Mark Arnold Witt, age 83, passed away at home Saturday, July 1, 2023. Mark was born on April 4, 1940, to Arthur D. and Marion J. (Mason) Witt, at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Growing up with his siblings Rachel and Mason on their farms, first on South Ridge, and then in Looney Valley, Mark graduated from Houston High School. On December 4, 1958, he was united in … [Read more...]
Garland Moe
Garland Duane Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by family on his beloved farm. Garland was born in Caledonia, Minn., on September 14, 1931, to Walter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. He graduated from Caledonia High School. Garland met Joann Schwertel at the Avalon Dance Hall in La Crosse, Wis., and were married on May 20, 1954. … [Read more...]
Alice Nosek
Alice E. Nosek, 90, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home. Alice Elaine (Parson) Nosek was born on December 30, 1932, in Beckwith, Iowa, to Rollie and Lena (Korn) Parson. She graduated from Fairfield, Iowa High School in 1951. She later graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) in 1954. Alice married … [Read more...]
Heroes needed now: Give blood or platelets
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country. There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks, and the upcoming holiday could put a further strain on donations, as millions celebrate with family vacations and other seasonal … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On May 23, Owen Christopher Prevost, 22 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Prevost is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about May 21, within the city of Spring Valley, a Fillmore County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Michelle Lee Johnson, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/25/2023, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Autumn Maryjane Merchlewitz, 21, Caledonia, Minn; 3/11/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Jason John Payne, 20, Onalaska, Wis.; … [Read more...]
Blooming where you are planted
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free How can I bloom where there is no water? If you are like me, you may have been praying for rain with more fervency these days. The farmers and those who make a living from the soil have been praying hard for rain. How can things grow without water? When we think of this call to bloom where you are planted, we think I … [Read more...]
Clarification
In the June 26, 2023, Preston City Council article titled “Preston formalizes reasons for denying rezoning request,” the wording of the motion on page 13 concerning the county’s THC ordinance should state: The council unanimously approved a motion to take “no action” regarding the county ordinance, which will keep regulation at the county level. … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 • Hokah City Council, Fire Station, 6 p.m. • Brownsville City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, … [Read more...]
LaVonne Emmons
LaVonne Emmons was born October 28, 1918, to Margaret (Griggs) and William Leon Sherwood. She was a former resident of Emmons, and died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, in Rushford, Minn., where she had been living at the Bremmer Suites Assisted Living Center since 2018. Although missing her many friends in Emmons, her attendance at Emmons Lutheran Church, her garden … [Read more...]