Memorial services for Mark R. Berry will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Preston, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the Preston United Methodist Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Following services on Friday a celebration of … [Read more...]
David Gordon Jorde
David Gordon Jorde, 77, of Houston, Minn., died on May 18, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, Minn., where he was a resident since 2016. David was born May 25, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis. He was the son of Michael Adolf and Olga (Nelson) Jorde. His father died when David was five years old and his mother later married Emil “Lud” Torgerson. David was … [Read more...]
Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces its Girls State selection
The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Hailey Lange has been chosen to represent Harmony at the 73rd annual Girls State program to be held June 9-15, 2019, at Bethel University in St. Paul. Lange is the daughter of Derek and Sandi Lange and Kim Kiehne, all of Harmony. She is currently a junior at Fillmore Central High and is also a junior member of … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 20 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23 • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Brennan Dayne McDermott, 20, Ossian, Iowa; 3/31/2019, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Victor Ambrose Hewitt, 31, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/12/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees … [Read more...]
Detour lifted for Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield; new detour begins June 3
The detour of Highway 52 near Chatfield was lifted Monday, May 13 as crews finished the first stage of culvert replacement, but motorists can expect delays as crews do paving work along the highway to Marion, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. With the first stage complete, motorists can again drive on Highway 52 from Chatfield to Marion near Interstate … [Read more...]
Lanesboro man Outstanding Educator at RCTC
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce Jeff Lepper, Mary Shelerud, and Jennifer Kiehne have been selected to receive the College’s 2019 Outstanding Educator Award. Instructors were nominated by faculty, students, and staff, and completed an extensive portfolio of their work and accomplishments at RCTC in order to be considered for the award. RCTC … [Read more...]
Merton Fairchild
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...]