charm of local businesses, the couple created a day to remember – one rooted in love, … [Read more...]
How to Allocate Funds When Planning a Wedding
Whether it’s a lavish, black-tie affair or a laid back gathering in the backyard, a couple’s wedding day is a momentous, and often costly, occasion. According to the online wedding planning resource Zola, the average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $33,000. That’s a significant sum for couples to spend, and it’s understandable if couples aren’t sure how to allocate funds for … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Los Angeles Inferno: Wildfires Devastate California
By Isaac Vick Los Angeles is currently grappling with a series of devastating wildfires leading to a significant loss of life and property, prompting widespread evacuations, straining emergency services, leading to drastic measures being taken, and apocalyptic scenes over one of America’s biggest cities. As of January 9, 2025, six major wildfires are raging across Los … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – A Christian Century
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger The Christian Century, a Protestant periodical, began as The Christian Oracle, then in 1900 became The Christian Century, with hope “genuine Christian faith could live in mutual harmony with the modern developments in science, technology, immigration, communication and … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Addresses Infrastructure, Grants and Fees at January Meeting
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council convened for their first monthly meeting of the year on January 14 at 7 p.m. All council members and officials were present with the exception of council member Barbara Fate. In attendance were Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and council members Kaleb Himli, Jeffrey … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department James Michael Lyden, 43, Caledonia, Minn., 5/16/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Chatfield Police Department Emmanuel Oron Ojulu, 21, Rochester, Minn., 10/15/2024, Speeding (43/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Steven Scott Christian, 63, … [Read more...]
Francis Joseph “Mike” Tuohy
The life and times of Francis “Mike” Joseph Tuohy magnificently mirrored the professional, personal, and benevolent benefits of America’s mid-century prosperity as he fostered the backbone of the Upper Midwest business economy through family-owned entrepreneurship. Mike was born March 27, 1936, in Rochester, Minn., third of 15 children born to Joseph and Teresa (Snyder) … [Read more...]
Moonyeen “Holly” Claire Holle
Moonyeen “Holly” Claire Holle passed on January 3, 2025, at her home in South Rushford, Minn., Moonyeen was born to Kenneth and Vivian Deaton on March 1, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wis. She grew up in Oregon after moving there with her parents as a toddler. She graduated from Cave Junction High School in Oregon, and later from Winona State University on June 6, 1962. She married … [Read more...]
Joseph William Keyes
Joseph William Keyes, 65, died January 8, 2025, at his home. Born on May 29, 1959, to Donald Keyes and Helen Kohlmeyer. Joe graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Jackson Vocational Tech, where he earned his degree as an electrician. On April 25, 1987, Joe married the love of his life, Karen Weyandt, in a ceremony held in Rochester, Minn. He … [Read more...]
City Summary Budget Statement
The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2025 budget information concerning the City of Houston to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete: the complete budget may be examined at City Hall, 105 West Maple Street, Houston. The city council approved this budget on December 9, 2024. Revenues … [Read more...]