On April 2, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed one new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. This case involves a male in his 50s. As of April 2, 2020, the current coronavirus case counts for Fillmore County are: Age 10-19 1 Female Age 20-29 1 Female Age 40-49 1 Female 2 Male Age 50-59 1 Male Age 60-69 1 … [Read more...]
Gladys Fahlgren Baker
Gladys Fahlgren Baker went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1929, to Alfred and Alma Asleson in Fountain, Minn. She was the youngest of eight children and the only daughter. Gladi grew up on the family farm, learning to drive the tractor at age 10. After attending the one room schoolhouse just up the hill, she entered … [Read more...]
Eleanor Irish
Eleanor Allene Irish, 72, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Eleanor was born to Claude and Hazel Asher on September 9, 1947, in Rochester, Minn. She attended Chatfield High School. She worked at Strongwell in Chatfield and retired in January of 2017. She married Kenneth (Ken) … [Read more...]
Fillmore County COVID-19 Case Update
On March 31, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed one new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. This case involves a female in her 40s. As of March 31 2020, the current coronavirus case counts for Fillmore County are below. Age 10-19 1 Female Age 20-29 1 Female Age 40-49 1 Female 2 Male Age 60-69 1 Female 2 … [Read more...]
Rural Finance Authority Funding to Allow COVID-19 Response
Gov. Tim Walz signs $330 million COVID-19 relief bill with RFA provision St. Paul, MN: Assistance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) will be available to help farmers whose operations are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A $330 million Minnesota COVID-19 relief bill Governor Tim Walz signed into law Saturday contains … [Read more...]
Zumbro Valley Health Center Serves Clients from the Safety of Their Homes
Rochester, MN • 3.31.20 – Zumbro Valley Health Center remains committed to supporting our clients, staff, providers, and community as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is normal for people to experience feelings of fear, anxiety, stress, isolation, or depression – these are normal reactions to an abnormal situation. Our caring staff is proud to offer appointments … [Read more...]
Dale W. Ristau
Dale W. Ristau, 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minn., on Friday, March 27, 2020. Dale Ristau was born on June 2, 1930, in Carimona Township, Minn., to Henry and Agnes (Drummond) Ristau. He attended Dutch Hollow School. Dale served in the Army from 1951-1953 in the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. He later … [Read more...]
Myron “Mike” Erickson
While many are sheltering in place at this time, Mike has found shelter with his Eternal Father in Heaven. He passed peacefully with family at his side on March 24, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Mike was born on February 13, 1923, to parents Peter and Alpha. He was raised on the family farm in Pilot Mound Township. He attended country school and graduated from … [Read more...]
Kenneth “Ken” Willard Feine
Kenneth “Ken” Willard Feine, 88, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Ken was born August 5, 1931, at Hart, Minn., to Willard and Eleanor (Papenfuss) Feine. He was raised in the Hart area, was baptized, confirmed and will celebrate his final journey at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hart. He attended St. John’s … [Read more...]
Evelyn Jeanette Bremseth
Evelyn Jeanette Bremseth, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. She was born January 21, 1922, to John and Bertha (Hermanson) Olness in rural Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Peterson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peterson and graduated in 1940 from Peterson High School. On December 29, 1945, she … [Read more...]