In the April 15, 2013 Spring Home & Garden section, there was an error in the A dream complete for the Johnsons story. Soland Carpentry did the shingling on the home and Mr. Soland sub-contracted the shingling out to someone else. Soland Carpentry bu
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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Rushford Floor Covering merges with Lyle’s Flooring America
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
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Nick, Jackie, Creighton, Dave, and Theresa are excited about the Lyle’s Flooring America changes. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
For years people have echoed the sentiment that small town businesses just can’t compete with their larger counterparts. Big box behemoths, ultra-competitive pricing, and gravitation towards internet browsing and sales have staggered the potential and growth of many mom and pop stores. Still, some of those locally-owned businesses can’t be driven out, instead thriving through it all and finding where they can trump the competition - service.
The Horihan family knows this first-hand. As owners of Rushford Floor Covering, as well as Rushford Fireplace and Linda Horihan Insurance Agency, with locations in Rushford, Rochester, and now Minnesota City, changes in consumerism keep them hopping. Following an instinct, which started in early 2001, the family opened their flooring operation adjacent to the existing insurance agency. In January 2008, the agency purchased Ringler Insurance and opened its third branch office. Now, as of April 1 of this year, the Winona branch office of Linda Horihan Agency has moved to share space with the Lyle’s Flooring America location in Minnesota City due to the Horihan family purchase of the Lyle’s franchise. Richard Horihan along with sons Creighton and Charles are transitioning Lyle’s Flooring America with their Rushford Floor Covering business to create two Lyle’s Flooring America locations.
Creighton, who started working with his mother Linda in the insurance agency in 2002 and became president in 2005, says, “Coupling the flooring business with the insurance business in the same location has been a great combination in Rushford and we look forward to offering customers the same combination in Minnesota City. Charles and I are excited for the opportunity to expand our existing flooring business and ensure the future of Lyle’s.”
Lyle’s has itself been a flourishing business for 52 years, including 20 years as Lyle’s Interiors, and has a strong reputation for growth and integrity. Opened in 1961 by Lyle and Joann Ziegeweid as a two-room showroom, it was purchased in a smooth and seamless transition by Dave and Therese Ziegeweid in 1977. Although the couple financed 90 percent of that purchase, and was hit with the recession of the early 80s, the business survived and thrived, achieving remarkable growth. Still it became evident to the couple that operating independently was increasingly difficult. In 1993, the business name was put forward by a Rochester fl .....
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The Horihan family knows this first-hand. As owners of Rushford Floor Covering, as well as Rushford Fireplace and Linda Horihan Insurance Agency, with locations in Rushford, Rochester, and now Minnesota City, changes in consumerism keep them hopping. Following an instinct, which started in early 2001, the family opened their flooring operation adjacent to the existing insurance agency. In January 2008, the agency purchased Ringler Insurance and opened its third branch office. Now, as of April 1 of this year, the Winona branch office of Linda Horihan Agency has moved to share space with the Lyle’s Flooring America location in Minnesota City due to the Horihan family purchase of the Lyle’s franchise. Richard Horihan along with sons Creighton and Charles are transitioning Lyle’s Flooring America with their Rushford Floor Covering business to create two Lyle’s Flooring America locations.
Creighton, who started working with his mother Linda in the insurance agency in 2002 and became president in 2005, says, “Coupling the flooring business with the insurance business in the same location has been a great combination in Rushford and we look forward to offering customers the same combination in Minnesota City. Charles and I are excited for the opportunity to expand our existing flooring business and ensure the future of Lyle’s.”
Lyle’s has itself been a flourishing business for 52 years, including 20 years as Lyle’s Interiors, and has a strong reputation for growth and integrity. Opened in 1961 by Lyle and Joann Ziegeweid as a two-room showroom, it was purchased in a smooth and seamless transition by Dave and Therese Ziegeweid in 1977. Although the couple financed 90 percent of that purchase, and was hit with the recession of the early 80s, the business survived and thrived, achieving remarkable growth. Still it became evident to the couple that operating independently was increasingly difficult. In 1993, the business name was put forward by a Rochester fl .....
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Illegal to text, email, surf web while driving
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Posted in All Features
ST. PAUL, MN - A ticket for texting and driving will make you feel : - ( and chances of getting stopped for thumbs on the phone will increase as Minnesota law enforcement agencies conduct a one-day distracted driving education and enforcement effort
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SMIF brings people together
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
By Jason Sethre
On Thursday, April 18, at the prestigious and award-winning Four Daughters Winery and Vineyard located on the outskirts of Spring Valley, Minn. Tim Penny and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) staff hosted an event
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H&S Motors remodels
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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By Mitchell Walbridge
H&S Motors, the Chevy-Buick car dealership located in Cresco, Iowa, is moving into spring with a new look. After starting major remodeling construction at the beginning of July 2012, dealership owner Bryan Sheehy explained tha
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These gadgets make driving more safe
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Guys love gadgets. Be it the newest smartphone or the latest model television, men revel in staying up-to-date on the latest gadgets and gizmos to hit the market. While many popular gadgets are geared toward entertainment, some are aimed at making l
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A & W: The Hot Rod of Restaurants
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
By Jason Sethre
The Spring Valley A & W Drive-in is rich with history tied to food, fun, and hot rods dating back to 1956 when the original owners Roger and Marge Simpson brought this restaurant to life in the small rural farming community.
Back
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Road trip tips for Spring drivers
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Spring is a season of rebirth for many people, who welcome the warm weather with open arms, especially those who just endured a harsh winter. Spending time outdoors when the weather warms up is a popular pastime for many people each spring.
Road t
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New car not in the budget for many families
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Having a family, owning your own home and driving a new car is a common goal of many people. But at least one item on that list has now become much less affordable for the average person.
Now that many of the auto-buying incentives instituted to h
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