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Bernice Christopherson

2019-08-08T17:56:41-05:00August 8th, 2019|Categories: Obituaries|

The funeral service for Bernice Christopherson, 97, of Waseca, formerly of Marshall, will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Bernice Violet (Hansen) Christopherson was born on February 14, 1922, to William and Caroline (Sandro) Hansen of Tracy, MN.  On June 12, 1945, she was united in marriage to Eugene Christopherson of Milroy.  The couple lived in Marshall until 2009 when they moved to Waseca.  Bernice managed [...]

Farmers pack Farmfest forum with Ag Secretary

2019-08-08T12:51:49-05:00August 8th, 2019|Categories: News|

GILFILLAN ESTATE (KMHL) – There was a packed house yesterday on day 2 of Farmfest for an ag forum that featured Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, House Ag Committee Chairperson Rep. Collin Peterson and members of the house ag committee. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says farmers are watching closely what’s going on in Washington. "Poor weather, low prices and uncertainty in trade, together that's causing a lot of concern in agriculture," said Paap. "It's causing a lot of concern on folks' balance sheets. That's why this is so important." There were a few heated moments during the listening session as [...]

Rita Theisen

2019-08-19T12:48:58-05:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: Obituaries|

Rita Theisen, age 96, of Canby, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gary, SD. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Canby, MN. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. prayer service with Rosary to follow on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gary, SD. The Houseman Funeral Home of Canby is entrusted with the arrangement. Rita Theisen was born on December [...]

Fairfax man pleads guilty to attempted murder

2019-08-08T18:42:07-05:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: News|

OLIVIA (KMHL) – A Fairfax man pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault from a shooting in a Fairfax convenience store in January. Michael Klatt, 61, of Olivia, accepted an Alford Plea to charges of 2nd degree attempted murder and 2nd degree assault. Klatt was arrested after entering the Smart Mart in Fairfax and shooting an employee. According to the criminal complaint, Klatt blamed the employee for encouraging his wife to leave him.

Walz: Government needs to be more responsive to farmers’ needs

2019-08-07T12:22:29-05:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: News|

GILFILLIAN ESTATE (LEARFIELD) - Governor Tim Walz told an audience on Tuesday's opening day of Farmfest near Redwood Falls that his goal is to make state government more responsive to farmers' needs. "How we can be more deliberate and more effective in making sure the things government should do they do well, and making sure they things that government shouldn't do they stay out of," said Walz. Walz indicated areas of concern include health care, schools and property taxes.  The governor says he's asking whether there are better ways to align state agencies to deliver services Minnesotans need. Day 2 of [...]

Daniel Steenblock

2019-08-06T17:29:58-05:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: Obituaries|

Daniel Steenblock, age 76 of Redwood Falls, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home.  Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday.  Burial will take place in Rochester at a later date.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Daniel Robert Steenblock was born February 24, 1943 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Goldie (Lokach) Steenblock.  He attended school in Rochester and [...]

Gov. Walz pushes Republicans to move on anti-gun violence legislation

2019-08-06T13:13:16-05:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: News|

ST. PAUL (LEARFIELD) – Gov. Tim Walz is pushing Republicans in the Minnesota Senate to hammer out a compromise on gun safety legislation, as the nation reels from mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Walz says Republicans have hearings next week on turmoil in the state Human Services Department -- so why not also talk about gun safety and the stalemated insulin assistance program? "I do now it's possible," said Walz. "We're doing a DHS hearing, so we're coming back, we're going to pay some per diem, we're going to pay some salary so we can do a DHS hearing, I [...]

Paul D. Driscoll

2019-08-06T12:14:02-05:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: Obituaries|

Paul D. Driscoll, 59, of Redwood Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th at the Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls with burial at the Redwood Falls Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from Noon until the time of the service. Paul Daniel Driscoll was born on January 10, 1960 to Donald J. and Trudy (Meyer) Driscoll in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Paul attended Reede Gray Elementary and Redwood Falls High School, graduating in 1978. He attended Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois receiving a Bachelor of Science [...]

Ralph Roberts

2019-08-06T12:02:33-05:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: Obituaries|

Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph Roberts, 75, of Marshall will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019, with a CCW rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date. Ralph Edward Roberts was born on September 2nd, 1943, in Marshall, MN, to Albert and Dorothy (Cook) Roberts. Ralph grew up in Marshall and [...]

Authorities: Alcohol a factor in a fatal crash near Sleepy Eye

2019-08-06T02:26:16-05:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: News|

SLEEPY EYE (KMHL) – The Minnesota State Patrol says two people were killed and five others injured in a broadside accident that occurred near Sleepy Eye Sunday evening. The patrol says Terry Besemer, 51, of New Ulm was the driver of a 2005 Ford 500 that authorities say failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Brown County road 10 and U.S. Highway 14 and was involved in a crash with a 2003 Ford Windstar. The State Patrol says Besemer had been drinking. Authorities say Marciella De Leon,54, of Hildago, Texas, a passenger in the van, was also [...]

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