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Larry Paul Palmby

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Larry Paul Palmby, 82, of Dover, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born September 7, 1939, in Dover to William and Genevieve (La Barge) Palmby.  He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957.  Larry served in the United States Army and Army Reserve 354th from 1957-1962 with the military police.  Larry married Bonnie Tibesar.  They … [Read more...]

Gayle Treichel Bunge

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Gayle Treichel Bunge, who always lived life with her boots on, died of pancreatic cancer on March 29, 2022, in her home in Etna, N. H., surrounded by her loving family. On April 10, 1962, Gayle was born to William and Barbara Treichel in Ann Arbor, Mich. She grew up in Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in Mass Communications and Marketing. … [Read more...]

Roger Bennie Boyum

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Roger Bennie Boyum, 83 of Peterson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Roger was born October 10, 1938, in Rushford to Bennie and Mildred (Hanson) Boyum.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Peterson High School.  Roger served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile … [Read more...]

Vernon Arthur Anderson

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Vernon Arthur Anderson was born March 7, 1932, to Arthur and Anna Anderson in Lakefield, Minn. He grew up in Lakefield, graduating high school in 1950.  From a young age he was involved in music. He was also involved in many sports, but especially excelled in music (trumpet and singing). At Luther College he continued his love of music in touring the country with a male … [Read more...]

Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff

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Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn.  Ernest Orlando Tuff was born on May 29, 1930, in Rushford to Elvin and Ida (Edwardson) Tuff. He was raised in Rushford and worked on the family farm until he entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After his … [Read more...]

Lyla V. Johnson

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Lyla V. Johnson, 102, of Houston, Minn., died at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, one month and one day before her 103rd birthday. Lyla Virginia Onstad was born on April 22, 1919, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Peter and Jorgina (Suldahl) Onstad.  She was raised in Blackhammer and was a 1937 graduate of Spring Grove High School.  In 1938, Lyla graduated from Winona … [Read more...]

YORK TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES

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York Township will accept rock quotes for   good quality crushed road rock which meets state specification to be delivered and spread anywhere in the Township by June 10, 2022. The quotes must be expressed in dollars per ton delivered and specify the quarry where the rock is  produced. Quotes must be accompanied be a certificate of insurance and in the possession of the clerk … [Read more...]

City of Rushford Village Rock Bids Request

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The City of Rushford Village will accept bids for up to 3000 cubic yards of Class 2 crushed rock wearing course that meets MN DOT requirements, to be delivered by the cubic yard and spread or stockpiled, or picked up at the quarry pile. Must be spread on roads by June 15, 2022, and stockpiled for winter use in September or October, 2022. Penalties may be imposed if rock is … [Read more...]

Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022

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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, Linder, Ryman, Volkman.  Staff Present:   Admin Chladek and Clerk/Treas. Zacher.   Consent agenda and notices: … [Read more...]