Action must be taken as no-knock warrants continue to be a cause for many killings of Black people. For those who do not know, Amir Locke was a 22-year-old Black man who was killed by Minneapolis police Wednesday, Feb.
The big game’s a’comin’ and every year there’s a lot of talk about the commercials. Normally commercials are a thing I avoid. During a commercial break, I usually take a stroll or engage in light banter. I might fix a snack or even, on occasion, check the laundry.
Our second grandson joined the family last fall. I have a photo of my mom holding him at six weeks, and it makes me think about the 86 years separating them. My mom started hospice at the end of last year, and she passed away last month. Reflecting on how one journey is starting as another ends, I keep wondering what my little grandson’s world will be like 86 years from now. What is the future I want for him? And what am I willing to do to get there?
Joyce A. Wissink, age 87, died comfortably in her home Saturday, January 8, 2022 of natural causes.
WABASSO - The funeral service for Lavon Werner Blank, 95, of Wabasso, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Sunset Funeral Home in Wabasso. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in Wabasso.
REDWOOD FALLS - Richard Theodore Hahn, age 87 of Redwood Falls, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Carris Health - Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls with a livestream on Gloria Dei’s Facebook Page. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Friday. Interment will be held 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.
GRANITE FALLS - The funeral service for Daniel “Dan” Filzen, 43, of Granite Falls, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Belview. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home in Echo and Tuesday, one hour prior to the service; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Belview. Interment with military honors will follow the service at the Belview Cemetery.
Mass of Christian Burial for Marie Dolan, 76, of Marshall, formerly of Lucan, will be Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. A livestream and recording of the service will be available at www.holy-redeemer.com. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Milroy.
SPRINGFIELD - Norma Freeman age 102, of Springfield, MN died on February 3, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN.
We all know the dangers of driving with snow and ice on the roads, but driving with snow and ice on your vehicle is also a hazard. Always take time to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before traveling. This is for your safety and the safety of other drivers. Snow and ice left on your hood, roof and trunk can shift and blow off – blinding you or the driver behind you. Limited visibility can also occur if snow and ice are sucked into the fresh air intake of your vehicle (normally near the bottom of the front windshield). It can create moisture fog inside your windows and windshield. It is also important to clear snow and ice from: