By Harvey Benson Harmony, MN No. As part of MLK week I believe it is time to recall his words when he said, “The choice today is not between violence and nonviolence. It is either nonviolence or nonexistence.” Please reflect upon these words. What has happened in the decades since he uttered these words? Have we moved closer to his thoughts? Most definitely not. Since … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project How the arts help student achievement
By Grace Torgerson When a school has budget cuts, often it is the arts that are the first activities to be cut. But why? The arts activities are often the ones that are most beneficial to high school students. Arts teach teamwork and cooperation, as well as many more specific skills, like playing an instrument or painting. When a student is involved in the arts there is a … [Read more...]
Avis E. Larson
Avis E. Larson, 94, of Lanesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys campus. Avis Elaine Peterson was born March 28, 1928, in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, to Alfred and Esther (Johnson) Peterson. After attending Durkin Country School, she attended and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946. Avis and Eugene Larson were married … [Read more...]
Philip L. Weiss
Phillip L. Weiss, 68, of LeRoy, Minn., passed on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, at home. He was born the third of 12 children on July 30, 1954, in Port Washington, Wis. He was the son of Albert and Mildred (Demerath) Weiss. They moved to Juneau, Wis. and farmed there. Phil graduated high school at Dodgeland High in Juneau, Wis., in 1973. He always … [Read more...]
Louis David Ramaker
Louis David Ramaker, 76 years old, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Spring Valley Living facility in Spring Valley, Minn. He was born at home on July 18, 1946, to David and Mildred (Winslow) Ramaker. After graduating from Spring Valley High School, Louis went for training and work at Ability Building Center in Rochester, where he received the Employee of the Year Award in … [Read more...]
Jerry R. Nielsen
Jerry R. Nielsen, age 79, of Cherry Grove, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Jerry was born on the 8th day of June, 1943, to Rudolph and Bernice Nielsen while his dad was away fighting in World War II. After the war, Jerry’s dad farmed in Albert City, Iowa, and Jerry’s sister Shirley was born. Later, his brother Larry … [Read more...]
Elaine Erickson
Elaine Erickson, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died January 17, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Elaine Nathleen Berge was born on December 31, 1934, to Amund and Esther (Strand) Berge in Rushford Village, Minn. Elaine lived most of her life in Rushford, Minn. She went to country school in South Rushford through elementary grades and was a 1952 graduate of … [Read more...]
Lyle H. Horsman
Lyle H. Horsman, 93, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away with his loving wife by his side to be with the Lord, December 23, 2022, at Pine View Care Center. He was born August 23, 1929, to Ernest and Tressa (Cheney) Horsman on the family farm in Washington, Minn., where he grew up and attended country school. In November 1949, Lyle married Ruth E. Lorius. Their union would bring … [Read more...]
William Gartner
William “Billy” Gartner, 78, died on December 29, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, where he had resided for the last five years. He had been battling pneumonia the past couple weeks. Billy was born on August 9, 1944, to George and Thenora (Storlie) Gartner, in Preston, Minn., and lived in the same house for 73 years, until he had a fall, and went to the care center. … [Read more...]
Betty Darlene Storlie
Betty Darlene Storlie, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Harmony Place in Harmony, Minn. Betty was born on the family farm just south of Harmony on December 13, 1936, to Frances (Olsen) and Leonard Stoskopf. She was the oldest of two children. In 1954 she graduated from Canton High School. Betty recalled being a member of the first senior class to take an … [Read more...]