I grew up in the middle of Wisconsin in a working-class family of seven. I was the son of a son of a son of a son of a son of a dairy farmer and the first generation to not have the farm thanks to conservative financial policy in the late ‘70s. Regardless, my Dad sold seed and we knew enough farmers to get a decent price on ground beef. And with three sons, two daughters, and … [Read more...]
Horror awaits at Nightmare in Fountain!
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams & Haunted Barn, called by many “The Best Haunted Event Ever!” This scary and spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons for its ninth year. Funds raised this year will benefit Good Earth Village, a non-profit leadership center, summer camp, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On October 4, Steven Craig O’Neill, 52 of Mazeppa, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. O’Neill is charged with three felonies, two counts of Burglary (1st Degree, Dwelling, Occupied, Non-Accomplice Present) and 3rd Degree Assault (Substantial Bodily Harm). The Burglary charges each carry maximum criminal penalties of 20 years in prison, $35,000 fines, and/or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Malachi Irishsoldier O’Meara, 45, Milaca, Minn.; 7/13/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 7/13/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $100. 7/13/2019, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40. 7/13/2019, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ian John Hellickson, 25, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 9/6/2019, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Public Health offers flu shots
Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Getting a flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and missed work and school. Flu shots will only be available at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on the following dates: •Monday, October 21 from 12-7 p.m. (lower level - Room 108) •Tuesday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … [Read more...]
Helen H. Rediske
Helen H. Rediske, 90, of Houston and Hokah, Minn., died peacefully on October 1, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab Center in Houston. Helen Hazel (Hockenbery) Rediske was born on September 9, 1929, to Ellman and Deloris (Romlow) Hockenbery. Helen attended La Crosse Valley Public School through eighth grade in Grant, near Warrens, Wis. She attended Lincoln High School … [Read more...]
Jessica “Jessie” Camisa
Jessica S. “Jessie” Camisa, age 44, of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2019, surrounded by her family. Jessie was born on September 28, 1975, in Spring Valley, Minn., daughter of Marlow and Patricia (Drury) Vander Plas. After graduating from Fillmore Central High School in Harmony, Minn., she obtained her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in … [Read more...]
Deloris E. Olson
Deloris E. Olson went to be with her Savior on October 7, 2019, while a resident at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Deloris was born on March 20, 1932, in Braham, Minn., to Edwin and Ruth (Lindberg) Grundberg. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. In 1954, Deloris joined a year-long mission trip, called “God’s Invasion Army.” During her trip, … [Read more...]
Hazel A. Riehl
Hazel A. Riehl, 96, formerly of Preston, Minn., went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She had been living at the Harmony Care Center since March 30, 2015. Hazel Alvera Holtet was born to Ben and Caroline (Valde) Holtet on April 26, 1923. She had two brothers, Clifford and Floyd, and two sisters Violet and Gloria. Hazel graduated from Lanesboro High … [Read more...]
Arleen M. Patten
Arleen M. Patten, age 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, October 7, 2019, at her home. Arleen Marion Bakken was born September 18, 1927, in Wanamingo, Minn., to George and Amanda (Kyllo) Bakken. After graduating from Pine Island High School, she worked at Mayo Clinic as a lab technician until her marriage to Richard “Dick” Patten. They were married June 2, 1948, at … [Read more...]