Charles Enos Applen passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 30, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, Charles was the son of Enos and Bertina Josephine Applen. Also know as Pete, he ...

Houston’s Maddox Rodriguez takes the mid-range shot over Blooming Prairie’s Gabe Staloch in the teams’ Section 1A quarterfinal. Houston, in its first trip to Rochester since 2015-2016, bowed out to ...

One of the things I have enjoyed most about my 18-year tenure as president and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is visiting with entrepreneurs when I travel across our region. At ...

After a short discussion, the council approved Resolution 2025-05 adopting Fillmore County Ordinance 20230523 on Sale of Hemp and Cannabis. The council spent time filling out the requested questions ...

There were plenty of chores for everyone, including young sisters Adelia and Marie, who often worked together. When charged with churning during pleasant weather, they took turns churning butter ...

Tabatha Lynn Blexrud left this life and entered eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the young age of 54. Tabatha was born on January 10, 1971, to the Kenneth Gustason and Jane Carrigan. She ...

First, anyone who is trying to get away with a crime, someone or something is always watching. There are cameras, GPS, and humans keeping a watchful eye on the comings and goings of people.

Kali Lentz, CPA/senior manager at Smith, Schafer & Associates, Ltd., reviewed the 2024 audit for the city of Chatfield at the council’s March 10 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent.

Peter turned and ran. His heart loved Jesus, witnessed His work, was able to lock eyes with Jesus, stated boldly, “Lord to whom shall we go,” and nevertheless in Jesus most painful moments of ministry ...

There are certain people in life that you can always count on to step up and stand out. Philip Abrahamson is one of those people for many reasons. In this specific instance, we are talking about ...

The Spring Valley City Council welcomed Kali Lentz of Smith Schafer as she shared the annual audit report during their March 10 meeting. According the Lentz, the city received and unmodified clean ...

On March 11, the Brownsville City Council unanimously approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all city employees.