A brilliant, melodious song wafted over our yard. It captured my attention since it highlighted a new song that I had not noticed on the farm before. Its music punctuated the chirps of sparrows, and the tunes of robins and various other birds. The regulars in the birdy-choir making their homes on our farm greet us each morning, but our new neighbor adds a touch of color to … [Read more...]
Weekly Scouting: A Key to Overcoming Field Challenges
By Emma Heiden University of Minnesota Extension Summer Intern Year after year, farmers are faced with many different challenges in their fields. Some of these challenges may be prevented or reduced by just going out and scouting your fields weekly. Early-season scouting is crucial for identifying potential problems such as pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, which can … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Chris James Deflorian, 41, Caledonia, Minn., 5/7/2024, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.. Chatfield Police Department Dantavian Kyle Sears, 29, St. Cloud, Minn., 4/8/2024, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael Ray Dieter, 37, Chatfield, Minn., 6/15/2024, … [Read more...]
Allan Keith Sather
Allan Keith Sather was born at Harmony Hospital in Harmony, Minn., to Gordon Arthur Sather and Miriam Russell Sather on April 7, 1955. Allan died peacefully at the age of 69 on June 9, 2024, at his home in Ellettsville, Ind. Allan graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1973 and from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with degrees in history and business management in 1977. … [Read more...]
Otis William Kunert
Otis William Kunert, 77, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away on July 2, 2024 at Spring Valley Living, in Spring Valley, Minn. Otis was born on November 30, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Otis Sr. and Marjorie (Shugart) Kunert. He later moved with his family to Minnesota and graduated from Spring Valley High School. Otis proudly served in the United States Navy from April 1966 … [Read more...]
Ione Barbara Selness
Ione Barbara Selness, age 88, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Mabel, Minn., to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson. She was baptized on May 17, 1936, and confirmed on June 11, 1950, at Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High … [Read more...]
Harold “Dean” Schumacher
Harold Dean Schumacher, 73, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28, 2024, to be reunited with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dean was born on February 22, 1951, to Harold and Carol (Meyer) Schumacher and was raised on the family farm outside Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1969 and pursued further education at … [Read more...]
Kathleen A. Nelson
Kathleen A. Nelson, age 81, of Houston, Minn., passed away on June 30, 2024 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. She was married to Arvid Nelson on February 25, 1961, until his passing in November 2022. Kay was born on August 17, 1942, to Herb and Winnie Dunn in Caledonia, Minn. She graduated from Loretto High School. She was a member of Saint Mary’s … [Read more...]
Kenneth Dale Kerns
Kenneth Dale Kerns, of Byron, Minn., died June 1, 2024, at the age of 93. Ken was born April 2, 1931, in Murdo, S. Dak. He enjoyed his many years of fishing and trucking, especially the team driving he did with his wife Lonna. His love of trucking was passed down to his boys, who still carry on the “family tradition.” Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lonna; sons … [Read more...]
Guida (Anderson) Michelson
Guida (Anderson) Michelson, born on March 8, 1926, in Wykoff. Minn., to Olaus Anderson and Frederikke Kjeldsen, passed away at the age of 98 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., on June 24, 2024. Guida was a waitress at the Kahler hotel for nearly 25 years, retiring in 2006. In her free time, Guida loved to go to “the island” with her friends and try their … [Read more...]