George D. Pickett, 92, passed away at his home in Waukon, Iowa, on March 28, 2022. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Services will be live-streamed on the Martin – Grau Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at St. John’s … [Read more...]
Marion Jean Griffin
Marion Jean Griffin, 86, of Chatfield, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at her son’s home in Sparta, surrounded by her family. Marion was born November 10, 1935, in Forestville, Minn., to Herman and Mary (McRae) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff High School. On November 28, 1959, she married Lyle Griffin. Marion worked at the Fountain State Bank from 1957-1962 and Dairy & … [Read more...]
Herman “Sonny” Hanson Jr.
Herman “Sonny” Hanson Jr., 79, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home in rural LeRoy. Sonny was born June 1, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Herman Sr. and Mary (McRae) Hanson. He graduated from Wykoff High School in Wykoff, Minn. After graduation he took over his dad’s milk route. When he sold it, Sonny went to work for Kapper’s Construction in Spring … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Old radio once told the news of WWII
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) United Methodist Churches My mother was a young woman during the era of World War II. Pictured here is her old AM radio that she listened to during the 1940s. On this radio she heard the news of the events of that war torn era. I believe she listened to the news of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alicia Ellivue Pierce, 25, Prior Lake, Minn.; 1/1/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Hokah Police Department Steven Luis Ramos Jr., 31, Hokah, Minn.; 12/28/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 12/28/2021, No Motor Vehicle Insurance - Owner, Fine $200. 12/28/2021, Operate Unregistered … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week: Eli King
Beatty Darr achieves Eagle Scout
Beatty Darr of Troop 53, Rushford-Peterson area, has achieved the highest rank available of Eagle Scout. The celebration for this prestigious award was held on Sunday, March 20 at the American Legion in Rushford. Scoutmaster Thomas Butterfield presided over the ceremony. Beatty’s Eagle project was adding concrete and pavers to the flag pole at Oakwood (Sherwood) Cemetery in … [Read more...]
Celebrate spring and help save lives by giving blood Red Cross T-shirt for those who come to give April 1-18
MANKATO, MN, March 22, 2022 – It’s officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood donation part of their spring … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, April 4 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community … [Read more...]
A little positivity
By Guy T. Soland Chatfield, MN In today’s world, it’s sometimes tough to find positivity, it’s a mindset, to stay positive, that most people, including myself need to work on at times. Negativity is everywhere – news, social media... it’s not tough to find. but, every day I find something that I’m thankful for. I’m so blessed with so many things – God, wife, kids, family, … [Read more...]