After a protracted battle with cancer, Karen Lynn Lowers died on September 2, 2019, in Rochester, at home surrounded by beloved friends and family. She leaves behind her wife, Cris Kellas; her sons, Anthony (Heidi) Byrne and Benjamin (Jennifer) Byrne; her father, James (Ruth) Lowers; mother Donna (Richard) Benson; her stepsister, Teresa; and her grandchildren: Fianna, Alexis, … [Read more...]
Monsignor Francis A. Galles
Monsignor Francis A. Galles went home to his heavenly Father at the age of 92, on September 7, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Francis A. Galles was born in Iona, Minn., on March 8, 1927, to Charles and Virginia (Boltz) Galles. There were 10 children in the Galles family: Leona, Lawrence, Eugene, Charles, Lester, Sylvester, Clara, Gerald, Francis, and Rose Virginia. At the age … [Read more...]
Larry D. Koster
Larry D. Koster, age 81, of Chester, IA, died Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home. A Celebration of Life for Larry Koster will be held on Saturday, September 21, at the Lime Springs/Chester Fish and Game Club from 3-7 p.m. Larry was born February 18, 1938, in Rolfe, Iowa, son of LaVern L. Koster and Ruth S. Boles. He graduated from Laurens High School, where he holds … [Read more...]
Jerome C. Hansen
Jerome C. Hansen of Mankato died on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, with Pastor Mike Omtvedt officiating on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held from 11-1 on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Burial will be at the East Lutheran Cemetery, Delavan, … [Read more...]
Response to Christianity in crisis
Gwendolyn Haddad Spring Valley, MN This is a response to Greg Rendahl who wrote about conservative Christianity in crisis, published August 26, 2019. Immigration: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America helped legal immigrants settle in communities. Christians are called to help the foreigners who obey the laws of the country they settle in. One law of any country … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, September 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. • City of Houston Planning Commission, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6:00 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 … [Read more...]
Misleading information on voter fraud
Susan Ritter Member, Fillmore County League of Women Voters Lanesboro, MN Let’s not spread misinformation about election integrity. In the August 12 Fillmore County Journal the commentary by Jeff Erding (fillmorecountyjournal.com/election-integrity-in-america/) contains multiple false or misleading claims perpetuated by Andrew Cilek of Minnesota Voters Alliance … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
FC’s comeback from a 2-1 deficit, 3-2 victory over Hayfield, highlighted the opening night of volleyball. Kandace Sikkink (17 kills, 16 assists, 15 digs) and Lauren Mensink (10 kills, 28 assists, 11 digs) had triple-doubles. K.J. Corson had 30 digs. Kingsland, Houston, and Mabel-Canton also got wins. Lanesboro fell in a close one to GM 3-1. Sydney Taylor had 20 kills and … [Read more...]
Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
ST. PAUL, MN – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year. … [Read more...]
Taste of the Trail 2019 Savor the unique flavor of towns along the Root River Trail
Every fall since 2012, each of the captivating towns along the Root River State Trail and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail give you a “taste” of their town with different activities, food, music, art and more! Enjoy what is special about each community while you pedal your way through the beauty of Bluff Country along the Root River. On September 7, enjoy three small towns … [Read more...]