Chatfield Police Department Ana Gladys Choch, 19, Concord, N.C.; 10/22/2023, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jordan Daniel Anderson, 22, Houston, Minn.; 12/10/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Kasey Anne Morlock, 48, Stewartville, Minn.; 12/10/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Burglary Arrest
According to Sheriff John DeGeorge, investigators from the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Rochester Police Department, arrested 68-year-old Maurice Golston of Rochester on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at a Rochester address. Golston was arrested for a burglary which occurred in rural Fillmore County on the morning of January 2. Golston is suspected … [Read more...]
God With Us in Life’s Chaos
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches The Christmas season just barely ended – the church season of Christmas ends January 5, and many churches are already in full swing planning for Lent, which is just around the corner this year. It feels like we’ve hardly had a moment to breathe between these two busy seasons! Often happens in life, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 8, John Paul Laganiere, 28 of Lime Springs, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Laganiere is charged with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor a Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both. On or about December 7, the defendant allegedly fled from police officers on a motorcycle. The … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts Gallery Celebrates Youth Art with the Annual Juried High School Art Show
Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to uplift the creativity of local youth in its annual Juried High School Art Show from January 13 through January 28. Featuring artwork from 9th through 12th grade students at Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson schools, the Juried High School Art show demonstrates the vibrancy of local student talent. There will be … [Read more...]
Carroll John Evers
Carroll John Evers died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus on January 10, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 83. Carroll was born on November 10, 1940 ,to John and Ethel (Lentz) Evers on their family farm and lived there all of his life. He attended St. Johns Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1959. In 1959, he joined the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Burglary Arrest
According to Sheriff John DeGeorge, investigators from the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Rochester Police Department, arrested 68-year-old Maurice Golston of Rochester on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at a Rochester address. Golston was arrested for a burglary which occurred in rural Fillmore County on the morning of January 2. Golston is … [Read more...]
Lois Jean Ulrich
Lois Jean Ulrich, age 95, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on January 5, 2024. Lois was born October 22, 1928, to Gilman and Clara (Brown) Eide. Lois grew up on the family farm north of Lanesboro, Minn. She attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946. After high school, Lois moved to La Crosse, Wis., where she met Roger Ulrich. Lois and Rog … [Read more...]
Joan Kathryn Hoff
Joan Kathryn Hoff, 93, of St. Charles, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Joan was born December 14, 1930, in Waukegan, Ill., to Melvin and Violet (Nelson) Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in Superior, WI in 1949. While in Superior, her mom married Alex “Pop” Kerecman. He became a huge part of Joan’s life. Joan … [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. Douglas, better known as “Melvin,” was born July 15, 1925, to Francis Zinke. He was raised in rural Spring Valley by his grandparents Richard and Lydia Miland. He attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1942. Melvin loved playing football … [Read more...]