The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. Right now, the Red Cross especially … [Read more...]
Donald Vincent Enright
Donald Vincent “Vince” Enright, of Fort Worth, Tex., passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2023. He lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, work, church activities and traveling the world. Vince was born on April 27, 1930 in Lanesboro, Minn., to Nellie Towey and John Joseph “JJ” Enright. He went from working on his family farm to joining the United … [Read more...]
Jeanette Schmidt
Jeanette Schmidt, age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, on Tuesday, August 9, 2023. Jeanette was born June 7, 1942, daughter of Edward and Beulah (Petersen) Larsen. After graduating from Preston High School, she attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and graduated with a degree in teaching. In 1965, she married … [Read more...]
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Marjo was born June 16, 1941, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland in Winona. Her father died in WWII. She and her three brothers were raised by her loving mother and stepfather Art Halvorson. In 1958, she married Maynard Johnson. They had four children: Tim, Todd, M.T. and Marjo “Jill.” Todd … [Read more...]
Melvin Emery
Melvin Emery, age 91, of Chatfield, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Wellington Place nursing home in Decorah. Graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Burr Oak Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Melvin Emery was born on February 17, 1932, on the family farm in Winneshiek County near … [Read more...]
Glenis Pearl Loken
Glenis Pearl Loken, age 94, of Houston, Minn., died at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born October 5, 1928, in Money Creek, Minn., the daughter of James E. and Pearly (Ullan) Corey. Glenis enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards. She was a beloved wife, sister and aunt. She is survived by many nieces and … [Read more...]
Lolita St. Mary
Lolita St. Mary, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia. Lolita was born to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson on July 28, 1935, in Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1954, and was united in marriage to Glenn St. Mary on July 30, 1955, in the grotto at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia, Minn. Lolita … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taylor Skye Augedahl, 27, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/9/2023, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 2/6/2023, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 1/21/2023, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 1/5/2023, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. 12/11/2022, Parking During Snow Removal, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On July 6, Evan James Richardson, 37 of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Richardson is charged with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about June 14, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to pull over the defendant for … [Read more...]
State Patrol Requests Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to Investigate Fatal Use of Force
ST. PAUL, July 31 — Just after 1:50 a.m. Monday morning, a State Patrol trooper was observing traffic when a Ford Fusion with no taillights travelling on northbound Interstate 94 near Lowry Avenue in Minneapolis drove by. The trooper pulled the driver over. During the course of their investigation, troopers learned that the driver was wanted by law enforcement in Ramsey County … [Read more...]