The Tuesday, January 8 Wykoff City Council meeting was host to routine business items such as appointments for 2024 committees and approval of administrative fees, as well as the review of a new zoning request, the approval of a grant, and several other topics of discussion. In one major item of business for Monday’s meeting, the council appointed members to the various … [Read more...]
Carroll John Evers
Carroll John Evers died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus on January 10, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 83. Carroll was born on November 10, 1940 ,to John and Ethel (Lentz) Evers on their family farm and lived there all of his life. He attended St. Johns Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1959. In 1959, he joined the … [Read more...]
David G. Wagner
David G. Wagner, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, surrounded by his family. Dave was a graduate of Wykoff High School, class of 1958; St. John’s University in 1962, and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career as a salesman and business owner. He is survived by Kate, his loving wife of 58 years; sons … [Read more...]
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall, 27, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, in a motor vehicle crash, along with her beloved dogs Abby and Rebel. Jessica was born October 23, 1996. She attended Rosemount High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in animal science from University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Jessica developed her business JA … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash in Sumner Township
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on December 21, 2023, at approximately 9:29 p.m., a 911 caller reported a single vehicle crash on Fillmore County Road 4 near the intersection of Fillmore County Road 38 in Sumner Township. Fillmore County deputies responded to the scene and found the driver and sole occupant, 27-year-old Jessica Nicole Aspenwall of Wykoff, … [Read more...]
Jerry Lee Markham
Jerry Lee Markham, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away on November 2, 2023, in Ostrander, Minn. Jerry was born to Donald and Adeline (Affeldt) Markham on October 17, 1942, in Austin, Minn. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., where over the years he was active with the Luther League, Sunday School, and church counsel. … [Read more...]
Myron Albert Schmidt
Myron Albert Schmidt, from Wykoff, Minn., passed away on October 28, 2023. Myron was born January 12, 1944, to Louis and Iona (Affeldt) Schmidt. Myron grew up on the family farm and went to country school at the Jordan stone school house and later graduated from Wykoff with the Class of ‘62. He continued to live on the home farm until his death. Myron was an avid cribbage … [Read more...]
Donna Jean Meyer
Donna Jean Meyer, 82, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family. Donna Jean (Galster) Meyer was born on January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, N. Dak., to John and Ruth Galster. Donna spent her growing up years in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where she graduated high school in 1959. She then traveled … [Read more...]
Harold W. Meyer
Harold W. Meyer, 87, of Mesa, Ariz., went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023. Harold was born December 18, 1935, in Wykoff. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at South Zumbro Lutheran Church, 68905 290th Ave, Kasson, Minn. 55944. A private burial for the immediate family only will take place in the church cemetery before the … [Read more...]
Doris Ann Peterson
Doris Ann Peterson, age 84, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Wykoff. An option for viewing via live stream will be available on the Wykoff United Methodist Church’s Facebook page. Visitation for Doris will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, … [Read more...]
Tapping of the Keg at Wykoff Fall Fest
Make plans to attend the annual Wykoff Fall Festival this weekend, September 21-24. Dave Schmidt will tap the keg at noon on Saturday at the fest grounds. This year’s grand marshals are Ken and Marie Baker. On Saturday at 11 a.m. you’ll see them in the popular Fall Fest parade. Make plans to attend the festival’s dinner theater, Fall Fest Foul Play: Murder at Wykoff Casino … [Read more...]
Wykoff Gears Up for Fall Fest
By Patrick Andrews Monday’s September 11 Wykoff City Council meeting opened with a visit from John Baker, who gave updates on the ongoing refurbishment of a city-owned baseball field. Dugouts have been moved from a previously used field, dirt has been moved in, and Mr. Baker said he hopes to get the dugouts set on slabs within the next couple weeks. Although it isn’t easy to … [Read more...]
Wkyoff Council Discusses Enforcement of Short-term Rental Zoning
By Patrick Andrews Shortly after the opening of Monday’s August 15 Wykoff, Minn., city council meeting, wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney shared some good news regarding the city’s pump house. While it was thought that the old brick building may need replacing in its entirety, it appears renovation of the existing structure may be feasible. Mr. Whitney … [Read more...]
Joan Kidd
Joan A. Kidd, 87, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Joan Ann Dearness was born on June 26, 1936, in Holyoke, Mass., to Frances Dearness and Francis (Hill) Dearness. She met the love of her life at the Mount Holyoke Dance Pavilion in the fall of 1959. She moved to Minnesota and married Lynn Edward Kidd on … [Read more...]
Joseph Walsh
Joseph Leonard Walsh was born on February 13, 1934, in Fillmore Township, the son of Richard and Elsie Walsh. He married Marian Walsh (Kellogg) on his birthday in 1965, a union that lasted 58 years. Together, Joe and Marian had five children, Timothy (Pam), Kellie, Jody (Toby), James (Nichole), and Joseph (Brooke). He was surrounded by the love of his wife and children as he … [Read more...]