Preston’s only and longtime bed & breakfast, the JailHouse Inn, has new owners and they’re a perfect match for each other. Dorle Kaase, along with husband, Tom, who is the Fillmore County Sheriff, purchased the historic 1869 gem July 31. “Running a Bed & Breakfast has been a dream of mine off and on for many years,” says Dorle Kaase. “ I never thought it would become a … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central teachers prep for new school year
The Fillmore Central school board reviewed the preliminary enrollment numbers for K-6 at their August 28 meeting. Currently, there are 48 students signed up for the kindergarten class, 32 for first grade, 50 for second grade, 65 for third grade, 45 for fourth grade, 48 for fifth grade, and 59 for sixth grade for a total of 346 students. At this same time last year, 351 … [Read more...]
Federal match period extended for veterans home
Just before the August 27 Preston City Council meeting, Cristina and Anton Welke and family, Plainview, announced that they had organized a baseball tournament to raise money for the veterans home. The deadline for receiving the 2:1 match from the federal government was August 24. However, that deadline has now been extended to September 28. The Welke family took it upon … [Read more...]
Todd Allen Kujath
Todd Allen Kujath, 53, of Preston, passed away August 26, 2018, in Lanesboro, Minn. Todd was born June 4, 1965, in Rochester, to Richard and Judy (Stevens) Kujath. Todd graduated from Preston High School in 1983. He attended Winona Technical College, earning his Master Plumber License. Todd was united in marriage to Sara Olson (Hanson) on September 28, 2002, at Fountain … [Read more...]
Harold “Jerry” Thompson
Harold “Jerry” Thompson Harold “Jerry” Thompson, 83, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Rochester. Jerry was born January 18, 1935, in Cresco, Iowa, to Harold and Harriet (Hoeldt) Thompson. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1953 and entered the Marines in November the same year. After the military, he married Jo Ann Kathryn Means … [Read more...]
Roger F. Eskra
Roger F. Eskra, 82, of Beatrice, died Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1935 at Owatonna, Miin., and graduated from Preston High School. He married Gayle Roelofs on October 4, 1953 at Greenleafton Reformed Church of Preston. He served in the 101st Unit of the National Guard in Winona, Minn., from 1954 to 1957. He … [Read more...]
Preston’s new logo
The Preston City Council approved a new city logo at their August 6 meeting. The trout superimposed over the Minnesota state outline has been the logo on the city’s letterhead, envelopes, business cards and so on. The new official logo is a simple fishhook on a line which represents the city’s theme, “Get Hooked on Preston.” Councilman David Collett was absent. The city’s sign … [Read more...]
David Joerg
David Joerg, age 86, of Preston, Minn., passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Waters Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Memorial services for David Allen will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Grove, Minn. Visitation will be held … [Read more...]
Robert S. (Red) Ramsey, CMSgt USAF, Retired and Louise M. Ramsey
Robert S. (Red) Ramsey, CMSgt USAF, Retired June 6, 1935–September 9, 2016 Bob (“Red”) was born in Rochester, Minn., before the family moved to Preston, Minn., while he was in grade school. He attended and graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, ultimately serving 31 years before his retirement in 1984. He married … [Read more...]
Fundraising campaign approved for veterans home
At the July 16 Preston City Council meeting, the implementation of an area fundraising effort for the proposed veterans home was discussed. This is fundraising over and above commitments that have already been made by the city and the city’s utility. Funds raised or pledged prior to August 24 will be counted for a 2:1 federal match. The goal is to raise $750,000 or more for … [Read more...]