Beverly Wingert Beverly Wingert, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Monday, March 4, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Preston United Methodist Church with Rev. Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at the Preston Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Vernon R. Feine
Vernon R. Feine, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Vernon was born on August 6, 1927, to August and Clara (Senrick) Feine. He lived and farmed all of his life and career in the Hart area, north of Rushford. Vernon was united in marriage with Ethel Sievers on October 31, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran … [Read more...]
Georgia Hebrink
Georgia Alberta Hebrink, 86, died of Alzheimer’s on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Brookdale Memory Care in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. … [Read more...]
Donald Arthur Schultz
Donald Arthur Schultz, age 92, of Wykoff, Minn., died Friday, March 1, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Living in Rochester, MN. Donald was born August 6, 1926 in Wykoff, Fillmore County, the son of Arthur and Delia (Hall) Schultz. He graduated from Wykoff High School. He married Elizabeth Schroeder on April 20, 1947, at the Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church in rural Racine, Minn. … [Read more...]
Thompson set to be new R-P superintendent
“The beginning of any school year is exciting,” states Jon Thompson, who has a tentative agreement with the Rushford-Peterson School Board to take over as the school Superintendent on July 1, 2019, but says he is very excited for the start of the 2019-2020 school year and to be the superintendent of “a great school like Rushford-Peterson” and to get to know the students, … [Read more...]
Marlene Ann Bahler
Marlene Ann (Gady) Bahler, 80, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Marlene was born on April 23, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Louise (Lassen) Gady. She was raised in Nodine, Minn., on the family farm and graduated from Winona Senior High School in Winona, Minn., in 1956. She was united in … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, March 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Work Session, Choir Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The danger that plagues America’s youth
There is an epidemic that is extremely concerning that is directly affecting the youth both in our local communities and in communities nationwide. This is the epidemic of vaping. This is a hot button issue that receives very little attention because it is such a new trend. It is a silent menace that will lead to the downfall of many adolescents and adults all throughout our … [Read more...]
13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held Monday, March 11
The 13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Fountain Community Center starting with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 6:30pm. This annual event is a great opportunity for PACF donors in the greater Preston and Fountain areas to hear about the impact their contributions are making to improve the … [Read more...]
Kevin Beck announces candidacy for District 3 County Commissioner
I am announcing my candidacy for the position of the vacant District 3 County Commissioner seat which was previously held by County Commissioner Gary Peterson. I am seeking this commissioner position because I believe my experience will be a valuable resource and asset to the Fillmore County Board. I have been a Spring Valley resident for the past 23+ years. My wife, Kristin … [Read more...]