Wildflower, an all-female contemporary folk band from Winona will be performing at the Preston Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the library and Preston Area Arts Council. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The group performs with duo keyboards, guitars, cello, and flute. The musicians create a fresh, effervescent sound with a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Simon Thomas Gonsalves, 44, Oronoco, Minn.; 8/12/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 9/25/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (9/25/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
Gatherings As I roll to a stop atop a hill on the bike trail, quilt blocks of farmland dot the slope above me. It is a perfect time to muse on this column topic: gatherings. The first gathering we recently attended was the Cory Tammel Benefit. Numerous people were gathered together; in fact the roller-skating rink at Wheelers was filled with people playing games, competing … [Read more...]
Houston School Board interview replacement candidates
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Carlson, Bonner, Wilson and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the evening and opened the meeting to public comment, of which … [Read more...]
Harry Willis Root
Memorial service for Harry Root will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be at the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. … [Read more...]
Pig farmers, they make the bacon
By Lauren Servick Director of Communications and Marketing, MN Pork Board MN Pork Producers Association October. Some would argue it is the best month of the year in southeast Minnesota. October brings the bulk of fall harvest, peak fall foliage beauty, and trips to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard. But it is also a great month to celebrate something deeply rooted in … [Read more...]
Harmony native helps area pig farmers keep herds healthy and productive
Local veterinarian, Dr. Ross Kiehne has dedicated much of his life to the care and raising of pigs. He grew up on a hog and cattle farm near Harmony. After graduating from Harmony High School in 1990, Kiehne completed a four-year degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, then went on to obtain his veterinarian degree at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1999. … [Read more...]
Loren David Tufte
Loren David Tufte, 80, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Loren was born in Fergus Falls, Minn., to John and Cora (Gorder) Tufte and lived most of his life in the Lanesboro area. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954, enlisted in the Army and spent three years in Germany. He married Carol Ann Rasmussen in 1959. … [Read more...]
Rev. Marvin E. Sandness
Rev. Marvin E. Sandness died peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Rochester, Minn. He was born on August 9, 1936, in La Moure, N. Dak., to Martin and Pearl Sandness. He attended Jamestown College in North Dakota and Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., in … [Read more...]
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick passed away March 22, 2017, at age 91. A Celebration of Chad's Life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford, with the Reverend Ben Scott officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National … [Read more...]