ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota employers added 5,900 jobs in August, strong growth that defied a nearly-flat employment picture on the national level, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota’s growth equated to a 0.2% increase in jobs in August, compared to effectively flat employment for the United States as a whole. … [Read more...]
Caledonia Man Wins $100,000 in Powerball Drawing on September 6
ROSEVILLE, MN (September 9, 2025) — Minnesota Lottery player Michael won $100,000 on Saturday, September 6 with a Powerball® ticket with the Power Play® option that he purchased in Caledonia at the Kwik Trip located at 608 Esch Drive. His winning ticket matched four numbers (11, 44, 61, 62) plus the Powerball (17) and the Power Play® multiplier was 2. Michael shares his … [Read more...]
Diane Nikunen
Diane Nikunen Aug. 11, 1945 – Sep. 24, 2025 Diane, “the Little Finn,” Nikunen passed away in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025, from cancer and a stroke at her home in Rushford, Minn. Proud of her Finnish heritage, she lived a life of Sisu, a Finnish term that embodies determination, courage, and resilience. It represents a unique quality of extraordinary … [Read more...]
Nadine Susan Plowman
Nadine Susan Plowman, beloved mother, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully two days after her 83rd birthday on September 19, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. Nadine was raised in Granite Falls, Minnesota by her parents, Elik and Edith Smith, along with her sister Ellen and her brother Bill. She graduated from Granite Falls HS and attended the University of Minnesota … [Read more...]
Neva Swenson
Neva Swenson, age 89, of Chatfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by her loving family. Neva Katherine was born on July 28, 1936, in Caledonia, Minn., to Henry and Irma (nee Kruse) Reinke. She attended school in Waukon, Iowa, and worked as a secretary for the Waukon School District. She married Arthur … [Read more...]
Ronald Neis
Ronald Neis of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Ronald Anthony Neis was born in Stacyville, Iowa, to Christina and Raymond Neis on December 26, 1942. They moved to Wykoff, Minn. Ron graduated from Wykoff High School, where he excelled in basketball for the Wykoff Wycats. In 1960, he enlisted in the US Army for … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro, Minnesota Notice of Public Hearing Revision of Comprehensive Plan
Notice is hereby given that the Lanesboro Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Lanesboro City Hall, located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN. An informational meeting will be held one hour prior to the public hearing, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the same location. This meeting will provide an … [Read more...]
Thomas “Tom” Mitchell
Thomas “Tom” Mitchell, 67, of Lanesboro, went home to be reunited with his first love on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and life long friends after his battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Tom was born July 1, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Richard and Ella (Dobberstein) Mitchell. He graduated from Byron … [Read more...]
Inez Pauline (Gunem) Abraham
Inez Pauline (Gunem) Abraham went home to meet her Heavenly Father on September 18, 2025, and was welcomed by the waiting arms of her husband, family, and friends who have gone before her. With great trepidation, we her children, will attempt to construct an obituary with which she would be satisfied. We know that she would never say in five words what she could say in five … [Read more...]
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Smith
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Smith passed away September 17, 2025, at his home in Spring Grove, Minn. Tony was born November 6, 1958, to Genevieve (Doely) and H.B. Smith in Oceanside, Calif. He graduated high school from Spring Grove in 1976. He studied electronics at Winona Vo Tech. He worked for Rockwell Collins at various locations for several years, and Sodko, before settling … [Read more...]