By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger As I write, Election Day is a few days away; this will not be published until a week after. In these contentious times, I simply pray all goes properly, and that we who are Christians behave well, now and in days to come, as citizens – not just US citizens, but citizens … [Read more...]
Area Coaches Inducted to MBCA Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association inducted five men into the MBCA Hall of Fame on October 26, 2024. Two area men, Kris Fadness - Austin, Caledonia and Wade Grinde, Spring Grove were a part of the honors. The MBCA Hall of Fame gives special recognition to those who have made significant contributions to promote high school basketball in Minnesota via their … [Read more...]
Archery on the Rise: Anthem Archery Fuels the Passion
By Zech Sindt We are currently in the middle of bowhunting season, and there’s no better place in Southern Minnesota or Northern Iowa to buy supplies or gain knowledge of archery, deer hunting and deer conservation than Anthem Archery at 1665 Prosperity Road in Decorah, Iowa. Anthem Archery is owned by local business owners Curt Headington and Chris Van Gerpen. The … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Toby Royce Johnson Rowan and Saul, Truman and Percy Johnson would like to welcome their new baby brother, Toby Royce born on August 17, 2024, to Benjamin and Tiffany Johnson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 lb 5 oz., and was 20 1/2” long. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Woitas of Minnesota Lake, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Remembering Those From Years Long Past
By Sarah Schneekloth Remembering history is important, but what is more important is remembering those that made that history possible. The National Park Service currently has 31 national war memorials. The newest one, completed on September 19 , 2024, is called “A Soldier’s Journey” and commemorates the soldiers and civilians who fought and helped in World War I. “A … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jarrad Michael Brown, 48, Chatfield, Minn., 4/18/2024, Harassment; Restraining Order - Violate Restraining Order, Fine $300, Total Fees $465. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (10/23/2024): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation - after release from jail (on … [Read more...]
Evelyn A. Larson
Evelyn “Evie” Ardis Larson passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield Minn. Evie was born on February 26, 1932, in Lanesboro MN to Paul and Mabel Topnesss. She grew up on the family farm in Lanesboro and was the oldest of three girls (twin sisters Vienna and Vivian). Evie loved bowling, participating in leagues in Rochester, Preston and … [Read more...]
Helen Mary Haugen
Helen Mary Haugen, surrounded by her family, was released to her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024. She was residing at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Minn., where she received extraordinary, loving care for the past several years. Her family will be forever thankful for the excellent care she received. Helen was born December 20, 1926, in Arcadia, Calif., … [Read more...]
Jerry A. Kyseth
Jerry A. Kyseth, 81, of rural Spring Grove, Minn., passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Jerry was born August 15, 1943, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Milly (Ovestrud) Kyseth. He grew up in Canton, graduating from Canton High School in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked with ordinance. After his … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: QUIET TITLE SUMMONS Court File No. 23-CV-24-580 Jun Dong Song, Plaintiff, v. Curtis R. Malmin, Mavis A. Malmin, Palmer Thompson, Larry C. Malmin, Mariclare Malmin, Larry C. Malmin and Mariclare Malmin as Trustees under the Malmin Living Trust dated December 7, 2016, Patricia Torgrimson as personal representative of the Estate of Marlyn Lee Cox a/k/a … [Read more...]