Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of Winnebago Township shall meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at the Eitzen Fire Station (west door). The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the township has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made. If … [Read more...]
Rowland William Cordes
Rowland William Cordes, age 92, of Eitzen, Minn., died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. He was born August 20, 1933, at home in rural Eitzen to William and Hilda (Beneke) Cordes. He attended primary school in Eitzen and later graduated from Caledonia High School. He served in the Army for two years. In his younger years he worked on the … [Read more...]
Helen Geneva Larson
Helen Geneva Larson, age 91, passed away April 21, 2026, at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born July 18, 1934, to Olaf and Stella Johnson in Blackhammer Township in the old town hall, delivered by her grandmother Gena. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Blackhammer, Minn. Helen attended various country schools in the area and … [Read more...]
Bernard “Bernie” Baumgartner
Bernard “Bernie” Baumgartner, age 82, of Caledonia, died April 20, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall. On Wednesday, a rosary will be said at 9:45 a.m., with visitation to follow at the hall until 10:45 a.m. … [Read more...]
Karmen Haugland
While we cannot conquer the passing of a loved one, we can always keep them alive in our hearts and memories. They are never truly gone as long as we remember and share memories. Karmen was born December 28, 1964, and passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 61. Karmen was the kindest and most caring person with massive determination. While her life was overwhelming … [Read more...]
Deborah Moran
Deborah Moran, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Winona Health. Debbie grew up on a farm outside of Peterson, Minn. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1971, and she attended college in Marshall, Minn., and graduated from Mankato State University. Debbie moved to California, where she lived in Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, and Long Beach. Her … [Read more...]
Brandon Paul Benson
Brandon Paul Benson, a gregarious grillmaster of sardonic wit and mostly agreeable demeanor, died on January 5, 2026, at his home in Apple Valley. He was 48 years old. Brandon was born on December 26, 1977, to Paul and Lorraine (Gaustad) Benson in La Crosse, Wis. They settled into family life in Peterson. He loved ice cream, Hot Wheels and hanging out with friends. He had … [Read more...]
Nicholas Robert Gengler
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas Robert Gengler, who passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 66. Nick was born on October 28, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn. He was a man deeply rooted in his community, known for his strong work ethic, steady hands, and the kind of knowledge that only comes from years of experience and curiosity. He took pride … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces Emergency Relief Fund For Individual Artists and Culture Bearers in Southeastern Minnesota
SEMAC is launching an Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) designed to provide rapid, short-term assistance for individual artists and culture bearers facing unexpected hardship. The funds are distributed as one-time gifts to help stabilize recipients and address urgent needs, offering some relief during a difficult time so they can continue their creative work. The application is … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – God’s Love Ensures that the Battle is Done
By Rev. Timothy Sandeno St. Johns Lutheran Church and School The past couple of decades have brought forth a number of television singing competitions. One such show is The Voice. It is not limited to our country or even just English viewing. It is has spread to more than 70 countries and regions with some 150 global commissions and spinoffs. Music can be powerful. Often … [Read more...]