Dean Walter Brunsvold, a retired carpenter, firefighter and lifetime resident of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, , at the age of 84. Born on August 5, 1937 to Truman and Beatrice (Lien) Brunsvold in Madison Township, located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Dean attended a one room schoolhouse until the 6th grade when he went to Harmony High School, … [Read more...]
Richard H. Kyllo
Richard H Kyllo, 94, of rural Preston, Minn., died on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his home, of natural causes. Richard was born in Salem Township, Minn., on March 15, 1928, to Justin and Lillian (Severson) Kyllo. He grew up on the family farm in rural Byron, Minn., attended country school and graduated from Byron H.S. in 1945. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy serving as a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Heath Martin Hovden-Hackett, 32, Decorah, Iowa; 3/20/2022, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lucas Gabriel Koch, 38, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/26/2022, D.W.I. - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/4/2023), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announces first Prosperity Initiative cohort of 2022
OWATONNA, MN – April 19, 2022 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is pleased to announce the members of the first Prosperity Initiative cohort of 2022, a program which provides free coaching and training to minority entrepreneurs. Ten entrepreneurs have joined the first cohort. Prosperity Initiative clients commit to a six-month period of working directly with … [Read more...]
Give blood during National Minority Health Month Mini-health screening, gift card and chance at travel trailer camper for donors
April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations. The American Red Cross is reminding blood donors it’s critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this spring to support those with chronic illnesses and other blood needs in the U.S. Blood transfusions … [Read more...]
Properly planting trees
By Katie Drewitz Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension Fillmore and Houston Counties Trees provide many things for our communities; beauty, energy conservation, reduction of soil erosion, filtering air pollutants, raising of property values, a home for wildlife and so much more. Trees are an integral part of our home landscapes, neighborhoods and … [Read more...]
Houston County 4-H Junior Horse Quiz Bowl team places third
The Houston County 4-H Junior Horse quiz bowl team participated at the state quiz bowl competition on Saturday April 9, 2022, in Sauk Rapids, Minn. The team members were: Elliot Plzak, Paislee Linn, Elese Plzak, Alyson Kruckow and Owen Ranzenberger. They worked very hard this season and placed third out of eight teams in the state competition. Photo by Owen … [Read more...]
Keep Company Co-Working Space seeking businesses to offer technical services
The Houston County Economic Development Authority (EDA) in partnership with the La Crescent Chamber has been awarded a Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) grant to open Keep Company Co-Working Space in La Crescent, Minn. Oftentimes it can be hard for start-ups and small businesses to afford working space and justify expenses on technical support. Additionally, many … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Planting the seed
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Have you ever had this experience? You walk up to someone you know and ask “How are you?” The person answers, “Well, I lost my job last week. My spouse left me. I haven’t been able to sleep lately. My daughter fell and broke her arm in two places, and my … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor – about Ukraine…
Letter about Ukraine... To the Editor, It is past time for we, the United States and our NATO allies, to stop this criminal abomination happening in Ukraine. We must attack with a vengeant fury. Russia is commiting crimes Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin would approve of. Hitler and Stalin are now payng the price in hell, which will be the final residence of Vladimir … [Read more...]