Kingmixay ~ Pfremmer Melissa Ann Thaut Kingmixay and Joseph (Joey) Eric Pfremmer were joined in marriage at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018, during a small ceremony in Mesa, Ariz., with Melissa’s closest family and Joey’s closest friends. Melissa is a native of Mesa, Ariz. Joey moved to Arizona in the summer of 2008, but is originally from Harmony, Minn. The bride is the … [Read more...]
Noxious weed control policy in Fillmore County
In 2018, the Fillmore County Highway Department and Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) have been working together on making a no spray policy to reduce the costs of noxious weed spraying in the roadside ditches of Fillmore County highways. For landowners/renters who own land along a county highway(s) and want to get a “No Spray” request form please contact … [Read more...]
SWCD Forestry Field Day is July 25 in Rushford Why trees? Why prairie? Why goats?
On July 25, 2018, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore how terrain, soils and aspect affect timber productivity, the types of plant communities found on a site, and identifying trees and plants that will thrive depending on the site conditions. The field day will be held at Magelssen Bluff Park in Rushford. The event … [Read more...]
Mabel sets mowing fee
By Rich Wicks The Mabel City Council met in regular session June 11, with all members in attendance (Liz Folstad, Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels). Regarding the issue of grass not being mowed satisfactorily within the city, Larson said, “Fortunately, we haven’t had to deal with this before. Unfortunately, it … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors Blood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week
An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to give now and help save lives. The Red Cross escalated its call for blood and platelet donors after a difficult Independence Day week for donations. More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other … [Read more...]
Niagara Cave listed as Minnesota’s “Bucket List Road Trip” destination by USA Today
A fascinating geological feature in Southeast Minnesota, Harmony’s own Niagara Cave was recently listed as Minnesota’s “Bucket List” destination in a compilation of one attraction per state. See the article at https://www.usatoday.com/topic/d796ee39-e3bc-4c61-99bc-26b9f57800ed/the-bucket-list-destinations/. Featuring a 60-foot waterfall, an underground river, and fossils … [Read more...]
Carolyn “Carol” Davis
Carolyn “Carol” Davis, age 86, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday July 11, 2018, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Carolyn Davis will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held … [Read more...]
Judson Churchill
Judson Churchill, age 74, of Rochester, formerly of Spring Valley, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2018 Funeral Service for Judson Churchill will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Donna Dempewolf officiating. Burial will be at Frankford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...]
Gary Halvorson
Gary Halvorson, age 62, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Mabel-Hesper area, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his home in Louisiana. There will be a private family service and burial at a later date. Memorials may be mailed to the Halvorson family at 206 Iowa Ave, Apt #4, Decorah, Iowa 52101. Gary Ronald Halvorson was born on November 10, 1955, the … [Read more...]
Chester W. McKay
Chester Wilbur McKay, 94, died June 30, 2018, at his home in Harmony. He had been in failing health the last month. Chester was born on October 18, 1923, in Amherst Township to Harry and Hilda (Peterson) McKay, the oldest of seven children. He attended O’Hara Country School and graduated from Harmony High School in 1942. He went on to work at the Lanesboro Sales Barn and … [Read more...]