“Together we create their dream cake,” Suzanne Gardner said. Gardner owns and operates Some Like It Hot Cakes and Catering in Spring Valley. Originally named the Victorian Gourmet, Some Like It Hot offers a unique experience for brides and grooms who are in the process of planning their perfect wedding. When couples visit her shop to pick out a cake, they can choose several … [Read more...]
Decades of entertainment and celebrations on the Outback
Nestled in the hills and valleys of Houston County, Minn., Jake and Holly Wieser are busier than a cowboy in a rabbit roping competition. They own Outback Ranch, Inc., Outback Entertainment, Jake Wieser Construction, Inc., and WIESER Septic & Excavating, all operating out of one location occupying 210 acres that straddles Sheldon and Yucatan Townships. The evolution … [Read more...]
From neighborhood friends to newlyweds
The love Mingo and Mindy Kingsley uncovered as they grew from neighborhood friends to newlyweds seemed natural, yet getting to their June 15, 2019, wedding celebration took thoughtful planning and diligent hours of assistance from family and friends. Domingo (Mingo), son of Kerry and Jane (Hoag) Kingsley, is a 2008 graduate of Fillmore Central High School, graduated Upper … [Read more...]
Lanesboro couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
It was practically love at first sight. Bob and Lori Kellner first met in November 1958 when he drove a group of his friends to a dance at the Playmor Ballroom in Rochester. One of them had invited Lori to join them, and she immediately noticed the handsome driver. “I remember wishing I could be the one riding in the front seat,” Lori laughed. She didn’t get to do that, but she … [Read more...]
Wedding
Kingmixay ~ Pfremmer Melissa Ann Thaut Kingmixay and Joseph (Joey) Eric Pfremmer were joined in marriage at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018, during a small ceremony in Mesa, Ariz., with Melissa’s closest family and Joey’s closest friends. Melissa is a native of Mesa, Ariz. Joey moved to Arizona in the summer of 2008, but is originally from Harmony, Minn. The bride is the … [Read more...]
Love story: Planning a marriage, not just a wedding
When James and Courtney Swanson planned their wedding, there was an undeniable inspiration: “Our ultimate goal was to showcase our personalities and make every guest feel like they were part of our love story. We wanted our wedding to feel like the best dinner party we’ve ever thrown. We love entertaining and wanted our day to feel warm, whimsical, and colorful.” From the … [Read more...]
Savor the little moments
It could be the beginning of a soulful country song: Boy meets girl at a basketball game. Soon, they’re hanging around each other as friends, watching movies and shooting pool. Innocently enough, they’re drawn to each other. Pretty soon it’s ice cream dates, musings about how incredible the other person is and then, they’re hooked. Tyler and Keela Hoskins have the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro couple celebrates 50 years together
“It was probably the best day of my life,” Diane Haight said, smiling. Her husband, Dick agreed that it was his best day as well. They don’t remember the exact date that it happened, but the Haights know that the best day of their lives was the day they met each other. Dick was working at Miller Hospital, now named United Children’s Hospital, as a pharmacist and Diane was a … [Read more...]
Right time, right place
It was a chance meeting through friends that brought Lee Johnson and Meredith (Keefe) Johnson together, but it is their sense of humor and sense of adventure that made them fall in love and plan a life together. Meredith grew up in the Twin Cities area and graduated from Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minn. She then attended Gustavus Adolphus college in St. Peter, Minn., … [Read more...]
The two M’s: Marriage and Money
This is purely an opinion piece as it relates to couples embarking upon the unity of marriage. I recall while working at the Post-Bulletin in Rochester, I went to lunch with a co-worker. Let’s just say his name was Jerry, because his name was Jerry Boland. I had recently asked my girlfriend to marry me in September of 1999. Jerry asked me a question I hadn’t been asked … [Read more...]
Camp Creek Farm: A labor of love
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but seeing a picture of Camp Creek Farm doesn’t do it justice. You have to see it for yourself to fully appreciate the beauty, the tranquility and the feeling that you have entered a magical place. Located on the outskirts of Preston, Camp Creek Farm has been an ongoing project for owners, Mike and Cindy Tomashek since October … [Read more...]
Wedding – Anderson ~ Linnell
Emily Anderson and Zachary Linnell, both of Chatfield, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place September 23, 2016 at South West Prairie Lutheran Church in Viroqua, Wis. Emily is the daughter of Warren and Elaine Anderson of Fountain, Minn., and Zachary is the son of John and Barbara Linnell of Chatfield. Emily is employed at the Chatfield Post … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thompson ~ Krueger
Allie Elizabeth Thompson and Devon James Krieger are pleased to announce their engagement. They will be married September 17, 2016 in Winona, Minn. Allie is the daughter of Eric and Jane Thompson of Rushford. Devon is the son of Lindsey Krueger and the late Terry Krueger of Glenwood City, Wis. Allie is a 2009 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and is the owner of … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thissen – Schwebach
Dan and Brenda Thissen of Sargeant, Minn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Ann Thissen to Nicholas Benjamin Schwebach. Nick is the son of Susan and Mark Schwebach of Caledonia, Minn. Brooke is a 2013 graduate of Hayfield High School and a 2015 graduate of Rochester Community and Technical College, where she studied child development. She is … [Read more...]