Kevin John Klungtvedt, 62, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Albert Lea, Minn., after giving one more research presentation on his last day on earth due to complications from glioblastoma. Kevin was born on January 26, 1958 in Rochester, Minn., to Orrin and Eleanor (Johnson) Klungtvedt. He lived in Rushford until moving to Lanesboro, Minn., as a child. … [Read more...]
Glen Paul Davis
Glen Paul Davis, 88, a lifelong resident of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1931, to Volney and Theckla (Stier) Davis at the family farm north of Grand Meadow. Dr. Mitchell arrived in his one horse sleigh to deliver him. Glen was the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1949 and … [Read more...]
Eleanor Riedemann
Eleanor Marie Riedemann, 90, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Mayo Clinic- Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Born in Remsen, Iowa, Eleanor was the daughter of John and Rose (Hansen) Nieslen. She graduated from Garfield Webb High School in 1946. On November 16, 1951 she married Donald E. “Dutch” Riedemann in Marathon, Iowa. They … [Read more...]
Alice M. Scattum
Alice M. Scattum, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Alice was born in Pine Creek Valley (rural Rushford) Minn., October 13, 1921, to Arthur and Mabel (Jonsgaard) Langord. She was raised in Pine Creek Valley and attended Pine Creek School. On January 17, 1942, at the onset of World War II, Alice married … [Read more...]
When is a town hall meeting not a town hall meeting?
By Jane Peck Lanesboro, MN When it is given by our U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, I found this out at his late January Spring Valley “lecture” for Fillmore County. A “town hall” means a public well-known gathering place that has been advertised to the town. A “meeting” is a gathering to exchange and discuss ideas. None of those things happened. I had hopes of sharing … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, February 18 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 20 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning Commission, … [Read more...]
Sweden: Socialist utopia?
Whenever rational people try to point out the failures of Socialism, people on the left always cry foul, pointing out the success stories of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden in particular. Sweden, they say, is a spectacularly successful socialist country, with universal health care, generous pensions, and good schools. We in America, they say, should adopt the socialist … [Read more...]
Cancer patients use more blood than those fighting any other disease
Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply. That’s why this February, the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time, ensuring loved ones have the strength and support to battle … [Read more...]
Agricultura a través del mundo
By Maddie Smith Minnesota State FFA Treasurer Leaving home on New Year’s Day, there was no knowing what the next three weeks had in store for me. Beginning in New York City, 75 FFA members prepared for a trip, the International Leadership Seminar for State Officers, to Spain and Portugal to obtain a global perspective of agriculture. Officers came from across the country: … [Read more...]
Mission critical! Contact USDA Farm Service Agency now to enroll in key safety net programs Don’t let the March 16 deadline pass you by
By Joe Martin State Executive Director in Minnesota, USDA Farm Service Agency The clock is ticking… March 16 is THE LAST day to make what is likely one of the most important business decisions you will make for your farming operation this year. If you have not already visited your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to make your election for either … [Read more...]