Bethany Syverson age 34, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis., after a short battle with ALS. Loved ones surrounded her; she left ...

After residents voiced concerns about gun safety during the regularly scheduled Houston County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 15, commissioners agreed to schedule a public hearing in August. The ...

Football star, rodeo star and ultimate cowboy Walt Garrison was a longtime spokesman for the Skoal smokeless brand. His famous catchphrase, “Just a pinch between your cheek and gum is all it takes,” ...

The Wykoff City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presiding. Council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel were ...

The 167 annual Fillmore County Fair is July 21-26, in Preston, Minn. One lifelong fairgoer emphasized, “The fair is all about the kids.” They emphasized the importance of visiting the kids’ exhibits, ...

Construction has begun on Spring Valley’s Tracy Road Street Project. Drew Weber, of Bolton and Menk, gave the Spring Valley City Council an update at their July 14 meeting. According to Weber, the ...

The Ruen family of Lanesboro has been named Fillmore County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota Extension.

Cameron Miner of Kingsland placed 32nd among 1,770 individual shooters (top 1.8%) at the 2025 national championships conducted last weekend by the USA High School Clay Target League at Mason, Mich.

Noted at the July 14 meeting, the city of Whalan is looking forward to hosting Whalan Good Old Days, which will be taking place in August. The day will include a picnic at noon and fellowship with ...

Arlene Schumacher, Rein’s niece-in-law, recalled her mother removing lime deposits from her tea kettle by filling it with vinegar and setting it outside over a winter night. By morning, the lime was ...

A new fire fighter was approved by the council at the recommendation of Chief Skifton. Jude Fernando was appointed as a probationary fire fighter. Skifton also asked that the city advertise for more ...

The consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the June 10 meeting, the claims and June checks, the investment report, cash balances, the budget year-to-date, and a letter of support for ...