By Maggie Dempewolf Be still like the calm before the storm. Be still like the world after it rains. Be still like the bird chirping on a warm summer’s day. Be still like fresh fallen snow. Be still and don’t let people get you down. Be still even when others hurt you, When it feels like the whole world is against you. Be still when the weight of the world feels … [Read more...]
College News
Honors List Fall 2023 Missouri University of Science and Technology: Tessa McMahon, Chatfield Palmer College of Chiropractic: Izabella Allison, LeRoy University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Priya Kingsley, Caledonia; Stephanie Bradt, Chatfield; Rylee Burnett, Chatfield; Katelyn Dornack, Chatfield; Abbi Gillespie, Chatfield; Anna Oehlke, Grand Meadow; Isabelle Olson, … [Read more...]
Alona J. Schmidt
Alona J Schmidt was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She met her heavenly father on April 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Alona was born to Orville and Elna Rask on September 1, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Laurence “Larry” Schmidt, at Wilmington Lutheran Church on December 12, 1969. Together they had four … [Read more...]
Bonnie Mae Olson
Bonnie Mae Olson, 74, of rural Peterson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. Bonnie was born June 14, 1949, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Milton and Betty (Soiney) Eide. She was raised in the Rushford and Chatfield area and attended Chatfield School. She worked as a homemaker and spent most of her days gardening, canning, taking care of her children and her husband. … [Read more...]
Edith Jewell Johnson
Edith Jewell Johnson, age 95, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., into God’s loving arms. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Black Hammer, Minn., to John and Emma (Ness) Rostad. On June 11, 1950. Edith Rostad was joined in marriage to Clarence Johnson. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1997. Edith was a beloved wife, … [Read more...]
Charles Peter “Pete” Griffin
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...]