Arless Raymond Markegard passed away July 2, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, surrounded by family. Arless was born in Rushford, Minn., on November 29, 1928. He was the son of Roy and Anna (Tveten) Markegard. Arless lost both parents at an early age. He attended Big Spring and Rushford Public Schools. In 1947, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing
CITY OF RUSHFORD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS & ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. at the Rushford City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, on July 13, 2020, to consider the request of Merlin & Judy Meyer to construct a 16’ x 20’ three-season porch and deck structure with less than the required back yard. The … [Read more...]
Rushford City Council Minutes 6-8-20
Rushford City Council Minutes June 8, 2020 Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2020. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, … [Read more...]
Rushford finds saving in refinance
Under the tutelage of financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, the Rushford City Council approved a refinance that should net them $58,090. The note review is a $594,000 2012 General Obligation Tax Abatement. The note is now callable and the first opportunity for the city to refinance through the Minnesota Rural Water Association’s Midi-Loan Program. The new … [Read more...]
Dennis Danielson
Dennis L. “Denny” Danielson, 68, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Denny was born on September 17, 1951, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Hiram and Lillie (Honsey) Danielson. He was raised in Lanesboro. On August 29, 1970, Denny was united in marriage with Phyllis Hallum in Whalan, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army in … [Read more...]