“It’s going to be different,” says Herman Miller, owner of Herman’s Standard Station in Fountain, Minn., about his upcoming retirement and closure of the business on Friday, July 27, 2018, after 47 years in business. Herman and his wife Linda, who own and operate the business together, will both be retiring after decades of serving the residents of Fillmore County. “In … [Read more...]
Questions about having chickens in Fountain ruffles some feathers
As the Fountain City Council met on July 11, 2018, the topic of residents keeping chickens in town was on the agenda, which has been the case for several months. All council members were present at the meeting including Mayor Richard Kujath, Jim Schott, Bryan Ostby, David Gudmundson, Chad Wangen and City Clerk Ronda Flattum. Listed in the fourth slot on the agenda, Mayor … [Read more...]
Of Karst and Catalpa
Eric Luoma Fountain, MN We have had many customers ask why we named our business “Karst,” to which we answer by explaining the geological term. But it’s more than a term... it’s the land upon which we live and our best hope for a vibrant, sustainable future. The well-attended, passionate and civil engagement in Mabel of those concerned about our Karst topography, environment … [Read more...]
Warren H. Madson
Warren H. Madson, age 83, of Bandera, Tex.,, formerly of Calmar, Iowa, died on June 15, 2018, at home, following a stroke. Warren Helgeson Madson was born March 22, 1935, on a farm in Newburg, Minn., to Talbert and Helen (Helgeson) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed in Fountain Lutheran Church. He graduated Preston High School in 1953. He was captain of the football team. … [Read more...]
Fountain retains ordinance prohibiting chickens
The City of Fountain has opted to make no changes to its current ordinances to allow for the keeping of chickens within city limits. The matter was brought to the council’s attention months ago by 526 First Street resident Emily Root and her family. Root spoke before the council at the May meeting, bringing forth her request to construct a greenhouse with an attached coop for … [Read more...]
Bernita Bacon
Bernita Bacon, age 83, of Fountain, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, after a courageous battle with cancer for 34 years. Funeral services for Bernita Bacon will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. … [Read more...]
Fountain considers chicken request, approves utility increase
The Wednesday, May 2 Fountain Council meeting was largely an agenda of old business. However, one item of new business, a resident request, brought forth a good deal of discussion. Fountain resident Emily Root brought forth a request to keep chickens on her property. Currently, city ordinances prohibit farm-type animals within city limits. Root is proposing keeping 10 hens, … [Read more...]
Fountain to adopt MN code
By Rich Wicks On April 4, a regular meeting of the Fountain City Council was held, with all members in attendance (Mayor Richard Kujath, Bryan Ostby, Jim Schott, David Gudmundson, Chad Wangen, and City Clerk Rhonda Flattum). The council discussed the idea of adopting the “Minnesota basic code” which would provide ordinances to cover the vast majority of issues a small city … [Read more...]
Mary Jane Christopherson
Mary Jane Christopherson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her home in rural Fountain, Minn., after a year long battle with melanoma cancer. She was born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo., to John and Alberta (Hogan) Jackson. Mary Jane had developed a lifelong love of horses on her parents weekend farm in Missouri. Her first horse was Dan, a … [Read more...]
Marjorie Hunt
Marjorie Hunt, age 83, of Fountain, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, March 17, 2018. Marjorie was born January 24, 1935, in Faribault, Minn., to Gordon and Helen (Russell) Wolfe. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Larry Hunt on June 12, 1955, in Faribault. Marjorie was a homemaker, and enjoyed sharing her baking … [Read more...]