By Addison Kessler The Spring Grove Schools should invest in air conditioning because, even though it is getting colder out, it will last the school for 10 to 15 years. This topic has been brought up many times when talking about what to do with the extra money that the school acquires. Air conditioning is important during the warmer months because it will keep the students … [Read more...]
David Frank Tewes
David Frank Tewes, 67, of Caledonia, Minn., died at Gundersen Lutheran on October 30, 2023. He was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on June 9, 1956, to Paul Herman Tewes and Shirley Joan Tewes (Ranzenberger) where he lived and worked on the family farm with his siblings. David Tewes had the biggest heart known to anyone who knew him. His love of farming and helping others will … [Read more...]
Darlene Joan Sutherland
Darlene Joan Sutherland, 88, passed away November 1, 2023, in the Independent Apartments at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Darlene was born February 24, 1935, in Chatfield to Myrtle and Elnor (Olson) Danielson. Darlene attended country school and transferred to Chatfield schools, graduating from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield. On November 29, 1953, … [Read more...]
Joan Marie Cheney
Joan Marie Cheney, age 70, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. Joan was born on March 10, 1953, to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson in Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1971. Later that year Joan married Henry “Hank” Cheney on August 14, 1971, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. She worked as a … [Read more...]
Cynthia “Cindy” Sue (Anderson) Bothun
Cynthia “Cindy” Sue (Anderson) Bothun, 67, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday October 25, 2023. Cindy was born January 31, 1956, at Lanesboro Hospital to Ervin and Ilene (Soiney) Anderson. Cindy was the youngest of the five Anderson girls. She grew up in Whalan having days full of “good old fashioned” fun. From swimming in the creek, ice skating … [Read more...]
Lana Jean Bernard
Lana Jean Bernard, 73, of Chatfield died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Rochester Methodist Campus. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love and care of her family after a brief, but courageous, fight with cancer. Lana was born October 7, 1950, in Lanesboro to Myron and Dolores (Wentworth) Erickson. She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in … [Read more...]
Mary Louise Hagen
Mary Louise Hagen, 76, of Winona, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Benedictine – Saint Anne, surrounded by family and lifelong friends. Mary was born June 3, 1947, in Spring Grove, Minn. Her parents were Amanda (Overby) and Lester Redwing. She graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, Minn., and received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of … [Read more...]
Pat Dahl
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Pat Dahl passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Pat was born August 18, 1933, to Gordon and Florence Johnson. Pat graduated from Mabel High School and attended McMurray College in Springfield, Ill., for design. On June 20, 1954, Pat married Truman Dahl. Pat and Truman took over the Dahl Family Farm in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jessica Rose Bassett, 39, Big Lake, Minn.; 1/3/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Chatfield Police Department Ariel Natasha Lindeland, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/19/2023, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Timothy Shane Blaney, 20, Fountain, Minn.; 8/5/2023, Operate Vehicle With … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 18, Mikki Marie Anderson, 37, of Lanesboro, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Anderson is charge with three drug related felonies; 3rd Degree - Possess - Methamphetamine/Amphetamine in School/Park/Public Housing Zone, 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or Paraphernalia Residual - Not Cannabis/Hemp, and Store Meth Paraphernalia in … [Read more...]