On June 27, David Lester McHan appeared before District Court Judge Debra A. Jacobson. McHan, 52, of Spring Valley, is charged with four felonies; Domestic Assault (Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear), Domestic Assault (Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm), Domestic Assault (By Strangulation), and Threats of Violence. The Commits Act, Intentionally … [Read more...]
Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross needs help to bring back the A’s, B’s and O’s. This is not a typo. These letters represent blood types, and the reality is that during blood shortages these letters do go missing from hospital shelves. The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in patient care this summer. Earlier this month, A’s, B’s and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Nikolaas Steven Brundige, 20, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/19/2018, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Victoria Jasmine Klos, 26, Eyota, Minn.; 4/5/2018, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Katherine Ann Baumgartner, 69, Rochester, Minn.; 5/25/2018, Failure to Yield at … [Read more...]
Donald Welander honored for 50 years in banking
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - June 25, 2018 – The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently inducted Donald Welander, First State Bank of Fountain, into its Pioneer Club during its Annual Summit and 129th Annual Meeting at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minn. The Pioneer Club honors bankers who have been in the banking industry for 50 or more years. He began his banking career in … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On May 15, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 42 grants for a total of $241,465 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included twenty Arts & Cultural Heritage grants for $180,295, twelve Presenter/Production Assistance grants for $32,220, nine Small Towns/Rural Areas grants for $25,950, and one … [Read more...]
Robert D. Utley
Robert D. Utley, 89, of Reedsburg, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Robert was born on July 26, 1928 the son of J.D. and Mildred (Hovelson) Utley, of Preston, Minn. Robert attended high school in Preston, where he met Arlene L. Norgaarden. They were married on August 29, 1953. Robert served two years in the U.S. Army in Augusta Ga., as an instructor in the power … [Read more...]
Russell C. Sather
Russell C. Sather, 85, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Russell Clayton Sather was born on April 21, 1933, in Morris, Minn., to Ralph and Clara (Morseth) Sather. He attended school in Herman, Minn., and graduated from Morris Agricultural School. Russell served in the U.S. Army in Germany from February 1954 to … [Read more...]
Glenn V. Highum
Glenn V. Highum, age 86, of New Richmond, Wis., passed away peacefully on June 20. He was born August 13, 1931, in Rushford, Minn., to George and Gertie Highum, the youngest of five sons. Glenn graduated from Luther College. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He married Theodora “Teddy” Adams on November 29, 1958. He is … [Read more...]
Ronald Merkel
Our lives were turned upside down on July 2, 2018, when Ron Merkel left us for his eternal home. Memorial service for Ronald Merkel will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Donna Dempewolf officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church and will continue … [Read more...]
Steven R. Crawford
Steven R. Crawford, age 75, of Mabel, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel, Minn. Steve was born April 26, 1943, near Riceford, Minn., to Robert and Neva (Sherburne) Crawford. He attended the Mabel High School. He served in the United States Navy, where he refueled aircraft on the Coral Sea aircraft carrier. After his service, he was an … [Read more...]