Janice Marie Nelson, 80, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday at her home in La Crescent, Minn. She was surrounded by her loving caretakers and Mayo Hospice nurses. Janice was born to her loving parents, James Emmanuel Nelson and Ida Marie (Larson) Nelson on July 13, 1943. She lived on the family farm in Houston until she was 18. At that time she was transferred to a care … [Read more...]
Teresa Ann (Halloran) Narveson
Teresa Ann (Halloran) Narveson, aged 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Joe and Ione (Johnson) Halloran on October 15, 1937, in Rochester, Minn., she grew into a life characterized by family devotion, community involvement and unwavering faith. Teresa leaves behind a … [Read more...]
Dorothy Katherine Evanson
Dorothy Katherine Evanson, a beloved sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, suffered a stroke the day following her 70th birthday and passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the sounds of her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., on Easter Sunday, to Harriet (Koepke) and Paul Kelly. Dorothy was the second … [Read more...]
Preston VFW and Auxiliary Announce Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Winners
Preston VFW and Auxiliary are proud to announce the winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests. Audra Otto won first place at the district level and second place at the state level for the Voice of Democracy. Katelyn Scheevel won first place at the local level for the Patriot’s Pen, and Hayden Hjelmeland won second place at the local level for the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Dolley Madison, a Lasting Legacy Impacting Future Generations
By Addison Kessler Dolley (Payne) Madison was born on May 20, 1768 in Guilford County, N. C., Mary and John Payne as their fourth child. They ended up having four more children after the birth of Dolley, which made her the fourth or eight children in her family. Dolley was born into Quaker roots and grew up Quaker. She also never received any formal education but it is known … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Billie Michael Kittleson, 43, Caledonia, Minn., 2/7/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. Emelda Antoinette Smith, 32, No Current Address; 12/9/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. 12/9/2023, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. 12/9/2023, Operate … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Unity Can Prevail
By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches “When God measures a person, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head,” someone once said. Very true! In Scripture we read something similar. “…they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7b). I believe unity is a desire the Lord puts in our … [Read more...]
Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens
By Katie Drewitz As you look at your spring to-do list one of the first things should be getting a soil test done, if you have not done one in the past three years. Under-standing your soil is important for a successful lawn or garden. Soil analysis can help to determine the current state of the soil. You will also receive recommendations for best performance. This time … [Read more...]
Help is Available for Minnesota Producers Facing Times of Stress MDA offers free, confidential tools to navigate farm challenges
St. Paul, MN For Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing times of stress due to business and financial challenges, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers a reminder of free, confidential tools that are available to help. “From low commodity prices and extreme weather to continued threats like highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), Minnesota’s … [Read more...]
Minnesota Gains 11,000 Jobs and 3,000 Workers in March
St. Paul - Minnesota posted strong job and labor force growth in March, according to information released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state gained an estimated 11,000 jobs in the last month on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.4%, with the private sector up roughly 8,000 jobs, up 0.3%. Minnesota’s labor force increased … [Read more...]