John Sidney Hauser, age 87, of Minneapolis, formerly of Harmony and Caledonia, Minn., passed away April 28, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. John was born April 11, 1937, in Caledonia, to Hazel Hauser. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School, and attended Winona State College, where he met his future wife, Judy Newman. They had four children … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Fuller
Richard "Dick" Fuller, 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., died April 27, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 12, 1934, to William and Mary Fuller in Shinhopple, N.Y. At the age of 17 Dick joined the Army, and started on what became a 20-year career. On July 4, 1952, he arrived in Korea to be attached to the 7th … [Read more...]
Michael “Mike” Blanchard
Michael “Mike” Blanchard, 76, of Savage, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Savage Senior Living Facility at Fen Pointe on the afternoon of Saturday, April 27, 2024. Michael Steven Blanchard was the eldest child born to Junior “Corky” and Dorothy (Allen) Blanchard on September 3, 1947. Michael was married to Theresa Schwering on May 8, 1971, until she … [Read more...]
Roger Allen Arndt
Roger Allen Arndt was born to George and Ruth Arndt, in Winona, Minn., on January 18, 1952, and met his creator on April 23, 2024, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. After graduation from Winona Senior High School in 1970, he studied auto mechanics at Winona Technical School, graduating in 1972. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany as a hawk … [Read more...]
Niel Frederick Christensen
Niel Frederick Christensen, age 90, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Hoff Funeral Home – Houston. … [Read more...]
Sally Dee Smith
Sally Dee Smith, formally from Rochester, Minn., peacefully passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born to Richard and Betty Young (Olson) in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 5, 1945. She grew up in Clarion, Iowa where her father was the doctor in town and her mother a nurse. She graduated with a Master’s in Elementary … [Read more...]
Tom Westby
Tom Westby, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away in his home on April 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Tom was born in La Crosse, Wis., on March 29, 1957, to Harley and Joycelyn (Benson) Westby. He grew up in Houston, Minn., where he spent his formative years building a trophy-winning hot … [Read more...]
MDA Awards $150,000 to Combat Noxious Weeds 11 Projects to Receive Funds
ST PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. Eleven projects totaling $150,000 were awarded though the grant. The money awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations will be used to purchase equipment and supplies, conduct mapping and outreach … [Read more...]
Properly Planting Trees
By Katie Drewitz Trees provide many things for our communities; beauty, energy conservation, reduction of soil erosion, filtering air pollutants, raising property values, a home for wildlife and so much more. Trees are an integral part of our home landscapes, neighborhoods and countryside. If you are looking to plant a tree for the upcoming Arbor Day or anytime this year, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Suzanne Marie Robinson, 43, Hokah, Minn., 3/12/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 3/12/2024, Expiration of Driver’s License - Over 21, Fine $100. Chatfield Police Department Noah Rahn Pinette, 20, Bloomington, Minn., 3/19/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kathleen Elizabeth … [Read more...]