Court File No. 23-PR-25-597 Estate of Donald Norval Anderson aka Donald N. Anderson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court via Zoom, see notice of remote … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Our Stories, Our Lives
By Rev. Anders Nelson Mabel-Henrytown Tri-Point Parish - Mabel First Lutheran Church, Scheie Lutheran Church and Henrytown Lutheran Church Body: In the mainline protestant tradition, the first Sunday in November is All Saints Sunday, the Sunday immediately following All Saints Day, the day in which we remember those who’ve died both in the immediately preceding year, as … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – A Gratitude List Calendar
By Angela Denstad November is equal parts linger and scurry, pressing on in fits and starts as we brace ourselves for the exhilarating race through the holiday season down to the bottom of the year. Given this month’s ample opportunity for reflection and importunity to prepare our hearts and homes in hopes of joyful times to come, here’s a quick calendar list of gratitude … [Read more...]
DEED Announces 7 Grant Recipients for Growing Careers Program
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $2.4 million to seven local partners to develop and implement agriculture-focused workforce training programs for the Growing Careers initiative. “Minnesota farms are facing new challenges because of policies coming out of the federal government,” said DEED Commissioner Matt … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jarrod Joseph Blackburn, 40, Winneconne, Wis., 8/22/2025, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $200. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Chatfield Police Department Mark Edward Smith, 47, Rochester, Minn., 3/28/2025, Theft - Value $1,000 or Less, Fine $50, Total Fees $135. Fillmore … [Read more...]
Sylvia Wessel
Sylvia Wessel, 95, of Spring Valley, formerly of Fairmont and rural Truman, died November 12 at Spring Valley Living. Committal service will be on Monday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at the cemetery of St. John’s Lutheran Church of South Branch, 41486 760th Ave., St. James, Minn., with worship and refreshments to follow. Sylvia was born February 24, 1930, to her parents Gustave … [Read more...]
Joel Anthony Menuey Sr.
Joel Anthony Menuey Sr., age 76, of Dexter, Minn., passed away suddenly at home on November 10, 2025. Joel was born on October 25, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Carl and Elba (Larson) Menuey. He attended Arlington Iowa School District and graduated from Starmont High School in 1967. After graduation, Joel entered the Navy on USS Simon Lake which traveled all over the world. … [Read more...]
Orlean M. (Chiglo) Strand
October 12, 1937 - November 7, 2025 Orlean was born on October 12, 1937, in Whalan, Minn., to Peter Sr. and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo. She grew up in a large close-knit family and carried those strong family values throughout her life. On June 7, 1958, Orlean married the love of her life, Richard Strand. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter and faith. They … [Read more...]
Clifford “Cliff” Heiden
Clifford Diedrich Heiden, age 93, of Rushford, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Cliff was born on January 26, 1932, on the family farm in Hart to Leo and Dorathea (Meyer) Heiden. Farming was at the heart of his life from an early age. He attended Rushford High School until age 16, when he returned home to help farm. … [Read more...]
Sandra Kay Cole
Sandra Kay Cole, age 82, passed from this world into Heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in LeMars, Iowa, May 7, 1943, to Huel and Bonita (Muller) Paulin. Sandra was educated at Union Consolidated and LeMars Community Schools, Westmar and Buena Vista colleges. She earned a BA in elementary education in 1965, and later earned a special ed endorsement from … [Read more...]