February 2025

BOYD NELSON

Boyd Nelson, born February 16, 1939, in Grove City, passed away peacefully at home in Faribault on February 11, 2025. Survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Pamela (Kevin), Patricia (David) and Jennifer; son, Douglas (Liz); three grandchildren, Caleb, Ava and Alaina. Memorial services were held at First English Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. with a visitation at church for one hour prior to the service. Interment in Grove City at a later date. Boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guestbook.

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GRACE M. KAPING

Grace M. Kaping, 93, of Litchfield died on Monday February 10, 2025, at her home. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday February 17, 2025, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Cosmos. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Interment was held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cedar Mills Township. The service was livestreamed at www.johnsonhagglund.com. Grace M. Kaping, the daughter of Edwin and Mildred (Berlin) Swanson, was born on February 3, 1932, in Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1950 and was united in marriage to Darrel Kaping at First Lutheran Church in rural Cosmos on January 20, 1951. Shortly after their marriage, they bought their farm in Cedar Mills Township. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran church of Cosmos. Grace was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband on their dairy, crop and livestock farm. She was employed at Jennie-O and later at FingerHut and kept the books on the farm. She cooked many meals and baked many loaves of bread while raising her six children. She liked to sew, garden and read. She especially liked raising golden retrievers.

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GRACE M. KAPING

 Grace M. Kaping, 93, of Litchfield died on Monday February 10, 2025, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday February 17, 2025, at…

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What books are on your nightstand?

A nightstand gives a little insight into one’s personality. If you were to look at mine you would find: a lamp (a necessity, as I read often before I settle in for sleep), a reusable water bottle, a beautiful wooden book stand that was a gift from one of my students, an assortment of hair ties, a few random receipts that serve as bookmarks, and an ever- changing stack of books.

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For Congress, now comes the hard part

The early days of a new presidential administration attract a lot of attention from the media and ordinary Americans. The months of speculation since the election about what lies ahead are over; now it’s reality. But equally riveting is what’s going on in Congress, which must react to presidential initiatives, vet nominees, and put its own stamp on public policy.This year, more than any I can remember, will test Congress.

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