Evelyn Ida Mohlis, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on September 20, 2021, at her home in Kasson, Minn., with her beloved Wil by her side. Funeral services for Evelyn will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jolene Knudson officiating. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to the … [Read more...]
Steven Scattum
Steve was born December 12, 1946, in Rushford, Minn., to the late Art and Alice Scattum. He attended Rushford High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force, and later served with the Marines in Vietnam. He is survived by his former wife and ever-present friend, Ann, loving daughter Rachel and her children Ryleigh and Ava, brothers David and Kevin (Leela) Scattum, … [Read more...]
Margaret F. Demmer
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...]