Ronald “Fugee” Fuglestad, of Winona, passed away after a brief illness, on March 24, 2020. Ron was born in Cooperstown, N. Dak., on December 15, 1948 to Marvin and Evelyn Fuglestad. He is survived by his sons Derek (Elizabeth) of Chatfield and Drew (Emily Tofstad) of Winona; sisters Nola (Frank) Morawiecki, Winona, Debra Fuglestad, South St. Paul, and Annie (Ross) Lewis, … [Read more...]
Jordan Fontenello announces candidacy for District 28B State Representative
By Jordan Fontenello My name is Jordan Fontenello. I have been a resident of Fillmore County for over 20 years. I graduated from Spring Valley High School, then served in the Minnesota and Michigan National Guard from 1989 to 1995. From 1992 through 2000, I was an x-ray technologist at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Upon moving back to SE Minnesota, I … [Read more...]
February employment data reflects employment situation prior to impact from COVID-19
Minnesota Unemployment Dips to 3.1% in February Minnesota lost 4,900 private sector jobs and gained 400 government sector jobs in February, prior to significant impacts from COVID-19 on Minnesota employment numbers, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota’s unemployment rate … [Read more...]
Governor Walz issues Stay at Home Order for Minnesotans
Executive order directs Minnesotans to limit movement to slow the spread of COVID-19 ST. PAUL, MN – To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs. This order takes effect at 11:59pm on Friday, March 27 and ends at … [Read more...]
Dolores A. Van Gundy
Dolores A. Van Gundy, 91, of Houston, Minn. died on March 19, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Dolores was born on September 24, 1928, in La Crosse to Elmore and Delia (Britson) Peterson. She was raised in the Houston area and was a graduate of Houston High School. On February 24, 1950, she was united in marriage with Harold Van Gundy at the … [Read more...]
Dale Curtis Dahly
Dale Dahly, age 73, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., where he had resided since September 2018 due to advancing Alzheimer’s. Dale Curtis Dahly was born on June 5, 1946, to Halver and Marion (Christianson) Dahly in Preston, Minn. Dale graduated from Harmony High School in 1964 and attended the Auto … [Read more...]
Michael Lawrence Walsh
Michael Lawrence Walsh, age 82, of Waconia, Minn., formerly of Chanhassen, and Lanesboro Minn., died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Auburn Homes in Waconia. A private family burial was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Lanesboro, Minn., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Michael was born on April 30, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Lawrence and Grace (Nelles) Walsh, the … [Read more...]
Fern M. Miller
Fern M. Miller, 94, formerly of rural Lanesboro, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Fern Maurine Anderson was born on February 15, 1926, in rural Rushford to Martin and Ella (Oian) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. Fern attended country schoo1 district 13, Bratsburg, Minn. She graduated from Rushford High … [Read more...]
Additional Coronavirus Case Identified in Fillmore County
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed an additional positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. This new case is a male in his 20s who likely got the disease through local transmission. As of March 23, 2020, the current coronavirus case counts for Fillmore County are: One female age 20-29 One male age 20-29 One male 60-69 All … [Read more...]
DNR COVID-19 response: What you need to know
In accordance with guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health, we have adjusted our services, events and operations to protect Minnesotans and prevent further spread of COVID-19. Our public lands remain open but we have closed some buildings. We have canceled or postponed many public events and meetings. You will find the latest details below. What's open State parks, … [Read more...]