Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexander Thomas Bovitz, 20, Lakeville, Minn.; 12/27/2019, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Steven Robert Miller, 33, No Known Address; 8/26/2019, Predatory Offender - Knowingly Commits Act or Fails to Fulfill Registration Requirement, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Commit to Commissioners of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility … [Read more...]
Preliminary reports: four of eight fire deaths this year likely smoking related State fire marshal asking Minnesotans to follow smoking tips
Following four fire deaths since January 9, that appear to be smoking related, State Fire Marshal Jim Smith is asking Minnesotans who smoke to follow some important safety tips, and families to talk to loved ones who smoke about its fire-related dangers. Eight people died in fires between January 9-23. Four of these fatalities this month are likely smoking related, according … [Read more...]
Andrzej Zalasinski, executive director of Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, recipient of the National Institute Scholarship, completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, executive director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Lanesboro, Minn., has been awarded a National Institute Scholarship and has recently completed his first year at Institute … [Read more...]
Southeast Partnership now accepting proposals for community projects
ROCHESTER, MN, January 1, 2020 — Southeast Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP). Southeast RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota knowledge and seed … [Read more...]
Gerald Kalstabakken
Gerald Marvin Kalstabakken passed away peacefully at his Ramsey home on Sunday, January 26, 2020, with family at his side. Gerald was born June 26, 1932, to Oscar and Frieda (Lundt) Kalstabakken in Orion Township, Olmsted County. Gerald (Jerry) was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minn. He graduated from Preston High School in 1950. Upon … [Read more...]
Donald Halse
Donald C. Halse, 92, of Decorah, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Born May 20, 1927, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Clyde and Alice Halse. He graduated from Decorah Iowa School. He proudly served in the army in WWII. He married Norma Groth on April 2, 1950, at Highland Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed for 47 years in Highland … [Read more...]
Kevin Beck
Kevin Edwin Beck passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus. Kevin was born October 8, 1965, to Bob and Judy Beck and grew up on his family’s farm outside of Conger, Minn. He graduated in 1984 from Alden-Conger High School and went to school in Jackson, Minn., to become an electrician. Kevin worked as an electrician and also farmed until 1993 … [Read more...]
Jack Fox
Jack Fox, born September 24, 1940, to Ida and Clarence Fox, passed away January 23, 2020, at the age of 79 at Grand Meadow Senior Living. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Spring Valley and the Root River Antique Association. Jack hauled milk cans for the Racine Creamery and later worked at the Creamery. He also farmed on the home place where he grew up. After … [Read more...]
Shirley A. Marks
Shirley A. Marks, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Funeral services for Shirley were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Wykoff United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Burial took place at the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
More than $4 million in large grants awarded to support state history across Minnesota
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 38 historical and cultural heritage large grants (over $10,000) in 24 counties, totaling $4,113,823 in FY2020. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. “Every year we see so many exciting projects to preserve Minnesota history for … [Read more...]