By Joe Armstrong, DVM University of Minnesota Extension educator May 2, 2024 – USDA said publicly on Monday, April 29, 2024, that they were collecting ground beef samples for testing from states officially affected by H5N1 in cattle. On May 1, 2024, the USDA announced that the initial 30 ground beef samples tested negative using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) … [Read more...]
Virgil E. Reicks
Virgil E. Reicks, 87, of Harmony, Minn., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Virgil was born September 13, 1936, at home near Cresco, Iowa, to Albert and Louise (Scholbrock) Reicks. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1954. In 1956 Virgil enlisted in the United States Army where he was trained in food service. After two years of … [Read more...]
Niel Frederick Christensen
Niel Frederick Christensen, Sr., age 90, of Houston, Minn., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. He was surrounded by Janelle and their family. Niel was born October 20, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Anna (Nielsen) Christensen. He grew up in Jacksonville, Iowa. He met the love of his life, Janelle Rose … [Read more...]
Ronald L. Solberg
Ronald L. Solberg, 77, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, Ariz. Ron was born July 16, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa. He was the son of Otto and Bernita (Hansen) Solberg. He grew up on the family farm until his father’s passing. Ron graduated from Estherville, Iowa, high school and joined the Army after graduation where he proudly served as … [Read more...]
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen age 89, of Lanesboro died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born October 17, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Albert and Gunild (Engebretson) Hongerholt. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis. In July 1953, she started working at Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of … [Read more...]
Evelyn C. Christianson
Evelyn Clara (Nieland) Christianson passed away surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1927, to Henry and Caroline Nieland, on the family farm near Arlington, Minn. She was the fifth of six children, but the oldest girl. Evelyn attended school in Arlington and graduated in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis where … [Read more...]
Arlene Louise Grimes
Arlene Louise Grimes, age 87 of Rushford, passed away on May 5, 2024. Arlene was born on August 29, 1936, in Rushford, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She was a graduate of Peterson High School in 1954. On June 19, 1954. Arlene and Robert Grimes were married at the Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Arlene traveled to many countries and states with her husband who … [Read more...]
Tilford Rain
Tilford Rain, 93, passed on to glory on April 20, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care in Chatfield. Tilford Jerome Rain was born October 15, 1930, in Lanesboro hospital, to Emil and Tena (Redalen) Rain. He attended the country school in Root Prairie, and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. On September 21, 1952, he married Betty Trogstad in Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Janice Marie Nelson
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...]