“Is God Dead” read a 1966 Time magazine cover. At the time, many had come to believe that science and religion were at odds since the process of evolution seemed to be more fact than theory. Moreover, the “evidence” seemed to increasingly confirm evolution as truth. Afterall, the universe and its lifespan were infinite so, sooner or later, life had to show up somewhere. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Deanna Dorothy McCabe, 43, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/22/2022, Driver Fails to Stop for Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Cassidy Ray Oldenburg, 26, Hokah, Minn.; 7/1/2022, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Michael Anthony Bova, 44, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/15/2022, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Erna Tabor Tart
Erna Tabor Tart, age 95, of rural Spring Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Erna Tabor Tart was born December 11, 1926, in Spring Valley, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Erna (Tabor) Pretsch. On October 7, 1950, she married Elton Tart in Spring Valley. To this union six children were born: Rich, Ralph, … [Read more...]
Dean Paul Carlson
Mr. Dean Paul Carlson, 72 formerly of Fillmore County, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, N.C. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the funeral home. Dean was born in Rushford, Minn., to the late Rockwell and Elaine Carlson. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by … [Read more...]
Mitchell Mortrud
The Mortrud family announces with great sorrow, the passing of their father Mitchell, who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022, at his home in Mounds View, Minn. Mitch was born in Spring Valley, Minn., on May 1, 1957, to Vernon and Doris (Koop) Mortrud. He graduated from Spring Valley High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and played drums in band. During … [Read more...]
Betty Knoepke
Betty Knoepke, 89, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Rochester Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Betty JoAn (Miller) Knoepke was born on December 18, 1932, in Preston to Howard and LaVina (Ruesink) Miller. She graduated from Preston High School in 1950 and was employed by Northwestern Bell as a service rep for seven years, by Farmers and … [Read more...]
Shirley L. Anderson
Shirley L. Anderson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4 at St. Anne’s Extended Care in Winona. Shirley was born on November 1, 1936, in Rushford, the daughter of Edward and Ellen (Bartelson) Volkman. She was raised on her family farm with her brother and sister and attended school in Rushford, where she met her future husband and love of her life, Richard … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department David Scott Beech, 34, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/15/2022, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Karen Marie Catton, 58, East Peoria, Va.; 7/1/2022, Speeding (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Randal Sam Hallmark, 63, Eitzen, Minn.; 7/22/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 55 mph (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Patricia Lynn Ruud, 66, La … [Read more...]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT – Myles Vernon
Taryn Raaen and Justin McVay, of Preston, announce the birth of their son Myles Vernon on July 19, 2022. Grandparents are Kurt and Tracy Raaen and Steve and Judy McVay. Great-grandparents are Vernon and Kay Ristau and Helen Raaen. … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas update
August 1, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 18.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 53.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 14.8 cents in the last … [Read more...]