Lee Christopher Christopherson, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019, with his beloved daughter by his side. Dad was born September 1942, in Rochester, Minn., to Harold and Milly (Peters) Christopherson. Dad had developed a lifelong love of horses on his parents’ farm. He drove his ponies every day doing farm chores with his trusty pup, Tuffy. He was a 1960 … [Read more...]
Calling for entries for Fountain’s 150th Anniversary Parade
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2019 celebration. Fountain residents are excited to announce their 150th Year Celebration on July 27, 2019. The Grand Parade will be at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Fountain. The highlight of the celebration will be an indoor event with the “Fabulous Armadillos” band in the evening. Some of our other events include: Fire department … [Read more...]
Stephen Lee Hansen
Stephen Lee Hansen, 63, of rural Fountain, died in a single car accident Friday, May 10, 2019. Stephen was born April 24, 1956, in Sherman Tex., to James and Marlene (Hill) Hansen. After graduating from High School, Steph joined the Air Force and was based in Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, from 1974-1977. He then went on to Wartburg College, in Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Audrey Drogemuller
Audrey Drogemuller, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at … [Read more...]
A.J.’s Diner to open in Fountain
“This is going to be a family business between me, my wife and my daughter,” states Seth Arnold about A.J.’s Diner, the new business he is opening with his family along Hwy. 52 in Fountain, Minn. After purchasing the building which had been Los Gables Mexican restaurant for many years, the restaurant will be changing the decor and the menu will now focus on made-from-scratch … [Read more...]