When an emergency situation occurs with your animal, it is comforting to know that there are people who can help and will respond to your needs immediately. Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic of Spring Valley, Minn., has a competent and caring staff that will help put your mind at ease whether facing a medical emergency or routine services for your large or small animal. Dr. … [Read more...]
Eickhoff Fertilizer looks to technology efficiency
Headquartered just three miles south of Fountain, Eickhoff Fertilizer Incorporated (EFI) has a long tradition of leadership in the business of agriculture. Started in the 1950s by Donald Eickhoff, the family-operated venture was initially part of the International Flying Farmers organization. “He flew to Mexico City to a farming conference and heard that applying nitrogen to … [Read more...]
Houston’s Rosendahl Repair ready for its 10th year
When father-son duo Terry and Chad Rosendahl first began their repair business, there was no way of knowing if it would thrive in the small town of Houston. Nearly a decade later and the pair are getting ready to celebrate a big milestone and a steadily growing business. “Business has grown every year,” says a grateful Chad Rosendahl. “2017 was our best year yet. I was … [Read more...]
Becker Tree Farm grows by leaps and bounds
Just six miles south of Peterson, off a winding stretch of Highway 16 and County 25 south, sits the 60-acre Becker Tree Farm. Started by family patriarch Henry Becker in 1999, the farm has become a surging industry for the family. “In the early years, it was just planting different varieties of Christmas trees,” says Henry’s son, Tony Becker, who is the farm’s marketing … [Read more...]
Chatfield salon owner turns dreams into plans
Sarah Iverson has always had a creative side. Described by others as ambitious, goal-driven, bold, and spontaneous, she’s not one to shrink away from challenge. In her salon sits a sign bearing the quote, “She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans.” The simple statement is a testament to what Iverson has done since starting her business, Corner Cuts Salon, in … [Read more...]
Nothing has changed, everything has changed
The idea of progress and moving forward seem to be linked closely to the understanding of a desired destination. With faster and less labor intense tasks being offered in most working environments, there is a freshness in knowing that Brenda and Peter Haack of the Spring Valley Bakery still purchase natural ingredients and create their baked goods from scratch. This couple … [Read more...]
Dunkin Doodles Grooming opens to rave reviews in Rushford
Rushford has a reputation as a full-service city; nearly every business a person could want makes its home within the city. A person may have everything, but what about the needs of our furry companions? Until now, the city has surprisingly lacked a professional dog grooming business. Last year, new Rushford resident Teisha Escobar changed that and business is booming. Escobar … [Read more...]
Camp Creek Farm: A labor of love
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but seeing a picture of Camp Creek Farm doesn’t do it justice. You have to see it for yourself to fully appreciate the beauty, the tranquility and the feeling that you have entered a magical place. Located on the outskirts of Preston, Camp Creek Farm has been an ongoing project for owners, Mike and Cindy Tomashek since October … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery opens
After spending their vacations in beautiful Lanesboro, Minn., each year and not wanting to leave when it was time to go, Alan and Elizabeth (“Liz”) Mason are finally “Home Sweet Home” in every sense of the phrase, especially with the launch of their new business, Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery in Lanesboro. The Mason family, which includes Alan and Liz, along with their … [Read more...]
Counterfeits in area prompt call for vigilance
Area businesses are being cautioned to give careful inspection of cash received following an early November incidence of counterfeit money in Rushford. An email from the Rushford Peterson Chamber of Commerce went out to local businesses November 13 warning them to be vigilant. “I’ve had a couple responses thanking the Chamber for passing along the news and I haven’t heard of … [Read more...]