Ross Wilson, age 28, of Cresco, Iowa, died Friday January 25, 2019, as a result of a snowmobiling accident. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 360th St, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Matt Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Friday February 1, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Donald “Donny” Woxland
Donald “Donny” B. Woxland, 94, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home. Donny was born the sixth child to Gilbert and Gina (Drengmundson) Woxland on August 19, 1924, in Rushford, Minn. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School, where he played on the basketball team. Donny met the love of his life, Laurine Woxland, from … [Read more...]
Morris L. Dempewolf
Morris L. Dempewolf, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with funeral following at 11 a.m. Rev. Paula Hemann will officiate. Private burial will be at … [Read more...]
Preston authorizes donation for veterans home
At the January 22 meeting of the Preston City Council, a resolution was unanimously adopted authorizing a donation of $335,000 in cash ($125,000) and land ($210,000) to the state of Minnesota for the construction of the Preston Veterans Home. Councilwoman Holly Zuck was not present, but participated via phone. Details were provided as to how the allocation is being funded: … [Read more...]
Kingsland opts for 15-year bonds
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on January 23. All members were present (Board chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, student board member Zachary Queensland, and Superintendent James Hecimovich) as well as about 15 citizens on hand to listen. A large portion of the meeting involved a presentation … [Read more...]
Lies and cats and lies about cats
My older brother went off to college in 1995 with a Brother-brand desktop word processing unit. No, not a computer, but a little thing that did word processing, nothing but. However, he did go off to a school that had an internet connection, and he would come home over holidays and breaks to regale us of tales of that primitive web. Now, this may come as a shock to some of you, … [Read more...]
Questions for Jeff Erding regarding FACTS To the Editor,
I just have a few questions for Jeff Erding regarding his “Border security: Facts and solutions” letter to the editor on Monday, January 21, 2019. Is it not a “FACT” that the Republicans were in control of the House and Senate the previous two years while President Trump was in office? Is it not a “FACT” that the wall was not built during those two years? So why is not … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, January 28 • 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. 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 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The Driftless
By Hannah Schneekcloth Tucked away in the heart of America there is an area called the driftless area. Covering the areas of southeast Minnesota, northern Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and northwestern Illinois, this area of the country is known for the river valleys, bluffs, winding roads, and the multitude of outdoor activities for every season, from boating and hiking in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Devin Robert Quient, 26, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/1/2018, Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, Fine $300, Total Fees $396.09 (including $6.09 in restitution). Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tyler Ray Clement, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 7/28/2018, DWI - Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test; Breath or Test Refusal or Failure, Fine $1,000, Total … [Read more...]