David Sunde, 86, of Preston, Minn., passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on October 10, 2021, due to kidney failure. Dave was born to Ingolf and Alma Sunde on March 11, 1935. He was raised on the family farm in Kenneth, Minn., graduated from Augustana Academy, and served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Dave married Kay Applen in 1961, settled in … [Read more...]
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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Kristi Anne Hannam, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/20/2021, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Travis Wray Lechner, 34, Brownsville, Minn.; 7/23/2021, Speeding (65/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Denise Irene Moder-Wright, 39, Suamico, Wis.; 9/3/2021, Speeding … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 46 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 28, 2021, succeeded in collecting 46 units of blood. There were 47 donors that presented. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Don Brink – 10 gallons; KatieAnn Hershberger – 2 gallons; Philip Hoiness – 5 gallons; Domingo Kingsley – 1 gallon; Jerry Shuck – 6 gallons; Mary Specht – 4 gallons. The … [Read more...]
Fight the flu with vaccination
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from the flu. Fillmore County Public Health is offering influenza vaccination clinic opportunities on the following dates: • Wednesday, October 13 from 3-7 p.m. • Thursday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Friday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All clinics will be … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015 Donor turnout sharply declines while patient needs remain high
MINNEAPOLIS, September 27, 2021 – The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome … [Read more...]
Jimmie Tim Heckerson
Jimmie Tim Heckerson, 72, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Ostrander Care & Rehab Center in Ostrander, Minn. Jimmie was born to Burton and Harriet “Lil” (Beavers) Heckerson on August 23, 1949. Jimmie attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1968. He went to Austin Vo-Tech where he graduated in 1969. He worked odd jobs before he … [Read more...]
Warriors VB Posts Impressive Non-Conference Wins
The latter portion of their TRC schedule is going to have Caledonia volleyball facing some big matches. But it is safe to say “they are back” after last season’s disappointing campaign. Scott Koepke’s group had just two matches on tap for the week of Monday, September 27, both of the non-conference variety. They might have posted their best two wins of the season so far. … [Read more...]
Burros/Cougars Part Deux
Someday, an SEC team will beat Mabel-Canton in an SEC league game. It will happen, someday. Lanesboro hoped that day would be in 2021. Last year they took M-C to five sets. Earlier in the season, Julie Schreiber’s Burros had M-C down big in games two and three, but fell in three sets. The re-match saw the Burros (6-1, 13-3) come in with maybe their strongest team in recent … [Read more...]
FC Football Shuts Out Rockets
For a second straight week, Fillmore Central football (2-1, 3-1) posted a key sub-district win. This time, the victim was Randolph (2-1, 3-1) in a battle of second place teams. The Falcons defense shut-out the Rockets while collecting three turnovers. FC’s offense wasn’t super potent, but it made enough big plays. Chris Mensink’s group scored a touchdown on each of its … [Read more...]