Richard G. “Dick” Petsch, age 79, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home. Richard George Petsch was born on July 10, 1943, son of George and Margaret (Weyandt) Petsch in St. Paul, Minn. Dick was a car enthusiast, and enjoyed going to car shows with friends all around the area. Dick helped to start the annual car show during Preston Trout Days … [Read more...]
Preston adopts 2023 budget and levy
City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton gave a presentation on the budget and levy during the Truth in Taxation portion of the city council’s December 5 meeting. This is to give the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed final levy. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. Throckmorton noted that the preliminary levy certified in September showed a 5.14% increase over the 2022 … [Read more...]
Harriet E. Hahn
Harriet E. Hahn, 97, of Preston, Minn., died on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Harriet Ellen Hahn was born in Preston, Minn., on February 2, 1925, to Thomas and Alice (Baker) Hahn. She attended Preston Elementary School and graduated from Preston High School, the Preston Teacher Training Department, and Winona State University. … [Read more...]
Preston City Hall repairs in progress
At the November 17 meeting of the city council, the last two quotes from contractors to complete needed waterproofing and repairs of Preston City Hall were approved. Mayor Kurt Reicks and councilman Dean Aug were absent. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton reported the final two quotes had been received and some work had already been done. The deconstruction and removal of … [Read more...]
Dempsey W. McHan III
Dempsey W. McHan III, 43, of Brownsdale, Minn., and formerly of Preston, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Preston. Dempsey Willard McHan III was born on September 25, 1979, in Leakesville, Miss., to Dempsey W. McHan II and Mary K. Dunphy. Dempsey lived in Mississippi until age 12 when he moved with his family to Whalan, Minn. He was a 1998 graduate of … [Read more...]
Laurald Joseph Afseth
Laurald Joseph (Joe) Afseth Jr. of Harmony, Minn., passed away on November 15, 2022, as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Canton, Minn. Laurald Joseph Afseth Jr. was born on August 2nd, 1959 In Harmony, Minn., to Laurald (Larry) and Delores (Alden) Afseth. Joe grew up on the family farm in rural Preston, Minn., and graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in … [Read more...]
Administrator selected for future Preston Veterans Home
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) announces that David Dunn has been selected to serve as the administrator of the future Preston Veterans Home, scheduled to open in mid-2023. Dunn joins MDVA with more than 18 years of experience as an administrator for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care … [Read more...]
Carl Bakalyar
Carl R. Bakalyar, 97, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022, surrounded by his family, and loved ones. Carl worked in the utilities and communication industries in positions of increasing responsibility. Lastly managing telephone offices in the SE portion of Minnesota. After his retirement he served on various committees, and advisory boards … [Read more...]
Preston adopts assessment rolls for Maple St. and Circle Heights Dr. improvements
City Engineer Brett Grabau began the assessment hearings with a description of the projects at the city council’s November 7 meeting. The improvements included the resurfacing of Maple St. from the intersection of Ridge Rd. to the western dead end. Improvements also included the reconstruction of portions of Circle Heights Dr. along with the entrance to the Branding Iron; this … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Spending some time out in the woods reading Psalm 23
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Have you ever had one of those days when you find yourself running here and running there and and just having too many commitments and things that require your attention, along with other things that cause stress, pressure and anxiety? I had one of those … [Read more...]