Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government, rejecting the House-passed, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21st: “In Congress, our job is to govern and that’s exactly what Democrats are refusing to do. House Republicans … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Story of Small Business
By Madison Lile When you drive through southeast Minnesota, you don’t typically see a Starbucks, Target or Sam’s Club, you see small businesses that are more than places of commerce. They are reflections of the people and communities that sustain them. No where is this clearer than in local farms like Owl Bluff Farm in Houston, Minn., which grows fresh, organic, and local … [Read more...]
Prevent Home Electrical Fires
A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. Electrical fires are no joke. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires per year. The National Fire Protection Association says they can contribute to 440 deaths and … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Toil and Trouble
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger “Vanity of vanities! (Eccles 1:2b) The Hebrew literally means vapor of vapors, but it’s translated many ways: “utterly meaningless,” “all useless,” “nothing but smoke.” That’s Ecclesiastes’ conclusion about much of life – its toils and gains are vapor. Authorship … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Open Class Results
Collectables Grand Champion Jenny Waege; Reserve Champion Elaine Semin Crafts Grand Champion Joyce Knutson; Reserve Champion Jennifer Gavin Crafts 14 and Under Grand Champion Stanley Eilers age 6-11; Grand Champion Cassidy Torgerson age 11-4 Dairy Cattle Brown Swiss Summer JR, Yearling, Jr Champ Hobby Stock Brown Swiss; Ayrshire Winter Heifer Calf up to 9 … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Paul Benton, 42, Rochester, Minn., 8/19/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Timothy John Carlson, 25, Wykoff, Minn., 9/10/2025, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Michael Lee Conforti, 56, Maple Grove, Minn., 8/29/2025, … [Read more...]
SPRING VALLEY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ON PROPOSED UPDATED ZONING ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the Spring Valley Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Spring Valley Fire Hall, 120 W. Courtland St, Spring Valley, MN for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on a proposed updated Spring Valley Township Ordinance, which makes various updates to the Townships zoning … [Read more...]
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, Iowa, and recently, of Roseville, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937, in Holt Township, Minn., and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, Minn. She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many years, worked in a senior care center and … [Read more...]
Elaine Wieskus
A celebration of life service to honor Elaine Wieskus of Jackson will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson, with a time of visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. A visitation for Elaine will also be held on Friday, October 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Memorial … [Read more...]
Regular Monthly Meeting – Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:30 PM Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, Minnesota 55971
School board members present: Chris Grindland, Matt Helgemoe, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier, Nancy Snyder, Amy Woxland 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4.Adoption of Agenda Adopt Agenda with the addition of the resignation of Madelyn Cone, Assistant Dance Coach. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Jeff Michel, … [Read more...]