Doris Louise Botcher, age 91, of Houston, Minn., passed away November 18, 2021, at Claddaugh Memory Care, Caledonia, Minn. Doris was born May 4, 1930, in Buckholts, Tex., to James and Mabel (Cross) McCrummen. She married Gerald Botcher June 6, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn. Gerald passed away March 14, 2016. Doris was an active volunteer in Houston. She was honored to be the … [Read more...]
Ronald Dybing
Ronald Dybing, of Houston, died Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse. Ron was born June 20, 1931, in La Crosse to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On July 3, 1958, Ron and Cynthia Eide, of Rushford, were married in Canton. Ron drove semi, worked construction. … [Read more...]
Larry “Piney” Niemeyer
Larry “Piney” H. Niemeyer, age 73, of Spring Valley, Minn., rode a wheelie thru heaven’s gates on November 18, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Larry was born August 18, 1948, in Wykoff, Minn., to Armin and Ella (Meisner) Niemeyer and was the youngest of five children. He attended school at Wykoff High School. On March 18, 1967, Larry was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, November 22 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 23 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Spring Grove City Council, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On November 1, Travis Garrett Hyland, 45 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Hyland is charged with Prohibited Possession Pistol - Possess/Use Tear Gas/Stun Gun, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about October 30, a Chatfield police officer was dispatched to a Chatfield business … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Casey James Fautsch, 22, Minnesota City, Minn.; 2/20/2021, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Ronald Duane Klinski, 57, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/14/2021, Speeding (60/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Randy Joe Meeks Jr., 25, Houston, Minn.; 10/30/2021, Driver Fails to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Third Quarter Rebuttal Propels Trojans to State Semis
Rushford-Peterson’s ground game was mostly stymied, but they made plays in the passing game and their defense, particularly their secondary, was up to snuff in taking down Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa in a 1A state quarterfinal. The Trojans (1A Champ, #3 in A, 11-0) and Jaguars (4A Champ, 8-3) hooked up at Crown College outside Waconia. The first score of the game came courtesy of … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Wrestling with God…
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free The steady thrumming of the rain beating down on the windows matches my heartbeat. I am struck with an oppressive feeling that sometimes life seems to be one big valley. Do you understand this feeling? The news is teeming with so much sadness and sorrow, people shouldn’t die, marriages shouldn’t end, homelessness, … [Read more...]
Dangerous choices… what about the children
By Alan and Liz Mason Lanesboro, MN Dear Parents, I am writing, because we can no longer be silent. What if you knew someone was going to hurt your child? Wouldn’t you want someone to tell you the truth so you could protect them? We received the email from the school announcing that they were now allowed and giving the children 5 -12 years of age the shot. No, I will not … [Read more...]