Ronald Bornholdt, age 77, of Spring Valley, died on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Spring Valley, Minn. Ronald was born on January 5, 1948, to Russell and Caryle (Martin) Bornholdt in Kasson, Minn. He married Dwyllis Westphal, they later divorced. On April 6, 1985, Ronald married Sherry Bornholdt at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Ronald … [Read more...]
Robert Donald Ellinger
Robert Donald Ellinger, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Decatur, Tex., surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on September 8, 1945, to Donald George and Mary Jane Ellinger, Bob’s early years took him from the plains of Iowa to the beauty of Billings, Mont., and on to Preston, Minn., where he … [Read more...]
Kathleen “Kathy” Carlon
Kathleen “Kathy” Carlon, age 76, of Brownsville, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at Mayo Health Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on April 12, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Alice (Kastner) Giblin. She grew up on a farm near Caledonia, Minn., graduated from Caledonia High School, and later attended Beauty School … [Read more...]
Sandra (Culbertson) Sampson
Sandra Sampson (Culbertson), age 77, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was proud to have raised her two children in her hometown of Lanesboro, Minn. She spent many years of retirement fishing, gardening and watching soaps. She was an active member at bingo, choir and enjoyed many creative arts activities in her … [Read more...]
Betty Darlene Riess
Betty Darlene Riess went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1937, the daughter of Earl and Mary Cathern (Smith) Moore. Betty was raised in the Spring Valley/Wykoff area by her mother and stepfather Arnold Groth. She worked as a cosmetologist in Rochester before and for several years after her marriage to Lawrence Riess on September 8, 1956. … [Read more...]
Sondra (Merkley) Taubert
Sondra (Merkley) Taubert, age 84, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, commitment, and quiet strength that touched those who knew her. Sondra was born April 1, 1941, in Pipestone, Minn., the daughter of Erwin and Leona Merkley. She … [Read more...]
Theresa Mae Askelson
Theresa Mae Askelson, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her children. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on October 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., with Reverend Andrew Vogel officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church, and a luncheon will follow in the … [Read more...]
NOTICE Fillmore County Board of Adjustment
Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from David & Kelli O’Byrne of 19143 Marble Road, Wykoff, MN 55990, for a Variance from Section 605.04(2)(b) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to enclose a porch and construct a deck on their home, on their property located in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ Section 3, Fillmore … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School District Mabel, MN NOTICE OF BID
Mabel-Canton School District, Mabel, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Best Value Prime Contract Proposals” for Mabel-Canton High School – Renovation & Additions. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Building Connected using the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b, free of charge to Contractors. No … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Preston City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a variance request submitted by Preston Protein Products, Inc. Applicant/Owner: Mr. Johnson, Preston Protein Products, Inc. Property Address: 220 St. … [Read more...]