Margaret F. Demmer, age 84, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away September 15, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Margaret was born in the township of Hokah on June 27, 1937, to Philip and Anna (Schnedecker) Feldmeier. She married John Demmer on August 10, 1968, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2019. While … [Read more...]
James Gordon Hanson
James Gordon Hanson, age 86 of Waseca, died on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on January 2, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., he was the son of Leonard and Stella (Ottum) Hanson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1952 and went on to attend Luther College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, James continued his … [Read more...]
Clarence Holt
Clarence Holt, age 92, of Charles City, Iowa, and formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., transcended to everlasting life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Clarence Albert Holt Jr. was born March 12, 1929, east of Byron, Minn., to parents Clarence Holt Sr. and Margaret (Smith) … [Read more...]
Philip A. Schultz
Philip A. Schultz, age 93, of Remer, Minn., passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minn. Philip was born in 1928, one of 16 children, to Richard and Pauline (Bender) Schultz in Preston, Minn. Phil grew up on the Schultz family farm in Preston, Minn. After school, Philip was drafted into the United States Army to serve in … [Read more...]
Mary Rose Thoen
Mary Rose Thoen, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. She was born on October 7, 1949, in Winona, to David and Mary (Repinski) Paszkiewicz, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Winona State, her Masters in Education from … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On August 24, Adam Jay Nash, 32 of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Nash is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about August 21, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to a residence in Canton regarding an allegedy domestic … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jose Santos Jimenez-Tzompaxtle, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/7/2021, Driving Without a Valid License for Endorsement for Vehicle Driven, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Benjamin Peter Rudlong Jr., 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 8/8/2021, Driving Left of Center, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Alex Cory Bell, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards a record $200,075 in Small Town Grants
OWATONNA, MN, September 7, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 25 grants totaling $200,075 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grant program was launched in 2017 to support smaller communities which can benefit from additional financial resources to help them grow and address challenges. … [Read more...]
Harmony to host bloodmobile on September 28
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Donating is by appointment only, and masks will once again be required for all donors. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so … [Read more...]
2021 Houston County Fair 4-H results
4-H club legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters BW - Brownsville Wildcats CR - Caledonia Rockets HNH - Hearts and Hooves HC - Hokah Chiefs HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters IND - Independent LTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies LL - Lazy Lopers MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers MCL - Money Creek Livewires NN - Newhouse Norsemen PP - Portland Prairie … [Read more...]