Marjorie Hunt, age 83, of Fountain, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, March 17, 2018. Marjorie was born January 24, 1935, in Faribault, Minn., to Gordon and Helen (Russell) Wolfe. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Larry Hunt on June 12, 1955, in Faribault. Marjorie was a homemaker, and enjoyed sharing her baking … [Read more...]
Emily Theodora Bearman
Emily T. Bearman, age 92, of Harmony, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Emily was born March 2, 1926, the daughter of William and Emma (Wilhelm) Lietz in Granger, Minn. Emily was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Granger. She graduated from Harmony High School then went on for teacher’s training and taught in … [Read more...]
Stanley Scheevel
Stanley Scheevel, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday March 21, 2018, at Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Stanley’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. prior to … [Read more...]
Sharon Joyce Asleson
Sharon Joyce Asleson of Fountain, Minn., died March 17, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. She had fought a 18-month courageous battle from a brain aneurysm. Sharon was born on March 30, 1944, to Elton and Joyce (Grindland) Redalen. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1962. On December 8, 1963, she married Donald A. Asleson at Root Prairie … [Read more...]
Grace M. Carlson
Grace M. Carlson, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Grace Marie Moos was born on October 16, 1924, in Great Bend, Kans., to Louis and Marie (Malley) Moos. She was raised for a time in Kansas until her family moved to Harmony, Minn., where Grace graduated from high school. She met Gynther Carlson while … [Read more...]
Dorothy Runningen
Dorothy Mae (Schroeder) Runningen, 86, died peacefully on March 16, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston. The family greeted friends and family from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service and in the church basement hall following the service. Burial followed the reception at Crown Hill … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central FFA is getting ready for its second crop on the learning plot
Corn and soybeans are big here - ubiquitous in this part of the country - but success with these crops, as in any crop, is not guaranteed. There are many decisions to be made every step of the way and then weather and other factors are also constantly changing. How do farmers decide when to plant, what to plant, how to fertilize and treat their fields? How do they recognize … [Read more...]
Applying manure this spring? Start planning now
By Melissa Wilson Extension Manure Management Specialist It may be hard to imagine spring coming anytime soon with the recent arctic temperatures, but in a few short months it’ll be time to apply nutrients for the upcoming crops. If you plan to apply manure, now is the time to start mapping out your plans for the year to save headaches down the road. Here are some tips to … [Read more...]
Root causes, Root solutions
The Root River Field to Stream Partnership seeks to answer how farm practices affect water quality. Findings apply to fields and rivers across southeastern Minnesota. RUSHFORD – Today, they ride trike in the calf barn, climb hay bales in pink cowboy boots, snuggle in a toddler-size John Deere sweatshirt. One day, Josh and Steph Dahl’s three children could become … [Read more...]
