City of Rushford residents have an upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4. There are three candidates and two seats to fill for city council. With current Mayor Terri Benson choosing not to run again, Leigh Volkman is the only candidate on the upcoming ballot for the position of mayor. We only publish a candidate Q & A for contested races, so we have included the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Justin James Castle, 39, Caledonia, Minn., 8/8/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 8/8/2025, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Craig Todd Apenhorst, 49, Preston, Minn., 9/20/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Donnie James Simonson
Donnie James Simonson, 76, of Grand Meadow, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Donnie was born on August 28, 1949, in Rochester, Minn., to Everett and Violet (Waller) Simonson. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1968. Following graduation, Donnie attended Austin Area Vocational … [Read more...]
Kathy Sue Parsons
Kathy Sue Parsons, age 66, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Kathy Sue was born on September 8, 1959, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to George and Evelyn Boomgaarden. She passed away in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 66. She was the second youngest of eight kids. Kathy moved to Rochester, Minn., after graduating … [Read more...]
Lisa Gile
Lisa was born on November 5, 1961, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Donald and Joanne Anderson. She grew up in Rushford, Minn., where she attended Rushford High School and was active in marching band and 4-H. Her interests included reading, sewing, playing piano, horseback riding, and spending time with friends who shared her spirited nature and love of adventure. After high school, … [Read more...]
Mike Schild
Mike Schild, age 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Michael Gene Schild was born on March 11, 1956, on the family farm in rural Chatfield to Lester A. and Pauline A. (Winans) Schild. He attended school in Chatfield and farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 2021 when he then moved into town. Mike was also a member … [Read more...]
Calvin Duane Shofner
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Calvin Duane Shofner. He passed away peacefully in Fargo, N. Dak., on August 25, 2025, of heart failure. Cal was Born in Cresco, lowa, on April 7, 1950, to Donald Shofner and Dorothy (Tenney) Shofner. He later moved to Colorado with his mother, sister and brother. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he learned many … [Read more...]
Marlene Wisland
Marlene Wisland, 92, of Canton, Minn., died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Marlene was born June 8, 1933, in Canton to Mildred Sorenson. She grew up in Canton where she was the valedictorian of the Canton High School class of 1951. In 1956 she married Russell Wilder. They farmed in the Frankville, Iowa, area for a short time before moving … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-25-573
In Re: Estate of DONALD GORDON OSS, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated June 23, 2025 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Schools Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025 5:30 PM Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room
Chris Grindland: Absent, Matt Helgemoe: Present, Jeff Michel: Present, Ken Sawle: Present, Carl Schollmeier: Present, Nancy Snyder: Present, Amy Woxland: Present. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Approve agenda with the addition of new hires: Grace Dahl, Assistant Knowledge Bowl Coach, and Kaylee Roden and Jon Theuer Assistant … [Read more...]