Helen M. Swenson of LeRoy, Minn., died on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her son’s farm, at the age of 88. Helen Marie Wierson was born May 6, 1933, to Marion and Cordelia Wierson. She loved garage sales and puzzles, but most of all, she loved her family. Helen is survived by her children Eleanor (Pete) Horsman of Spring Valley, Minn., Dory Swenson of LeRoy, Dennis (Cheryl) … [Read more...]
Edward T. Golish
Edward T. Golish, 65, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his home. Edward Golish was born on January 28, 1957, in Winona, Minn. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He had a deep love for his pets. Edward was a handy man who was able to “MacGyver” anything together using hot glue and duct tape. Edward is survived by his girlfriend … [Read more...]
James Michael Miller
James Michael Miller, age 77, of Caledonia, passed away February 28, 2022, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. Jim was born August 2, 1944, in La Crosse to John M. and Helen (Morman) Miller. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Hokah in 1962 and he served in the U.S. Army Reserve. On November 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to Glenda Meiners. Jim worked … [Read more...]
Top Performer – Roman Warmka
Athlete of the week – Grady and Kail Schott
Birth Announcement – Wilkie Eugene
Wilkie Eugene Puffer-Sturdevant Leah Puffer and Andy Sturdevant of Minneapolis, Minn., announce the birth of their son, Wilkie Eugene Puffer-Sturdevant, born February 19, 2022. Wilkie was born at the Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz., and measuring 20 inches. Grandparents are Bill and Sue Puffer of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Encouraging and building one another up!
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) United Methodist Churches In my own personal devotions I have been taking much comfort and joy from the writings of Paul in his Letter to the Philippians. I believe Paul’s writings in the Bible are timely for the days in which we live. Many people express to me how … [Read more...]
“Move the Schoolhouse” pancake breakfast
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum will be having an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 7 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Benedict Catholic Church dining hall, 307 W Main St., Decorah, Iowa. The museum is raising funds to “Move the Schoolhouse” onto the grounds of the museum. This one-room schoolhouse, once called the Pot Hollow School, was built in 1915 and … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, March 7 •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 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, March 8 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about remembering family members…
To the Editor, In many families are those who are missing. They are missing from family celebrations, holidays, and experiencing those everyday moments that are part of family life. These brothes, sisters, and grandchildren are missing because of abortion. Their hugs were never felt and their voices never heard. They are missing from the many milestones that families … [Read more...]