The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Monte Antonio Flores-Ruesink, 20, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Damon Alan Goodsell, 41, Rochester, Minn.; 10/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cameron Joshua David Heidemann, 21, Waverly, Iowa; 8/31/2017, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners
The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction in with their church bazaar on October 11. The church wishes to thank all the area businesses and individuals that donated to the raffle and all the supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. All 2,000 tickets were sold and below you will find a list of the winners. $100 visa gift card by First … [Read more...]
Make a sober ride a holiday tradition Friends don’t let friends drink and drive: Extra DWI patrols on Fillmore County roads through December 30
Eating good food, spending time with family, exchanging gifts – holiday celebrations in Minnesota may include any number of traditions. A holiday activity that should never become a tradition is driving home after drinking alcohol. Choices to drive drunk have contributed to 27 deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiving through December 30 in the last five years … [Read more...]
Marie (Gilberston) Amdahl
Marie Sylvia (Gilberston) Amdahl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday November 29, 2017, at the Spring Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born on June 16, 1919, to Julian and Ida (Torgerson) Gilbertson. She attended the Wraalstad Country School, graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1936 and Winona Teachers College in 1938. She taught … [Read more...]
Betty (Hanson) Snitker
Betty (Hanson) Snitker, 71, of Jamestown, N. Dak., died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at her home in Jamestown. Betty Lou Hanson was born April 15, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Ralph and Frances (Shaw) Hanson. She received her education in Preston, Minn., until moving to Rochester, Minn., to be a nanny. Betty then moved to Northfield, Minn., to work at the Scheldahl factory … [Read more...]
Paul “Herb” Hanson
Paul “Herb” Hanson, age 58, lifelong resident of Lanesboro died Tuesday, November 28, at his home following a long battle with cancer. Paul was born May 8, 1959, in Rochester, Minn., to Carroll and Evelyn (Hilden) Hanson. He grew up and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1977. He had worked for Whalen Sand and Gravel, Norse Products, and for the last 27 years at … [Read more...]
Millicent Faithe Scheevel
Millicent Scheevel, age 67, of LeRoy, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Millie Scheevel will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, December … [Read more...]
Julie Hadoff
Julie Hadoff, age 59, of Winona, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services for Julie Hadoff will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Whalan Lutheran Church in Whalan, with Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Julie Kay Hadoff … [Read more...]
Robert Pfremmer
Robert Pfremmer, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Harmony, Minn. Graveside service for Robert will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will follow. Robert James Pfremmer was born September 10, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minn., … [Read more...]