By Jessi Jablonski Stay sharp in the winter During these chilly winter months, I often dream of flowers swaying gently in the breeze and the sun shining on my face as I’m digging in the garden. Even though I can’t get a shovel in the ground, that doesn’t mean that I won’t see my garden tools all winter. Cool months are a great time to prepare your tools for spring. The … [Read more...]
Some Like It Hot is one-stop shop for wedding food
“Together we create their dream cake,” Suzanne Gardner said. Gardner owns and operates Some Like It Hot Cakes and Catering in Spring Valley. Originally named the Victorian Gourmet, Some Like It Hot offers a unique experience for brides and grooms who are in the process of planning their perfect wedding. When couples visit her shop to pick out a cake, they can choose several … [Read more...]
Decades of entertainment and celebrations on the Outback
Nestled in the hills and valleys of Houston County, Minn., Jake and Holly Wieser are busier than a cowboy in a rabbit roping competition. They own Outback Ranch, Inc., Outback Entertainment, Jake Wieser Construction, Inc., and WIESER Septic & Excavating, all operating out of one location occupying 210 acres that straddles Sheldon and Yucatan Townships. The evolution … [Read more...]
From neighborhood friends to newlyweds
The love Mingo and Mindy Kingsley uncovered as they grew from neighborhood friends to newlyweds seemed natural, yet getting to their June 15, 2019, wedding celebration took thoughtful planning and diligent hours of assistance from family and friends. Domingo (Mingo), son of Kerry and Jane (Hoag) Kingsley, is a 2008 graduate of Fillmore Central High School, graduated Upper … [Read more...]
Lanesboro couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
It was practically love at first sight. Bob and Lori Kellner first met in November 1958 when he drove a group of his friends to a dance at the Playmor Ballroom in Rochester. One of them had invited Lori to join them, and she immediately noticed the handsome driver. “I remember wishing I could be the one riding in the front seat,” Lori laughed. She didn’t get to do that, but she … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Cell phone usage
By Alison Freese Have we lost are ability to communicate with one another because of the use of smart devices? In today’s society many people own and use smartphones, gaming systems, and other technology. Smartphones and gaming systems have both good and bad effects on humans. Most young adults and kids are addicted to cell phone use. How can smartphones be useful? … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau It is a good day when one of my children gives me a call to ask a question. Some days I hear from my kids asking about a sick grandchild. Those calls are not so fun. Today, I got a call regarding something positive… baking. The specific request dealt with good old chicken fat. From chicken fat I make biscuits. They are a favorite for my family. We … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2019 Graduation List •Minnesota State University Mankato: Zachary Eggers, Chatfield, BS, Construction Management; Megan Kiehne, Lanesboro, MS, Rehabilitation Counseling; Quinton Sand, Mabel, BS, RN Baccalaureate Completion, Cum Laude; Logan Back, Ostrander, BS, Construction Management, Cum Laude; Lisa Boyum, Peterson, MS, Elementary Education; Josiah Nelson, … [Read more...]
Wedding Groth ~ Hoskins
Groth ~ Hoskins Michelle Anne (Evenson) Groth and Steven Paul Hoskins were married Friday, October 11, 2019, at five o’clock in the afternoon, during a private ceremony with their immediate family in La Crosse, Wis. Keela Johnson, best friend of the bride, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Witt of Dakota, Minn., and Ms. Susan … [Read more...]
Telephone scam alert
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise citizens that there has been an increase in spoofed telephone number scams. Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID. Scammers often spoof a local business or government agency number. We have recently received reports of the Sheriff’s Office number being spoofed. … [Read more...]
New date announced for Wreaths for the Fallen – December 14
WreathsForTheFallen.org will be honoring our nation’s fallen veterans at the Little Falls, Preston and the new Duluth veterans cemeteries. The addition of Preston and Duluth will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our countries fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries once again this year. Because of the … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski Oh, deer! Deer can be beautiful and a joy to watch... until they eat all of your plants! We live with a large population of deer, and sometimes it seems like there is no deterring them from making a salad bar out of our gardens. I’ve lived with this problem my entire gardening career, and have embraced a few techniques for living in harmony with … [Read more...]
Community rallies around Cords family following fire
The devastating fire experienced by the Cords family, of Rushford, has brought a community to its feet in support of the family. The house fire at 1086 Dump Hill Road, two miles east of Rushford, resulted in a complete loss of the home and significant injuries to the family of six, despite fire response arriving in just minutes. Miraculously, the family was able to get out of … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau As we approach the end of autumn and look toward the onset of cold weather and winter, the bittersweet goodbyes to summer give way to a different kind of warmth. Families and friends gather for feast and celebration. With the changes in temperature and scenery, November turns our minds and hearts toward Thanksgiving. World Book Dictionary says, … [Read more...]
Complimentary Thanksgiving dinner It’s turkey day for all at Discovery
A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner will be served by the Lanesboro Faith Discovery Community on Thanksgiving Day, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location is 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949 (former United Methodist Church). This is the 17th Thanksgiving dinner to be held and it is widely known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious menu. The dishes vary … [Read more...]