Phyllis M. Berning, age 75, of Rochester, Minn., died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Marys Hospital, from complications of COVID-19. Phyllis Margaret Berning was born to Dallas and Virginia (Moos) Junge on February 27, 1945. She was the second oldest of 10 children. She grew up on the family farm in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1963. … [Read more...]
Glenn Stein
Glenn Stein, age 82, from San Miguel, Calif., passed away in his sleep at a care facility in Portland, Oreg. He was born and raised in Grand Meadow, Minn. Glenn served in the U.S. Army, worked for Texaco/Chevron for 33 years, was a horseshoer, plus broke colts in his spare time. After retirement he became a silver smith and leather craftsman, making bits, spurs and leather … [Read more...]
Doris Darrington
Doris Darrington, age 99, of Spring Grove, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Doris was born January 14, 1921, in Waukon, Iowa, to Paul and Charlotte (Blegen) Moen. She graduated from the Waukon High School in 1938 and then from the Normal Training Course. She taught in rural schools in Allamakee and Winneshiek … [Read more...]
Shirley Elaine Wilson
Shirley Elaine Patrick Wilson, 92, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, December 21, 2020. Shirley was born on October 9, 1928, in Worthington, Minn., to Ross Ivan Patrick and Gladys Wing Patrick. She lived in the Brewster and Worthington areas during her childhood and was loved by many family members … [Read more...]
Donald L. Olson
Donald L. Olson, 85, of Peterson, Minn., died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Traditions of Preston assisted living center in Preston, Minn. Donald L. Olson was born on June 9, 1935, in Holt Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Ingvald and Hilda (Eggebakken) Olson. Don started school at Diamond Creek School near Whalan, and then went to school in Peterson. His … [Read more...]
Priscilla M. Graff
Priscilla M. Graff, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Spring Valley Living. Priscilla May Stone, daughter of Guy LeRoy and Pearl Stone was born May 22, 1926, at her grandparents, R. J. Williams, farm in Linn Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Linn Grove High School on May 10, 1944, and on May 24, 1944, she married Aloysius Joseph Graff at St. … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, December 21 • 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, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School … [Read more...]
Come now, and let us reason together
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN “Come now, and let us reason together” – the prophet Isaiah from the Talmud (Old Testament) Mercifully, the contentious 2020 elections are over, but whether you’re breathing a sigh of relief or a sigh of dismay, it should be a short sigh. There are many problems, including some existential threats, which still confront all of us and with … [Read more...]
Christmas hope
By Brett Corson Preston, MN Listen my friends and you shall hear a modern story of hope, answered prayers, and Christmas cheer. This tale of Christmas hope is based on real events that happened in a small Southeastern Minnesota town. It all began three or four years ago when a young man suddenly left his home in a city somewhere out east. He left without notice and … [Read more...]
Letter about donating to your local Salvation Army…
To the Editor, This year, more than ever, there is a need for donations to your local Salvation Army. Donations made locally provide services to Fillmore County residents. Consider making a donation in your community at one of the following opportunities: Bell ringing for the Red Kettle will occur in Preston at F & M Bank and then Preston Foods on Friday, December 18 … [Read more...]