Board Members Present: Chris Grindland, Matt Helgemoe (via Google Meet), Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier, Nancy Snyder, and Amy Woxland 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4.Adoption of Agenda Approve agenda as presented. This motion, made by Sawle and seconded by Michel, Passed. Yea: 7, Nay: 0 5.Public Comments - … [Read more...]
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF THE RUSHFORD-PETERSON SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 5:30 PM MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chris Grindland, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier, Nancy Snyder, and Amy Woxland Board Members Absent: Matt Helgemoe Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Adopt agenda as presented. This motion, made by Sawle and seconded by Michel, Passed. Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 Call for … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Postpones Decision on Referendum
At their August 18 regular board meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board approved an addendum to the already submitted review and comment document that moves the date of a possible referendum vote from November 4 to February 10, 2026. Also changed was the cost of the project to $24,015,000 due to inflation and price increases. This addendum became necessary when the … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – The Gift of New Life
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) All around us there are signs of new life, recreation and God’s amazing presence. Recently I was reading a story in the “Minnesota Volunteer Magazine. “The story was about Monarch butterflies and the intricate process of life that … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department James Henry Hauser, 38, Caledonia, Minn., 5/29/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 5/29/2025, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Jonathon Curtis Rugg, 36, Caledonia, Minn., 6/1/2025, Expiration of Driver’s License - Over 21 Years of Age, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 6/1/2025, … [Read more...]
Mina “Ruth” Callanan
Mina Ruth Callanan, “Ruth,” 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by her husband Art and all eight of her children. Ruth was born April 1, 1932, in Preston, Minn., to George and Bessie Burns. She graduated from Preston High School in 1950. She was united in … [Read more...]
Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson
Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson was born in LeRoy, Minn., on July 18, 1953, to Henry and Helen (Wierson) Swenson. Dory graduated LeRoy High School in 1971. She attended the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Dory loved spending time with her daughter Melissa (Brandon) and granddaughters Mariana, Haley, and Natalie; and great-granddaughter Allie. Dory loved going to sports games, going to … [Read more...]
Fredrick “Fred” Horihan
Fredrick “Fred” Horihan, 75, longtime area farmer, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by his family. Per Fred’s request there will be no services. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Mary Elizabeth Jore
Mary Elizabeth Jore, 62, of Houston Minn., passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Elizabeth Jore was born March 27, 1963, in La Crosse, Wis., to Richard and Doreen (Gleason) Brostrom. Mary grew up in La Crescent, Minn., and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1981, being voted “Most Humorous” by her classmates. Mary … [Read more...]
Larry Calvin Kahl
Larry Calvin Kahl, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at home. He was born on December 28, 1952, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Calvin and Evelyn (Cardinal) Kahl. After graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1971, Larry moved to Colorado and spent many years in the Denver area. Larry came back to Grand Meadow and owned his own painting business, and was also a … [Read more...]