Karen S. McNamara, age 72, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on February 12, 2026, at Spring Valley Living Center of Spring Valley, Minn., surrounded by family following a long battle with early-onset dementia. Karen S. Stevens was born on January 3, 1954, to Ardean and Frances (Cooper) Stevens in Rochester. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter, she … [Read more...]
Hope Heather Himli
Hope Heather Himli, age 46, of Spring Valley, Minn., was reunited with her sisters and mom in heaven on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1979, to James Himli and Cheryl (Rathbun) Bornholdt, Hope brought light into the world from the very beginning. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 1998 and worked various jobs throughout the Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Doris Lanning
In Loving Memory of Doris Lanning Doris Lanning, AKA Mom, Grandma and Gigi. She joined her husband, siblings, and friends in heaven on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Doris was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Russell and Thelma Anderson. Doris worked with her husband Ferman when they purchased Lanning’s Red Owl in 1967. She later joined the … [Read more...]
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig, 76, of Dorchester, Iowa, died after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home that she helped design and build. She was born on May 8, 1949, to Henry and Juanita (Lowe) Schaub in Lincoln, Ill. In February 1959, her family moved to Richland Center. Lela graduated from Richland Center … [Read more...]
Summary of Lanesboro FFA
The Lanesboro FFA Chapter has been busy this year with career development events, award applications, and many fun activities for members. About 100 students are enjoying the friendships, opportunities, and recognition that FFA has to offer. The year began with two members exhibiting at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Livestock Show. Soon after, members were competing in … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Celebrates FFA Week
Members of the Rushford-Peterson FFA Chapter are excited to celebrate National FFA Week! To celebrate, the chapter has planned several activities to promote agricultural awareness, community involvement, and school spirit. The chapter will host its yearly teacher appreciation breakfast to thank educators for their continued support of FFA. In addition, members will visit … [Read more...]
LeRoy-Ostrander FFA To Celebrate FFA Week
The LeRoy-Ostrander FFA will celebrate 2026 FFA Week with a variety of items throughout the week!! L-O FFA members and L-O students/staff will be finding their dressup clothes for the upcoming days that week!! Dress-up days for the week are Monday, February 23 - PJ/Onesie Day, Tuesday, February 24 - Country vs. Country Club, Wednesday, February 25 - Camo Day, Thursday, February … [Read more...]
Spring Grove FFA Members Complete and Prepare for State Events
The Spring Grove FFA Chapter has been busy competing in Career Development Events and participating in leadership activities this year. These events help members build skills, gain experience, and represent Spring Grove in agriculture. Members who competed in General Livestock were Izaak M., Lynden M., McKenna, Henry, and Addison S. The Dairy Evaluation team, including … [Read more...]
National FFA Week – Caledonia Area
The Caledonia Agriscience Education and FFA program continues to provide hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities for students in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) pathways: Agribusiness Systems, Animal Science, Environmental Services, Food Processing, Natural Resources, Plant Systems, and Power, Structural and Technical Systems. Middle school … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Sharing Agriculture While Creating Community
The Mabel-Canton FFA is a growing organization with around 30 students involved, led by an officer team of seven. The FFA advisor is Carlena Gallagher. M-C FFA really focuses on career exploration, community service and sharing the story of agriculture. Last fall the FFA helped run the bounce houses, hog raffle and other activities at Steam Engine Days. During the second week … [Read more...]