Mildred C. Kyseth, age 98 ,of Canton, Minn., died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 28 at the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton. Burial will follow in the Stateline Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and on Thursday … [Read more...]
Canton talks of new gazebo and memorial area
Reflecting upon the appearance of their city, as is all too crucial living among a society that can best be described as superficial though few would like to admit it, the Canton City Council discussed means in which to improve this, specifically focusing on the state of the gazebo and its surrounding area. Following previous plans to repaint the structure and upon recent … [Read more...]
Canton looks to improve quality of wireless internet
With the sole and frequently stated purpose of providing yet another choice for wireless internet to the city and surrounding area’s residents, Becky Severtson, a representative of the Albert Lea-based company known as LTD Broadband, paid a visit to the Canton City Council during their regularly scheduled meeting held on August 9. Severtson outlined the company’s wishes of … [Read more...]
Canton wraps up water meter project
Revisiting the ever attention consuming topic of the town’s recent water meter project, the Canton City Council went about outlining the latest on the subject during their July 12 meeting. With a mere 24 left to install, six of which are assigned for trailers, the once seemingly momentous undertaking is undoubtedly coming to a close. Nearly all of those who have yet to … [Read more...]
Historic Lenora Church to have special service on July 16
There will be a special worship service at the old Lenora United Methodist Church in rural Fillmore County on Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. The 1856 National Historic Register church building is a beautiful example of a pioneer church building in the local area. The Lenora Pioneer Church Society invites everyone to come enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the old church. … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran rejoices on Dedication Sunday
It has been a walk in faith since April 16, 2015, for the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton, Minn., since a fire destroyed their beloved church. As the congregation contemplated on where they would be able to hold worship services, they also needed to decide if they should rebuild their church. After discussing the matter as a congregation it was … [Read more...]
Canton examines deterioration of old school
With conditions proving to resist any signs of improvement and danger evident in a place previously dedicated to the enjoyment of children, the Canton City Council went about discussing the property currently housing the old school. All members noted of the undeniably perceptible hazards in the presence of glass shards and falling brick. While the committee mulled over … [Read more...]
Lois Estelle Henry
Lois Henry, age 76, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Monday, June 5, 2017, at her home in Decorah, Iowa. Lois Estelle (Gossman) Henry was born on December 27, 1940, the daughter of Leland and Irma (Patterson) Gossman in Cresco, Iowa. Lois attended and graduated from Canton High School in 1959. She was married to Duane Henry on July 7, 1959, at St. Agnes-Plymouth Rock Catholic … [Read more...]
Willard H. Patchin
Willard H. Patchin Willard H. Patchin, 93, of Canton Minn., died peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Willard was born May 29, 1924, in Canton, Ohio. He attended school in Stewartville, Minn. After, he joined the United States Navy in December of 1943. He was honorably discharged as a Signalman of 3rd Class on May 10, 1946. In … [Read more...]
Larry L. Whalen
Larry L. Whalen, 84 of Rochester passed away on April 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born on November 18, 1932 in rural Canton, Minn., to Paul and Myrtle (Roche) Whalen. Following graduation from Canton High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Larry was stationed in Germany for 18 months. After the Army, Larry moved to Endicott, N.Y. for … [Read more...]