Aubrey Johnson of Harmony was reminded repeatedly to get a mammogram. She knew she should, but didn’t feel it was urgent since she didn’t have a family history of breast cancer. When she turned 40, the importance of having one kept getting repeated to her, again and again for almost another year. “I was at the Gundersen Clinic in Harmony when it was brought up again that I … [Read more...]
Foods that may help fight cancer
People concerned about their cancer risk may find that switching their diets can do a world of good. Certain foods may reduce cancer risk, according to various cancer experts, including the MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition, some foods might increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Knowing what to put on the table come breakfast, lunch and dinner can go a long way … [Read more...]
Got drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal
On Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day! This is a free service and is an easy way of disposing your unwanted, expired medications and prescription drugs. This is a great and important public service event because it helps prevent the potential of … [Read more...]
League CEO arrested at Kavanaugh protest
October 5, 2018, Washington, DC – On Thursday, the League of Women Voters’ CEO Virginia Kase participated in the civil disobedience to protest Judge Kavanaugh and was among the activists arrested at the Capitol. “Opposing a Supreme Court nominee was an extraordinary step for the League, and our leadership believed that we needed to back those words with action. This … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ndayishimiye Abdu, 22, Rock Island, Ill.; 9/30/2018, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Christopher David Bany, 49, Rochester, Minn.; 10/3/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Laurence C. Berg, 62, Onalaska, Wis.; 9/23/2018, Fail to Yield When Entering a Road, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Heather Amber Fritz, 29, … [Read more...]
Harriet L. Harstad
Harriet L. Harstad, 91, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 16, 2018, at her residence at Clara House. Harriet was born in Wykoff, Minn., on August 20, 1927, to Ed and Edna Eickhoff. She graduated from Wykoff High School in 1945. On December 28, 1952, she married James T. Harstad at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Harriet farmed with her husband … [Read more...]
Janet E. Bautch
Janet E. Bautch, 72, of Winona, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at Mayo Health System - St. Marys Campus. Janet was born July 18, 1946, to Martin and Alpha (Haugen) Peterson in southeast Minnesota. She grew up in Lanesboro and attended Lanesboro High School. After high school, she graduated from Winona Secretarial School and worked at various bookkeeping and factory positions … [Read more...]
Carmen Bellingham
Doris Carmen Bellingham, age 87, of Preston, died October 13, 2018, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn., with Pastor Mary Waudby officiating. A private burial will be at Bristol Center Cemetery, Bristol, Minn. Arrangements are with … [Read more...]
Donald Victor Ward
“Lanesboro Town Historian” Donald Victor Ward, longtime Lanesboro resident and the unofficial “town historian” passed away October 13, 2018, at his senior living home in Onalaska, Wis. He was 99 years old. He was the son of Merlin and Aleda (Blagsvedt) Ward, also longtime Lanesboro residents. Donald lived in Lanesboro on and off for 70 years. He was born in Amherst … [Read more...]
Clair Allen Gartner
Clair Allen Gartner passed away October 14, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Clair was born April 30, 1930, to Joseph and Ethel (Purvis) Gartner in rural Chatfield. In 1944 the family moved to rural Preston. He graduated from Preston High School in 1948. He married Marian Danielson February 17, 1952 in Cocoa, Fla. In January 1949 he enlisted in the … [Read more...]