By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches My social media feeds in the month of November is often full of friends doing a “30 days of thankfulness challenge” where they post one thing they’re thankful for each day in November. Social media is already often a place where people show off a perfect-seeming version of their lives, and this focus … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tia Louise Martin, 38, Caledonia, Minn., 9/2/2025, Fail to Yield to Vehicle/Pedestrian, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 9/2/2025, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200. 9/2/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Kyle Ralph Murphy, 42, Caledonia, Minn., 8/25/2025, Littering, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Rachel Emma VonArx, 37, … [Read more...]
Steven (Magilla) Wayne Lange
Steven (Magilla) Wayne Lange was born on August 27, 1953, to Manley and Lorraine (Olson) Lange. He was the first of three children (including Deb and Scott). Steve was baptized and confirmed at Big Springs (St. Paul) Lutheran Church in rural Harmony. Steve graduated from Harmony High School in 1971. He later attended vocational school at Winona Vo Tech for agriculture, and the … [Read more...]
Theresa Viann Peterson
Theresa Viann Peterson, 86, of Houston, Minn., died on November 18, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. She was born on July 29, 1939, to Jorgen and Vivian (Carrier) Swenson at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was an active member of Looney Valley Lutheran Church in Houston. The youngest of five … [Read more...]
Raymond Theodore Potthoff, Jr.
Raymond Theodore Potthoff, Jr., 84, of Corvallis, Oreg., formerly of Minnesota, passed away on November 7, 2025, in Corvallis. Ray was born on July 16, 1941, in St. Paul, Minn., to Raymond Potthoff Sr. and Bessie Belden. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul with the Class of 1959 and later continued his education at the University of Minnesota. A devoted … [Read more...]
MAYVILLE TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Township Board of Mayville, Houston County, Minnesota, will be closing the middle part of Esch Road with barricades effective December 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, weather permitting. Erin Hammell Clerk, Mayville Township Publish 24,1 … [Read more...]
SPRING GROVE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District #297 was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 and held in the Learning Resource Center. Board members present: Rhan Flatin, Myriah Klug, Ashley Olson, Kelly Rohland, Lisa Myhre, Stephanie Jaster Board members absent: Rhan Flatin School employees present: Rachel Udstuen, Gina … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Forum October 8, 2025 MINUTES 7:00 P .M.
In Attendance: Mark Holmen, Sarah Peterson, Steve Storhoff, Kevin Horihan, Luke Bergo, Matt Schultz, Wanda Hanson, Deb Marcotte Call to Order at 7:00pm by Holmen Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Approve Agenda: Moved by Peterson; 2nd Horihan; Passed Approve Minutes of September 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting: Moved by Storhoff; 2nd Bergo; … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-25-621
In Re: Gordon Eugene Swenson, a/k/a Gordon E. Swenson, Gordon Swenson Decedent. AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Sheila Swenson-Patzner (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on January 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, … [Read more...]
Houston City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025
Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. October 14, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, and Danny Todd. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, Steve Skifton, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. Bolten & Menk … [Read more...]