The Hokah, Minn., City Council met on Tuesday, September 6, at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Lindsey Martell and Council members Cory Lorenz, Tom Bernsdorf, Mike Walsh and Jerry Martell were present. The Consent Agenda consisting of the August meeting minutes, … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council mid-summer meeting
The Hokah City Council met on Wednesday, July 5, at the Hokah Fire Station. Council members present included Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and Council members Mike Walsh, Gary Martell, Corey Lorenz and Tom Bernsdorf. Mayor Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council welcomes new members
The Hokah City Council met June 6 at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and council members Tom Bernsdorf and Corey Lorenz. Absent were Cindy Oldenburg and Bob Oldenburg. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Tippery announced the resignations of Cindy and Bob … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council has busy spring agenda
The Hokah City Council met for two hours on Tuesday, May 2, at the Hokah Fire Department. Council members present included Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf and Cory Lorenz. Mayor Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The consent agenda including approval of the April council meeting … [Read more...]
Marilyn JoAnne Blexrud
Marilyn JoAnne Blexrud, 82, of Hokah and recently of SpringBrook Village in La Crescent, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born November 4, 1940, in Prosper, Minn., to Royal and Borghild (Narum) Rollins she was raised in Mabel, Minn., and graduated from Mabel High School. She met the love of her life, Arlie Blexrud at a barn … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council approves major city water system improvements
The Hokah City Council met March 7 at the Hokah Fire Department. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Also present were Lindsey Martell, city clerk/treasurer; and Council members Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf, Cory Lorenz and Tom Oldenburg. After approving the various items in the Consent Agenda including the February meeting minutes, bills payable and … [Read more...]
Roger D. Schibursky
Roger D. Schibursky, age 78, of Preston, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Roger Dean Schibursky was born in Hokah, Minn., on May 7, 1944. He was the son of Arthur (Art) and Ceona (Becker) Schibursky. He was their pride and joy. He was raised in Preston and during his years at Preston High School he played football. He also played hooky a few … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council hears department updates
The Hokah City Council met February 7 at the Hokah Fire Department. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Also present were Lindsey Martell, city clerk/treasurer, and Council members Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf, Cory Lorenz and Tom Oldenburg. The January 3 council meeting minutes, bills payable report (through February 7) and the consolidated balance sheet … [Read more...]
William “Little Bill” Coughlin
William “Little Bill” Coughlin died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Bill was an old school biker and put thousands of miles per year on his Harleys, touring this great country with family and friends. He also worked in various manufacturing facilities. To some, he was their favorite supervisor. A celebration of Bill’s life … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Jay Lynch
William (Bill) Jay Lynch, 79, Mound Prairie, Minn., completed his earthly journey surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2022. Dad was born “200% Irish” on April 1, 1942, to Hugh and Esther (Eglinton) Lynch. He was raised on the family farm in Mound Prairie with his six siblings. He began his education at the Mound Prairie Schoolhouse and went on to graduate from St … [Read more...]
Margaret F. Demmer
Margaret F. Demmer, age 84, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away September 15, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Margaret was born in the township of Hokah on June 27, 1937, to Philip and Anna (Schnedecker) Feldmeier. She married John Demmer on August 10, 1968, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2019. While … [Read more...]
Margaret Ann Winch
Margaret Ann (Olson) Winch, 93, of La Crosse, died Thursday, September, 24, 2020, at Hill View Health Care in La Crosse. Margaret was born on April 23, 1927, to Viggo and Tilda (Finreng) Olson in Houston County Minn. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Houston Stone Church. Margaret graduated from Houston High School in 1945. She went to earn an … [Read more...]
Cross Country (9/15)
(B) GMLOS 48, La Crescent/Hokah 23, Cotter 67 (Christian Hjelmen (18:14.2) took third behind LC/H runners Cody Kowalski (17:12.4) and Jack Redman (18:04.7). Cohen Wiste (18:56.7) took sixth for GMLOS. Twenty-three guys competed); (G) GMLOS 58, LC/H 38, Cotter 25 (Rambler 8th grader Sonja Semling (19:38.4) took first, LC/H’s Lydia Rosendahl (19:44.5) second. Cotter had … [Read more...]
Bernard J. Wieser
Bernard J. Wieser, 96, of Hokah, Minn., passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the Caledonia Rehabilitation Center. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Hokah, with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Church. Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crescent is assisting the family. For a complete obituary and … [Read more...]
