By Laura Vettleson-Trutza As quoted in one of my favorite songs, “ I am not a Robot” by Marina and the Diamonds, “It’s better to be hated than loved for what you’re not.” When I was young, I was very shy around others. I wouldn’t talk or interact with anyone. I was known by others as the really quiet, yet nice one. At home, however, I was definitely not quiet. I seemed to … [Read more...]
Retire your worn-out U.S. flags
In conjunction with Flag Day, Lanesboro’s American Legion Post #40 will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:15 p.m. This will take place at the local baseball field, located on the left of Highway 8 just before its intersection with Parkway Avenue in downtown Lanesboro. Proper retirement of the U.S. flag includes protocol which provides … [Read more...]
John Torgrimson hired as interim executive director of Eagle Bluff
John Torgrimson has been hired as interim executive director to help set the groundwork for the future of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, a regional environmental education hub for the past four decades. With a background in administration of non-profit groups, Torgrimson has worked with refugees in Southeast Asia, east Africa and the Philippines. He … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Living in the moment
By Annalise Shupe We’ve all heard different varieties of the same phrase before. I’ve heard the phrase throughout the entirety of my childhood; “Enjoy this time in your life because it’s going to be over before you know it, you’re going to miss it, so live in the moment.” Now a major stage of my life is over, I have graduated high school. With that, all of my “lasts of high … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mark Mitchell Cahow, 20, Maple Grove, Minn.; 4/21/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Martha Lee Gray, 62, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/8/2017, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 5/11/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions … [Read more...]
Rodney L. Benner
Rodney L. Benner, age 86, of Mabel, passed peacefully to his heavenly home in the presence of his wife and close family friends on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. Rodney was born August 22, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, to Chester and Eva (Hoover) Benner. He graduated from Bedford High School in Lambertville, Mich., in 1949 and on September 1, 1952, … [Read more...]
Wendell Nordby
Wendell J. Nordby, 92, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Wendell James Nordby was born February 3, 1926, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Hans and Henrietta (Hatlestad) Nordby. He was raised in the Leroy/Ostrander, Minn., area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Seaman First Class. On May 7, 1950, he was … [Read more...]
Steve Remick
Steve “Stuppo” Remick, age 64, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Monday, May 28, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. His time at Tweeten Health Care was filled with stories, laughter and loving care by family, friends and a wonderful staff. Steve was born October 12, 1953, to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. He grew up and attended school in Mabel. Steve was … [Read more...]
Maxine Redmann
Maxine (Kiefer) Redmann, age 83, of Roscoe, Ill., formerly of Preston, Minn., died November 13, 2017. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Michael Smith presiding. Fellowship to follow the burial at the Preston United Methodist Church. Maxine is survived by her daughters Nanette Hesseltine of … [Read more...]
Myrtle B. Tjepkes
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...]