Alan “Al” Reicks, 57, of Kendallville, Iowa, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial for Al was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, June 6, from 3-7 p.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, and continued for an hour … [Read more...]
23,622 children’s books awarded through SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant Program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently awarded 23,622 children’s books valued at $420,472 to 47 organizations through its Early Literacy Grant Program. This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age five by providing children with books. The books were awarded in partnership with Capstone and ABDO, … [Read more...]
Not the America in which I grew up
Grand Meadow, Minn. After visiting cemeteries and honoring those who served in the military on Memorial Day, my mother, wife, and I were enjoying sitting on the street in beautiful Lanesboro when suddenly a pickup truck roared by with two flags, the American flag and “F*** Biden” flag. What a disgrace. Total disrespect for the American flag and those who served and lost … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: CARL’S ELECTRIC, LLC 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 766 … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ROOT RIVER INN & SUITES 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 106 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 6-1-21
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 6-1-21 Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session, Courthouse, Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: • Agenda, amended agenda, & Consent agenda • (5/27/21) Commissioner Warrants total: $30,814.05 o Integrity Home Repair, LLC. … [Read more...]
Carol Thomas
Following a lengthy illness, Carol Beatrice (Vatland) Thomas, 84, of Kingwood and Houston, Tex., completed her journey home to God on the 5th of June. Growing up on a farm near the town of Mabel, in southeast Minnesota, Carol married Eugene “Tom” Thomas, July 7, 1962. During their life together they worked and lived in Okinawa, Italy, throughout the United States, and traveled … [Read more...]
Lynda Kulas
After a lengthy and determined battle, Lynda Kulas passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was predeceased by parents Douglas and Dorothy Simmons, and sister Darlene Kozlowski. She leaves behind husband Thomas; siblings Grant and Nancy; children Cameron, Stan (Kimberly), Jonathan (Kim), Christopher (Tiffany), Patricia (Carmine), and Leanne (David); and step-children John … [Read more...]
Doris Loken
Doris M. Loken, 89, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Doris Marie McGaffey was born on May 29, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis., to George and Helen (Olson) McGaffey. Doris was raised in the Houston area and was a graduate of Houston High School. On November 5, 1950, she was united in marriage with Wilbur Loken at Money … [Read more...]
Larry M. Soland
Larry M. Soland, age 73, of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, May 29 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Larry was born on July 31, 1947, the son of Marven and Ivanelle (Livingood) Soland. Larry was a member of the class of 1965 Canton High School, Canton, Minn. He worked as a distributor for the Coca-Cola Company, a heavy road construction worker … [Read more...]