By Nathan D. Pike Madelia, MN Past MRS-Preston commander 2015-2021 This Veterans Day 2025 we remember those who have served the country and gave of themselves to a greater cause for the continued freedom we enjoy in these United States. As the first commander of the Memorial Rifle Squad, Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Preston, I want to recognize the countless … [Read more...]
Military Rock Finished in Caledonia
Top photos, Sarah Pederson of Lucid Painting, Coon Valley, Wis., was commissioned by the Caledonia Street Scapes committee to paint a boulder to recognize and honor all our veterans and active military members. The rock is located at North Park in Caledonia, Minn., visible to all who travel Highway 44. This mural is not officially connected to or endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of … [Read more...]
Fillmore, Houston and Mower County Veterans
Fillmore County Veterans Dean R. Aarre Loren “Ordale” Aarre Daniel R. Aarsvold Scott Aarsvold Carl A. Aasum Brian Abell Lisa Abell Victor Abbott Kenneth W. Abraham Paul C. Abrahamson Leslie ‘Moe’ Adamo Aaron Adams John S. Adams Dave Adamson Gordon Addington Michael Adler Arthur Affeldt Brent Afseth Gustave … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Real Reason the 2000s Timberwolves Were Bad
By Brennus Braaten If there is one thing that Minnesota residents know, it’s that none of our major sports teams have had much success. However one thing that some people might not know is that in the 2000s the Minnesota Timberwolves had a real shot at winning a championship. They had acquired their star in Kevin Garnett and just needed a solid supporting cast to help him … [Read more...]
Finstad, Thompson, Cole, Harris: “Democrats are denying full SNAP benefits to vulnerable Americans.”
Washington, D.C., November 4, 2025 – Today, House Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Brad Finstad (MN-01), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD), released a statement on how continued Democrat … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Light of All the Saints
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist We had an unusual All Saints Sunday at Chatfield UMC on November 2. While we always celebrate the saints who have gone before us and who now surround us a great cloud of witnesses; this Sunday we also baptized a newly named saint of God. As we lit the candles of remembrance for the saints we were honoring who are no … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback – Norwegian Kubbestols
By Cheryl Boyum Eaton 1877 Peterson Museum Board Member Many people are familiar with the talents involving Norwegian descended women, notably the baking of lefse, rosettes and krumkake, and the fine handiwork like tatting, weaving and rosemaling. Fewer are aware of the folk art products made by Norwegian men. These talents have been “passed down” to their … [Read more...]
Minnesota Cover Crop Selector Tool Updated
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN, October 21, 2025 – Earlier this month, significant updates to the Midwest Cover Crops Council’s cover crop selector tool for Minnesota were published. A group of Minnesota researchers, agency staff, seed dealers, and farmers came together with Midwest Cover Crops Council staff to discuss … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Virgil Ronnell Stewart, 32, Caledonia, Minn., 8/6/2025, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Motor Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 8/6/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. 8/6/2025, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30. Chatfield Police Department Dennis Lynn Friesen-Carper, 72, St. Paul, … [Read more...]
Lois Schmitz
Lois Schmitz died November 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born August 7, 1935, to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School and Loretto High School, graduating in 1953. On August 30, 1955, Lois married Miles Schmitz, they were blessed with 12 children. In her lifetime Lois had the privilege of working with many good people at … [Read more...]