Mark D. Keefe, 67, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Mark David Keefe was born October 15, 1955, in Rochester to Clement and Pauline (Follensbee) Keefe. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and worked with his dad. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1973. After graduation, he continued to work with his dad for many … [Read more...]
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 12, 2022, at her home. Carol was born January 14, 1940, in Caledonia to Frank and Sibyl (Saas) Reining. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Bert Welscher on September 2, 1958, and Bert passed away December 1, … [Read more...]
Bonnie Jean Bakken
April 24, 1952 – December 10, 2022 Bonnie Jean Bakken, age 70, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Bonnie Schrandt was born on April 24, 1952, in Rochester, Minn., to John and Virginia (Fuchs) Schrandt. She grew up on their family dairy farm just outside of Stewartville, Minn. It was there … [Read more...]
Theresa Elizabeth (Lee) Goodman
Theresa Elizabeth, daughter of Odell and Dorene Lee of Mabel, was born on March 27, 1967. She was baptized and confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church. Theresa graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1985 and in 1987 received an associate degree in Fashion Merchandising from Rochester Community & Technical College. In 2011, Theresa graduated from Minnesota School of … [Read more...]
Helen Tangen
Helen Kaye Tangen, age 74, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board hears about a van crash and proposed salad bar
By David Stoeger In an update regarding food service at the Kingsland School Board meeting on Monday, December 5, District Superintendent Scott Klavetter updated the board on a project to bring a salad bar to the Kingsland School District. Klavetter said they have ordered equipment for the new salad bar and that it will expand the ability to bring healthy choices to the … [Read more...]
Call for applicants: Sales and Exhibition Galleries at Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro Arts is now accepting entries for both our Juried Sales Gallery (2023) and Exhibition Gallery (2025 solo exhibits). A jury will convene in January to make selections. Both galleries present work from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Pieces selected for the Sales Gallery present a unique vision and original voice and quality craftsmanship. More than 80 artists are … [Read more...]
Ostrander City Council hears from county assessor Residents get an explanation on why city assessments are up 30-90%
By David Stoeger The Ostrander City Council and the public heard from Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin at their meeting on Tuesday, December 6. This after residents found themselves reeling from county property tax bills that at times increased as much as 90% for the year 2023. “I feel it serves us both well that you have an understanding of where I’m coming from so … [Read more...]
Give blood with Red Cross ahead of hectic holiday weeks
As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the holidays. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients across the country. • Travel: According to a recent study, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas price update
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 38.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 13.6 cents in the last week and … [Read more...]