The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $10,296,101 in grants as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle. “Being responsive to community needs has been a hallmark of OBT, and this round of investments exemplifies that commitment,” said Charlotte Johnson, co-CEO and trustee, Otto Bremer Trust. “Whether providing children’s dental care, job skills training, hunger relief, or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 21, Donald Wayne Morrow, 51, of LeRoy, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Morrow is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about December 20, the defendant was allegedly stopped for expired tabs. It was then allegedly discovered the … [Read more...]
Francis Odell Van Gundy
Francis Odell Van Gundy, 86, of Houston, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Health Systems-Franciscan Healthcare. Francis was born July 14, 1932, in Mound Prairie Township to Carl and Luellen (Olson) Van Gundy. He attended country school in Paradise and Mound Prairie and eventually, Houston High School. At age 13 he went to work for various farmers in the area while … [Read more...]
Jane Johnson
Jane Olstad Johnson, 66, of Wabasha, Minn., passed away the evening of Monday, December 31, 2018. Born August 5, 1952, Jane grew up in Lanesboro, Minn. She attended Lanesboro High School and Winona State University, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. On June 26, 1976, she married the love of her life, Randy Johnson, and together they … [Read more...]
Carolyn M. Johnson
Carolyn M. Johnson, 57, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., following a sudden brain aneurysm. Carolyn Marie Hanson was born on November 22, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Orvin and Beverly (Carpenter) Hanson. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1981 graduate of Rushford High School. For several years, during and … [Read more...]
Rickey A. Neis
Rickey A. Neis (Rick), 50, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by family. Rick was born July 17, 1968, to Ron and Rita (Niemeyer) Neis in Rochester, Minn. He attended Chosen Valley High School and graduated in 1986. Following graduation, he worked at Touhy Furniture, Andy’s Liquor, Chatfield Trucking, and … [Read more...]
Phyllis Marie (Bartels) Fulwider
Phyllis Marie (Bartels) Fulwider, 90, passed peacefully at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., on Friday, December 28, 2018, after a lengthy illness. It was her wish to be cremated and the family will have a graveside ceremony in the spring in Anamosa, Iowa, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Phyllis, the daughter of William and Mary Bartels, was … [Read more...]
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen, age 65, passed away peacefully December 27, 2018. She was born February 4, 1953, to Elmer and Margaret (McGregor) Schueler, the third of five children and grew up in Rush Creek Valley. On August 21, 1971, she married Steven Redalen, of Lanesboro, after a courtship which included making eyes at each other in the record shop, flirting at … [Read more...]
Interfaith dialogue compromises the Gospel
By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN Anti-Semitism, of any kind, should have no place in the church, as I stated in my last letter. Perhaps I should explain what I mean by that statement. The “church” is being swept up into Islam at an alarming rate. Many “church” leaders are claiming they are finding common ground with Islam and are working with Islam (interfaith … [Read more...]
Letter about common sense and truth… To the Editor,
Today with “fake news,” alternative truths, political hypocrisy and lying by our highest officials, it can be hard to believe anything. Sometimes, though, we need to believe what has been said; below are a few examples: • November 10, 2016 – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the Interfax news agency “there were contacts” with the Trump campaign staff and, “I … [Read more...]