Russell Arneson, age 97, formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center. Russell Vergene was born on July 25, 1923, to Ole and Celia (Dahly) Arneson in rural Howard County, Iowa. He graduated from Lime Springs High School. On October 25, 1945, he married the love of his life, Geneva Wilken. Russell and … [Read more...]
Levina Sveen
Levina Johnson Sveen, age 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Levina was born to Arthur and Minnie (Hongerholt) Johnson. She attended rural schools near Lanesboro, Minn. On October 1, 1947, she married Sven Tillman Sveen and were married 64 years. Together they raised two children: Vonda Budde and Stanley Sveen. Levina … [Read more...]
Allan Walter Dahl
Allan Walter Dahl, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born on December 26, 1938, in Rushford, to Walter and Tena (Jameson) Dahl. He graduated from Rushford High School. On July 7, 1956, Allan was united in marriage with Marion Engrav. He worked hauling canned and bulk milk for seven years. He … [Read more...]
Roy Paul Van Buskirk
Roy Paul Van Buskirk, of Spring Valley, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Country Winds Manor Care Center in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services for Roy will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Mark Rader officiating. Family and close friends are welcome to attend. A burial will take place at the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Public Health officials confirm second death of COVID-19 in Houston County
Houston County Public Health & Human Services has received confirmation of a second death due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, of a Houston County resident. The individual was a female resident in her 80s. Our hearts go out to all the loved ones and care givers affected by this tragic death, and to all those suffering from this virus. Houston County Public Health … [Read more...]
Dorothy M. Hammes
Dorothy M. Hammes, age 98, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Rochester Rehab and Living Center in Rochester, Minn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at First English Lutheran Church Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery Chatfield, Minn. Visitation … [Read more...]
R-P modifies learning model
By Wanda Hanson In Superintendent Jon Thompson’s report to the Rushford School Board at their meeting on October 19, 2020, he explained why the elementary had changed its learning model. The county COVID numbers have been increasing per 10,000. Classes for fourth graders are now being held in larger rooms including the forum room and the music room to allow for better social … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, October 26 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Media Center, 6:30p.m. Monday, … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: School Board
Amy Jeffers Candidate for Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself. My name is Amy Jeffers. I grew up and graduated in 1990 from Harmony High School. During my senior year, I join the Army Reserve and remained with the Reserve until 1993 when I joined the active army and was stationed in El Paso, Tex. In 1996 I was reassigned to Fort Campbell, Ky., where I … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The fall skies
By Bethany Schneekloth The colors are brighter, the rain is colder, and the days are steadily getting shorter. These events happen every year in our little neck of the woods right here in the midwest. The fall skies are among my favorite parts of the season, with sunrises being a bright combination of pinks, blues, and yellows, the geese and other birds flying south, and the … [Read more...]