Kay Ann Gaasedelen, age 88, of Northfield died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kay Ann (Ford) Gaasedelen was born August 26, 1934, to William and Mabel Ford in Faribault, Minn. She was early baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1952. She attended Mankato State Teachers College … [Read more...]
Karen S. Riddle
Karen S. Riddle, 74, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her home. Karen Sue Sulenski was born on July 13, 1948, to Jon and Pauline (Kruger) Sulenski in Chicago, Ill. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Riddle on November 20, 1972, and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Karen moved to Minnesota in 1980. She was a … [Read more...]
Vernon “VR” Abrahamson
Vernon (VR) Abrahamson, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, at the memory care home he has resided in since 2019 in Owatonna. VR was born November 19, 1928 to Bernice and Vernon Abrahamson. He graduated from the Canton school and then went to the University of Minnesota where he got a degree in Agriculture. Upon graduation VR worked as a county extension … [Read more...]
Laurald Joseph Afseth
Laurald Joseph (Joe) Afseth Jr. of Harmony, Minn., passed away on November 15, 2022, as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Canton, Minn. Laurald Joseph Afseth Jr. was born on August 2nd, 1959 In Harmony, Minn., to Laurald (Larry) and Delores (Alden) Afseth. Joe grew up on the family farm in rural Preston, Minn., and graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in … [Read more...]
Gloria Lucille Bergey
Gloria Lucille Bergey passed away peacefully at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., on November 17, 2022, at the age of 91. Gloria was born on August 10, 1931, to Obert and Leona (Thompson) Garness in Spring Grove, Minn. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newburg, MN, and confirmed at Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Canton, Minn. She graduated from Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Eileen Frances Kinneberg
Eileen Frances Kinneberg, 83, of rural Lanesboro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, November 18, 2022. Eileen was born November 2, 1939. to John Edward and Alvera (Workman) O’Connor at her uncle’s farm home. She attended the Crystal Springs School and graduated from Preston High School in 1958. On December 28, 1960, she married Ernest … [Read more...]
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Journal Writing Project The importance of libraries
By Logan Constancio The world is going more and more online lately. It seems that with every passing day, the world is growing more and more advanced. One thing gets more advanced and another grows outdated. Recently, there’s been discussion regarding whether or not libraries should remain in existence, considering practically every book can be bought online now — be that a … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving thank yous
By Pastor Michael Harman St. Johns Lutheran Church and School Thank you. Thank who? You. To say thank you is to have gratitude or appreciation for something, but, all thanks is directed at some giver. For example, I’m thankful for my car. Really. But who am I thankful TO? Maybe the designers, those who dug and refined the metals, the workers who built it, the transport … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports 11/21/22
Caledonia Police Department Danie Duane Abraham, 24, La Crosse, Wis.; 8/26/2022, Driver Must Carry Proof on Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Chatfield Police Department Nashawn Donte Fields, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/16/2022, Display as Valid Any Canceled/Revoked/Suspended Driver’s License, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]