Quilting Grand Champion: Ann Sparks, Preston, Minn. Reserve Grand Champion: Heidi Dybing, Lanesboro, Minn. Champion: Denise Paulson, Preston, Minn. Champion: Rachel Welch, Spring Valley, Minn. Champion: Mary Zimmerman, Preston, Minn. Woodworking Grand Champion: Andy Walsh, Preston, Minn. Reserve Champion: Loren Steen, St. Ansgar, Iowa Champion: Andy … [Read more...]
Engagement
Higdon ~ Holmseth Franklin Higdon and Jasmine Holmseth, of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce their engagement. The groom’s parents are Clyde Higdon of Benson, Minn., (deceased), and Glenda Wince of Okolona, Miss. The bride’s parents are Richard Bussing of Rochester, Minn., John Holthaus of Fountain, Minn., and Patti Holthaus of Preston, Minn. Frank and Jasmine will … [Read more...]
Local artist Eunie Biel honored during reception exhibit
All are welcome to come to the Art Reception Exhibit for Eunie Biel, 2020 Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grant Recipient. Eunie Biel will share her paintings which have resulted from her in-depth exploration into Pastels, Watercolor and Oil Painting, This one time, two-hour event on August 14, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., will be held in the private back room at Estelle’s … [Read more...]
Correction
A correction is made to the July 19 article in the Fillmore County Journal on page 20, titled “Groundbreaking event planned August 19 for veterans home.” It was stated that Sara Malin of World Architects and Engineers was in attendance, where in fact she is with Wold Architects and Engineers. Also, since that meeting was held, the groundbreaking event has been changed to … [Read more...]
Singalong… in Harmony!
Come sing along to a delightful set of songs sure to appeal to all ages at Estelle’s Eatery and Bar in Harmony on Tuesday evening, August 17, from 6-8 p.m. The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting this event to celebrate raising our voices together in Harmony. Matthew Patterson of Harmony will serve as song leader and Reagan Bieber, Greenfield Lutheran Church pianist, will … [Read more...]
Threats of violence at Houston County Courthouse and local businesses
On Thursday, August 5, 2021, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a Court Administration employee that he had received a call from an agitated male that stated he was going to come and shoot a member of the Houston County Attorney’s Office and blow up the courthouse. Sheriff’s Office staff were able to identify a suspect … [Read more...]
Miken – capitalism hits home
Hokah, MN Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a small, local company does good work, employs local workers, and is a great asset for a small community. Soon enough, the good little company does well enough to draw the attention of the big corporation, who offers to buy the good little company. Now, the people at the good little company know they have two choices: take … [Read more...]
Sherman O. Benson
Sherman O. Benson, age 90, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Three Links Care Center, Northfield. Funeral services will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault with military honors accorded by the Kenyon Veterans Color Guard. Visitation will be held at … [Read more...]
Marleene J. Ward
Marleene J. Ward, 90, of Mabel, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Marleene was born October 4, 1930, in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Walter and Wilma (Darrington) Barth. She graduated from the Mabel High School in 1948 and worked for a year in Decorah. On May 2, 1949, she married Robert Ward. They farmed in the … [Read more...]
Joan Ruby Virock
Joan Ruby Virock, 83, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Joan Ruby Omodt was born on January 17, 1938, in Houston, Minn., to Clemont and Lois (Johnson) Omodt in rural Houston, Minn. She was raised in Perkins Valley near Houston and was a 1956 graduate of Houston High School. On April 26, 1956, she was united in … [Read more...]