By Stephanie Derby It is simple math - 13 years as a student plus 42 years as an employee equals 55. Mr. Scott Mulholland retires this May from Kingsland Public Schools after working for the district in some capacity since 1982. He’s been a paraprofessional, a dean of students, an advisor, and a teacher… to name a few. He’s also a graduate of Spring Valley school and spent … [Read more...]
Marvin H. Gehling
Marvin H. Gehling, age 75, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on Friday May 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Marvin Henry Gehling was born December 5, 1948, to Clarence and Florence (Kraus) Gehling in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1966 and attended Austin Area Vocational-Technical School … [Read more...]
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering, age 89 of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side. “Bea” was born June 23, 1934, to Gladys and Henry Sivesind. Bea graduated from Spring Grove High School where she was active in choir and theater. Her father died in her senior year. After high school, Bea was recruited by Dr. Ahlfs to be his assistant in … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Are You Led or Are You Driven?
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger A few Sundays ago, April 21, was “Good Shepherd Sunday,” the day in the Easter Season focused on images of Christ as our shepherd. There’s a story about a seminary professor who told his classes that in the Holy Land a shepherd went in front, and the sheep, knowing his … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – “What Jennifer Did,” a Netflix Documentary
By Hannah Kingsley Rapidly we can go from being the happiest child ever to having something snap within us. This snap may or may not change who we are, and seldom do we know when things start to snap. Perhaps it’s not a snap but a simple change in attitude towards life. For Jennifer Pan this change or this snap, whatever you choose to call it, changed – in this case possibly … [Read more...]
Impress Fellow Fans With Smoked Brisket
Sports is often credited with bringing people together. That tendency to connect people from different walks of life is even more noticeable when sports is combined with food. Food and sports go hand in hand. Food is never too far away when getting together with fellow fans. That’s true if fans are hosting a game watch at home or if they’re tailgating in a stadium parking … [Read more...]
What Consumers can do to support local Farmers
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban and suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, and thankfully there … [Read more...]
Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring
Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) prior to planting or sidedress after planting. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving anhydrous ammonia have proven how dangerous and deadly the chemical can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Cortaz Lamar Gibson, 32, Minneapolis, Minn., 7/4/2023, Damage to Property - Fourth Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Condition (4/29/2024): Restitution reserved - left open for 60 days so an affidavit can be filed if necessary. Christian William Myrah, 54, Spring Grove, Minn., 2/5/2024, Operate … [Read more...]
How to build a better Burger
Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and summer. Burgers will always be quintessential grilling fare. It should come as no surprise that the month of May is National Hamburger Month. That’s likely due to Memorial Day weekend — which many view as the unofficial start of … [Read more...]