By Hannah Kingsley Have you ever wanted something so bad you claimed that you would do ANYTHING in your power to obtain it? In the world of folklore, there is a way to make wishes come true. All you need is a vehicle, a deep desire for something, and the willpower to get through chilling miles that feel like Satan himself cursed them. Then, you will be ready for the 11 Mile … [Read more...]
Activities to Strengthen the Heart
The heart is a vital component of the human body. Without a functional heart, life is simply not possible. As with other muscles in the body, it is important to give the heart a workout to improve its strength and vitality. Intermountain Health says an individual who dos not exercise is more than twice as likely to get heart disease as someone who does. UCI Health says heart … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jacqueline Renee Olson, 35, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/1/2024, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License After Changing Name or Address, Fine $20, Total Fees $95. Ronnie Lee Shefelbine Jr., 41, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/3/2024, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. Chatfield Police Department Joshua Jaymes Lee … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Lent Offers a Time to Reflect
By Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid Christ Lutheran Church, Preston “These days of dust. These days of despair. We can hear reality speak to us in a clear, ringing voice. So we approach. Carefully. Barely ready to hear the heard truths we long to be told about beautiful, terrible death.” -Kate Bowler, “Have a Beautiful Terrible Lent” This Wednesday, February 14, is the … [Read more...]
Carrol Manford Johnson
Carrol Manford Johnson, age 85, of Northfield, Minn., passed away January 31, 2024. Arrangements are with the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com … [Read more...]
Gerald Roger Halse
Gerald Roger Halse, known as “Jerry,” passed away on January 31, 2024, at Winn Med, Decorah, Iowa, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
Douglas “Melvin” Miland
Douglas “Melvin” Miland, 98, of Spring Valley, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at VFW Post 4114 in Spring Valley, Minn. Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. … [Read more...]
Rick “Bucko” Staggemeyer
Rick “Bucko” Staggemeyer, 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born December 10, 1951, in La Crosse, Wis., to Fremont and Marie (Dahle) Staggemeyer. He graduated from the Caledonia High School. He was a truck driver for 51 years for David Kirk Trucking, Caledonia Haulers, and Truss Specialties. He … [Read more...]
Doris June (Garness) Barkeim
Doris June Barkeim peacefully entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2024. She was 96 years old. Doris was born on January 13, 1928, in rural Mabel, Minn. She was the daughter of Nelvin and Ida Garness. Doris graduated from Mabel High School. Doris received a teaching certificate from Winona Normal School (now known as Winona State … [Read more...]
Geraldine J. Daley
Geraldine J. Daley died Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, at home in the kitchen while baking bread at the age of 84. Geraldine Josephine “Gerrie” Daley was born March 12, 1939, at her farmstead home in Mount Vernon Township, Minn., near Winona, the daughter of Vincent and Susie (Siebenaler) Speltz. She attended Holy Trinity Elementary and High School in Rollingstone, … [Read more...]