Beverly Ann Housker, age 88 of Spring Grove passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Harmony Place, Harmony, Minn. She was born April 27, 1935, (a twin) in Spring Grove to Odin and Viola (Miner) Moen. She was a lifelong resident of the Spring Grove and Mabel area. She attended school at the brick schoolhouse in Black Hammer for seven years and was a member of the … [Read more...]
Ron Soland
Ron was born on August 19, 1949, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Vernon and Janice (Fossum) Soland. He was one of five children. Growing up in Harmony, Minn., he quickly found a lifelong love for fishing with his father. After graduating from Harmony High School in 1967, Ron attended Austin Vocational School for carpentry, graduating in 1969. He joined Brunsvold Builders in … [Read more...]
James Hahn
James Hahn passed away on October 12, 2023, at Gunderson Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. He was 98 years old. James Darius was born on June 12, 1925, in Preston, Minn., the son of Joseph Godfrey Hahn and Ursa Broadwater Hahn. He was the youngest of 11 children. James attended Preston Public School, and after finishing school, he helped his dad on the farm, which was … [Read more...]
Harmony Approves Feasibility Report for 2024 Street Improvements
At the September 12 Harmony, Minn., City Council meeting, City Engineer Brett Grabau, from Stantec, reviewed the feasibility report for the proposed 2024 street and utility project. Three areas had been previously identified, using the 2012 Pavement Management Plan. The areas were Fourth Street North, Snake Alley, and Main Street alleyway. The total estimated project costs were … [Read more...]
Thelma Applen
Thelma Applen, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Thelma Elaine (Busse) Applen was born on February 7, 1923, to George D. Busse and Luella (Vail) Busse in LaCrosse, Wis. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in June 1940. Following high school she took a job as a grocery clerk until … [Read more...]
Donald Berkland
Donald H. Berkland, 88, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Donald was born November 7, 1934, in Mankato, Minn., to Sigurd and Marcella (Peterson) Berkland. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1952. He farmed with his dad after serving in the United States Army from February 1954 to February 1956. … [Read more...]
Harmony Reduces Splash Pad Hours in Response to Drought Warning
The August 8 Harmony City Council meeting opened with a public forum at which resident Sharon Kiehne spoke. She asked if there was money set aside in the budget for routine road maintenance, such as filling potholes. Upon being assured that there was, she asked why the city isn’t fixing all of them. She stated that there were so many potholes on her street that it was … [Read more...]
Harmony Telephone Company receives $2.9 million and $1 million Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Grants
HARMONY, MN, July 12, 2023 — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced Harmony Telephone Company as a recipient of two Border-to-Border Grants totaling $3.9 million. Harmony Telephone Company will use the $2.9 million grant and $4.5 million local match to serve 311 households, businesses, and farms north of Fountain in Fillmore County. The $1 … [Read more...]
Mary J Hershberger
Mary J Hershberger, age 72, of Harmony, Minn., passed away at home on July 19, 2023, following multiple illnesses. She was born September 23, 1950, to the late Joe N and Katie J (Zook) Stutzman. In November 1971 she married Emery J Hershberger, who preceded her in death. Mary was a part of the Root River Community Church where she volunteered in children’s ministry … [Read more...]
Harmony council considers semi parking
At the July 11 Harmony City Council meeting, the council discussed the complaints that have been received about semi trucks and trailers that have been parking overnight in Harmony. Originally, the city had allowed semi drivers to park on vacant land that the city owned, but now that someone has purchased the land, the situation has changed. The city ordinance states that only … [Read more...]
Naomi Wangen
Naomi J. Wangen, 90, of Rushford, died July 11, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Naomi was born September 4, 1932, to Herman, Sr. and Beulah (Vickerman) Hermanson, at her grandmother’s home in the Big Woods of Preble Township in Fillmore County. She grew up and attended school in the Black Hammer area. On March 13, 1948, she was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Rodney “Rod” John Koliha
February 16, 1948–June 30, 2023 Rodney John Koliha, 75, of Harmony, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Rodney was born on February 16, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Robert and Wanda (Scanlon) Koliha. Rodney grew up on a dairy farm in York Township. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and wrestling in high school. He graduated Harmony High school in 1965, and Austin Area … [Read more...]
Harmony firemen implement electronic firing system for Fourth of July fireworks
As the oohhs and aahhs come to an end, and the honking fades, lines of cars begin the slow exodus from their viewing spots around the Harmony Golf Course. Excitement and appreciation for a spectacular fireworks display may linger with the spectators for hours or even days as the Fourth of July finale brings the holiday to an end. Few may think about the relief and satisfaction … [Read more...]
Seth Rolfs
Seth was welcomed into the world on December 24, 2003. He was the best Christmas present we ever got. Seth died tragically due to a car accident on June 17, 2023. Seth always had a big smile on his face. He loved hunting and going to Historical Rendezvous. He was good at throwing tomahawks and enjoyed it when he beat his dad. Seth graduated from Fillmore Central High School … [Read more...]
Harmony Area Arts Board shares postcard project with city council
Fillmore Central student Eva Hemenway represented the Harmony Area Arts Board on Tuesday evening as she addressed the Harmony City Council. Hemenway explained a recent Arts Board project in which the organization invited local artists to design potential postcards for the Harmony community. Hemenway explained that three designs were chosen and generously printed by LetterWerks … [Read more...]
