Deborah Kay Sheldon, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away July 15, 2024, at her home after a hard battle with cancer. Deb was born in Rochester, Minn., on November 28, 1956, to Herb and Idell (Prouty) Parker. Deb married Charlie Sheldon of Spring Valley, Minn., on March 23, 1985. She worked at St. Marys hospital for 37 years, starting in housekeeping and with hard work … [Read more...]
Niel Frederick Christensen
Niel Frederick Christensen, Sr., age 90, of Houston, Minn., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. He was surrounded by Janelle and their family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, at 11 am at Cross of Christ Church in Houston, Minn., where Niel was a member. Visitation will be Friday, August 2, from 4-7 … [Read more...]
Rebecca “Becky” McCabe
Rebecca “Becky” McCabe, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Rebecca Lynnette Petefish was born on July 3, 1946, to George and Rebecca (Bolton) Petefish in Buda, Ill. Becky graduated from high school in Buda in 1964. She later continued her education at Bemidji State College, Mankato State, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Broken and Contrite, Purified and Restored
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church We hear at the beginning of St. Luke 5 about a great catch of fish, and about our Lord Jesus calling His first disciples. We see here the power of the Word of God. At the Word of Jesus, St. Peter let down his nets. Jesus spoke with the authority of God, and Peter was filled with fear – not of fish or water threatening … [Read more...]
Fountain’s Problem with Sinkholes Persists
By Annika Doberenz Although they also discussed other less serious matters, sinkholes were the primary topic of consideration at the Fountain City Council meeting held on July 10. More specifically, the sinkhole that has opened up in the back yard of Dave Stockton. Stockton has had issues with this particular sinkhole in the past, and has filled it in on those occasions with … [Read more...]
Kingsland Officials Looking to Keep Heads Dry and Athletes Successful
By Annika Doberenz The Kingsland School Board held their latest meeting on the humid evening of July 15. As per their meeting in June, one of the board’s primary objectives was the final readings and the approval of nearly 20 resolutions and handbooks. While all of them were approved, some necessitated more discussion than did the others. The majority of them involved … [Read more...]
Stabbing in Spring Valley
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a fight involving several people was reported on Friday night, July 12, at approximately 11:36 p.m. outside of the Kwik Trip store in the city of Spring Valley. The subjects involved in the incident had left the scene before deputies arrived. Upon further investigation, video surveillance and statements indicate that at least … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Duane Darrell Meyer, 73, Rushford, Minn.; 6/16/2024, Improper Change of Course or Fail to Signal Lane Change, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Jamie Charles Bronner, 41, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/4/2024, Domestic Assault - Felony - Commits Act with Intent to Cause Fear, Fine $50. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, Minnesota … [Read more...]
Dennis Lloyd Deters
Dennis Lloyd Deters, 78, of Spring Grove, passed away on December 17, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Dennis was born on April 23, 1945, to Lloyd and Alice Deters. Farm boy, fisherman, hunter, straight A student in college, Marine Corps machine-gunner (Vietnam), logger, exporter, pilot (5,000 hours PIC from coast to coast and from the arctic to South … [Read more...]
George “Doc” Frank Frisch
March 10, 1928 - July 15, 2024 George “Doc” Frank Frisch, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep to join the love of his life, Ann, on July 15, 2024. A veteran of the Army Dental Corps, Doc practiced dentistry for several years in Spring Grove, Minn., and for over 50 years in Caledonia, retiring at age 83. Doc is preceded in death by his wife Ann (Mattison),daughter … [Read more...]