At the Wednesday, August 7 meeting, the Fountain City Council approved rescinding a decision made at the July meeting to utilize a PointWatch system as of August 1. The system, a remote monitoring system, is provided by MMS Environmental isn’t yet installed and running at the wastewater treatment plant. Instead, the council made a new motion to move forward with … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society Museum welcomes two fresh faces
By Katrina Bergey The Fillmore County Historical Society Museum and Library, located in Fountain, Minn., has undergone some significant staff changes. Sara Sturgis was recently hired as the new director of the Fillmore County Historical Society along with Bretta Grabau who is the assistant director. Both women are thrilled about their new jobs and the goals they hope to … [Read more...]
Brenda Schwartz
Brenda Marie Schwartz, age 58, of Plainview, died on Friday, July 19, 2019, at her residence. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Schad and Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Woodward will officiate. There will be a reception celebrating … [Read more...]
Fountain to host party of the century and a half
The residents of the small town of Fountain, Minn., are preparing for a big party as the sesquicentennial celebration will take place July 26-28, 2019. “Fountain’s early history is very limited due to a fire that swept through the town in 1872,” states Fountain resident and history buff Paul Little. He says there is a lack of credible sources for history, explaining, … [Read more...]
Lee Christopher Christopherson
Lee Christopher Christopherson, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019, with his beloved daughter by his side. Dad was born September 1942, in Rochester, Minn., to Harold and Milly (Peters) Christopherson. Dad had developed a lifelong love of horses on his parents’ farm. He drove his ponies every day doing farm chores with his trusty pup, Tuffy. He was a 1960 … [Read more...]
Calling for entries for Fountain’s 150th Anniversary Parade
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2019 celebration. Fountain residents are excited to announce their 150th Year Celebration on July 27, 2019. The Grand Parade will be at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Fountain. The highlight of the celebration will be an indoor event with the “Fabulous Armadillos” band in the evening. Some of our other events include: Fire department … [Read more...]
Stephen Lee Hansen
Stephen Lee Hansen, 63, of rural Fountain, died in a single car accident Friday, May 10, 2019. Stephen was born April 24, 1956, in Sherman Tex., to James and Marlene (Hill) Hansen. After graduating from High School, Steph joined the Air Force and was based in Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, from 1974-1977. He then went on to Wartburg College, in Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Audrey Drogemuller
Audrey Drogemuller, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at … [Read more...]
A.J.’s Diner to open in Fountain
“This is going to be a family business between me, my wife and my daughter,” states Seth Arnold about A.J.’s Diner, the new business he is opening with his family along Hwy. 52 in Fountain, Minn. After purchasing the building which had been Los Gables Mexican restaurant for many years, the restaurant will be changing the decor and the menu will now focus on made-from-scratch … [Read more...]
Fountain opts for for new wastewater plant monitoring
The City of Fountain has opted to go a new direction in relation to its wastewater treatment plant, approving moving forward with a three-year contract with MMS Environmental. The firm recently toured the facility and provided the city with a detailed proposal, which was reviewed at the Wednesday, May 1 council meeting. The plant was designated as non-compliant by Minnesota … [Read more...]