By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) Recently on a cool, pleasant evening I went for a walk on a quiet country road. There was a gentle breeze and the evening was peaceful with colorful wildflowers and the songs of roadside birds. As I walked along, I got to thinking … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher David Bartelt, 46, Waseca, Minn., 9/3/2025, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Jacob Reid Bothun, 33, Spring Valley, Minn., 6/19/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. David Michael Bova, 22, Canton, Minn., 6/28/2025, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. James Eugene Cleveland, … [Read more...]
Body Found on Upper Iowa River
On September 12, 2025, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Upper Iowa River near Bluffton around 10 a.m. for a report of a body that was found in the river. The body was recovered and identified. Out of respect for the family, no additional details are being released at this time while they work through this difficult situation. There is no suspicion of foul … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair 4-H Livestock Results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters; BW - Brownsville Wildcats; CR - Caledonia Rockets; HNH - Hearts and Hooves; HC - Hokah Chiefs; HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters; IND - Independent; LCTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies; LCAB - La Crescent Apple Blossoms; LL - Lazy Lopers; MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers; MCL - Money Creek Livewires; NN - Newhouse … [Read more...]
Darlene Daniels
Darlene Daniels, age 78, of Stewartville and formerly of Chatfield, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by her famil Darlene Marie was born on May 17, 1947, the daughter of Palmer and Ruth (nee Anderson) Thompson in Rochester, Minn. She attended school in Chatfield, graduating from the Chatfield High School in 1965. She attended … [Read more...]
Edith Ann Jandro
Edith Ann Jandro, of Owatonna, Minn., passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones. Edie, as she was affectionately called, was born September 14, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa. The family moved to Rushford, Minn., and later to Lewiston, Minn., where Edie graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961. She attended Winona State University and … [Read more...]
Brock Jeffrey Nelson
Brock Jeffrey Nelson, age 35, of La Cresent, Minn., died in an ATV accident in Montrose County, Colo., on September 13, 2025. Brock was born on January 22, 1990, at Winona Health Hospital to Scott and Rebecca (Chiglo) Nelson. His birth was celebrated by his immediate family who couldn’t wait for his arrival. Dr. John Petersen delivered Brock and often referred to Brock as … [Read more...]
Body Found on Upper Iowa River
On September 12, 2025, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Upper Iowa River near Bluffton around 10 a.m. for a report of a body that was found in the river. The body was recovered and identified. Out of respect for the family, no additional details are being released at this time while they work through this difficult situation. There is no suspicion of foul … [Read more...]
Shirley “Maude” Skaran
Shirley Skaran, age 96, of Ostrander, Minn., died Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn., with Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, also at Trinity … [Read more...]
Dale Hanson
Dale Milton Hanson passed away peacefully at his home in St. Charles, Minn., surrounded by family on September 8, 2025, at age 74. Dale was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on October 21, 1950, to Orville and Irene Hanson. He attended school in Mabel, Minn. He continued his education at Winona Vocational Technical College for welding, until graduating in 1972. He then worked as … [Read more...]