Wild parsnip is an issue, especially for trails since it easily moves along these corridors. The invasive weed that can cause chemical burns to skin is growing along the Root River Bike Trail. Wild parsnip, a non-native plant, was first discovered in Minnesota in the 1990s. While this plant causes a range of impacts to the environment, the largest concern from this invading … [Read more...]
Burglary at River Station in Brownsville
On May 26, 2024, at approximately 2 a.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a burglary in progress at the River Station (gas/convenience store) in Brownsville, Minn. A short time later, Houston County Sheriff’s Deputies, Houston County Sheriff’s K-9, La Crescent Police Department, and MN State Patrol arrived on scene. After a one-hour standoff, three … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Del Toro Somonte Deivys, 33, Tampa, Fla., 4/20/2024, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (46/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Joey Junior Mcphail Fishel, 23, Houston, Minn., 12/21/2023, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 11/22/2024), Total Fees $300. Local Confinement - 90 days … [Read more...]
Ronald O. Kolman
Ronald O. Kolman, 91, of Mabel, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. A service will be held at a later date in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Preston. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Alexander Wilfred Klug
Our hearts are broken at the loss of our dear son, Alex, age 34. Alex was a kind compassionate man, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Alex was born on May 8, 1990, the fourth son of Bill and Mary Clare (Augedahl) Klug and was eagerly greeted by his older brothers at home. They loved holding him and started training early in pitching and catching (the … [Read more...]
Henry Junior Hongerholt
November 11, 1950 – May 19, 2024 Henry Junior Hongerholt, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Sanford Bagley Medical Center on Sunday May 19, 2024. Henry Junior Hongerholt was born on November 11, 1950, raised in rural Lanesboro on the family farm in Highland township, to Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. Henry married Rosalie M. Bakke on November 20, 1971, at Elstad … [Read more...]
Beverly Plaehn
Beverly Plaehn, at the age of 93, has passed away on May 25, 2024, at Spring Valley Senior Living Center. Beverly Jean Kain was born on May 5, 1931, in Iowa Kossuth County, Plum Creek Township on her parents’ farm, to Edward and Viola (Dacken) Kain. She was greeted by her 3-year-old sister and eventually welcomed three younger brothers. Beverly grew up in Plum Creek … [Read more...]
John Edward Weymiller
John Edward Weymiller, 94, of Eitzen, Minn., passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Thornton Manor Care Center, Lansing, Iowa. John Edward Weymiller was born April 11, 1930, in a log house in Sand Cove, Allamakee County, Iowa, to Edward and Rosine (Fruechte) Weymiller. He attended a one room school for seven years and then completed eighth grade in New Albin, Iowa. After … [Read more...]
Raymond W. Hare
Raymond W. Hare, 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at home, with his love by his side, on May 23, 2024. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home. … [Read more...]
Brian Bell
Brian Bell, age 77, died on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with leukemia. Brian grew up in Lanesboro and was the son of Theodore and Rose Bell. A celebration of his life will be held at St Patrick’s church in Lanesboro at 10 a.m. on June 28, 2024. Brian’s full obituary can be located at www.beidelmankunschfh.com. … [Read more...]