Donnis Thompson, 88, of Mabel, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Donnis was born September 2, 1934, on her grandparents’ farm in Amherst Township in Fillmore County, Minn., to Ralph and Evelyn (Pederson) Gleisner. As Donnis was growing up, the family lived in the Plainview, Spring Valley, and Harmony areas. She graduated from the Harmony … [Read more...]
“12 Angry Jurors” at Ye Olde Opera House
Ye Olde Opera House in Spring Grove will soon present a staged reading of “12 Angry Jurors.” The script is based on the 1957 movie “12 Angry Men.” Personalities clash and tempers flare as 12 jurors decide the fate of a young man accused of murdering his father. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved at yeoldeoperahouse.org starting November 1. Note that the reading contains … [Read more...]
Many support Harmony’s upcoming Empty Bowls event to raise funds for area food shelf
Volunteers, restaurants and area artists are generously giving to Harmony’s upcoming Empty Bowls soup and bread dinner on Sunday, November 13. The event will take place at the Harmony Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread, and choose a one-of-a-kind bowl created by local potters and artisans. Diners choose a bowl for the meal, which they … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Spending some time out in the woods reading Psalm 23
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Have you ever had one of those days when you find yourself running here and running there and and just having too many commitments and things that require your attention, along with other things that cause stress, pressure and anxiety? I had one of those … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, November 7 •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 •Eitzen City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Wednesday, November … [Read more...]
Red Ribbon Week vs. Reality
By Kristen Asleson Lanesboro, MN Yesterday when I woke kids up in the morning, I groaned as I recalled it was Red Ribbon Week, and the boys needed a red outfit to the kick the week off. A sarcastic laugh followed as I looked through the rest of the week’s outfits: Tuesday – camo day – really? Does that make a kid invisible to drugs? Wednesday – Team up – there isn’t a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Rehabilitation: possible or impossible?
By Matthew McClimon Are people born or created to be evil in nature? Can a man who has commited crime and served time be rehabilitated or should he be singled out as a criminal without a chance. Criminals are a part of our society and deserve a choice to rehabilitate, seek psychological help, and pave their way to become a law abiding citizen. In the U.S. prison system we … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports 11/7/22
Chatfield Police Department Kevin Robert Biel, 45, Harmony, Minn.; 7/27/2022, Stopping Parking in Front of Private or Public Driveway, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. 7/28/2022, Stopping Parking in Front of Private or Public Driveway, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Patrick Michael Andrade, 25, Preston, Minn.; 8/17/2022, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - … [Read more...]
What is a fair farm rental agreement?
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension The University of Minnesota Extension is once again hosting land rent workshops this fall. Landlords, farmers, and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of these free, informative, in-person meetings being held across Minnesota in November and December. Farm land rental rates are the largest input … [Read more...]
Elwyn Keith Mensink
Elwyn Keith Mensink, 91, of Preston, Minn., died at Spring Valley Estates Memory Care on October 31, 2022. Elwyn was born September 18, 1931, in Fillmore County to Earl and Eva (Termaat) Mensink and grew up in the Greenleafton area. He attended Flying Cloud Country School and graduated from Preston High School in 1949. He served his country 1952-1954 in the Army, in … [Read more...]