June Marilyn (Johnson) Kitzmann, 94, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Madonna Towers Nursing Home in Rochester. She was born on June 3, 1925, the daughter of Eddie and Minnie Johnson and baptized June 12 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Frost. June graduated from Frost High School in 1943. On March 30, 1947, June Johnson and Otto Kitzmann … [Read more...]
Mildred “Mim” Buross
Mildred “Mim” Buross, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Mim was born on March 26, 1922, in Rushford to Samuel and Julia (Sauro) Anderson. Mim graduated from Rushford High School in 1939. She married Byron Buross on September 28, 1945, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Mim spent her working career as a … [Read more...]
Thomas Orville Severson
Thomas Orville Severson, 75, died peacefully in his home early Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. Tom was born in Preston, Minn., to Orville and Evelyn (Christianson) Severson. He spent his childhood in Harmony, Minn. Tom graduated from Luther College in 1967, shortly thereafter he accepted being drafted in the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War. In 1969 he met the … [Read more...]
Michael Alvin Kingsbury
Michael Alvin Kingsbury, age 73, of St. Paul, died on Monday, February 10, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in downtown St. Paul. Mike was born September 7, 1946, at Lanesboro, Minn., to Alvin and Evalyn (Campbell) Kingsbury. He graduated from Harmony High School. and from Winona State College. After graduation he served in the Army in Vietnam. Following his service, he worked … [Read more...]
Restoring common decency…
To the Editor, Teachers and parents spend a fair amount of time helping students develop good character traits and respect for others, something it seems our President does not have. His attitudes, narcissistic ways, abuse of power, arrogance, bullying, name-calling, lies, vindictiveness, and simply his lack of integrity and character are not examples we need for our youth … [Read more...]
Did you know?
Many people plan to retire by a certain age, but few may actually still be working at their targeted retirement age. In the United States, the age at which working Americans expect to retire has risen to 66. But a Gallup poll showed that most don’t stay on the job that long, instead retiring when they’re about 60 or 61. In addition, according to a 2018 Employee Benefit Research … [Read more...]
Absolutely frightening leader conduct…
To the Editor, Look at this link: www.cnn.com/2020/02/07/opinions/alexander-vindman-firing-chilling-message-vinograd/index.html How countries turn from democracies to dictatorships. Individuals who disagree with the country’s “ruler” are dispatched in some manner. Think of the number of either Trump campaign members or members of his staff or personal friends that have … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Julie Marie Bradt, 51, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/18/2020, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 1/18/2020, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lyle Lyndon Grabau, 57, Preston, Minn.; 8/6/2019, Overwork/Mistreat Animals - Deprive of … [Read more...]
Stay up to date this session
By Senator Jeremy Miller Greetings from the Capitol.The 2020 legislative session is now officially underway here at the Minnesota Capitol! It’s always difficult leaving Janel and the boys, and being away from the scrap yard, but the energy around the Capitol is undeniable this time of year. I’m very much looking forward to continuing to listen to the people and work together … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: My musical life
By Bethany Schneekloth I am an active member in both choir and band in my school. Music has always been an important part of my 17-year-long life, from classical music to the newer pop music – I listen to it all. I have learned as of late to start associating certain emotions of mine to a specific type or style of music in which listening to helps me get through. Ever … [Read more...]