To the Editor, We are writing in response to what was shared about the April 20th Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting. The School Board authorized a $500 contract with the superintendent of the St. Charles school district, who is also a licensed library media specialist, in order to provide library management oversight. While we understand and appreciate the need for … [Read more...]
Memorial and Celebration of Life for Daniel Volkman
May 22, 2026 Military Honors Committal Ceremony: 10 a.m., Minnesota Veterans Cemetery, 715 US-52, Preston, MN 55965 Memorial: Noon-5 p.m., Crossings Center, 170 S. Fremont St., Lewiston, MN 55952 Join us to pay respects and celebrate the life of Daniel Volkman. There will be a committal ceremony with military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at 10 … [Read more...]
Colletta Ann Tripp
Colletta Ann Tripp, age 82, of Rushford, Minn., died May 4, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home following a battle with lung cancer. She was born June 8, 1943, in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., to Virgil and Irene (O’Dea) Kelley, who made their home in Humboldt, S. Dak. Colletta grew up in Humboldt, where she built the roots of a life centered on faith, family, and friendships that … [Read more...]
Larry J. Kimball
Larry J. Kimball, 79, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Larry was born July 13, 1946, at the Preston Hospital, the son and eighth child of Clair and Margaret (Courtney) Kimball. He was raised on the family farm, graduating from the Canton High School in 1964. A the age of 5, Larry was infected with encephalitis, a severe … [Read more...]
A Pastor’s Heart
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist In my kitchen drawer I have a large pizza cutter. It is really too big for a typical utensil drawer insert; yet I will always find a place for it no matter where live. Because this pizza cutter is part of the pastor’s heart that goes with me wherever I find myself. I have had this fairly mundane but important pizza cutter … [Read more...]
Vincent Arnold
Vincent Davis Arnold died in Rochester, Minn., on January 31, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on July 9, 1948, in Preston, Minn. Vince, or Bim as he was affectionately known, grew up in a loving family in Fountain, Minn., alongside his four brothers and one sister. The son of Charles and Audrey (Anderson) Arnold, he was a proud graduate of Preston High School, where he … [Read more...]
Donald Scott Hoegh
Donald Scott Hoegh, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He was born to Donald and Olga Mae (Scotty) Hoegh on October 5, 1940. Don was raised in Rushford, Minn., and was deeply rooted in the community he loved throughout his life. He shared a remarkable love story with his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Barbara (Heiden) Hoegh. Together they built a … [Read more...]
Larry Paul Thompson
Larry Paul Thompson, 85, a longtime resident of Caledonia, Minn., died on May 2, 2026, at his home in St. Paul after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, he was born in Saratoga, Minn., on October 4, 1940, the youngest child of Lawrence and Beatrice (Sweet) Thompson. He was predeceased by his parents and four siblings: … [Read more...]
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward)
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward) was born on September 3, 1939 and left this world on March 17, 2026, maybe because heaven needed his wonderful, infectious laugh and the light of such a beautiful spirit. He was the son of Allen and Eunice (Hall) Johnson and grew up in a lively household which included not only his brothers and sisters, Nina Stockdale, Joyce Miller, Jerry, … [Read more...]
Thelma “Terry” Finke Hur
Thelma “Terry” Finke Hur, age 99, of Austin, Tex., passed away on May 3, 2026, attended by family. She was born at home in Cherry Grove on April 17, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Jessie (Hebrink) Finke. Thelma was kind, generous, and courageous. She devoted her life to family, church, and her work as an RN and later a realtor. Her steady presence was a source of comfort … [Read more...]