Kleppes buy standing timber and cut logs at their mills in southeast Minnesota and eastern Iowa. They sell pallet lumber, grade lumber, railroad ties, crane mat timbers, and 3 ply laminated mats. They ...

Kevin E. Hareldson, age 38, of Winona, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Marys Campus surrounded by his family.

Rebecca “Becky” Hanson, 80, of Rushford, died peacefully, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home surrounded by her family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Richard (Dick) Allen Rislove, 79, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Rochester, Minn., passed October 6, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester. A graveside service followed by a celebration of life will be ...

The arrival of the Southern Minnesota Railroad in 1867 turned Rushford into a “boom town” of commercial activity. The population swelled to 1,600. More than 150 buildings were constructed that year, ...

Houston Schools welcomed two new teachers to their staff this year: Angela Engebretson, speech and language pathologist, and Duane Ledin, music teacher and choir director. Angela Engebretson is the ...

Sixth graders were eager to touch the fish that were caught by Fisheries Technician Gavin Bauer. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee. Sixth graders from Houston County schools enjoyed ...

In other business, the council heard that the city’s $1,000 offer for the property at 421 Minnesota Street has been accepted. The city attorney is reviewing the file and working toward a closing date.

Kenneth Jacobson, 83, of Rushford, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mike and Linda Kowalski and their dog Pal. The Kowalskis were recognized for their ongoing efforts, with a road being named after them. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee The Mabel City Council ...

I am writing to express grave concern regarding the detrimental impact the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act is having on our already fragile rural clinics and hospitals. I am a ...

The board did approve the teacher contract with the Chatfield Education Association. The total package agreement that included pay and health insurance increases for 2025-2026 is 4.3% and for ...