Delores (Thompson) Olson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Delores was born on March 21, 1931, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn., to Leo and Gladys (Gaustad) Rostad. She attended Houston Public School. Delores was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford for most of her … [Read more...]
Mary Ann Bowman
Mary Ann Bowman, age 86 of Howell, Michigan passed away February 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Arvel Troy Bowman, Jr. Dear mother of Deborah (Dan) Bainbridge, Cynthia (Al) Decker, John (the late Susan), David and the late Charles. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Dan, Doug and David and several great-grandchildren. Arrangements made by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New … [Read more...]
Gregory “Frog” Davis
Gregory "Frog" Davis, 49, of Chatfield, MN died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his home in Chatfield. Funeral services for Gregory Davis will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Preston United Methodist Church in Preston, MN. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...]
Beryl Edith Blexrud
Beryl Edith Blexrud, 91, of Mabel passed away February 1, 2019 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, where she had resided since January 11. She was born May 26, 1927 to Bernt and Esther (Spande) Amdahl in Preble Township, MN. Beryl graduated from Mabel High School in 1945. After graduation, she worked as the secretary for the high school. Beryl was later employed as the front … [Read more...]
Dustin J. Hershberger
Dustin J. Hershberger, 23, of Mabel, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his home. Dustin was born April 18, 1995 in Orrville, Ohio, to Jacob and Lizzie Hershberger. He graduated from the Decorah High School in 2016. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his siblings play basketball, and watching Judge Judy and Barney. Dustin is survived by his parents … [Read more...]
Robert Dale Peterson
Robert Dale Peterson passed away on January 29, 2019, after his battle with cancer. He attended the Benson Country School and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. Robert is survived by his wife Lois (Lyngen) and they celebrated 69 years together. They were blessed with three children: Linda (Robert) Hamper, Larry W. (Debbie) Peterson, and Richard D. (best friend … [Read more...]
Shut down the evil, shut down the bleeding To the Editor,
Ugly walls succumb to tunnels, ladders, and cutting tools. We have better, much cheaper alternatives to Trump’s racist symbol. I’m tired of the BS. It is an anti-Statue of Liberty; a big “You’re not welcome, Latinos,” blight on our nation. Trump has awakened us to the ugly underbelly of American racism. Now we know that it never really left. About 40% support Trump and about … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, February 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford … [Read more...]
Top ranking area Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams announced
Sixty-six teams from 18 area districts participated in 2018-2019 Junior High Knowledge Bowl. Teams competed in round robin competitions in October, November, and December. Each team then competed in the sub-regional competitions in January and the top nine teams from each of the three tiers advanced to regional. The competitions consist of one written (60 questions) and four … [Read more...]
Local teacher a candidate for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
ST. PAUL, MN, January 18, 2019 – The 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a field of 168 candidates. These candidates have accepted their nominations and completed the required materials to become eligible for the honor. The number of candidates this year is the third-most in the 55-year history of the award. This year’s program will name the 55th Minnesota … [Read more...]