Ralph W. Lind, 89, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Ralph was born on August 18, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., to Alvie and Judith (Louve) Lind. He was raised in the Houston area. On July 17, 1954, Ralph was united in marriage with Maxine Gabrielson in Houston. Ralph was a “49er” twice. He was a member … [Read more...]
Philip Merlin Scheevel
Philip Merlin Scheevel, 77, of Spicer, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. Phil was a loving family man who was active in his community and church. He was a passionate and gifted wood carver who served as president and long-time member of the West Central MN Wood Carvers Club, as well as the Willmar Area Arts … [Read more...]
Betty Shaw
Betty Ann Shaw, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Betty Ann Johnson was born August 2, 1936, to Carl and Opal (Molde) Johnson at Salem Corner Township, rural Byron. She attended Byron school and graduated from Byron High School. After high school she worked at the Methodist Hospital in the dietary department. … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” H. LaPlante
Gerald “Jerry” H. LaPlante of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home in Chatfield. Gerald Henry LaPlante was born March 5, 1931, in Rochester, to Walter and Hazel (Allen) LaPlante. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm and went to country school through eighth grade. As a high school freshman, he attended Lourdes High … [Read more...]
Loretta Ascheman
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Loretta on February 25, 2021. Loretta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all. Loretta’s story started on January 23, 1947, the oldest child of Raymond and Dolores Sickler. She married her high school sweetheart Rick, who spent 54 years adoring his beloved wife. They were an inseparable team. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 8, Drew Douglas Wiskow-Davis, 25 of St. Charles, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Wiskow-Davis is charged with six felonies; two counts of Theft - Take/Use Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, two counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Sell Two or More, and two counts of Receiving Stolen Property. One Theft and one Receiving Stolen … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The pitfalls of solar and wind energy
By Bethany Schneekloth Solar and wind power have become the staple in examples of renewable energy. They are heralded as the most sufficient for the nation, but ask yourself what happens to the parts when they break down. The number of solar panels and wind turbines in our area is growing, making this an important question that needs an answer. Solar panels have been … [Read more...]
Wrestling Roads Lead to GMLOS/Chatfield Showdown
GMLOS and Chatfield wrestling each have already had excellent seasons. Each has lofty team and individual post-season hopes. The week of Monday, February 15 saw each team wrestle their way up to a big head-to-head Saturday dual. Seventeen straight wins isn’t anything to shake an eye at, in any sport. GMLOS got to that number, helped by an impressive triangular sweep at … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Fear of the Lord
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the Fear of the LORD” (Psalm 34:11). The Fear of the Lord is an Awesome thing. When we fear the Lord, His Love is enkindled within us as we are drawn to love those around us, whether they agree with us or not, whether they are easy to be around or not, whether they … [Read more...]
Historic memories of Fillmore County In loving memory of Dianne Ruud… her final chapter
By Jenn Strack It has taken me a considerable amount of time, to really think about the message that I came here to write today, knowing that I am attempting to fill very large shoes. So, please forgive me if I don’t quite measure up to the weekly column you have all looked forward to reading week after week. One of my mom’s greatest accomplishments in life was to be the … [Read more...]