Lawrence Rienhold Riess, 88, of Chatfield, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Marshfield, Wis., on May 24, 1933, to Henry and Frieda (Schauer) Riess. Lawrence graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. Lawrence served in the Army from 1954-1956. He was married to Betty Moore on September 8, 1956. Lawrence ran multiple successful … [Read more...]
Rita Marie Ryan
Rita Marie Ryan, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 11, 2022. Rita was born to John and Loretta (Ebbers) Staples on September 20, 1941, in Slayton, Minn. She grew up in Avoca Minn., then moved to Rochester, Minn., soon after she graduated in 1959. Rita met the love of her life, Jim Ryan, while they both worked at … [Read more...]
Bruce A. Wingert
Bruce A. Wingert, 70, of Fountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his children. Bruce Anthony Wingert was born August 30, 1951, in Osage, Iowa, to F J and Beverly (Eberhardt) Wingert. He graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1970. On July 31, 1977, he married Tracy Garden in Charles City, Iowa. Bruce was a lifelong … [Read more...]
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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sean Douglas Connor, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/1/2022, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Deloris Esther Jacobs, 94, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/26/2022, School Bus - Stop Signal Extended/Red Lights Flashing - Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Tanner Terry Steele, 26, Caledonia, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Milly Lee Kingsley
Milly Lee Kingsley Domingo and Mindy Kingsley, of Harmony, Minn., announce the birth of their daughter Milly Lee Kingsley, born March 3, 2022, at 2:27 a.m. Milly was born at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa, weighing 7 lb 9 oz., and measuring 19½ inches. Milly was also welcomed home by big brother Mason. Grandparents are Kerry and Jane Kingsley of Harmony, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas prices
March 7, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 32.9¢ per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 49.1¢ per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.08/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Minnesota was priced at … [Read more...]
Cub Scouts collecting for Rushford Food Shelf
The Cub Scouts help the March food drive each year. Pack 53 of the Rushford/Peterson area will have cans to collect monetary donations at local businesses for the month of March. Donations can also be mailed to Rushford Food Shelf P.O. Box 549, Rushford, Minn. 55971. The Cub Scouts cannot gather food at neighborhood homes this year because of COVID. Food insecurity affects … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Time for spring cleaning!
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Sumner Center UMC, Stewartville UMC Children’s Ministry Coordinator Pull back the curtains, lift the blinds, and open those windows for it is time to let the fresh air of spring back into your space! The quiet solitude days of winter are moving on out and the breath of God is blowing across this land bringing new life to His creation again. … [Read more...]