Memorial services for Myrtle B. Tjepkes will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Racine United Methodist Church in Racine, with Pastor Bridget Sheely officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2018, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Myrtle Bell Tjepkes, age … [Read more...]
John A. Erickson
John A. Erickson, age 65 of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed Sat, May 26 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. John Arnold Erickson was … [Read more...]
Timothy “Tim” James Kuss
Timothy “Tim” James Kuss, 51, of Rushford, Minn., died peacefully Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home. Tim was born July 24, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Charles and Carmen (Sydlo) Kuss. Growing up, his family moved to Fountain City, Wis., where Tim and his sister Linda, were raised. He attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School and Western Wisconsin Technical College, where … [Read more...]
Who is your leader?
By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him, and for him.” (Colossians 1:16) If you go back to verse 13, you’ll find that the “him” in this verse is Jesus Christ. All things … [Read more...]
Annual 4-H horse project meeting
The annual meeting of the 4-H Horse Project has been held. Members and parents gathered for their annual business meeting which included business matters of the coming year and election of youth and adult County 4-H Horse Project Officers. The new youth officers are: President Maddie Smith, Vice-President Chase Ketterhagen, Secretary Kjersta Hinz, Treasurer David Goddard, … [Read more...]
Democrat desperation
Recent events are creating a tough situation for Democrats. Robert Mueller’s Russian Investigative team suffered two stinging rebukes from federal judges last week. One judge accused Mueller prosecutors of wasting his time by being unprepared for trial. The other judge accused Mueller’s team of exceeding the parameters of their mandate by looking for ways to “take down” … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexandra Grace Fagbemi, 33, Rochester, Minn.; 2/18/2018, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $150. Frank Garcia Jr., 38, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/10/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Dustin Junior Holland, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/15/2018, Disorderly Conduct - … [Read more...]
Massive hog feedlot proposed in Fillmore County
Catalpa LLC proposes to build the largest hog confinement operation in FIllmore County to house 4,980 sows. The partnership includes an Iowa agribusiness and a Newburg Township farmer. Because an adult swine produces ten times as much fecal waste as a human, this single operation would produce more waste than twice the entire 20,000 population of Fillmore County—like adding a … [Read more...]
Wait loss
Okay! Time to write my article. The wife is working nights, which means I’m home with the kids, but how hard can it be? The readers need to hear my blockbuster commentary on... wait... no, honey, we can’t have pancakes again for dinner. Because we had them last night. Because we have to eat different things. Because that’s how we stay healthy. Because being healthy is good for … [Read more...]
SWCD sponsors wildflower walk May 31 at Forestville State Park
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring a wildflower walk on Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at Forestville State Park. Meet at the park picnic shelter, which is about a mile east of the park office. One-day parking permits will be provided at no charge to the visitor. A light snack will be provided. The event is open to the public, and … [Read more...]