By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension Are you an elementary school teacher, a homeschooling parent, or guardian of a K-6 child? Want to help students learn about where their food comes from in a fun and easy way? Did you know that there’s a free, custom magazine for every grade, K-6, available to all teachers to help improve agricultural literacy and showcase … [Read more...]
Judith “Judy” Ann Peters
Judith “Judy” Ann (Carothers) Peters went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Judy was born on July 27, 1943, in Garner, Iowa, to Charles and Adeline Carothers. The family soon moved to Austin, Minn. Judy graduated from Austin High school in 1961 and continued her education at Lutheran Bible Institute in Golden Valley, Minn. … [Read more...]
Edwin C. Boldt
Edwin C. Boldt, 81, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Edwin was born on December 19, 1940, in La Crosse, Wis. His parents were Raymond and Jean (Arnett) Boldt. Edwin was united in marriage with Nancy Laschenski on September 10, 1966. He served in the U.S. National Guard. Edwin worked for Allis Chalmers, … [Read more...]
Tina Marie Osborne Millette
Tina Marie Osborne Millette, 58, of Cherry Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 10:55 a.m. at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Tina was born December 25, 1963, to James and Shirley Osborne at Fort Carson Military Base in Colorado Springs, Colo. Having a military dad, the family got to see many parts of the country. Tina … [Read more...]
Calvin J. Oss
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...]