Women’s reproductive health under attack... To the Editor, When Roe vs Wade was passed by the Supreme Court in 1973 I believed the abortion issue was settled. With the recent laws being passed in Alabama and Missouri, it is urgent that Americans respond. These states propose criminalizing women who have abortions and doctors who terminate their pregnancies. Those … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Ryker Leslie Ardnt Ryker Leslie Arndt, son of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minn. He weighed 9 lb and was 22 ½ inches long. He is welcomed home by his proud big sister, Oaklyn. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of … [Read more...]
Calling for entries for Fountain’s 150th Anniversary Parade
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2019 celebration. Fountain residents are excited to announce their 150th Year Celebration on July 27, 2019. The Grand Parade will be at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Fountain. The highlight of the celebration will be an indoor event with the “Fabulous Armadillos” band in the evening. Some of our other events include: Fire department … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brady William Bryant, 23, Stewartville, Minn.; 2/23/2019, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Elsbeth Kellen Edrington, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 4/21/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kerneth John Hall, 30 Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/20/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Stephanie Ann … [Read more...]
Ruth Veglahn
Ruth Veglahn, age 91, of Chatfield, Minn., and formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away at the Clara House in Harmony, Minn., on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Ruth was born on January 19, 1928, to Hellick and Ronnaug (Sather) Johnson. After leaving home, she married Rudolph “Rudy” Veglahn and they settled down on the family farm. Throughout the years they farmed, raised beef cattle, … [Read more...]
Omer LeRoy Hendrix
Omer LeRoy Hendrix, 80, of Rochester, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Rochester, at Rochester Health Services East. Omer was born October 28, 1938, in Rochester to Carl and Betty (Parks) Hendrix. Omer owned and operated Omer’s Upholstery in Rochester for number of years. In 1979 he married Karen Ferguson. In their spare time they loved to fish, camp, go hunting and … [Read more...]
Jerold “Jerry” Willford
Jerold “Jerry” L. Willford, 74, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Marys Hospital. Jerry was born May 22, 1945, in Preston, Minn., to Merlin C. and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. He grew up in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1963. On March 31, 1967, he married Nancy L. Drinkall at First Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. The … [Read more...]
Lola Williamson
Lola I. (Nelson) Williamson, 80, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at CGH Medical Center. Lola was born July 2, 1938, in Lanesboro, Minn., the daughter of Willie and Bertha (Gates) Nelson. She married Kenneth Williamson on June 16, 1962. Lola graduated from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn., and became a registered nurse. Lola was proud of … [Read more...]
Ricky E. Voigt
Ricky Earl Voigt, a life-long resident of the Preston and Spring Valley areas, passed away peacefully at Edenbrook Healthcare Facility in Rochester on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the age of 61. He was surrounded by his family. Rick lived on the family farm near Preston where he was active in the farming operation until 2003, when he moved to Spring Valley into a home provided by … [Read more...]
Annette L. Emery
Annette L. Emery, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in her home at the age of 89. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa, with Pastor Matt Larson officiating. Burial will take place in Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at Burr Oak Lutheran Church and … [Read more...]