Spring plumbing and heating maintenance is important for preventing water damage and preparing your home for warmer weather. Taking a few minutes to check key areas now can help avoid costly repairs later. If you have a sump pump in the basement, make sure it is working properly. Check the breaker in your electrical panel and the outlet it’s plugged into to ensure it hasn’t … [Read more...]
Are nitrates in drinking water something I should worry about?
Nitrates are a common concern in agricultural areas and can enter private wells through fertilizer runoff or natural soil conditions. Unlike iron or hardness, you can’t see, taste, or smell nitrates in water — which makes testing especially important. High nitrate levels are most concerning for infants and pregnant women, as they can interfere with the blood’s ability to … [Read more...]
I’m planning to sell my business, so I want to cut back on expenses to show a better profit.
Absolutely, when business owners plan to sell their business, they want to show a good profit for prospective buyers. One common mistake business owners make is cutting back on their marketing. When you cut back on your marketing, you actually make your business less visible. When prospective buyers don’t see the brand of the business they want to buy visible in the … [Read more...]
Gregory E. Hagen
Gregory E. Hagen, 78 of Winona, Minn., passed away at home on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Greg was born June 30, 1947, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Donna (Haakenson) and Everett Hagen. He grew up in Tawney, Minn., a place he held in his heart his entire life. He graduated from Mabel High School and obtained his … [Read more...]
Bruce Kevin Mills
Bruce Kevin Mills, 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., to Arlene Mills and George Balcoe III. Bruce enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and was stationed in San Diego. After his discharge he returned to Rochester and worked various jobs before finishing his apprenticeship as a painter. In 1985, Bruce … [Read more...]
2025 Seed Trial Winners
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension The University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners have been running a flower and vegetable varietal trial since 1982. Extension Master Gardeners around the state devote some of their garden space to the selected varietals and keep records throughout the growing season. The results … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – No Expense Too Great
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger Decades before cell phones and internet, long before television or radio, the fastest way to send a message was by telegraph. But it was not always the most precise, as a story from that era illustrates. In the 1890s, a wealthy lady was traveling through Europe when … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department James Michael Lyden, 44, Caledonia, MN; 3/4/2026, Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection (Misdemeanor), Total Fees $150. Local Confinement - 27 days (stay 14 days for one year). Credit for time served: 13 days. Community work service: 15 hours for indeterminate. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (3/17/2026): Sign Probation … [Read more...]
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name | Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Alex Land Management Principal Place of Business: 25780 151ST … [Read more...]
RUSHFORD-PETERSON SCHOOLS NOTICE OF BID for GARBAGE/RECYCLING and SNOW REMOVAL BIDS
Notice is hereby given, that Independent School District No.239, Rushford-Peterson Schools, will receive bids for garbage removal and recycling services and snow removal located at 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN 55971. Services shall begin the week of September 30, 2026 for an initial term of one (1) year. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, … [Read more...]