Calvin J. Oss, age 97, of Minneapolis, passed away August 25, 2022. He was born November 4, 1924, in Spring Valley, Minn. Calvin is preceded in death by wife Mary Louise, daughter Christine, parents Gjert and Julia, sister Gertrude Thoe and brother John. He is survived by brother Donald, children Gerald (Susan), Thomas (Kathleen) and Daniel (Nancy); grandchildren Brian … [Read more...]
Steven L. Helgeson
Steven L. Helgeson, 69, of Mabel, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home in Mabel. Steve was born February 1, 1953, in Harmony, Minn., to Ruben and Dorothy (Blagsvedt) Helgeson. He attended school in Lenora and Canton before graduating from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1971. He completed welding training in Winona and was a co-owner of H & H … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage Unexpected at the door!
Not everyone may consider themselves to be a host or hostess. For some folks it comes naturally, but whether or not we see ourselves with such a gift, there are times when we have that very opportunity to entertain guests. We had that chance recently. Now you might find this list of events a bit much to handle. Back to back like this, they might be. Despite being … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – It’s all about the perspective
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC The word perspective has made its way into my mind space quit often lately. I have seen Facebook posts pop up out of nowhere pronouncing that maybe it’s time to clear my vision, news reports that cause me to get distracted from what is truly important, and now in my churches book study of “Revelation,” by Margaret … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s unemployment rate holds at all-time low: 1.8% Job growth strong, more than double the national rate
The unemployment rate held steady at 1.8% in July 2022 – tying the record low since the metric has been tracked in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This was also the all-time lowest state rate on record in the United States as of June. On a seasonally adjusted basis Minnesota gained 19,100 … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, September 6 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9:00 a.m. •City of Houston Planning Comminttee/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. •Rushford Village City Council, CVR Office/City Hall, 7:00 … [Read more...]
State minimum wage increases January 1, 2023
Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on January 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage, $10.33, will increase by 26 cents to $10.59. Other state minimum wages, including the small-employer, youth and training wages, as well as the summer work travel … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sarah Louise Christen, 39, Waukon, Iowa; 8/19/2022, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Matthew Martin Pieper, 40, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/21/2022, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. Chatfield Police Department Chelsea Morgan Fisher, 26, Prairie du Chien, Wis.; 7/22/2022, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On August 16, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded fifteen individual artist grants for a total of $59,000 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included eight grants to emerging artists for $24,000, and seven grants to advancing artists for $35,000. SEMAC is the State Arts Board-designated … [Read more...]
Thomas A. Knutson
Thomas A. Knutson, 73, of Houston, Minn., died on August 30, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Tom was born on June 29, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Ted and Adele (Johnson) Knutson. Tom married the love of his life, Melanie Fitting on May 2, 2004. Tom worked in the auto body business for 40 years. He owned and operated Tom’s Body Shop for 20 years. Tom was on the … [Read more...]