Francis “Jr.” Bouska, age 77, of Decorah, died on April 4, 2022, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Francis “Jr.” Bouska was born on October 11, 1944, the son of Francis and Pauline (Frana) Bouska in Decorah. He attended grade school in Protivin and Rudolphinum High School, also in Protivin. Francis then enlisted in the United States Navy from 1964-1968 where he served … [Read more...]
Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky
Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky, 90, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Beverly Mae Narveson was born January 22, 1932, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson and grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High school in 1951. Bev married Bob Polikowsky at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, Minn., on October 3, 1953, residing on … [Read more...]
Kimberly Faith Flatin
Kimberly Faith Flatin was born on September 4, 1958, to Allene (Tripp) and Arnold Flatin, eventually becoming a big sister to two brothers - Rhan and Trevor Flatin. She passed into the hands of our Lord on April 8, 2022, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by four generations of family. Kim had two passions in life – her family and her art. She lived for the latest story … [Read more...]
Arvin Emil Fabian
Arvin Emil Fabian, 85, died peacefully on January 21, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 766 W. Wabasha, Winona, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County search warrant and drug arrest
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on Wednesday, April 6, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Investigators along with the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at 407 Silver Street in Wykoff. The search warrant was the result of a drug investigation conducted by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Carol Gavin
Carol A. Gavin, age 87, of Caledonia, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Tweeten Healthcare, in Spring Grove, Minn., surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1935, in Caledonia, to Joseph and Dorothy (Ellenz) Stoltz. On June 15, 1954, she married Joseph Gavin at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Joe died in 1992. Carol went to country school then she … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ, 20, Onalaska, Wis.; 3/3/2022, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highways, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 3/3/2022, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License After Changing Name or Address, Fine $20. Danny Wayne Lund, 33, Winona, Minn.; 3/4/2022, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees … [Read more...]
21st Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour – where art is made!
From April 22-24, 2022, artists in SE Minnesota’s Bluff Country will open the doors to their creative spaces for a behind-the-scenes studio view not usually offered to the general public. During this annual self-guided event, these accomplished artists will be displaying their work, demonstrating their processes and selling pottery, paintings, turned wood items, jewelry, fiber … [Read more...]
Investigating whether soil health systems improve field workability and quality of life
By Katie Drewitz Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension Fillmore and Houston Counties Timing is everything for farmers working in Minnesota’s short growing season. Getting into the field during a window of good weather to plant, spray, or harvest can make the difference between profitability and loss. It can also mean the difference between a frantic, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The moment I knew I grew up
By Hailey Lovejoy When do you remember growing up? Maybe it was in middle school after you had gotten bullied for playing with barbies. Maybe it was in high school when you began to realize your GPA actually does matter. Or maybe you’re just realizing you have grown up right now. For me, I thought I grew up in middle school, but in reality I was still just a child trying to … [Read more...]