By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) A few nights ago I was out in the yard transplanting some flowers that I had rescued from a construction site. I like digging in the soil. I like planting in the cool, rich, moist dirt. As I planted the wild lilies, I got to thinking about the beauty … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback Rushford Wagon Factory
By Sally Ryman Rushford Area Historical Society Rushford became an industrial center in southeastern Minnesota with the arrival of the railroad. The Rushford Wagon, widely acclaimed throughout the Midwest, was perhaps most representative of the many significant and diversified manufacturers in the early years. Thanks to Dr. Alden Droivold’s History of Rushford, we know how … [Read more...]
Grants Available to Improve Safety on Minnesota Farms
ST. PAUL, MN: Minnesota farmers looking to add safety equipment to their on-farm grain storage facilities can now apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant program. The program reimburses up to 75% of the cost to purchase and install eligible safety equipment for on-farm grain bins or silos. Applicants are eligible to … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jeffrey Michael Moravchik, 49, Mason, Wis., 4/30/2024, Speeding (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Nicole Frances Quandahl, 32, Decorah, Iowa, 7/5/2024, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $135. Sydney Michael Rinkleff, 30, Harmony, Minn., 6/10/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Morgan … [Read more...]
Adrienne “Adie” Milne
Adrienne “Adie” Milne, 90, of Preston, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. with visitation before the service, from 12:30-2 p.m. A private family burial will take place at another time. Adrienne Marie Schwier was born March 5, 1934, in Fillmore … [Read more...]
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Julie was born on September 18, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clemons and Margaret (Koenigs) Goergen. She grew up in Adams, Minn., attended and graduated from Adams High School in 1964. Folwlowing … [Read more...]
Alyce Westphal
Alyce Westphal, 90, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 18, 2024. Alyce was born May 1, 1934, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She graduated from Wykoff HS and was married to James Westphal on June 9, 1952. She and Jim settled in Spring Valley, Minn., and raised their four children. Alyce enjoyed raising and showing dogs, traveling, and spending time with … [Read more...]
Marilyn Eleanor Jore
Marilyn Eleanor Jore (née Allmaras) was born in Philadelphia on October 29, 1934. She passed away peacefully in her home on July 18, 2024, in Caledonia. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and dedication to her community, family and faith. Marilyn graduated from La Crosse Logan High School and completed her education at St. Francis School of Nursing. On June … [Read more...]
Deborah Kay Sheldon
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...]