September 1, 1990 - July 8, 2025 Bethany Syverson, age 34, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis., after a short battle with ALS. Loved ones surrounded her; she left this world behind to enter into the presence of her Savior. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Berean … [Read more...]
Jean (Holien) Malanaphy
Jean (Holien) Malanaphy died with grace and in peace on July 16, 2025, having said good-byes to her family and friends. She was just shy of 93 years, with her birthday coming up on July 30 (1932). She is now dancing with her husband Jim Malanaphy, Jr., who has been preparing for her arrival since 2017, along with her beloved son David who passed over in 2002. Her parents … [Read more...]
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 21, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING WITHIN THE CITY OF RUSHFORD VILLAGE, MINNESOTA
The following is the official summary of Ordinance No.21, which was passed by the city Council of Rushford Village on July 1, 2025. A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the office of the city clerk during normal business hours, and at the community library, if there is one, or if not, in any other public location which the council … [Read more...]
Ruen Family Recognized as Fillmore County 2025 U of M Farm Family
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension The Ruen family of Lanesboro has been named Fillmore County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota Extension. The Ruen family farm began in the early 1930s with Howard Ruen, who laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational operation. When Howard’s son Donnie returned from … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Forum June 11, 2025 MINUTES
In Attendance: Steve Snyder, Mark Holmen, Steve Storhoff, Sarah Peterson, Kevin Horihan, Lucas Bergo, Matt Schultz, Wanda Hanson I. Call to Order at 7:00 PM by Snyder II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: Josie Papenfuss IV. Approve Agenda: Moved by Peterson; 2nd Storhoff; Passed V. Approve Minutes of May 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting: Moved by Bergo; 2nd … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-25-385
In Re: Estate of Luella Brown, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held via Zoom, see notice of remote hearing, in the Fillmore County District Court, located at 101 Fillmore Street … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA FILLMORE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT THIRD DISTRICT Court File NUMBER: 23-PR-25-351
Case Type: Informal Probate In Re: Estate of Clayton Franklin Smith, Deceased Notice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that a second amended application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated December 3, 2013 has been … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Created Equal
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” You’ll undoubtedly recognize this from the Declaration of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Allam Cruz Jimenez-Arceda, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 6/29/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 6/29/2025, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200. Carrie Lynn Rollins, 56, Caledonia, Minn., 5/26/2025, Speeding (75/60), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department Ali Jawad Alsadah, 50, Rochester, Minn., … [Read more...]
Joann Moe
Joann Marion Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in her home with family by her side. Joann was born in Trempealeau, Wis., on May 5, 1934, to Joseph and Olivia (Schmitt) Schwertel. She grew up and attended school in Trempealeau. After school she began working at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., as a nurse’s aide. She mainly … [Read more...]