Cheryl R. Miller, 77, of Preston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Cheryl Rae Benson was born on September 5, 1946, in Preston, Minn., to Edward and Mary (Henke) Benson. She graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1964. After high school, Cheryl worked for the phone company in Preston for 30 years. She … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Fatal crash between vehicle and Amish buggy
9/26 12:19 p.m. - More information has been released regarding the fatal crash which occurred in Fillmore County Monday morning between an SUV and an Amish buggy. According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, the crash occurred shortly before 8:25 Monday morning. The investigation indicates that a southbound 2005 Toyota 4Runner SUV, driven by 35-year-old Sarah Petersen … [Read more...]
Clutch Performer of the Week – Camden Hungerholt – LeRoy-Ostrander
Volleyball Athlete of the Week – Kendal VanMinsel – Spring Grove
Volleyball Athlete of the Week – Jenna Olson – LeRoy Ostrander
Cross Country Athlete of the Week – Ryan Prinsen – LARPH
Fourth Winner of the Summer Takes Home Blackstone 4-Burner Griddle
Congratulations to Brook Nagel of Harmony, Minn., who won a brand new Blackstone 4-burner griddle from a Visit Bluff Country Magazine drawing conducted on August 31, 2023. Ariana Cervantes, of Decorah, Iowa, who won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on July 31, 2023. Jill Heiderscheit, of New Albin, Iowa, won a brand new kayak from a drawing conducted on June 30, … [Read more...]
Public Encouraged to Attend Kingsland ICS Meeting
By Patrick Andrews The Monday, September 18 Kingsland School Board meeting primarily covered the upcoming ICS facilities assessment, policy adoption, a vacant school board seat, a new school logo, and levy certification. Kingsland Schools will soon be adopting a new school logo design. School board members expressed their intent to reserve its reproduction within the … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Open Class Results
Department 1 - Game Horses Dept 1- Class A Keri Eglinton, Champion; Christine Novak, Reserve Dept 1- Class B Keri Eglinton; Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class C Rosalie Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class D Elliot Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Dept 1- Class E Elliot Plzak, Champion; Keri Eglinton, Reserve Champion Dept 1- Class … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Timothy John Rottman, 46, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/17/2023, Make Emergency Call - No Emergency, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Nathaniel Jerome Sobeck, 24, Holmen, Wis.; 7/27/2023, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Michael Anthony Stefandis, 63, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/2/2023, Speeding (79/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]