Kimberly Ann Pongratz, age 64, of La Crescent, Minn., died peacefully on October 29, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Roger and Marilyn (Snyder) DeWitt. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1979 and attended the Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., earning a degree in radiography. She married Dana James Pongratz on September 25, … [Read more...]
Marlys Caroline (Nordhorn) Ruesink
Marlys Caroline (Nordhorn) Ruesink, age 90, of Cherry Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2025. Born on August 27, 1935, in Wykoff, Minn., to William and Linda (Jeche) Nordhorn, Marlys attended school in Wykoff and later married her husband of 69 years, Donovan Ruesink, on October 19, 1952. Together they built a family rooted in commitment, … [Read more...]
Norman Vehrenkamp
Norman Vehrenkamp, age 79, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Wykoff, Minn., on January 15, 1946, Norman was the youngest of six. He attended St. Johns parochial school and graduated from Wykoff High School where he played football, basketball and golf. He was a charming rascal who loved to have a good time and … [Read more...]
Beverly Mensink
Beverly Mensink, age 94, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, where she had been a resident since 2020. Beverly Jean Mensink was born west of Rochester, Minn., in Salem Township on September 28, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Wilma (Brekke) Kunerth. Wilma passed away when Bev was a young … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 10.14.2025
Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: Agenda & Consent Agenda (10/9/25) Commissioner Warrants: Murphy and Roverud, PLLP $ 6,600.00 Marco, Inc $ 7,991.00 Joel Thoreson Land … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING November 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM
High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval Public Comment Consent Items Minutes Approval of October 2, 2025 Minutes Payment of Bills Personnel Contracts Increased Contracts Hiring Memos Resignations Retirement Leave Request Discussion Items Hurricane Heroes … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 3 … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Preston, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025, at 5:00p.m. at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore ST W, Preston, MN 55965 to receive public comment on the proposed update to the City of Preston Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide the City’s land use, … [Read more...]
City of Spring Grove Amendment to CHAPTER 710 – USE OF RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL VEHICLES
CHAPTER 710 – USE OF RECREATIONAL AND SPECIAL VEHICLES - Amendment; abbreviated version GENERAL PROHIBITIONS. It is unlawful for any person to operate a RECREATIONAL MOTORIZED VEHICLE within the corporate limits of Spring Grove under the following circumstances: At speeds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. The speed limit on all Spring Grove City streets, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – God Bless You All This Fall!
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Co-Pastor of Prairieland Parish When life swallows you up with sadness, hurt, frustration or fear. When you begin to be led by the hand to the dark side of life. Where do you go or how do you find your way back to peace? Who do you turn to for help when you can’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders any longer? The fall season gifts … [Read more...]