By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Fall is a favorite time of year for me and for many. There is nothing that surpasses a cool fall evening followed by a warm fall day, low humidity, and the sight of brilliant multi-colored leaves against a bright blue sky. I look forward to going on … [Read more...]
Eric Leitzen Candidate for State Senator District 26 Legal Marijuana Now Party
Eric Leitzen Candidate for State Senator District 26 Legal Marijuana Now Party 1. Tell us about yourself. I moved to Bluff Country when I was 14. Since then I have washed dishes in Canton, fried fish in Preston, taught special education in Houston, and represented the entire region as president of Historic Bluff Country. I am a working class Minnesotan through and … [Read more...]
August Jobs Report Shows Pause in Growth Unemployment rate remains below 2%
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 1.9% in August, although it remains at a historic low, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota’s labor force participation rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 68.2%. In August, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by … [Read more...]
Robb sentenced for vehicular homicide
On October 12, 2022, in the case of State of Minnesota vs. Brittany Diane Robb Houston County District Court Judge Jeffrey Kritzer sentenced Brittany Robb for causing the death of Kerrie Jean Hauser on December 24, 2019, in Hokah, Minn. Brittany Robb admitted she committed the crime of Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide – when she operated her vehicle on December 24, 2019, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Donovan Michael Lee Pauley, 23, Menomonie, Wis.; 8/20/2022, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months (10/6/2022): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jarrett … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students are keeping busy
By Kaitlin Longhauser Spring Grove School Board members met at Spring Grove Public School’s Learning Resource Center on Tuesday October 18, from 7-7:25 p.m. Board members present include Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, Rhan Flatin, and Kelly Rohland. The board approved the Consent Asgenda, minutes from the September 19 regular board meeting, and the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Decorah craft sale a great start to holiday shopping
The 36th Annual Northeast Iowa Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Decorah Music Boosters, will be held on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 at Decorah High School, 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. This is one of the largest craft sales in the Tri-State … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board approves of Library Club
By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, October 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. Board members present include Matt Blocker, Erin Hammell, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small, Wendy Woyczik, and Spencer Yohe. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes from the September 26 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]
Kristina Kay Stettler
Kristina Kay (Ruud) Stettler, age 43, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday, October 17, 2022, in her home. She was born August 22, 1979, to Nancy and Raymond Ruud. At the age of 16, Kristina started her journey of helping others when she joined the Preston Ambulance Service, and later the medical team at Treasure Island. She was a former CNA at Gundersen Healthcare in Harmony, … [Read more...]
Joyce Ann Krueger
Joyce Ann Krueger, of Lime Springs, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She died at Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center in Riceville, Iowa, at the age of 81. Joyce was born on December 25, 1940, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Milton and Elsie (Thompson) Krueger. She attended school in Manson and Lime … [Read more...]