David H. Aasum, 78, of Rochester and formerly of Mabel, died Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mabel. David was born August 7, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Judene and Mildred (Anderson) Aasum. He attended and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1961. In 1964 he graduated from Winona State with a degree in elementary education. He taught at Jefferson Elementary School in … [Read more...]
Fresh off the Farm
“Recipe” for success: Raw milk benefits for your immune system “I love when my kids are sick,” said no mom ever. Playing mommy-nurse is hard. (Especially if you are sick!) My daughter had RSV as an infant. I spent countless nights watching her labored breathing, wondering what I could do to strengthen her struggling lungs. For many months after that, every cold she got … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas update
July 18, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 11.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.49/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 $1.48/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 10.8 cents in the last … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Giving all
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches Every day when I retrieve the mail from our mailbox there are at least a couple of requests for charitable donations. Organizations around the country need (NEED!) my money. They need me to help protect the children, the trees, the birds, the animals. Other organizations want me to support their … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 25 •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Fillmore Central School Board, High School, 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 •City of Houston Planning … [Read more...]
How many Minnesotans read newspapers?
By Matt McMillan CEO of Press Publications, Northstar Media, Kanabec Publications, Sentinel Publications and Publishers Printing Service, Inc. Minnesota is home to 14,000 lakes, 12,000 loons, 135,000 seasonal lake cabins and 3.9 million newspaper readers. Really? Really. Every month, 86% of Minnesota adults read newspapers’ print and online issues, according to a new … [Read more...]
Houston All-School reunion will feature school archives display
Since its inception in 1991, an All-School Reunion for Houston High School has been held every five years. Following a one-year COVID delay we are back! The festivities are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30 at the elementary gym, which will include school tours and Wall of Fame Ceremony. That first reunion in 1991 also marked the formation of the Houston Public School … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department David Leroy Kvistad, 22, Galesville, Wis.; 7/3/2022, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 7/3/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. 7/3/2022, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation Fine $200. Heather Lyn Reay, 47, Houston, Minn.; 7/1/2022, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees … [Read more...]
21,020 children’s books awarded through SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently awarded 21,020 children’s books to 46 organizations through its Early Literacy Grant Program. This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books. The books were awarded in partnership with Capstone and ABDO, Mankato-based publishers … [Read more...]
MDA awards $120,000 to combat noxious weeds
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $120,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty-seven projects are being funded though the 2022 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations, will be used to purchase equipment and supplies, conduct … [Read more...]