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Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020 – City of Rushford

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Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 14, 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, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]

Andy Hogue

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Andrew (Andy) Hogue of Golden, Colo., passed away on December 28, 2020, at age 70, after a long battle with dementia. Andy was born in Harmony, Minn., on April 30, 1950, to Harry and Phyllis Hogue.  After high school, he served in both the Navy and Air Force branches of the military. He then attended Winona State University, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business … [Read more...]

Theodore William Elliott Jr.

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Theodore William Elliott Jr., 66, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Theodore was born on June 15, 1954, in Walnut Grove, Calif., to Theodore Sr. and Francis (Roscoe) Elliott.  His parents were raised in Canada, and he had many fond memories of train trips back to Canada. In 1974, Ted married Mary Jane Combs and they had a son, Andrew. They were … [Read more...]

Esther Jeanette Peacock

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Esther Jeanette Peacock, 92, of Mabel, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse. Esther was born on April 4, 1928, in Spring Grove, to Edwin and Minnie (Ellingson) Liudahl.  She was raised in Spring Grove and graduated from Spring Grove High School.  Esther married Gladen Vatland of Mabel on April 4, … [Read more...]

Donna May Gehrking

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Donna May Gehrking, age 54, of Spring Valley, Minn., died in the comfort of her home on December 31, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Donna was born and raised in Spring Valley, Minn., and moved to Rochester in 1987 where she started her 32-year career at St. Marys Hospital - Mayo Clinic as a pharmacy technician, she was proud to serve as treasurer for Sumner Township and … [Read more...]

Carol Adams

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Carol Adams, age 83, of Chatfield and formerly of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, with Rev. Debra Collum officiating. Carol Marie was born December 21, 1937, to Cecil and June (Nelson) Smith in Blue Earth. … [Read more...]

Government this Week

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Monday, January 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, Virtual Meeting, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]

Vaccine distributions and reasons to be hopeful for 2021

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By U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar As 2020 draws to a close, there are many reasons to be hopeful that next year will be less challenging than this one. Studies have shown that two upcoming coronavirus vaccines are over 90% effective, meaning there is light at the end of the tunnel. And as we look ahead, we must ensure that states have the resources they need to transport, store, … [Read more...]