To the Editor, It’s easy to think, when you “know” you are healthy and well, that wearing a mask could be an unnecessary bother, or that you’ll stand out. You’ve possibly seen adults wearing a medical mask in the past, and wondered what’s wrong and maybe even if “it” is catching? But if you’ve had any significant medical challenges hit home, for anyone old or young - … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The man who was more than an artist
By Zara Wilkemeyer Renaissance. One simple word that nearly everyone has heard at one point or another, but what about a Renaissance man? A classic Renaissance man had many talents or vast knowledge, and one of these men was Leonardo da Vinci, who I’m sure, many have heard something about. His life, his inventions and creations, his intelligence, and his death may not be … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Katy Belinda Cole, 41, Onalaska, Wis.; 2/28/2020, Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed in Special Zone Set By Commissioner (73/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Cruz Alejandro Madera, 20, Oronoco, Minn.; 3/1/2020, Driving Without a License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Joshua John … [Read more...]
Preston EDA Local emergency revolving loans
On April 6, the Preston City Council approved an Economic Development Authority recommendation to modify the City of Preston EDA Local Revolving Loan fund. The modification assigns $30,000 to support local businesses through a local emergency revolving loan. Revision to the EDA 270 Revolving Loan Fund includes: •The EDA will set aside $30,000 of the 270 loans account for … [Read more...]
Karilyn Reiland
Karilyn Jean (Pauling) Reiland, 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 7, 2020, at The Haven at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, Minn., of complications of Frontal Temporal Dementia. Karilyn Jean Pauling was born February 27, 1941, in Spencer, Iowa, the first of six children of Martin and Rosella (Froh) Pauling. Martin, an … [Read more...]
Governor Walz Extends Stay Home Order for Minnesotans
Walz extends order until May 4 to slow the spread of COVID-19 [ST. PAUL, MN] – To continue Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today extended the Stay Home Order until May 4. “What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking this seriously, and we are staying home. While Minnesota is showing … [Read more...]
Arleen Delores Stensland Soltow
Arleen Delores Stensland Soltow died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her home in Decorah, Iowa. She was 86 years old. A graveside service with immediate family was conducted by Pastor Elliott Malm on Monday, April 6. Arleen was born March 2, 1934, at the Spring Grove hospital, to her parents Maurice Stensland and Cora Loing Stensland. She was raised in the Mabel area and … [Read more...]
Raymond Lewis Van Schaick
Raymond Lewis Van Schaick, age 79, of Spring Valley, passed away April 3, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Raymond was born December 31, 1940, in Rochester to George and Dorothy Van Schaick. In 1965 he was married to Ada Batt, they were later divorced. On January 5, 1980, he married Marilyn (Rudlong) Richards. Ray drove truck all of his … [Read more...]
Herbert J. Barnhart
Herbert J. Barnhart, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn., on April 4, 2020. Because of COVID-19 limitations on gatherings, private family services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Herbert J. Barnhart was born on January 22, 1928, in Menomonie, Wis., to Arthur and Louise (Price) Barnhart, where he grew up working on the … [Read more...]
Tips to manage stress during the Coronavirus outbreak
Bridgette Hensley, Mayo Clinic Health System psychologist at Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah Clinic shares ways to help cope with our stress and anxiety during the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) outbreak. Dr. Hensley shares, “human beings tend to like some degree of predictability. It makes us feel safe, capable and effective. We know what to expect and we can prepare ourselves … [Read more...]