Joseph Gosi, age 84, of Fountain, Minn., died on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial will take place later at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at … [Read more...]
Bonnie K. O’Connor
Bonnie K. O’Connor, 73, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died Thursday, November 28, 2019, at her home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at a later date. Bonnie Kay Engelhart was born … [Read more...]
Lyle Kruse
Lyle Kruse, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thanksgiving Day 2019 at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec 2, 2019, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, followed by burial with military rites in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Cresco. Friends called from 9:30 a.m. Monday until time of services. Lyle was born on … [Read more...]
Gary Kohn
Memorial service for Gary O. Kohn will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
Ialee Marie Sikkink
Ialee Marie (Grathwohl) Sikkink, age 90, of Rochester, died on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Samaritan Bethany Care Center. Ialee was born on December 9, 1928, in Iowa City, Iowa, the oldest of seven children of Walter and Minnie (Roth) Grathwohl. When she was two, the family moved to southern Minnesota and farmed near Oakland, Rose Creek, and Grand Meadow. Ialee graduated … [Read more...]
Hunting never gets old
John Finke, Cherry Grove, Minn., had a successful hunt Saturday, November 9, 2019. John has hunted over the years and has harvested several deer. It is always an exciting hunt when you come home with a deer! This year was an especially special time, as John is 89 years old and had to walk a little slower and try a little harder to bring a deer home. Jon East accompanied … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Christmas Music Open House at Faith Church, Spring Valley
There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2019 charity drive
The 2019 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. The total for Community Chest funds was $5,735, similar to last year’s total. Of this, $5,600 was distributed, with $150 going for expenses and $35 to cover any additional expenses. Proceeds from the Drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds to organizations went … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Is graffiti art or vandalism?
By Makayla Braaten Have you ever been driving and notice a painting on the side of a building? Would you consider that art or vandalism? Graffiti is writing or drawings on a wall or other surface, usually as a form of an artistic expression, without permission and within public view. Furthermore, where is the line between art and vandalism? Ironically, if you look up … [Read more...]
Minnesota unemployment holds at 3.2%
According to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.2% in October. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October increased to 3.6%. Minnesota added 7,400 jobs in the month of October. Meanwhile, September’s employment growth was revised up to 1,600 … [Read more...]