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...]
Tips to successfully grow tomatoes
Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much anticipated moment for gardeners. Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens. Much of that popularity may be credited to the fact that red, ripe tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavor that serves as the basis for all sorts of recipes. And since tomatoes can just as easily be grown in … [Read more...]
The differences between organic and inorganic mulches
The benefits of mulch are widely known among lawn and garden enthusiasts. By insulating soil from extreme temperatures, helping soil to retain moisture and preventing weed growth, mulch can help plants, trees and gardens thrive, even during periods when Mother Nature can make that very difficult. Novice gardners may find themselves a little confused when visiting a lawn and … [Read more...]
Facing COVID-19
“Early last week, I received a call from my daughter, who is a physical therapist at a local hospital, telling me they were running low on face masks. My other daughter, also a physical therapist in home health, also mentioned they were very low on masks. Then shortly after that conversation, Pastor Dan (Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn.) shared a post on the church … [Read more...]