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Jackson Memorial Golf Classic raises $18,000 for community

June 20, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The rainy weather delayed the start of the annual Jackson Memorial Golf Classic on Monday morning, June 13, by two hours. Dedicated golfers were able to complete all 18 holes and enjoy the traditional steak dinner, and raised in excess of $18,000. “The Robert Jackson Memorial Foundation was established in 2001 in memory of our good friend and colleague Robert “Bob” Jackson. … [Read more...]

Harmony Council welcomes new member

June 20, 2022 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

A resolution accepting the resignation of council member Tony Webber was adopted at the June 14 Harmony Council meeting. A notification had previously been put out asking any Harmony residents interested in filling his seat to send a letter of interest to the city and several letters were received. “I want to thank everybody who applied,” Mayor Steve Donney said, noting that it … [Read more...]

Gary Joe Smith

June 16, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Gary Smith Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Gary Joe Smith, 64, of Harmony, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Gary Joe Smith was born in Preston, Minn., on August 13, 1957. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, and step-grandfather. He grew up in the area and attended Wykoff High School. He had three sons: Benjamin, Jess and Ryan and one daughter, Lisa. He married Barb … [Read more...]

Carol E. Sjarpe

June 9, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal 2 Comments

Carol Sjarpe obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Carol E. Sjarpe, age 78, of Harmony, formerly of rural Lanesboro, Minn., died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Harmony Place Assisted Living in Harmony.  Carol was born February 3, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa, to Howard and Helen (Hahn) Berning.  She attended country school in the Harmony area and graduated from the Harmony High School in 1961.  On July 7, 1961, she married Gary … [Read more...]

Dairyland Power, City of Harmony celebrate opening of service center

June 6, 2022 by Melissa Vander Plas Leave a Comment

It took several years, overcoming a few unexpected challenges and a change in location, but last Thursday, dignitaries from Dairyland Power, the City of Harmony and building contractors celebrated the opening of the Dairyland Service Center in Harmony. The 23,000-square-foot facility is located on 10 acres of land in the northwest edge of Harmony. The majority of the building … [Read more...]

Muriel Jean Waage

May 17, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Muriel Waage obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Muriel Jean Waage loved to sing. Muriel, born in Harmony, Minn., on August 31, 1926, died Sunday, May 8, 2022.  She was the youngest of 11 children born to Edward and Jane Hoiness. “As long as I can remember I was singing,” said Muriel in an interview in 2019. “I sang in church choirs and we all sang around the Christmas tree.” While attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, … [Read more...]

Seat opens up on Harmony City Council

May 16, 2022 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

At the May 10 regular city council meeting, the Harmony Council accepted a resignation from council member Tony Webber effective June 1. A resolution regarding his resignation will be voted on at a special council meeting on May 19. Anyone interested in filling Webber’s term, which ends this year, should submit a letter to the city by the regular June 14 meeting. Tom Olinger … [Read more...]

Danny Fay Broadwater

May 9, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Danny Broadwater obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Danny Fay Broadwater, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022, at Broadwater’s Red Acres. He loved his little slice of heaven on earth and was most content leaning on the fence watching his cattle graze. Dan was born on December 14, 1948, to Clair and Marion (Dodge) Broadwater; he was the second baby born at the “old” Harmony Hospital. He attended Prairie Queen Country … [Read more...]

Donald C. Cremer

May 5, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Donald Cremer obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Donald C. Cremer joined his Savior in heaven on May 4, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he died after a hard-fought battle with cancer ,at the age of 87.   He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey (Copeman); a sister: Dorothea Buisse; sister-in-law Beverly Neubauer, five children: Steve (Umbelina), … [Read more...]

Larry Duane Torgerson

April 28, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Larry Torgerson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Larry Duane Torgerson, 75, of Harmony, Minn., passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Larry was born on October 4, 1946, to Lester and Dorothy (Matson) Torgerson. He grew up in Harmony where he began working at a young age with the family paint and carpentry business, until being drafted during the Vietnam War in 1965. He served in … [Read more...]

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