RUSHFORD, MN 11 a.m. March 18, 2020 — As of today, MiEnergy Cooperative’s offices in Cresco, Iowa and Rushford, Minn., are closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19. Members are encouraged to call the cooperative at (800) 432-2285 if they would like to talk with someone regarding electric service as employees are working and crews will continue to respond to … [Read more...]
Bernadine Riehl
Bernadine Riehl, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away March 12, 2020, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Bernadine Isabelle Barber was born November 08, 1936, to Erwin and Bernice (Fort) Barber in Chatfield, Minn. She married Vernon “Bud” Riehl on February 12, 1954, in Spring Valley. They had eight children. Bernadine was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crafts and … [Read more...]
Maxine W. Boehmke
Maxine W. Boehmke, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Maxine was born on May 22, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Clifford and Minerva (Flattum) Thompson. She was raised in Peterson and attended Peterson High School. Maxine was united in marriage with Robert Boehmke on February 16, 1952, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. … [Read more...]
Violet M. “Lollie” Fairbanks
Violet M. “Lollie” Fairbanks, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Accura Healthcare of Cresco. Lollie was born November 2, 1923, daughter of Louise and Leonard Sheriff in the village of Spring Grove. She attended school there through the eighth grade. We recall the stories of her and her siblings walking to the country school and the memories they … [Read more...]
Dean Raveill
Dean Raveill, 72, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Spring Valley Senior Living. Wilford Dean Raveill was born on March 16, 1947, in Chatfield, Minn., to Edward Raveill and Laura Grace Higgins. He attended Chatfield schools. He worked at many different places in the area. Dean was united in marriage to Melody Dunford in Rochester, Minn., in 1980 and … [Read more...]
Scott Allen Matter
Scott Allen Matter, 38, of Rushford, Minn., died in his home on March 8 after battling brain cancer for 13 years. Scott was born to Thomas and Susan (Heiden) Matter on September 26, 1981. Scott graduated from Farmington High School in 2000. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Brown College. Scott moved to Austin, Minn., where he met his wife … [Read more...]
Robert Basil Jahn
Robert Basil Jahn, age 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., died March 11, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Bob was born April 27, 1922, to William F. Jahn and Benora E. (Fjeld) Jahn on their farm outside of Spring Valley. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1939. Bob was united in marriage to Maxine (Dorothy M.) Davis at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, on October … [Read more...]
Athletes of the Week – 3.16.20
Government this week
Monday, March 16 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning … [Read more...]
Correction
In the March 9, 2020, article titled “Lanesboro Council approves dump truck purchase,” it was stated that the Cottage House B&B in Lanesboro is not compliant with the city ordinance and did not have its lodging license approved. In actuality, it is the Cottage on Kenilworth that is not compliant and did not have its lodging license approved. The Cottage House is operating … [Read more...]