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Gilbert “Gib” Fjelstad, a longtime Stewartville, Minnesota, area farmer, passed away following a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Rochester – Methodist Campus.

Gilbert Vernon Fjelstad was born on November 15, 1944 in Wykoff, Minnestoa, to Henry and Veronna (Milbroth) Fjelstad.  Gib grew up on a dairy farm and carried on a proud family tra...

March 13, 1940 – November 8, 2026

Sharon was born to Maurice and Regina (McCabe) Hughes in Lanesboro, Minnesota, on March 13, 1940. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1958 and St. Mary’s Nursing School Rochester in 1961. She married Robert G. Hollis on July 27, 1963 in Harmony. Minnesota. Robert and Sharon had two daughters, M...

49 years young — gone far too soon, but leaving behind a lifetime of memories.

Brandon Hoff, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Harmony on Sunday, November 8, 2026. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of his family and friends that can never truly be filled. Although his time with us was far too short, Brandon lived a life that mad...

Plainview resident Merlin Ordell Bratberg died on September 14, 2026, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 85.

Born at home on September 25, 1940, to Melvin and Norma (Gravos) Bratberg in Rushford, Minnesota, Merlin was later baptized on October 20, 1940, at Rushford Lutheran Church. He grew up on the fam...

As we celebrate Veterans Day in 2026, it’s a good time to reflect on all that has occurred in our region and how our community has strived to show support and recognition for our veterans.

On November 8, 2013, there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery located on 169 acres in Preston, Minnesota.

First burials began on Novembe...