1. Unless otherwise specifically stated in State of Local Laws, the following fees are established and deemed appropriate for use by the City Administrator of the City of Preston: General Fees Returned Check Charge $30.00 Per Check On-Sale 3.2 Liquor License $75.00 Annual Off-Sale 3.2 Liquor License $38.00 Annual On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License $750.00 Annual On-Sale … [Read more...]
Update to death investigation at Beaver Creek Valley State Park
The Houston Sheriff’s Office reports an update to the death investigation that occurred on January 5, 2022, in Houston County at Beaver Creek Valley State Park. Investigators have made a presumptive identification regarding the deceased individual that was located in a burned remains of a vehicle on January 5 at Beaver Creek Valley State Park. This presumptive identification … [Read more...]
Nancy Kay Forsyth
Nancy Kay Forsyth, 79, of Sheldon, Minn., died at her home on January 10, 2022. Nancy Kay Thompson was born on December 21, 1942, in La Crosse, Wis., to Maurice and Pauline (Flatten) Thompson. Nancy grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, Minn. She attended country school in Sheldon and graduated from Houston High School and Winona State University. On June 29, 1963, Nancy … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, January 18 • Houston County Commissioners, Work Group, Courthouse Board Room, 9:30 a.m. • Caledonia School Board, MS/HS Auditorium, 6 p.m. • LeRoy-Ostrander School Board, Board Room, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove City Council, Fest Building, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow … [Read more...]
Ordell Blagsvedt
Ordell L. Blagsvedt, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022. Ordell was born at home on May 19, 1936. He was the firstborn of Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. He helped raise and provide for his four younger siblings. In July 1956, at age 20, he married Charlyne Danielson at Mabel First Lutheran Church. One time while cooking, Charlyne asked … [Read more...]
Jill Froyum
Jill Rebecca Froyum, 40, of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, with her family by her side, after her fight with cancer. Jill was born January 3, 1982, in Rochester, Minn., to Eric and Lorraine (Hareldson) Froyum. Jill grew up in Fountain, Minn., before moving to rural Zumbrota, Minn., in 1994. She graduated from Kenyon-Wanamingo High School with the … [Read more...]
Stanley James Gudmundson
This January 9th, Stanley James Gudmundson, took his final peaceful breath in his home with his beloved wife and two daughters at his bedside. The sun rose and the world welcomed Stan on March 26, 1944, a day the world became a little brighter. Born a Viking, he lived his life as a warrior of the highest integrity, gave 110% in all things, and he loved unconditionally. Stan … [Read more...]
Mary L. Gernes-Mueller
Mary L. Gernes-Mueller, age 83, of St. Charles, Minn., passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Lewiston Senior Living. Mary was born on February 3, 1938, to John and Lorreen (Ahern) Monahan, in Winona, Minn., and graduated from Rollingstone High School in 1955. Following graduation, she attended St. Teresa’s College in Winona, and taught at … [Read more...]
Stanley Howard Swenson
Stanley Howard Swenson was born May 11, 1934, in Spring Grove, Minn., to John and Thelma (Halvorson) Swenson. He graduated from Mabel High School in 1952. He married Lois Halvorson in 1954, and they were blessed with four children. and were married 62 years. They farmed 40 years north of Mabel, then built a home and moved to town in 1995. During this time they spent their … [Read more...]