Loren David Tufte, 80, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Loren was born in Fergus Falls, Minn., to John and Cora (Gorder) Tufte and lived most of his life in the Lanesboro area. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954, enlisted in the Army and spent three years in Germany. He married Carol Ann Rasmussen in 1959. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Rev. Marvin E. Sandness
Rev. Marvin E. Sandness died peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Rochester, Minn. He was born on August 9, 1936, in La Moure, N. Dak., to Martin and Pearl Sandness. He attended Jamestown College in North Dakota and Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., in … [Read more...]
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick passed away March 22, 2017, at age 91. A Celebration of Chad's Life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford, with the Reverend Ben Scott officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National … [Read more...]
Brad “Badger” Danielson
Brad “Badger” Danielson, 43, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at his home following a short battle with cancer. Bradley Alan Danielson was born on April 1, 1974, in Winona, Minn., to Dennis and Phyllis (Hallum) Danielson. Brad was raised in Rushford, where he lived his entire life. He was a 1992 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School. In 1999, Brad … [Read more...]
Wayne Darrington
Wayne Darrington was born October 27, 1929, in Hesper, Iowa, to Byron and Mae (Orum) Darrington, the third of four sons in a lively, Quaker household. He attended school in Hesper and then in Bayfield, Wis. When his family moved back to Hesper, he went to work for Jesse McMillen pumping gas, welding and machinery repair. As a young man he was known to be graceful on roller … [Read more...]
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Pros and cons to keeping pigs as pets
People are drawn to pets for various reasons. Self-sufficient cats entice those who prefer independent pets that do not take up much space. Dog lovers might enjoy the companionship and boisterous personalities of tail-wagging pooches. Exotic pet owners appreciate the uniqueness of their reptiles and amphibians and how they may serve as a conversation starters. Pot-bellied … [Read more...]
Foods on the barbie need not be unhealthy
Certain foods found at barbecues are better than others for health-conscious men and women. Barbecue season is still in full swing, and that means many evenings spent dining outdoors with a feast of grilled foods at your beck and call. Such foods may be delicious, but some barbecue standards may not be ideal for those trying to maintain a beach-ready body. But even if a trim … [Read more...]
Farm to table businesses booming
Consumers' appetites for local foods are growing, and restaurants have taken notice. Today, many local businesses, including farms and restaurants, have mutually exclusive relationships that make it possible for local residents to enjoy nutritious, locally produced meals. According to the market research firm Packaged Facts, local foods generated $11.7 billion in sales in 2014 … [Read more...]