Steven Wendt passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, after a tough and unexpected cancer diagnosis just a few weeks ago. Steve was born on October 26, 1944, to Reuben and Dorothy (Sanden) Wendt. He grew up on his family’s farm in Southeast Minnesota and graduated from Preston High School. Steve was a barber in South Minneapolis and Bloomington for over 50 years, and many … [Read more...]
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice was born to Haakon and Julia (Flatten) Christianson on December 4, 1922, the youngest of six children. She entered eternal life on May 2, 2021, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, at the age of 98. Irene attended elementary school at Elliota and graduated from Canton High School in 1939 as salutatorian of her class. She met her future … [Read more...]
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson, 75, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. Elizabeth Jeanne Tlougan was born to Raymond and Marian (Huneke) Tlougan at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, Minn. Betty married Merrill Pickett September 4, 1964, and together they had three children: Lisa, Ken, and Karen. They later divorced. On May 14, 1988, Betty married Steve … [Read more...]
Rev. Kenneth M. Rogers
Rev. Kenneth Morgan Rogers, age 86, of Rochester, Minn., died on May 3, 2021, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Kenneth was born to parents Gilbert and Hazel (Martin) Rogers in Zumbro Falls, Minn. Kenneth grew up in Kasson, Minn., and moved to Wells, Minn., where he graduated high school in 1952. He attended Dunwoody Institute, Texas Weslyan College, and Garrett … [Read more...]
Sheldon Warren Swenson
Sheldon Warren Swenson, 73, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side. Sheldon was born on April 26, 1947, in Houston, Minn., to Warren and Betty Ann (Polowich) Swenson. He was raised in Houston and was a 1965 graduate of Houston High School. He married Sandra Anderson in 1974 and they had … [Read more...]
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard, 65, of Onalaska, Wis., died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home, of natural causes. Steve was born on April 12, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Royce and Dorothy (Knutson) Bergsgaard. He was raised in Houston and was a 1974 graduate of Houston High School. Steve attended Moorhead State University. He then transferred to Winona State University … [Read more...]
Devoine “Dee” Marvin Meiners
Devoine “Dee” Marvin Meiners of Eitzen, Minn., passed away, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, Minn. He was born September 5, 1944, in Caledonia, Minn., to Marvin and Ella Mae (Schroeder) Meiners. Dee was a 1962 graduate of Caledonia High School. In 1962, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served three years on … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 15, Chasedy May Colcsh, 42, of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Colsch is charged with two felonies, Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Each carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or $10,000 fines. On or about April 13, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a silver Toyota … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Morgan Elizabeth Balfany, 21, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/11/2020, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. Rochelle Annette Current, 54, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/26/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $100, Total Fees $250. John Michael Luhman, 33, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/11/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By Bethany Schneekloth When the school year began, my classmates and I anticipated the senior class trip to D.C. We went on our trip, just not to D.C. The trip was still an exciting learning experience, but I missed out on seeing places and things that have held my interest for many years. One of the many things I missed out on seeing was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at … [Read more...]