Jack House passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2022. Jack will be dearly missed. Jack was born in Preston, Minn., on April 3, 1948, to Lyle and Mary Jo House (Smathers). He grew up and attended school in Preston-Fountain, Minn. He followed his father’s footsteps while growing up in Minnesota and learned the painting trade. He was never a fan of the cold … [Read more...]
Preston City Hall water issues
At the October 17 Preston City council meeting, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton reviewed quotes which had been submitted to resolve water issues and fix damages in city hall. With a spring snow melt or heavy rains water has leaked into the council chambers along the north and east foundation walls. It appears to leak in where the foundation and basement floor meets. … [Read more...]
Kristina Kay Stettler
Kristina Kay (Ruud) Stettler, age 43, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday, October 17, 2022, in her home. She was born August 22, 1979, to Nancy and Raymond Ruud. At the age of 16, Kristina started her journey of helping others when she joined the Preston Ambulance Service, and later the medical team at Treasure Island. She was a former CNA at Gundersen Healthcare in Harmony, … [Read more...]
Lloyd R. Broadwater
Lloyd Robert Broadwater, 75, of Kellogg, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in hospice care at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus. Lloyd was born wearing a plaid flannel shirt and pocket tee with work boots and a John Deere hat on November 14, 1946, in Preston, Minn. His parents Raymond and Marjorie (Leland) Broadwater welcomed him to their home in … [Read more...]
Richard Dean Patterson
Richard Dean Patterson passed away on Saturday, October 8. 2022. A memorial service for Richard will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Afton, Minn. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. Memorials are preferred to the family. His burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at 11 a.m. … [Read more...]
Kathleen “Kathy” Murray Pratt
Kathleen “Kathy” Murray Pratt, 78, passed away October 7, 2022, in Dallas. Kathy was born in 1944 in St. Paul and raised in Preston, Minn. After graduating from Preston-Fountain High School in 1962, Kathy attended St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She completed her education at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1966 with a degree in speech-language pathology. … [Read more...]
Preston calls for assessment hearings
At the October 3 Preston City Council meeting, resolutions were approved calling for assessment hearings on November 7 for Maple St. Improvements and Circle Heights Dr. Improvements. The hearings will be held during the regular meeting at city hall. Affected property owners will have an opportunity to have any objection to proposed assessments considered; an objection can be … [Read more...]
Carlton “Tommy” Eugene Thomson
Carlton “Tommy” Eugene Thomson, age 94, of Austin, Minn., passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Carlton was born on April 18, 1928, in Ridgeway, Iowa, to Carl and Leda (Jacobson) Thomson. His early childhood was spent in Preston, Minn., where his father owned and ran the Thomson Cafe. The Thomson family then moved to Austin where he … [Read more...]
Preston welcomes new coffee shop
There’s more than just groceries at Preston Foods these days. Now, while you’re picking up pantry staples or ingredients for a quick supper, you can also stop by the new coffee shop, Rod N’ Reel Coffee Co., next to the deli counter and treat yourself to something from its menu. “We were looking for an opportunity for something our community doesn’t have,” said Brad Hoiness, … [Read more...]
Veterans home update highlights resident applications, staff recruitment
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, ST. PAUL, MINN. – Preston Veterans Home advocates attended a virtual meeting with officials from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) on September 21 to receive an update on the future Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston. Construction continues on schedule for the facility that is located at 1112 Overlook Drive on a 15-acre bluff-top site … [Read more...]