Mavis Ione Brevig Hampton Wallace was born September 21, 1942, the first of seven children born to Alvin and Vivian Brevig. She was finally granted her wish to be with her Lord on May 26, 2023, surrounded by her siblings. Mavis was raised on the farm, but soon discovered that working in the house was her calling. She was busy helping her mom and grandma, and helping with … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Myers
The fish in pool 5 on the Mississippi are sleeping easier. Gerald “Jerry” Roy Myers died Saturday, June 24, 2023. Jerry was born February 22, 1940, in Dexter Minn., to Valdie and Beuhlah Myers. He grew up in the Leroy, Minn., area. In 1958, Jerry joined the United States Navy. He served until 1963. August 1, 1963, Jerry married Susan Jo Blakley in Rochester, Minn. They moved to … [Read more...]
Chad Stutzka
Chad William Stutzka, age 50, of Peterson, Minn., died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Chad was born December 3, 1972, in Winona, Minn., the son of Dick and Cathy (Paulson) Stutzka. He attended Rushford High School. He was an excellent artist, and especially enjoyed drawing. Chad was a jack of all trades, and held many jobs over the years. He … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week: Jake Fishbaugher
Raised bed gardening
By Tanner Marquardt Student Intern University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON, MN, June 19, 2023 — As you’re gardening this year you may find that you want to change up your garden, or maybe you want something easier to access, consider raised garden beds. Raised garden beds are excellent for people with mobility issues or who struggle to bend to the ground. Raised garden … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, June 26 • La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, … [Read more...]
God is bigger than you
Rev. Peter Haugen Chatfield, MN Our Lord Jesus said, “It is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God’; and you have not come to know Him, but I know Him; and if I say that I do not know Him, I shall be a liar like you, but I do know Him, and keep His word” (St. John 8:54-55). Jesus knows God. None better. And when He taught us to pray, He did so, saying, … [Read more...]
The Bible says, “Obey your parents”!
By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston I heard this before, both in my youth and as an adult. I have heard more than a few times Christian parents weaponize this phrase out of Ephesians 6:1 without giving any thought to the rest of the passage. Their goal is to simply have children that follow their every command. But that’s not what the Bible says, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback Donald Ward’s transatlantic ties
By Jane Skinner Peck Staff at Lanesboro Museum Our small city museum, packed with historic treasures, has captured the attention of the famed Suffolk County Archives in Ipswich, England. Suffolk County is located in the southeast corner of England. Suffolk Archives has branches in three towns in their county and the museums are responsible for 900 years of history. Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Lukas James Lowe, 19, Kilkenny, Minn.; 5/6/2023, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ashton Jukes Boysen, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/1/2023, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/8/2024), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days … [Read more...]