Eugene Howard Henry Major Eugene Howard Henry Major, age 91, passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on Friday, May 14, 2021. Gene was born on September 21, 1929 in Marion, Wis., the son of Louis and Flora (Bowers) Major. After graduating from Marion High School in 1947, he moved to Milwaukee, Wis., to work for Allis Chalmers. He proudly served his country in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Charlotte G. LaBonne
Charlotte G. LaBonne, 82, of Canton, Minn., died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Caledonia Rehab and Retirement. Charlotte was born October 26, 1938, in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Martin and Gilma (Treangen) Dragvold. She went to school in Blackhammer and Houston. On September 17, 1964, she married William LaBonne. They lived in Monroe Center, Ill., until 1982 … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2020 Graduation List • Coastal Carolina University: Alliyah Beisell, Spring Valley, BS, Business Administration • Iowa State University: Alyvia King, Rushford, BS, Child, Adult and Family Services • Minnesota State University, Mankato: Adam Schlee, Grand Meadow, BS, RN Baccalaureate Completion • North Dakota State University: Angela Engen, Caledonia, BS, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On May 6, Matthew Robert Moore, 36 of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Moore is charged with two counts of Receiving Stolen Property. Each is a felony that carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about May 5, a sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Fillmore regarding a 1999 black enclosed trailer … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Jinnette Jean Fong, 56, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/7/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael James Hellow, 36, Rochester, Minn.; 9/6/2020, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,120. Local Confinement - 80 days. Credit for time … [Read more...]
William “Willy” Bly
William “Willy” Bly, 67, of Rollingstone, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2021. William John Bly was born on December 14, 1953, in Austin, Minn., to Donald and Donna (Leibold) Bly. He grew up in Babbitt, Minn., where he graduated from high school in 1972. He married Kathy McEntyre and they had two children. They later divorced. He served in the Coast … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre company opens 33rd season with delectable comedy
LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce the reopening of the theatre for live performances following a season of virtual only productions in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp remains at the helm of the organization having successfully led the company amidst the cancellation of live … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Called into fellowship with Jesus Christ
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church “I thank my God always concerning you,” St. Paul says to the Corinthian Christians. Why? Because of “the Grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1:4). The Grace of God has come to them through the Word of God, which did not return void, but which accomplished His Purpose. It created for God … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, May 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 • Houston County Board Commissioners, Work Group session, Courthouse Board Room, … [Read more...]
Clifford W. Hallum
Clifford W. Hallum, 78, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side. Clifford was the first of five children born to Teman and Geneva (Olson) Hallum in Lanesboro, Minn., on March 29, 1943. He was raised on the family farm south of Peterson, and was a 1961 graduate of Peterson High School. On January 30, 1965, Clifford was … [Read more...]