Ruth Arnett died at her home on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1930, in La Crosse, Wis., to Clarence and Frieda (Kleinback) Witt. She was baptized on July 27, 1930, by Rev. L. E. Boddy, confirmed in 1939, and was received into church membership on April 18, 1943. On May 30, 1949, she graduated from Houston High School and went on to attend Westmar College … [Read more...]
LaDonna Ann Brenno
LaDonna Ann Brenno, 83, of rural Canton, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. LaDonna was born November 27, 1939, in Decorah, Iowa, to Frank and Mary (Knox) Kelly. She attended the Prosper School and later, the Canton Public School. She was united in marriage to Cleon Brenno on September 2, 1955, in El Paso, Tex. In March of 1956, they moved … [Read more...]
George A. Rydberg
George A. Rydberg, age 71, of Ashland, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence, ,with his loving family at his side. He was born February 7, 1952, in Baudette, Minn., the son of John C. and Helen R. (O’Dell) Rydberg. George graduated from the Proctor, Minn., high school, in the class of 1970. Preston, Minn., will really always be home in George’s … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) Allen Vitse
Robert (Bob) Allen Vitse, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at The Waters on Mayowood Special Care Unit. Robert was born in Preston, Minn., on October 26, 1931, to Elmer and Verna (Torkelson) Vitse. He grew up on the home farm, attended country school, and finished his education in Wykoff, Minn. Robert … [Read more...]
Maureen S. McMahon
Maureen S. McMahon, 65, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Maureen Suzanne Idso was born March 15, 1957, in Rochester, Minn., to Wayne and Suzanne (Nicklay) Idso. She grew up on the family golf course and graduated from Chosen Valley High School. Maureen was married August 24, 1974, at St Bridget’s Catholic Church … [Read more...]
Roger D. Schibursky
Roger D. Schibursky, age 78, of Preston, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Roger Dean Schibursky was born in Hokah, Minn., on May 7, 1944. He was the son of Arthur (Art) and Ceona (Becker) Schibursky. He was their pride and joy. He was raised in Preston and during his years at Preston High School he played football. He also played hooky a few … [Read more...]
Violet Hahn
Violet Hahn passed away on February 21, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. She was 97 years old. Violet Beatrice was born on December 21, 1925, to Palmer and Anna (Rosheim) Gullickson of rural Lanesboro, Minn. She attended rural school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1943. She graduated from Winona Business College in Winona, Minn., in 1944, … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, February 27 Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m. Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 Brownsville … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Samuel Arthur Sherod, 21, Minneapolis, Minn.; 12/3/2022, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Kenneth Dean Sjarpe, 61, Rochester, Minn.; 9/18/2022, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Total Fees $175. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 86 days for one year). Credit for time served: four days. … [Read more...]
Application open for MDA Value-Added Grant Program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant Program. The program provides funding to help processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added … [Read more...]