John Harvey Peterson, 62, of Pepin, Wis., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was born August 24, 1960, in Rochester, Minn., the son of Harvey and Marguerite (Meyer) Peterson. He graduated from Wykoff High School. Following high school he attended and … [Read more...]
Top Performer: Ava Privet
Athlete of the Week: Elijah Solum
Government this week
Tuesday, January 17 •Houston County Commissioners, Work Group, Courthouse Board Room, 9:30 a.m. •Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. •LeRoy School Board, ITV Board Room, 6 p.m. •Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. •Spring Grove City Council, Community Building, 6 p.m. •Grand Meadow School Board, Choir Room, 7 p.m. •Rushford Village City … [Read more...]
Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January Those who come to give blood or platelets during National Blood Donor Month will be entered to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII
This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need – while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona – by giving blood or platelets. The start of the new year marks National Blood Donor Month – a time to celebrate those who generously roll up a sleeve to keep … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sierra Ann Bechtel, 24, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/2/2023, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Dylon Gerhard Erickson, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/25/2022, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Michele Joann Gross, 39, Sartell, Minn.; 12/28/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board discusses water damage
By Ben Bisbach The Spring Grove School Board held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 9. The first item of business was the swearing in of new member Angie Solie in special session. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen administered the oath of office. Returning board member Aaron Solum opened up nominations for board chair and was promptly nominated for the position … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Theater superstitions
By Claire Solberg For many centuries people have enjoyed the art of the theater. In fact, the history of theater can be traced back to the 6th century B.C. where ancient Greeks were the first to enjoy a good show. Nowadays people can see theater almost anywhere they go, ranging from a small community theater production of “Annie” to a huge Broadway production of “Wicked.” … [Read more...]
Life of a puppy
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches My husband and I have a 1 ½-year-old black Labrador retriever; his name is Haka. Haka loves to do many things: play in the snow, play in the creek, play with the neighbor’s dog, … play just about anywhere and anytime! But Haka also loves to sleep. This morning, before he left for work, my husband … [Read more...]
Cleon Ordell Brenno
Cleon Ordell Brenno, 88, of rural Canton, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Cleon was born December 10, 1934, at home on the family farm in rural Canton, to Orval and Clara (Ramlo) Brenno. He attended the Newburg School and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1952. He moved to El Paso, Tex., where he worked as a security guard for ADT … [Read more...]