Beulah Viola (Ganrud) Onstad, 93, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed into the eternal Care of our Lord on May 25, 2021, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center. Beulah was born on December 29, 1927, at the Spring Grove Hospital to Benhard “Benny” and Violet (Christopher) Ganrud. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a lifetime member. On February 15, … [Read more...]
Marilyn Viola Thompson
Marilyn Viola Thompson, 90, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 14, 2021, at home. Marilyn was born in Hartford, Conn., on September 3, 1930, to Arthur and Ellen Sholberg. She married the love of her life, Robert Allen Thompson, in a candlelight service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford, Conn., on November 24, … [Read more...]
Bruce D. Welch
Bruce D. Welch Bruce D. Welch, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Bruce Donald Welch was born on June 20, 1940 in La Crosse, Wis., to Clarence and Ruth (Guenther) Welch. Bruce grew up an only child in La Crescent, Minn. He attended school in La Crescent and then graduated from high school in La Crosse, Wis. Bruce’s strong work ethic … [Read more...]
David D. Honsey
David D. Honsey, age 78, of rural Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on August 2, 2021, at Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, Ariz. David was born June 14, 1943, to Harvey and Minerva (Tessum) Honsey in La Crosse, Wis. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1961. He married Janeen Klomp on May 27, 1967. He worked as a welder while Janeen attended nursing school. He … [Read more...]
Third kayak winner of the summer
Third kayak winner of the summer Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On July 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Amber Ann White, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/21/2021, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Kristi Lynn Danielson-Vreeman, 52, Canton, Minn.; 7/17/2021, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lisa Marie Wilcox, 54, LeRoy, … [Read more...]
Senator Miller celebrates drinking water grant for Caledonia
WINONA, MN, August 6, 2021 – Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today celebrated the selection of the city of Caledonia for a $1.28 million grant from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to improve the city’s drinking water infrastructure. The grant will allow Caledonia to move forward on the construction of Wellhouse No. 8, associated wellhead … [Read more...]
LAND FOR SALE | 77 ACRES +/- GRANGER, MN
LAND FOR SALE | 77 ACRES +/- GRANGER, MN Sealed Bids due 09/09/21 Sealed bids will be accepted at Nethercut Schieber PA, 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939, until September 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., for the sale of farm real estate located ½ a mile East of Granger, MN, North of County 30, owned by the Mary Lietz Estate. The property features 77 acres +/- and is being offered in … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2021.
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2021. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman; Staff Present: Administrator … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The dog days of summer
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Sumner Center UMC, Stewartville UMC Children’s Ministry Coordinator Well folks, here we are, sandwiched between the freshness of spring and the glory of the harvest. Widely known as the dog days of summer. Why is that? Well, one theory that dates back to the Greek and Roman times is that in these hot, humid and dry days of August it is … [Read more...]