Our father, Charles Peter Griffin, Jr or “Pete,” sadly passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cedar Court Senior Living Center in Adams, Minn., at the age of 72. Pete was born July 4, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Martha (Gardner) and Charles Griffin, Sr (Chuck). In his youth, dad loved sports, especially baseball and basketball and was even a standout athlete in college, … [Read more...]
Barbara J. Moran
Barbara J. Moran, age 81, of Eyota, died on April 18, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1942, the daughter of Ervin and Lois (Jenson) Moran. She is survived by her sisters Patricia (Clifford) Heiden and Mary Connaughty, brother-in-law Duane Sveen and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Joan Sveen, brother-in-law Thomas … [Read more...]
Mary Jane Island
Our mom, Mary Jane Island (Kraut, Leverson) passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 95, at Spring Valley Living Nursing Home. She was born, March 17, 1929, in Kasota, Minn., to Beulah (Nason) and Curtis Leverson. In high school she was a competitive swimmer. She grew up in St. Peter, Minn., where she met our dad, John Kraut. They married in 1948 and had five … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Learn About Hwy 52 Project From Chatfield to Fountain
CHATFIELD, MN – The public is invited to attend an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, April 23 or Wednesday, April 24 to learn more about a project that will repair culverts on Highway 52 and resurface the roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Join the project team to learn about the proposed culvert work, bridge repair, safety improvements and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Makenzie Marie Dahlstrom, 20, Decorah, Iowa; 3/7/2024, Speeding (62/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Itehua Jeronimo Tzompaxtle, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 3/20/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 3/30/2024, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200. Chatfield Police Department Brayden James Baier, 21, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Preserving Youth Trapshooting in Minnesota: The Implications of Banning Lead Shot
By Isaac Vick Minnesota has a rich history of hunting, fishing and lots of other outdoor activities, allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty of the Minnesota wilderness. In the past decade a new outdoor sport has sprung up: youth trapshooting. For thousands of middle and high school students, participating in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is not just … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: I Will Sing to the Lord
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church When our Lord God instituted the Passover, He said, “I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments—I am the LORD” (Exodus 12:12). The Exodus is not simply a temporal, … [Read more...]
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Mary Elizabeth Allen, 66, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mary was born in Decorah, Iowa, on December 15, 1957, to Marie (Flaskerud) Hegtvedt and Earl Hegtvedt. Mary was raised and attended school in Spring Valley, Minn. After graduation Mary moved to the Minneapolis area where she worked as an administrative assistant and was an … [Read more...]
Neil A. Rowland
Neil A. Rowland, 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus, surrounded by his three boys. Neil Alex Rowland was born November 14, 1954, in Gaylord, Minn., to Arlo and Janice (Redman) Rowland. The Rowland family moved from Gaylord to Byron in 1958, where Arlo started the Rowland Well Co. family business. In 1960 they moved the … [Read more...]
Eugene Paul Yenter
Eugene Paul Yenter, of Preston Minn., born April 9, 1935 to Harry and Martha Yenter of Oxford, Iowa, the second of six sons, passed away on April 13, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 64-plus years, Carole (Spivey), children Cheryl Yenter and David Briars, Paul and Lori Yenter, Virginia Yenter and Bill Yanowsky, Ruth Yenter and Daniel Yenter. His beloved … [Read more...]