Thelma Johnston, 94, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 27, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Thelma Corrine Morken was born on August 30, 1926, to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken. She and her younger sister Grace grew up on the family farm in Yucatán Valley and attended Badger Country School. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Fatal crash in Fillmore County, June 29
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a fatal crash was reported on Fillmore County Road 12, a short distance east of the intersection of Highway 52 yesterday evening, June 29, at 8:24 p.m. The initial investigation indicates that a pickup driven by Joseph Anthony Perry, a 39-year-old Hastings man who was traveling west on County Road 12, struck the rear of an … [Read more...]
Lois E. Torgerson
Lois E. Torgerson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. Lois Ellen Sievers was born on June 28, 1933, in Hart, Minn., to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. Lois was raised in the Hart area where she attended school. She graduated from Rushford High School. On January 30, 1954, Lois was united in marriage with John Torgerson at St. John’s … [Read more...]
Cherryl S. Kjos
Cherryl S. Kjos, 66, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Franciscan Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., with her husband Donny at her side. The Lord gained another angel at His throne that day. Cherryl Sue Schowen was born on February 3, 1955, at March Air Force Base in Riverside, Calif., to Harold and Joan (Formeller) Schowen. Because Cherryl was … [Read more...]
Meet Houston County 2020-21 4-H Federation officers
By Garrett Waldenberger 4-H Federation Reporter • President: Cora Niebeling Club Name(s): Houston County Sharp Shooters and Hearts and Hooves Years in 4-H: 8 years Favorite 4-H memory: Spending time with friends. Projects in 4-H: Dog, Horse, Goat, Photography and Shooting Sports. Goal for 4-H 2020-21 year: to be a good Federation leader and further my … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Christopher Lloyd Farver, 46, Rochester, Minn.; 4/1/2021, Open Bottle Law; Possession; Crime Described, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Chatfield Police Department Curtis Adam Heckers, 34, Fountain, Minn.; 3/25/2021, Expired Registration - Less Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Junazia … [Read more...]
100 Rural Women travels virtually to Southeast region
Non-profit organization, 100 Rural Women is advancing to the Southeast region of Minnesota Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 8 as a part of their 100 in 100 project. Benya Kraus, Founder and Executive Director of Lead for Minnesota said, “Women leaders, both formal and informal, are such a backbone for a healthy, thriving rural community -- yet so often go unnoticed. 100 … [Read more...]
Heiden to serve on Region VIII FFA team
Emma Heiden from the Rushford-Peterson FFA Chapter will be serving as Region Assistant Officer on the 2021-2022 Region VIII FFA team. It is her first year serving on the team. Emma also serves as her chapter’s vice president. Best wishes to Emma as she enters her year of leadership! … [Read more...]
Eric W. Howard
Eric W. Howard, age 42, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away June 21, 2021, after sustaining a head injury working on his family’s farm. Eric Wayne Howard was born February 28, 1979, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Terry and Diane (Holm) Howard. Eric attended Spring Valley Public School until Spring Valley and Wykoff consolidated to become Kingsland Public School while he was in eighth … [Read more...]
MDA to conduct Gypsy Moth treatments in Houston, Wabasha, and Winona Counties June 28-30
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to treat eight sites in Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties to slow the spread of a gypsy moth. Officials will conduct the aerial treatment June 28-30, beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. each morning and continuing throughout the day. The dates are dependent on weather conditions in the area. The eight … [Read more...]