John J. Bakke, 87, of Preston, Minn., died Friday, October 12, 2018, at Traditions of Preston, surrounded by love from family and Traditions and Heartland Hospice staff. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston, is assisting the family. John Jensen Bakke was born on June 23, 1931, at Los Angeles, Calif., son of Jens A. and Mary E. … [Read more...]
Beaver Bottoms Saloon has much to offer
A new business has also brought new life to the main street in Fountain, Minn. Beaver Bottoms Saloon is a bar, restaurant, liquor store, and hair salon all wrapped up in one. Owners Jody Wiza and Laura Schroeder have created a fun and welcoming atmosphere in the former Bent Wrench building located at 98 Main Street. Wiza, who owns The Hair Shack and The Shack Bar in … [Read more...]
Ardys O’Shaughnessy
Ardys Pearl O’Shaughnessy, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2018, at Heritage Lake Country in Hartland, Wis. At her side was her daughter Jean, who cared for both of her parents these last few years. Born in New England, N. Dak., in 1923, Ardys was working in Juneau, Alaska, where she met and married William H. O’Shaughnessy in 1944 while he was stationed there … [Read more...]
Future of Fountain’s chicken ordinance heads back to zoning board
In August, the Fountain Council voted to place the hotly debated issue over the keeping of chickens within city limits on the November ballot. At the time, City Attorney Dwight Luhmann recommended against the decision, instead recommending the issue go back to Planning and Zoning for review. He suggested the board put together a potential Chicken Ordinance and bring a … [Read more...]
Todd Allen Kujath
Todd Allen Kujath, 53, of Preston, passed away August 26, 2018, in Lanesboro, Minn. Todd was born June 4, 1965, in Rochester, to Richard and Judy (Stevens) Kujath. Todd graduated from Preston High School in 1983. He attended Winona Technical College, earning his Master Plumber License. Todd was united in marriage to Sara Olson (Hanson) on September 28, 2002, at Fountain … [Read more...]