Marjorie Ann Wherley, 87, of Preston, Minn., was born July 11, 1935 in Chaska, Minn., and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 14, 2023. Throughout her life, Marjorie made every day count. Her days were filled with kindness for everyone. She didn’t take a day for granted, spending as much time as she could with loved ones. She loved hugs and kisses from her … [Read more...]
Meredith “Mert” (Bakken) Landsverk
Meredith “Mert” (Bakken) Landsverk passed away on June 5, 2023. Her children survive Meredith: son Troy (Karen) Landsverk, daughter Karla (Tim) Peters, and husband Donald Bakken, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Meredith is preceded in death by her parents, brother and two sisters, along with her husband Dale Landsverk and daughter Rochelle Rae … [Read more...]
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Darold Smith, born April 12, 1950, precious child of God, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:57 that night. We thank you for sharing your love with us for your 73 years here on earth. We look forward to joining you in Heaven when Jesus calls our name. We rejoice knowing that your spirit is free now, soaring with Jesus and the angels. Jimmy … [Read more...]
Merrily Dale
Merrily Ann Dale, age 78, December 7, 1944 - June 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Harbrand A. and Helen A. Rundquist and siblings Sue Bloberger and Bob Rundquist. She is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Glenn Dale; children Pam Meixell (Chris), Denise Doyle (Mike), Daniel Dale (Kimberly), and Melanie Waite-Altringer (Brian); many grandchildren … [Read more...]
Top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC count is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of National Dairy Month, 93 Minnesota dairy farms are being recognized for their … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jimmy Joe Clark, 34, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/13/2023, Driver Involved Fails to Stop for Accident to Property - No Injury, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kellie Dawn McLaughlin, 39, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/18/2023, Engage in Cellular Phone or Video Call (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Samantha Jo Peterson, … [Read more...]
God is bigger than ‘He’
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist and Commissioned EarthKeeper of the UMC Do you remember when the movie “The Shack” came out? What is it that you remember most? Are you like many people who can’t remember exactly what the movie was about but do remember Octavia Butler as Papa God? What did you think? Were you of the delighted or the shocked camp? … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, June 20 • Preston City Council, City Hall, 7 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Workshop meeting, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • LeRoy School Board, ITV Board Room, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove City Council, Community Building, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow School Board, Choir … [Read more...]
Pasture management
By Tanner Marquardt Student Intern University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON, MN — With the grazing season upon us, here are a few tips for good pasture management. Check your fencing to ensure it is in good condition with no openings or down fences for animals to escape. Also, check for things like broken or missing posts, broken boards for wooden fences or loose wire on … [Read more...]
Marleen Morken
Marleen E. Morken, 89, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Stewartville Care Center. Marleen was born December 12, 1933, in Spring Grove, to Martin and Gilma (Treangen) Dragvold. She attended different country and public schools before graduating from Houston High School. On October 29, 1955, she married George Morken at the Stone Church near Houston. … [Read more...]