Robert “Bob” Polikowsky passed away peacefully June 4, 2018, after a brief stay at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Bob was born January 3, 1934, to Ervin and Nellie Polikowsky and grew up on the family farm while attending school in Elgin, Minn. On October 3, 1953, Bob married Beverly Narveson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. Bob and Bev farmed in the Elgin area until … [Read more...]
Arthur Lowell Tvedt
Arthur Lowell Tvedt, 88, of Kasson, Minn., and formerly of Bryon, Minn., passed away suddenly on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lowell was born on May 30, 1930, the son of Clarence and Lydia (Williams) Tvedt on the family farm in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, Minn. He enjoyed growing up on the farm and received an … [Read more...]
Rislove, Sheila
Sheila Jean Rislove, 90, of Rushford, passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Sheila was born October 1, 1927, to Meryl and Maybelle Buckingham in Plainview, Minn. She grew up in Plainview, and often talking about spending time on a family member’s farm, and in the Whitewater area valley. After high school Sheila continued her … [Read more...]
Merrill Pickett
Merrill Pickett, age 80, of Preston, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his home. Memorial services for Merrill Pickett will be held 2 p.m. Thursday June 7, 2018, at Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Preston United … [Read more...]
Bernita Bacon
Bernita Bacon, age 83, of Fountain, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, after a courageous battle with cancer for 34 years. Funeral services for Bernita Bacon will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. … [Read more...]
Barbara Mosher
Barbara Mosher, age 83, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Spring Valley Living Center in Spring Valley after a courageous battle with cancer for 15 years. Funeral services for Barbara Mosher will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. Burial will be in the Spring Valley cemetery … [Read more...]
Dianna (Dornink) Fleshman
Dianna Fleshman was in a severe car accident and passed away surrounded by her family on May 31, 2018. She was born June 24, 1995, the fifth of 12 children. She loved gardening, cooking, children, and being with her family. Her dream was to be a wife and mother, and on April 8, 2017, the first part of her dream became reality when she married the love of her life, Dylan … [Read more...]
Open letter to taxpayers and citizens of Lanesboro about important current issues relating to city infrastructure and finances
By Peggy Hanson Lanesboro, MN (Note – although this letter is specific to Lanesboro, it is fair to say that most if not all the small towns in our area are struggling with the issue of aging infrastructure. Financial assistance from the state has been declining and there is continuing inaction at the federal level. Are we adequately preparing for the future?) I write … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board Work Session, Choir Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City … [Read more...]
Common good vs. Self interest
By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Citizenship requires commitment to the common good. People we honor, further the common good. President Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” Jesus directed people to feed the hungry, take in the stranger, cloth the poor, care for the sick and visit those in prison. Jesus said, … [Read more...]