Merton Fairchild passed into the arms of the Lord on May 15, 2019. Merton was born May 30, 1930, to Donald and Myrtle Fairchild. On June 4, 1950, he married Shirley Nordheim and started their family. He was honored to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. Merton will be most remembered for his love of family, his generous spirit, “hauling Amish,” his … [Read more...]
Stephen Lee Hansen
Stephen Lee Hansen, 63, of rural Fountain, died in a single car accident Friday, May 10, 2019. Stephen was born April 24, 1956, in Sherman Tex., to James and Marlene (Hill) Hansen. After graduating from High School, Steph joined the Air Force and was based in Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, from 1974-1977. He then went on to Wartburg College, in Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Kenneth Leo Barthel
Kenneth Leo Barthel, age 77, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home after a long battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Preston at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, with Father Edward McGrath officiating. Inurnment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Columbarium in Preston. … [Read more...]
Audrey Drogemuller
Audrey Drogemuller, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Peggy Johnson Schneider
Family and friends will gather for a memorial service for Peggy Johnson Schneider at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, Minn., on May 19, 2019, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Pam Seebach officiating. Peggy Sue Johnson was born on May 21, 1958. She was the daughter of Oral Johnson and Phyllis Fishbaugher Johnson (Hageman). She passed away at the Regional Health Services of … [Read more...]
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this spring should be aware of large farm equipment moving from farm to farm, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Planting season is ramping up across Minnesota and farmers need the highways to access their fields,” said Brian Sorenson, state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to be prepared to … [Read more...]
Lind Family Farms
By Maddie Smith If you have been to the Fillmore County Fair or anywhere where beef is shown, there’s a good chance you have seen at least one member of the Doug Lind family. Doug and Becky Lind, along with their seven children and grandchildren, have a herd of beef cattle just outside of Rushford, Minn. The Lind family showcases their herd in beef shows on every level, … [Read more...]
It’s crunch time here at the Capitol!
By Senator Jeremy Miller Fillmore, Houston and Winona Counties The Minnesota House of Representatives, currently lead by Democrats, and the Minnesota Senate, currently lead by Republicans, have each passed their proposed budget bills and they are headed to conference committees to work out the differences, of which there are many. Prior to the House and Senate passing … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 13 • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: One single smile
By Maddie Smith “Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.” This is something we have heard, but do we really follow this wise advice? The first facial pattern humans exhibit as infants, smiling, is the universal expression of happiness. Not only does showcasing your grin make you feel good, but it brings light to others’ days. Even though we don’t typically … [Read more...]