Art and window painting has always been a part of Geri Hanson’s life. Her father owned a gas station in La Crosse and, when she was a child, she often helped him paint the windows with decorative pictures. Geri’s mother was artistic as well. “My mom was incredibly crafty and painted a lot,” Geri said. One of Geri’s recent projects was painting the windows of various … [Read more...]
Leon “Rocky” Frederick Vehrenkamp
Leon “Rocky” Frederick Vehrenkamp, 74, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, in his home near Fountain, Minn. Leon was born on April 4, 1945, at Mrs. Shepherd’s Home in Wykoff to Dick and Linda (Eickhoff) Vehrenkamp. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff, where he was a lifelong member. He went to Wykoff Public School from first through … [Read more...]
Horror awaits at Nightmare in Fountain!
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams & Haunted Barn, called by many “The Best Haunted Event Ever!” This scary and spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons for its ninth year. Funds raised this year will benefit Good Earth Village, a non-profit leadership center, summer camp, and … [Read more...]
Winifred Barbara (Klug Wilsey) Klockeman
Winifred Barbara (Klug Wilsey) Klockeman, “Winnie,” 97, passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2019, at her home at Traditions of Preston, under hospice care. Winnie was born on May 9, 1922, in Caledonia, Minn., the third daughter and tenth child of Peter and Barbara Klug. She married Norman Wilsey in 1943, they owned and operated a family farm in Houston County and … [Read more...]
Fountain weighs city engineer proposals, concert events
While initially indicating it was unlikely a decision would be made that night, the City of Fountain approved the hiring of engineering firm Widseth Smith Nolting at the Wednesday, October 2 meeting. Engineering firm WSB & Associates is currently working with the city, particularly on zoning projects, the comprehensive plan, and mapping. However, City Clerk Rhonda … [Read more...]
William Marcus Copeman
William Marcus Copeman, 76, of rural Chatfield, Minn., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home. William was born on December 25, 1942, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Charles Levenous “Lee” and Louise (Drogemuller) Copeman. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1961. William “Bill” Marcus Copeman loved to work hard on his … [Read more...]
Fountain Council rescinds vote on city truck route
The Fountain Council rescinded an August vote to remove all truck routes within the city at the Wednesday, September 4 meeting. The move came after citizen complaints and concerns over the action. The earlier decision came following discussion of a Rochester City Lines bus stop. Plans to address the municipal parking lot to better accommodate bus pick ups for those … [Read more...]
Fountain under new wastewater contract
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...]