Motorists using Highway 69 near Albert Lea and Highway 43 from Mabel to Winona will see speed limits raised to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. Crews expect to post the signs in the coming weeks, weather … [Read more...]
Valerie Ann Evenson
Valerie Ann Evenson, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on November 27, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Valerie Ann Severtson was born on August 8, 1955, in Rushford, Minn., to Oscar and Katherine (Sinclair) Severtson. She was raised in Money Creek, Minn., and was a 1973 graduate of Houston High School. She was a graduate of Winona Technical College. Valerie … [Read more...]
Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson
Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson, 50, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home. Rod was born on April 8, 1968, in Duluth, Minn., to Lyle and Elaine (Jacobson) Anderson. He was raised in South Rushford and was a 1986 graduate of Rushford High School, where he participated in football, wrestling and baseball. He was united in marriage with Kim Bunke … [Read more...]
Roger “Chummy” Williams
Roger L. “Chummy” Williams, 84, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Chummy was born on October 27, 1934, in Marinette, Wis., to Orland and Florence (Anderson) Williams and raised there. He served in the National Guard from 1951 to 1953. Chummy was united in marriage with Yvonne Carroll on November 27, 1954. … [Read more...]
Stanley “Stan” Knutson
Stanley “Stan” J. Knutson, 80, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Stan was born on July 7, 1938, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Anton and Helma (Veum) Knutson. He was raised in Sheldon, Minn., where he attended country school. Stan was united in marriage with Ruth Moe. His career included farming … [Read more...]