Wild cucumbers (Echinocystis lobata) are in full force this time of year. They are found in moist, rich soil in areas such as woodland edges, landscapes and thickets. These plants are aggressive and can smother trees. Characteristics include bright green plants creeping or climbing to 25’, twining stems often grooved and angled, leaves that are maple leaf-shaped and sandpapery … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation accepting grant applications
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Donations requested for the Preston Veterans Home
The Preston Veterans Home will be a skilled nursing care facility with up to 72-beds (depending on the amount of donations) and will be the first and only in Southeastern Minnesota. The cost of the facility will be $30+ million. The independent demand study shows if built today, 224 veterans would reside in the veterans home if one was built, by 2040 that need will continue … [Read more...]
District Court
On July 31, Tyler Ray Clement, 28, of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Clement is charged with D.W.I. - Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test (Breath or Test, Refusal or Failure) and D.U.I. Both are felonies that each carry maximum criminal penalties of seven years in prison, $14,000 fines, or both. On or about July 28, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Tim Penny receives “Friend of the CGMC” award
ST. PAUL — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) President Tim Penny received the “Friend of the CGMC” Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato. The Friend of the CGMC Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have helped advance the interests of Greater Minnesota. As … [Read more...]
Mary Jean Jeche
Mary Jean Jeche, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Mary Jeche will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018, at Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley, with Pastor James Leonard officiating. Burial will take place in the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to … [Read more...]
Pastor Eugene E. Larrabee
Pastor Eugene E. Larrabee, 92, died Monday, August 13, 2018, in Princeton, Minn., at the Elim Nursing Home. Eugene was born December 12, 1925, in Dillon, Mont., to Omar and Elsa (Schroeder) Larrabee. After high school, Eugene went to Theology Seminary in Springfield, Ill., and got his BA education at Concordia College in St. Paul, Minn. August 15, 1954, Eugene married … [Read more...]
Roger F. Eskra
Roger F. Eskra, 82, of Beatrice, died Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1935 at Owatonna, Miin., and graduated from Preston High School. He married Gayle Roelofs on October 4, 1953 at Greenleafton Reformed Church of Preston. He served in the 101st Unit of the National Guard in Winona, Minn., from 1954 to 1957. He … [Read more...]
Maurice Lynn Kerns
Maurice Lynn Kerns, longtime rural Mabel, Minn., resident and local businessman, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at the New Hampton Iowa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lynn was born February 20, 1940, to Richard and Doris (Booth) Kerns, the oldest of three children. Following his graduation, Lynn married Diana Dotzenrod, during which time they were blessed with … [Read more...]
Beulah Vongroven
Beulah Lavonne Vongroven, 93, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Beulah LaVonne Vongroven was born on July 2, 1925, to Oscar and Inga (Storlie) Treangen in Houston County. She was baptized and confirmed at the Riceford Lutheran Church. She attended the Kelly School in the Riceford area, where she also worked … [Read more...]