Patricia “Patty” E. Wahl, 87, of Neillsville, Wis., and originally from Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her current residence in West Salem, Wis. Patricia Eileen Wahl was born in Mountain Lake, Minn., to Edwin H. and Georgia Alvena (Johnson) Wilcox on January 14, 1932. She moved with her family to Sleepy Eye, Minn., and later to Houston during her … [Read more...]
Beverly Ione Markegard
Beverly Ione Markegard, 88, of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Heritage Court in Houston. Beverly was born to Alfred and Olga (Thompson) Lee on August 29, 1930, in Peterson, Minn., where she attended school. Beverly always enjoyed music. While in school she enjoyed playing in the band and singing in area churches with the King’s Choralettes, a girls … [Read more...]
Paul D. Bowen
Paul D. Bowen, age 66, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Paul Bowen will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs officiating. Burial will take place that afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Minnesota State … [Read more...]
Dale L. Torgerson
Dale L. Torgerson, age 77, of Mabel, Minn., died unexpectedly Sunday, February 24, 2019, at his home. Dale was born September 10, 1941, near Lenora, to Orvin and Myrtle (Davidson) Torgerson. He attended the Canton High School. As a young man he started painting and later got into drywall and making signs. He was a painting subcontractor at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Making the world a better place for owls
Owls are a fascinating topic for many people, and the International Festival of Owls is recognizing two individuals who have made a difference for owls in their respective regions and around the world. Dr. Paula Enriquez of Chiapas, Mexico, and Dr. Richard Raid of the University of Florida are receiving awards in March for their work making the world a better place for … [Read more...]
Special activities at the 2019 International Festival of Owls
The International Festival of Owls is now in its 17th year. Many events have become annual staples, like the live owl programs, international owl art contest, photography contest, pellet dissection, nest box building, owl prowls, banquet, World Owl Hall of Fame awards, and Sunday birding trip. But this year we’ll have several very special activities, including some free, during … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, February 25 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 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. Tuesday, February 26 • Fillmore Central School Board, Preston, 7 a.m. • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Thursday, February 28 • … [Read more...]
2018-19 MN Patriot’s Pen winner – VFW Post 6893
Why I honor the American flag By Jenna Tieskotter Why do you honor the American flag? This is a very good question. I believe that honoring the flag is very important. Everyone should ask themselves this question and really think about why they honor the flag. The flag is a symbol of many things. It’s a symbol of freedom, rights, and national pride. If you go to an event, … [Read more...]
Chatfield shooting… To the Editor
The authorities have said, “No cause for concern,” so maybe it’s time people move on and leave this family alone! It should be no concern as to how many shots were fired or any gory details of this shooting! We don’t know what went on in the house that day or any days before, could mental or physical abuse have been involved and maybe “Karma” came to fruition! I’m just … [Read more...]
A matter of (bad) faith
You may have heard the phrase “bad faith” or “bad faith arguments” shooting across the TV news lately (or at least what passes for news lately) and the phrase is a bit... high-minded. In everyday English it’s as simple as that one person who’s always trying to find some way to “get” you every time you have an argument, to the ridiculous point where you just dread every time you … [Read more...]