James “Jim” Russell Casey, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Linn Haven Nursing Home in New Hampton, Iowa. Jim was born in Harmony, Minn., to Ronald and Carol (Gager) Casey on October 24, 1953. He went to school in Harmony and graduated in 1971. He attended Rochester Area Vocational Institute and graduated with a degree in cooking. His first job was at the … [Read more...]
Mike Fishbaugher
Mike Fishbaugher, 65, passed peacefully in his home on January 1, 2024. Michael Dean Fishbaugher was born May 24, 1958, in Harmony, Minn., to Orrin and Cathy (Ruud) Fishbaugher. After graduating from John Marshall High School in 1976, he studied forestry in La Crosse, Wis. Mike had a long career driving trucks for BFI, Waste Management, USPS, and eventually Stericycle, where … [Read more...]
Over 20 Years of Serving the Preston Community Christmas Dinner
Preston native, Gabby Kinneberg, has worked alongside her extended family, the Walshes, over the years to provide a free meal on Christmas Day to anyone who would like to join others from the area. For Christmas Day in 2023, they sent out more than 150 meals which included 36 meals delivered to individuals in the area. … [Read more...]
Clothed with Christ
By Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church In Genesis 17, God established circumcision as a sign for the people of God, for the Old Testament Church. Every male was to be circumcised. Circumcision brought individuals into the people of God, brought them under the covenant that God had made with Abraham and with his descendants. Any male who was not … [Read more...]
First Veteran Moves into Preston Veterans Home
Long-time Preston resident Walter Hanson was the first resident to move into the Preston Veterans Home, on his 91st birthday, January 3, 2024. The newly opened Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston admitted its first residents on January 3 – four veterans who served in eras from Korea to Vietnam. The Preston Veterans Home is the first of three new veterans homes scheduled to … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Craig Phillip Runyan, 37, Waukesha, Wis.; 12/17/2023, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 12/17/2023, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40. Jacob Randall Swindell, 28, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/12/2023, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Abrielle Nadine VonArx, 20, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/12/2023, … [Read more...]
Doris “Nanny” R. Schleusner
Doris “Nanny” R. Schleusner, 80, of Fountain, Minn., died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Our House in Austin, Minn. She was born January 22, 1943 to Robert and Lucille Dodge. Doris married Arnold Schleusner on July 20, 1960. The two farmed near Douglas, Minn., until 2001, when they moved to Fountain to continue farming. Doris had a green thumb that took her to farmers markets … [Read more...]
Mernes Marilyn Flatten
Mernes Marilyn Flatten, 89, of Houston, died December 9, 2023, at her home. Mernes was born April 8, 1934, in Virgina, Minn., to Elmer and Agnes (Harrigan) Mueller. Following graduation from Central High School in St. Paul, Mernes attended the University of Minnesota and in 1995, she earned a Bachelor of Arts followed by a Bachelor of Science. And in 1957, she received a … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]