The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Peterson at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel … [Read more...]
Real Hope and Change!
By Pastor Marke Geselle Valley Christian Center We’re having the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir in our morning service this Sunday! I’m always blessed to hear the stories of those going through this life changing, drug and alcohol program. In those months in the program, lives and eternal destinies are changed. Those with life controlling substance abuse, … [Read more...]
2024 Area Prep Cross Country Preview
Last year’s cross-country season was highlighted by LARPH’s boys qualifying for their fifth straight state meet while Chatfield’s Lexi Kivimagi and L/FC’s Autumn Rakosnik each impressively finished top 35 at the big meet in Northfield. LARPH, Kivimagi and Rakosnik should again highlight the action this year. They are in the midst of a dynasty. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Maverick Bradley Kingsley Maverick Bradley Kingsley was born at 9:59 a.m. on August 18, 2024. He weighed 7 lb 14 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. Maverick is the son of Mingo and Mindy Kingsley of Harmony, Minn., and brother of Mason and Milly. Grandparents are Kerry and Jane Kingsley of Harmony, Minn., and Brad and Sheri Osmonson of Harmony, Minn. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Livestock 4-H Results
4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfied Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I- Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, Racine RR - Racine Rural Rookies, Root RR - Root River Rabbits Beef Senior Beef Interview: Champion Audrey Redalen, AHF; Reserve Champion … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Non-livestock Results
4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfied Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I - Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, Racine RR - Racine Rural Rookies, Root RR - Root River Rabbits Bicycle Champion Jimmy Mettler, CW Child & Family … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On July 25, Brently Steven Johnson, 61, of Winona, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Johnson is charged with three felonies; Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Use - No Consent, Receiving Stolen Property - Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property - Value Greater Than $1000. All three offenses each carry maximum criminal penalties of five years … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Adrian Thomas McNelis-Vazquez, 18, West St. Paul, Minn., 7/28/2024, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $145. Melanie Zoe Zickrick, 47, St. Charles, Minn., 7/23/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Richard George Arndt Jr., 55, Rochester, Minn., 5/29/2024, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 55 … [Read more...]
Marion Severson
Marion Severson, age 93, passed away on August 16, 2024, in her home at Legacy Assisted Living in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Marion was born on December 26, 1930, in Preston, Minn., the daughter of Raymond and Alma (Clark) Barnes. She graduated from Preston High School in 1948, then married Arlyn … [Read more...]
Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley
Sandra Kay (Olson) Hurley, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on August 19, 2024, just three weeks short of her 80th birthday. Sandra was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on September 14, 1944, to Orvel and Rosie (Treangen) Olson. “Sandy,” as she liked to be called, grew up in Mabel, Minn., with her beloved sister Cheryl and … [Read more...]