Larry McKernan, 83, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away on October 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. Larry was born in Postville, Iowa, on July 23, 1938. In 1943 his parents purchased and moved the family to a farm seven miles north of Harmony, where Larry grew up helping with daily farm chores, including milking cows and took on other odd jobs like setting … [Read more...]
Kenneth “Shorty” Rex Long
Kenneth “Shorty” Rex Long, 83, of Spring Valley, died Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, at Our House in Austin, Minn. Ken was born July 31, 1938, in Lyle, Minn., the son of Melvin and Leota (Bacon) Long. He married Judith (Rathbun) Long on April 23, 1960, in Chatfield. The couple made their home in Spring Valley, where Ken was a mechanic for Ziemetz Motors. Ken loved … [Read more...]
Philip A. Stoltenberg
Philip A. Stoltenberg, 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., took his last steps to his eternal home with God on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Philip Arnold Stoltenberg was born June 5, 1928, to Fred and Myrtie (Lehman) Stoltenberg. On February 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Laura Haack in Stewartville, Minn., where they lived … [Read more...]
Donald Charles Storhoff
Donald Charles Storhoff, age 86, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1935, in Harmony, Minn., the son of Alvin and Mildred (Larson) Storhoff. On August 23, 1953, Donald was united in marriage to Lois J. Vitse in Fountain, Minn. This marriage was blessed with four children. Don was … [Read more...]
Jean E. Agrimson
Jean E. Agrimson, 95, of rural Utica, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home. Jean Ellen Peterson was born on June 28, 1926, in Sebeka, Minn., to Alfred and Esther (Olson) Peterson. On February 22, 1947, Jean was united in marriage with Orville Agrimson at Arendahl Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. Following their marriage, the couple co-owned … [Read more...]
Talking breast cancer with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, October 11, 2021 — Even with progress in care and treatment, the Minnesota Department of Health categorizes breast cancer in the top five cancer causes of death for women in Minnesota. Thirty percent of new invasive cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer. For men, breast cancer is considered rare but there is growth in the health care community in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jesse Allen Acker, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Aaron Charles Grattan, 18, Hokah, Minn.; 9/26/2021, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Donald Vernon Lund III, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/21/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine … [Read more...]
Houston receives state grant for water infrastructure
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant and loan. “Houston’s wastewater treatment plant is in need of rehabilitation and this funding will allow the project to move forward,” Davids said. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and … [Read more...]
Monster Bash haunted house
The number one rated Haunted House in the State of Minnesota opened again on Thursday, October 14. Monster Bash is back after a year away and ready to scare like never before. Our last three haunts have been rated the Top Overall Halloween attraction by MinnesotaHaunted-houses.com, and this year is better than ever. We will transport our guests to an old west ghost town, … [Read more...]
College News
Summer 2021 Graduation List • Bemidji State University: Nadia Gordon, Caledonia, BS, Chemistry; Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, AA, Liberal Education; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, BA, History and BA, Political Science. • North Dakota State University: Meagan Barbara Cullen, Chatfield, BS, Radiologic Sciences, Honors • Rochester Community and Technical College: Cora … [Read more...]