Excerpt from Tales From Heritage Farm written by Wenda and Randall Grabau. Squeak, creak went the old door. A flash of light split through the deep darkness of the storage closet. Many items had been set aside in the closet to hibernate while snow boots and mittens, stocking caps and parkas had their hey-day. The frigid winter waned, and signs of spring began to pop out … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bonita Rose Boyer, 60, Rochester, Minn., 7/24/2025, Speeding (67/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Paul David Hoot, 54, Rochester, Minn., 7/24/2025, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Elliot Colt Justin, 18, Stewartville, Minn., 7/6/2025, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $105. Hannah … [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 Lowell & Margaret Stephas of 29754 Iris Road, Fountain, MN 55935 for a 14 foot variance from Minnesota Rules 7080, Section 7080.2150 Subpart 2. F (which requires a 20’ setback from the drainfield absorption area to a structure) to replace the septic system on their … [Read more...]
David A. McBain
David A. McBain, 65, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Emplify Health in La Crosse. He was born on August 3, 1960, to Guy and Evelyn (Carden) McBain, in Black River Falls. He graduated from Black River Falls High School. After high school, David attended UW-Stout. He started out working as a farmhand, until starting his own cattle hoof trimming business. … [Read more...]
Ronald Lee Schumann
Ronald Lee Schumann, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born on October 3, 1948, in Denver, Colo., to Henry and Verna (Edgar) Schumann. He was the first in his family to attend college, earning his bachelor’s degree in education. An entrepreneur at heart, Ron owned and operated G & R Fence in Brighton, Colo., for 32 … [Read more...]
Sylvia “Ann” Ott
Sylvia “Ann” Ott, age 91, passed away at Gundersen Harmony Care Center on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Harmony, Minn. Funeral service for Ann will be at 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid officiating. Visitation will take place from 12:30-1 p.m., prior to the start of the service. Burial … [Read more...]
Steven Slostad
Steven J. Slostad, age 73, of Lakeville, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Survived by wife of 39 years, Doris Dingley and son, Alex (Maggie) Slostad. Also, four brothers: Carsten (Edward, deceased), Paul (Carla), James (Debra), (Tony), Peter (Joyce) Slostad and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by … [Read more...]
Gary Leigh Holland
Gary Leigh Holland, age 82, of Black Hammer, rural Spring Grove, Minn., passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church of Black Hammer. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pastor Lane Zaffke will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday at the church … [Read more...]
Myron Milford Mathison
Myron Milford Mathison, age 88, of Spring Grove, passed away on August 8, 2025, with his wife by his side. Myron was born on March 24, 1937, to John Edward and Violet (Muns) Mathison in Houston at his Grandma Muns’ apartment. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer where he attended services regularly. Myron attended country school near Black … [Read more...]
Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien, who peacefully left this world on June 26, 2025, surrounded by family at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home. Barb was born on December 20, 1942, in Rushford, Minn., to Marion and Maynard Benson. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. October 1, 1960, Barb married the love of her … [Read more...]