The new year is underway, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has opened their first new veterans home in over 25 years here in beautiful Preston! We officially opened our doors on January 3, 2024, admitting our first four residents. As a veteran myself I am honored and excited to lead this phenomenal team and serve fellow veterans. Sitting on top of the 15-acre … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Amdahl
James “Jim” Amdahl, 73, of Flandreau, S. Dak., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Flandreau Community Center. Visitation with the family present will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau. Jim was … [Read more...]
Diane B. Wendt
Diane B. Wendt, 79, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Diane Beverly (Hongerholt) Wendt was born on April 1, 1944, in Lanesboro, Minn. to parents Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. On December 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Wendt, at First Highland Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. Diane … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Casterton
Shirley Ann Casterton was born on October 31, 1937, in Decorah, Iowa, to Richard and Lillie Mae (Aga) Thompson. She was baptized and confirmed at Ridgeway United Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, Iowa. Shirley’s early years were marked by love and learning. From kindergarten through second grade, she attended Lincoln #6 with her mother as her teacher. She completed the … [Read more...]
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer, age 86, died on January 9, 2024, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn. Sister Trudy was born on May 18, 1937, in Wayzata, Minn. She was the fourth of five children born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Mergen) Schommer. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955. She was a Franciscan Sister for … [Read more...]
Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson, 72, died unexpectedly at her home in Ostrander on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Mary was born May 10, 1951, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Nordahl and Verna (Jackson) Braaten. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Mary graduated from Austin High School, Austin Community College, and St. Cloud State University with her … [Read more...]
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble, age 91, passed away at home after over a year battle with stomach cancer on January 11, 2024. Gloria was born on October 10, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Bratland. She spent 12 years at Spring Grove schools, graduating in 1951. She attended college in Minneapolis and worked for an insurance … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE
DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-23-612 In Re: Estate of Terrance Pfaff, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 29, 2024, at … [Read more...]
Request for Proposal
The Houston County Board of Commissioners are seeking proposals to operate Wildcat Campground in Brownsville, Minnesota, for the current year. All applicants are required to submit their proposals to Houston County Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2024. Please visit Houston County’s official website for detailed proposal requirements. www.co.houston.mn.us Publish … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE CARROLTON TOWNSHIP
Gaelic Road will be closed one mile west of Highway 250 and continue to the intersection of Goodview Drive from January 15, 2024 until April 1, 2024. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Township Clerk Publish 15,22 … [Read more...]