Lois Norma Anderson, age 60, of Apple Valley, Minn., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022. She had recently been hospitalized at Fairview Ridges in Burnsville due to complications from cancer. Lois was born August 2, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the fifth and youngest child of Rev. Luther and Norma (Blatz) Anderson. She was baptized in Milwaukee and … [Read more...]
Florence June Johnson
Florence June Johnson, 88, of Preston, passed away February 7, 2022, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Florence was born June 1, 1933, in rural Houston, Minn., to Orvin and Martha (Eliason) Benson. Florence attended school in a one room schoolhouse through grade school, then tested out of eighth grade and started ninth grade in Houston, graduating high school … [Read more...]
Evelyn A. Armstrong
Funeral services for Evelyn A. Armstrong will be held 11 a.m. Friday February 11, 2022, at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in Plainview, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Evelyn Anna Armstrong, age 90, of Spring Valley, died Saturday February 5, 2022, at Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Paul Skalet
Paul Skalet, 79, passed peacefully from this life on February 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Rushford Lutheran Church, with the memorial service following. Paul’s service will also be live streamed on YouTube - Rushford Lutheran Church, and will also be available for … [Read more...]
Hygge event to be held February 12
The Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails is hosting a Hygge event. Are you trying to stay warm this winter? Would you like to be part of some great conversation? Come to a Hygge (say hYOO guh or HEU-gah) on Saturday, February 12, anytime between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Shack located at 17987 County 27, Spring Grove, Minn. The Sugar Shack is behind Lane and Mary … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, February 7 •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston … [Read more...]
Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers
ST. PAUL, MN, February 3, 2022 – Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills help young people get their degree in law enforcement, provide opportunities for nontraditional … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Sex and gender: is there a difference?
By Rainn Meyer We all know that sex and gender are similar but are they the same thing? Let’s look at the definition of sex on Google: “either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.” Now let’s do the same for gender: “either of the two sexes (male and female), … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor Letter about what makes sense to you?…
To the Editor, If there was “massive fraud” in the last election as Trump endlessly claims then isn’t it odd that nothing has been discovered by the many state Republican investigations? If there was massive fraud does that mean that Republicans in general are inept and stupid? Or, of course, it could mean that the Big Lie is just that: a lie. And what should we think of the … [Read more...]
Legacy Amendment supports $6,193,687 in large grants to history organizations across Minnesota
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants, 56 large grants (over $10,000) totaling $6,193,687 in 19 counties. Large grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. … [Read more...]