Question: Can you drive in a bike lane? For instance, use it for a right turn lane? Answer: No, motorists are not allowed to drive in the bike lanes. The solid white lines on any road mean do not cross. There are designated areas where the solid white line is converted to dashed lines and this is where motor vehicles are allowed to enter a bike lane to make a turn. Before … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Melanoma awareness one step at a time
The facts: Melanoma, although not as common as others of similar characteristics, is unarguably the most serious as far as categories of skin cancer. Indeed, in 2017, an estimation of nearly 10,000 victims will meet their demise at the cost of the deadly disease in the United States alone. The goal: To educate of this ever-pestilent evil, as well as emphasize means in which … [Read more...]
Kevin Hanson
Kevin L. Hanson, age 47, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 14, 2017, in Vernon County, Wis., from injuries sustained in a boating accident. Kevin was born September 1, 1969, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bruce and Martha (Dawley) Hanson. He attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. He worked at several different jobs including logging, truck driving, and recently was working … [Read more...]
Robert Weston Amundson
Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017. Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatfield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) Amundson. Robert attended school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942. On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Robert worked at IBM … [Read more...]
Marjorie Ellen Burkholder
Marjorie Ellen Burkholder, 75, of Overland Park, Kans., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by her daughters at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, following a massive stroke. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 18 at McGilley and Hoge Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 19 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with a … [Read more...]
David J. Tacke
David J. Tacke, 67, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Mayo Clinic after a decades-long battle with a rare blood disease. He was surrounded at the time of his death by his beloved family. A prayer vigil for David will be held at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lanesboro, on Friday, August 18. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be … [Read more...]
John F. Morken
John F. Morken, 62, of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, Minn., following a short and courageous battle with ALS. John was born on July 11, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to Alton F. and Marlys (Glende) Morken. He was raised in Rushford and was a 1973 graduate of Rushford High School. He worked at TRW … [Read more...]
Ronald Duane Ahern
Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017, at his home in rural Chatfield. Ronald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern. He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951. Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472. Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman … [Read more...]
Norma Rasmussen
Norma Rasmussen, 100, of Mabel, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn. Norma was born November 12, 1916 in Preble Township, near South Fork, to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended the South Fork School and the South Fork Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. As a young woman she worked for her neighbors and relatives. While … [Read more...]
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world. She appreciated everyone whose life met hers. Connie was born November … [Read more...]