Donald James Besse, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home November 8, 2020, a very warm, beautiful day. He had undergone extensive cancer treatments for the past 2 1/2 years. He was born May 21, 1952, to Russell and Lorraine Besse in Caledonia, Minn. Don graduated from Caledonia High School and went on to attend Winona Technical College to become an auto body technician. … [Read more...]
Lawrence “Larry” Yenter
Lawrence “Larry” Yenter, passed into heaven Sunday, November 8, 2020. Larry died at his home in Rochester. Larry was born on January 28, 1967 in Coon Rapids, Minn., to Eugene and Carole (Spivey) Yenter. Larry was an employee of Mayo Clinic for 30 years, enjoying his co-workers’ companionship. Larry was a 1985 graduate of Peterson High School and attended Waseca Community … [Read more...]
Dennis Frederickson
Dennis Charles Frederickson, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Saturday October 24, 2020, at the Hospice of the Valley at Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz. He was born May 28, 1931, in Viborg, S. Dak., to Dell Clifford and Anna Marie (Hansen) Frederickson. He was the eldest of four children and grew up on the family farm near Viborg. Dennis graduated from high school in 1949 … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, November 9 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, … [Read more...]
What shall we do about COVID-19?
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN There are now two conflicting strategies for dealing with it. One, advocated by the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and virtually all public health professionals is containment and mitigation. In the context of infectious disease, containment means readily identifying and isolating infected persons, tracing and … [Read more...]
Blood donations urged amid COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming holidays
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood and help ensure a stable blood supply for patients this holiday season. The traditional slump in blood donations between Thanksgiving and New Year’s comes as the blood supply already faces challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Required medical treatments and emergencies … [Read more...]
State of Minnesota Veterans Day event to go virtual
ST. PAUL, MN – The Official State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program will be held virtually this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. A 30-minute recorded program will be available starting at 8 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11 on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website at MinnesotaVeteran.org/VeteransDay2020. The Minnesota Department of Veterans … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Relief Fund Farm Business Management Scholarships available
Farmers affected by COVID-19 eligible for 75% tuition reimbursement The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing a new Farm Business Management (FBM) Scholarship Program, funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Nearly $250,000 in scholarships will be available to farmers negatively affected economically by … [Read more...]
Know to grow: A webinar series for managing and marketing on small farms
University of MN Extension is hosting a five-part webinar series for small Minnesota farms. The series will focus on various aspects of marketing your farm and its products. The webinars will take place from 9-10 a.m. on the dates listed below: • November 17: Facebook Live - Grow your social media following through simple, authentic to your farm videos with very little … [Read more...]
November weed of the month: Norway maple
Colorful fall leaves have blown away, but hopefully you got a chance to enjoy the vibrant oranges, yellows, and reds of maple trees. Minnesota has six species of native maples, and some non-native species as well. You may be familiar with the lobed shape of a maple leaf, but on closer inspection each of these seven species’ leaves look a little different. Leaf shape is useful … [Read more...]