Doris Irene (Bue) Baker was born October 10, 1921 in Clarkfield, Minn., to Tillman and Jeanette (Droen) Bue. Her brother and only sibling, Tilfred, died at age 67 in 1993. Doris graduated from North High School in Minneapolis and met Burton Baker when she was in nurse’s training in Rochester. Their 68-year marriage began on September 25, 1948. They lived in Marshall, … [Read more...]
Fountain gets plant update
The Fountain City Council started things in 2017 in similar discussion to those last year. The city is working cooperatively with WSB & Associates and Rick Whitney, of PeopleService, to determine a solution to waste water treatment plant issues and to assist the city in regaining compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Things at the plant are progressing, … [Read more...]
Lester N. Gunderson
Lester N. Gunderson, of Hibbing, Minn., passed away on January 6, 2017, at the age of 93. Lester was born September 4, 1923 in Pleasantville, Wis., to Alfred and Ester Gunderson. His daughter, Cindy (Roland) Erdman and his wife, Joyce Gunderson preceded Lester in death. His daughter Karen (Kevin) Dungan and sons David (Barbara) Gunderson and Richard (Norma) Gunderson survive … [Read more...]
Fountain revisits plant issues; plans for 150 year celebration
The Fountain City Council has been plagued with lingering issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for several years. The plant is not in compliance and according to WSB & Associates Project Manager Richard Parr, “The clock is ticking.” At the Thursday, November 3 council meeting, Parr outlined the timeline for figuring out a solution. The plant has been out of Minnesota … [Read more...]
Fountain council discusses veteran’s memorial
Following a request by a resident to put in some type of veterans memorial in town, the Fountain City Council discussed the idea during its regular monthly meeting on October 6, 2016. The council feels it would be a nice addition to the city. PeopleService Rick Whitney with PeopleService explained to the council that he is very passionate about his job and will work very … [Read more...]
Marjorie Laverne Bremseth
Marjorie Laverne Bremseth, 99, of Fountain, passed away September 27, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Marjorie was born September 15, 1917 in Wykoff to William and Helen (Raddatz) Schmidt. She grew up in the Wykoff and Preston area. She graduated from Preston High School in 1936 and from Preston Normal Training (Teachers) in 1937. She taught rural school … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Claira Margaret Johnson
Michael and Margaret Johnson of Fountain, Minn., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Claira Margaret. Claira was born August 4, 2016, weighing 7 lb 12 oz and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by siblings Sawyer and Levi. Proud grandparents are Arlyn and Joann Groth of Ridgeway, Minn., Jon and Sharon Johnson of Fountain, and Shirley and Dave … [Read more...]
Flamingos flock Fillmore County
You may have noticed a flock of flamingos moving around the Preston, Harmony, Lanesboro, and Fountain area in the last year and wondering what they were for. The flamingo flock was started by the Harmony Just For Kix dance team as a fundraiser for a trip to the Outback Bowl. The Outback Bowl is held in Tampa Bay, Fla., around New Year’s each year and features college … [Read more...]
Dale Finseth
Dale Finseth, 89, of Fountain, passed away Friday September 2, 2016 at Gunderson Harmony Health Care in Harmony. Dale was born July 13, 1927 in Carrollton Township to Justin and Ida (Skrukrud) Finseth at the home on the farm in Carrollton Township, Fountain. Dale went to rural school until the eighth grade. He worked for area farmers until he started hauling cream three … [Read more...]
New city attorney in Fountain
The Fountain City Council met on September 1, 2016 for its regularly scheduled meeting. All council members were present. City Attorney Motion by Gudmundson, second by Schott to hire Dwight Luhmann of Luhmann Law, LLC as City Attorney for the City of Fountain. Motion carried. The contract will be for the remainder of 2016 and the entirety of 2017 at a rate of … [Read more...]