The July Meeting for Bloomfield Township will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. at the Bloomfield Town Hall in Ostrander. Peggy Merkel Bloomfield Township Clerk Publish 30 … [Read more...]
FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES June 17, 2025
This is a preliminary draft of the June 17, 2025, minutes as interpreted by the Clerk of the Board for use in preparing the official minutes. It is expected that there will be corrections, additions, and/or omissions before the final minutes are reviewed and officially approved by the County Board. The Board of County Commissioners of Fillmore County, Minnesota met in a … [Read more...]
CITY OF HARMONY Communication Tower Ordinance
Ordinance §606.13 allowing the establishment of certain communication towers, subject to limitations as to their height, location, and design. Permits are required and must be applied for through the City of Harmony. A copy of the full ordinance is available for review at City Hall, 225 3rd Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939. Publish 30 … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025.
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, Volkman, Linder Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher, Admin Chladek Notices and Consent Agenda: Legislative … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE Brownsville Township
The July regular meeting of the Brownsville Town board will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday July 15, 2025, at the Brownsville Community Center, 104 North 6th St., Brownsville, MN. Christine Novak, Clerk Publish 30,7 … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – God is Our Salvation
Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Even we Christians often fall into the trap of believing that suffering is a sign that God is punishing us. We do not understand that God reveals Himself, reveals His love in suffering, that He uses suffering to purge us, to purify us, to draw us to Himself. We Christians do not seek suffering, but we do interpret … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – Big Truth and Jambalaya
By Angela Denstad Time and again the old quip about law and sausages resurfaces: To paraphrase, if you’re fond of either, it’s best not to inquire about how they’re made. But as we prepare for the annual celebration of American independence during a legislative session like no other, it’s hard not to hold big, beautiful brats – or bills – top of mind. If you’re feeling … [Read more...]
August “Augie” Arthur Williams
Augie Willliams passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his farm south of Rushford, Minn., on June 15, 2025. Born in Rochester, Minn., on August 31, 1938, to William “Bill” Williams and Arlie (Anderson) Williams, Augie graduated from Rochester High School, Rochester Junior College, and Mankato State University in 1960 with a business degree. After college Augie … [Read more...]
Mary Esther Amundson
March 20, 1948 – May 15, 2025 Mary Esther Amundson, 77, of rural Spring Grove, was born on March 20, 1948, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Esther Fruechte. Mary was a lifelong resident of the area, with the exception of her time attending Stout State in Menomonie, Wis. Mary had a deep-rooted connection to her community and spent her life pouring her creativity, … [Read more...]
Elsie A. Franzen
Elsie A. Franzen, 84, of La Crosse, died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Elsie was born May 22, 1941, in Washington, Iowa, to William and Emily (Florang) Chmelar. She graduated high school and went on to school to be a beautician. On June 2, 1990, she married Donald Franzen. In retirement they lived in Haines City, Fla., before moving to … [Read more...]