Honors List Spring 2023 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Tanner Kasel, LeRoy • Bemidji State University: Jennifer Knutson, Spring Valley • College of St. Scholastica: Brittainy Johnson, Lanesboro; Aubrey Norby, Mabel • Hamline University: Elizabeth Liew, Harmony • Iowa State University: Abby Ashbacher, Caledonia; Brynn Howerton, Lanesboro; Carson Ruen, … [Read more...]
Chatfield Alum Frye Finishes Fourth in 100-mile Race
By Patrick Mader A native of Chatfield in the Bluff Country of southeastern Minnesota, Adam Frye was introduced to running as a youth of five or six years of age when he ran a mile race at Plainview Corn on the Cob Days with his father Chris, a former high school runner who later co-founded and coached a running club. Adam later joined the running club and joined the … [Read more...]
McHugh and Morken Play in Volleyball All-Star Game
In conjunction with a coach’s clinic each summer, the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association held its annual All-Star game on July 25 featuring the girls that were named All-State the previous school year. In past years, only graduating seniors were allowed to play in the game. This year, however, underclassmen that made All-State were included. There were two teams of … [Read more...]
Houston School Referendum Results
The results of the Houston School referendum are as follows. The vote was 113 in favor with 886 opposed on the first question for $18.2 million; since the first question failed, the second question for an additional $12.1 million was not considered. … [Read more...]
Budget Increase on the Horizon for Ostrander?
The council’s first item of discussion for the August 8 Ostrander, Minn., city council meeting was Trinity Lutheran Church and the intention of its leadership to acquire a strip of paved city land immediately adjacent to the church property’s western edge. The strip, which runs north-south, is currently designated a platted roadway, and is paved continuously with Minnesota … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Kevin David Frank, 43, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/26/2023, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Nicolas Gerardson, 30, Waterloo, Iowa; 4/7/2023, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Fine $135. Brandon James Jones, 37, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/20/2023, Parking During Snow Removal, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Jacqueline … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply
The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. Right now, the Red Cross especially … [Read more...]
Donald Vincent Enright
Donald Vincent “Vince” Enright, of Fort Worth, Tex., passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2023. He lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, work, church activities and traveling the world. Vince was born on April 27, 1930 in Lanesboro, Minn., to Nellie Towey and John Joseph “JJ” Enright. He went from working on his family farm to joining the United … [Read more...]
Jeanette Schmidt
Jeanette Schmidt, age 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, on Tuesday, August 9, 2023. Jeanette was born June 7, 1942, daughter of Edward and Beulah (Petersen) Larsen. After graduating from Preston High School, she attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and graduated with a degree in teaching. In 1965, she married … [Read more...]
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Marjo was born June 16, 1941, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland in Winona. Her father died in WWII. She and her three brothers were raised by her loving mother and stepfather Art Halvorson. In 1958, she married Maynard Johnson. They had four children: Tim, Todd, M.T. and Marjo “Jill.” Todd … [Read more...]