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...]
Joye Fitting
Joye L. Fitting, 92, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. With a bright smile and loving embrace, Joye was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her creativity and elegance inspired everyone she knew and loved. Joye was born on December 28, 1926, to John and Ida (Carlson) Egland and grew up on the now Raptor Ridge Farm of … [Read more...]
Kristie Lee Benson
Kristie Lee Benson, 69, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully at Mayo-Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, La Crosse, Wis., on November 25, 2019. Kristie was born to Norman and Norma (Larson) Benson on April 10, 1950. She was raised in Houston, Minn., and a graduate of Houston High School. Kristie continued her education, leading her to a successful career at IBM in … [Read more...]
Kevin Kelleher
Kevin T. Kelleher, 70, of Houston, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019. Kevin had the largest heart and never had too many people in his life to love. He was a fountain of great wisdom, incessant curiosity, wonderful perspective, and healthy skepticism. With an unparalleled way of making friends feel like family, he cherished and loved family above … [Read more...]
Paul Wheaton
Paul James Wheaton, 76, of Houston, Minn., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston surrounded by his wife and two sons. Paul was born on July 17, 1943, on the family farm on Wheaton’s Flats near Houston, Minn., to John and Ella (Benson) Wheaton. He was raised in the Houston area and was a 1961 graduate of … [Read more...]
Annual Owl Festival Kids’ Art Contest is in full swing
Is there a child you know that has an artistic side that needs to be unleashed? Well, by January 15, 2020, that child could be a part of the International Kids’ Owl Art Contest! In this contest, children can use their imagination to make two-dimensional creations, with owls as the main subject! The contest started around 2004 for the Festival of Owls at the International Owl … [Read more...]
David “Dave” E. Benson
David (“Dave”) E. Benson, 79, of Houston, Minn., passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home, surrounded by loving family, following a valiant battle with leukemia. Dave was born June 17, 1940, in Aurora, Ill., to the late Arthur and Edith (Marquardt) Benson. He graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock High School. Dave married Annabelle Eberly; they later divorced. In 1984, he … [Read more...]
Palmer amaranth found in Houston County, Minnesota MDA encourages farmers and agronomists to scout fields before harvest
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has positively identified the invasive weed Palmer amaranth in Houston County. The MDA was contacted by the Houston County Ag Inspector after discovering several hundred plants in a small hay field. The field has since been mowed and burned off to destroy any plants, seedlings, and seeds produced this season. The … [Read more...]
Betty H. James
Betty H. James, 96, of Houston, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston. Betty was born on October 23, 1922, in Hesper, Iowa, to Harry and Clara (Sanden) Welper. She grew up in the Hesper/Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1941. She married C. Belmont Humphrey on February 9, 1942, in Port Townsend, Wash. He … [Read more...]
Jerry M. Lee
Jerry M. Lee, 82, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by loving family. Jerry was born on July 11, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Gilbert and Molly (Anderson) Lee. Jerry went to school at the Yucatan Stone School for eight years. Next was four years of high school and graduation from Houston High … [Read more...]