4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfield Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I- Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, Racine RR - Racine Rural Rookies, Root RR - Root River Rabbits Agronomy Champion: Jeffrey Snyder, Racine RR Cake & Cookie … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Jackson John Serfoss Jackson John Serfoss was born July 10, 2023, weighing 5 lb, 1 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. Jackson is the son of Dallas and Karlee Serfoss of Canton, Minn., and brother of Lucas. Grandparents are Roger and Donna Oellrich of Harmony, Minn., Susan Dale of Preston, Minn., and Tracy Serfoss of Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Jackson John Serfoss Jackson John Serfoss was born July 10, 2023, weighing 5 lb, 1 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. Jackson is the son of Dallas and Karlee Serfoss of Canton, Minn., and brother of Lucas. Grandparents are Roger and Donna Oellrich of Harmony, Minn., Susan Dale of Preston, Minn., and Tracy Serfoss of Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
Wkyoff Council Discusses Enforcement of Short-term Rental Zoning
By Patrick Andrews Shortly after the opening of Monday’s August 15 Wykoff, Minn., city council meeting, wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney shared some good news regarding the city’s pump house. While it was thought that the old brick building may need replacing in its entirety, it appears renovation of the existing structure may be feasible. Mr. Whitney … [Read more...]
Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones
By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector MARION, KANSAS, August 11, 2023 – In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home. Eric Meyer, owner and publisher of the newspaper, said … [Read more...]
Katherine Mary Rogers
Katherine Mary Rogers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior. Kathie was born on April 27, 1942, in her hometown of Foley, Minn. She was the daughter of James and Anna Hromatka. After graduating from … [Read more...]
Robbie Julson
Dear Friends, This letter means that I, Robbie Julson, have left this earth, taken life’s checkered flag – and gone to meet my maker. I was born in Albert Lea (the old hospital – not the new one) to Bob and Maxine Gregerson. I grew up in the midst of a riot of siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I knew I was loved. I am the oldest of seven, which honed my “leadership” … [Read more...]
Rose Ann Laumb
Rose Ann Laumb, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with her children at her side. Rose Ann Randall was born on September 14, 1945, in Money Creek Township of Houston County, Minn., to Allen and Rose Mary (O’Donnell) Randall. Rose Ann was raised on Vinegar Hill, east of Rushford, where she attended country … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, August 14 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback Forging Ahead: 165 Years of Preston’s Ironworking Heritage
By Joanne Hall Member of the Preston Historical Society In 1853 John Vail from Pennsylvania was the first man to locate a claim in what became the village of Preston. That same year William Douglass started the first blacksmith shop in Preston. In July of 1855, a blacksmith shop was operated by Charles Rappe, who bought out the forge and business of William Douglas. … [Read more...]