NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: October 26, 2020 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. The Mortgagors are David G. Shanahan and Shirley M. Shanahan, husband and wife. 2. The Mortgagee is F & M Community Bank, N. A. 3. The Mortgage is dated December … [Read more...]
Gloria Vrieze
On November 3, 2020, Gloria Ann Vrieze, 78, of Fountain, Minn., passed away after a short battle with cancer. Gloria was born on November 26, 1942, to Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson. Gloria was a 1960 graduate of Lanesboro High School. She married Nevin Vrieze May 8, 1965. They had four children: Kealon, Darin, Stuart, and Rhonda. She worked at Mayo Clinic out of high … [Read more...]
Donald “Ole” Bothun
Donald “Ole” Bothun, 67, of Chatfield, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Ole was born August 15, 1953, in Rochester to Irvin and Amy (Hoiseth) Bothun. He was raised in Chatfield and attended Chosen Valley High School. On May 17, 1975, Ole and Cindy Anderson were married in Whalan. They made their home in Chatfield where … [Read more...]
Jerald Truman Swenson
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Jerald Truman Swenson, passed away peacefully at Shorewood Assisted Living Facility in Rochester, Minn. Jerald resided at Shorewood the last two years, moving from Santa Monica, Calif., to be near family. Jerald was born February 19, 1933, in Spring Grove, Minn., to John and Thelma (Halvorson) Swenson. They lived in the Spring Grove area until … [Read more...]
Betty J. Ferguson
Betty J. Ferguson, 101, passed away October 29, 2020, in Rockford, Ill. Betty was born June Elizabeth Carroll, along with her twin brother William, on August 20, 1919, on the family farm outside Caledonia Minn. Her parents were Lena and James Carroll. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, husband Clifford C. Ferguson, and son Paul D. Ferguson. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 2 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 … [Read more...]
Letter about the view from my bike…
To the Editor, We are having a reprieve with a week of stunning weather. Some call it “Indian Summer”; I call it a gift. As I ride my bike around Harmony, Minn., I am seeing more political signs than I have in the 30 plus years I’ve lived here. This normally polite, private community is wearing their hearts on their sleeves. On my block alone, I counted over 20 signs. … [Read more...]
Remainder of Rushford CARES Relief Funds decided
By Wanda Hanson At their October 26, 2020, meeting, the Rushford City Council made a final decision on the disbursement of the remaining CARES relief funding for businesses and non-profits. Previously, 16 applicants had each received $4,000; six new applications had been received. The council decided to award each of those the same $4,000 amount. The council was split on how … [Read more...]
Flu vaccine, blood donation both help save lives
Healthy donors are needed to maintain blood supply The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients as the U.S. braces for flu season while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flu shot doesn’t affect blood donation eligibility Medical experts are urging people to get the flu shot to avoid a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Freshman year with COVID-19
By Abby Zutz Never would I ever have thought that I would be wearing a mask while at school. I recall being in about second grade standing in the lunch line and imagining what it would be like when I was finally in high school. Here I am, a freshman, and things are tremendously different than I would have ever imagined. Ninth grade, the year where you get into new clubs, … [Read more...]