Thelma Louise Weisenbeck, age 94 of Eau Claire Wis., formerly of Durand Wis., took God’s hand and passed away peacefully March 24, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born April 12, 1928, in the town of Eau Galle, Wis., to Edwin and Louisa Gasteyer, being the second of five daughters. Thelma (Gasteyer) married Darrell Weisenbeck on August 30, 1949, at St. Mary’s … [Read more...]
Wrestler of the Year: Tucker Ginther
Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Sydney Torgerson
Roger David Bremseth
Roger David Bremseth, age 88, of Buffalo, Minn., passed away March 27, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1934, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Alvin and Stella (Larson) Bremseth. Roger graduated from high school in 1952, and not long after, he enlisted to serve in the United States Army. He was inducted on October 6, 1954, and proudly served until he was honorably discharged in … [Read more...]
Truman Carlson
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held later at Valley Grove Cemetery in rural Nerstrand, Rice County, Minn. Truman Bertrum Carlson was born to Clarence and Anna Carlson on November 10, 1926, on the family farm in … [Read more...]
Beverly Ann Haakenstad Spande
My name is Beverly Ann Haakenstad Spande. I was born December 27, 1930, to Clara Olson and Herbert Sylvester Haakenstad. I was one of eight children. We grew up on a farm in Fillmore County. Growing up in the country was a great place. We could roam, walk in the woods, and had a lot of space to run and play. As I think back, I had a happy childhood. I attended a one … [Read more...]
Roger William Brand
Roger William Brand died on March 20, 2023, one week before his 90th birthday. Roger was born on the family farm in Hart Township, Winona County, Minn., to Edward and Mabel Brand on March 27,1933. Roger was the fourth child in a family of 10 children. He attended a one room school and later attended the local church school. He attended Rushford High School, graduating in … [Read more...]
Passport to Other Cultures: Local stories of the Hmong Diaspora
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center presents another fascinating Passport to Other Cultures program on Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. This March, we are honored to display much of a locally-curated Hmong cultural exhibit that grew out of a partnership between the La Crosse Public Library and Hmoob Cultural & Community Agency (HCCA)! Local experts Yia Vue and Tria … [Read more...]
Preston Veterans Home to host Community Office Open House
PRESTON, MN – Potential residents, future employees and local businesses are invited to learn more about the Preston Veterans Home at a Community Office Open House. The event will be held Wednesday, March 29 from 1-3 p.m. at the Preston Veterans Home Community Recruitment and Training Office located at 144 Main Street SW in Preston – NOT at the new home’s construction site. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove blood drive dedicated to first responders Community invited to roll up a sleeve in honor of area firefighters March 30
SPRING GROVE, MN, March 14, 2023 – First responders support and protect our communities every day. To show gratitude for their heroic efforts, the community is invited to donate blood in honor of those who responded to the Spring Grove fire last December. “Our first responders risked their lives to keep people safe that night,” says Paula Gustafsson, Red Cross volunteer blood … [Read more...]