Mary E. Mindrum, 92, of Lanesboro, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home in Lanesboro. Mary Eleanor Nelson was born September 21, 1930, in Lanesboro, to Willie “Bill” and Bertha (Gates) Nelson. She grew up in Lanesboro and worked for Hanson’s Drug Store while she was in high school. Mary graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. In … [Read more...]
Donald David Wynia
Donald David Wynia, 97, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022, at his home at McCook Lake, S. Dak. Donald was the first born to David and Laura Nadine (Halsey) Wynia on October 3, 1924. He grew up on the farm, where he experienced the Great Depression and the hardships of the Dirty Thirties. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. He attended Southern … [Read more...]
Susan R. Gehrking
On September 16, 2022, Susan (Sue) R. Gehrking passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Sue was born in Harmony, Minn., on October 25, 1960, to Ronald and Evelyn Gehrking. She was the second of five siblings. She grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High school in 1980. Sue married Terry Brusse in 1981. They lived just outside of Cherry Grove, Minn., … [Read more...]
Evelyn Irene Johnson
Evelyn Irene Johnson passed away on September 17, 2022, at the age of 93. Evelyn was born on October 25, 1928, to Sever and Emma (Housker) Narum in Mabel, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Scheie Lutheran Church. She attended Riceford country school and graduated from Mabel High School in 1946. On August 31, 1948, she married Odell Johnson in a double wedding ceremony … [Read more...]
Daniel Jon Martin
Daniel Jon Martin was born on September 19, 1988, to Jon and Lisa (Skrukrud) Martin in Rochester, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minn., attended school in Chatfield, and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 2007, where he was active in band, football, basketball, and baseball. At age seven he developed juvenile diabetes, … [Read more...]
Concepcion R. Young
Concepcion R. Young, age 83, died on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home in Preston, Minn. Concepcion Rodriguez Young, 83, of Preston, Minn., passed away on September 15, 2022, peacefully in her own home with family by her side. She was born to Carmen Pinto Garcia and Juan Rodriguez Lopez, on August 15, 1939, in Bordeaux, France. She married Frederick T. Young on … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas price update
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 24.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 62.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.5 cents in the last week … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On August 8, Lonnie Jerome Lee, 63, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Lee was charged with Harassment; Restraining Order - Violate Within Ten Years of the First of Two Previous Domestic Violence Convictions/Adjudications. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, and/or a $10,000 fine, or both. On about … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Joshua Robert Amunrud, 37, Dorchester, Minn.; 6/30/2022, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Defendant has the right to appeal both the conviction and sentence in this matter. If he is financially unable to afford an attorney, he may make application to … [Read more...]
Harmony to host bloodmobile on September 27
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Donating is by appointment only, but masks are no longer required. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which … [Read more...]