This year, WreathsForTheFallen.org will be expanding with the addition of the new veterans cemetery in Preston, Minn. This addition will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries this year. With almost 700 additional interments at the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...]
Home weatherization help available
Fall breezes are blowing in holidays, as well as, colder weather and heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can give a one-time payment to cover a portion of heating costs. Depending on the county, additional community resources might be available for heating assistance. According to energy.gov, approximately 45% of home energy is used for heating … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
November — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
Allan J. Dybvik
Allan J. Dybvik, age 77, of rural Decorah, Iowa, died Saturday, November 18, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Allan was born January 19, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa. He graduated from the Cresco High School and then served in the United States Air Force with the Military Police K-9 unit. After returning from the Air Force, he married Carol Rommes at St. John’s … [Read more...]
SEMCAC Awards Arts Grants
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On November 14, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 52 grants for a total of $311,525 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern … [Read more...]
Marilyn V. Hovey
Marilyn V. Hovey, age 85, of Harmony, Minn., died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017. at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Internment will follow at Greenfield Cemetery, … [Read more...]
Alvin “Blackie” Mihm
Alvin “Blackie” Mihm, age 89, of Harmony, died Thursday, November 16 at Rochester West Health Sevices. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Greenleafton Cemetery at a future date. Lindstrom Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Joy Adkins
Joy Adkins passed away peacefully Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Renville Health Care Center in Renville, Minn., after a short illness. Memorial service for Joy Adkins will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Rev. Dan Bredberg officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour … [Read more...]
Lester Hyland
Lester Hyland, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away November 15, 2017, in Rochester. Funeral service for Lester Hyland will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. David Lieder officiating. Burial will be at the Frankford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017, at … [Read more...]
Charlotte Ann Dahl
Charlotte Ann Helgeson Dahl, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2017, under hospice care and surrounded by family, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Charlotte was born in Blue Earth, Minn., to Charles and Grace Helgeson of Bricelyn, Minn. Charlotte graduated from high school in Bricelyn, Minn., and then went to Mankato State University where she graduated with an … [Read more...]