Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 7, 2020. Despite the circumstances involved with the Covid-19 pandemic, we exceeded our goal of 48 by collecting 53 units of blood. There were 47 donors presenting with seven first-time donors. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local … [Read more...]
Betty Jane (Beck) Hansen
Betty Hansen, age 90, died peacefully on July 14, 2020, in hospice at the Northfield Hospital Long Term Care Center. Her life began with the Great Depression and ended in the pandemic of this year. Betty was the youngest of six children born to Danish immigrants James and Astrid Beck, who raised their children in the thriving multicultural community of South Chicago. Their … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Michel
William “Bill” Michel was born on June 27, 1962, to George D. and Dolores Michel of rural Harmony, Minn. Bill was quite a character with a heart of gold. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Bill is survived by his three beautiful daughters, McKayla, Kendall, and Morgan. He was also blessed with two grandchildren, James and Irys. He is also survived by five … [Read more...]
Ryan C. Rhodes
Ryan C. Rhodes, 45, of Rochester, Minn., died unexpectedly at his home on July 8, 2020, of natural causes. Ryan was born on March 1, 1975, to Jon and Carol Rhodes of Harmony, Minn. Ryan attended school in Harmony until 1992 when his parents were hired to teach at St. Mary’s International School in Tokyo, Japan. Ryan graduated from St. Mary’s in 1993. He was a member of the … [Read more...]
Benjamin “Ben” James Phillips
Benjamin (Ben) James Phillips, 89, of rural Harmony, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. Ben was born on May 20, 1931, to James and Mary (Snyder) Phillips in Spillville, Iowa. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1950. In 1952 Ben was drafted to the United States Marines, doing his Basic Training in San Diego, Calif. He then spent the next … [Read more...]
Harmony council reviews CARES Act funds
At the July 14 Harmony City Council meeting, City Administrator Devin Swanberg informed the council that the city had received approximately $77,000 from the State of Minnesota’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act. The money cannot be used to make up lost revenue for businesses or the city, but can be used for other COVID related expenses. Swanberg … [Read more...]
Marilyn Soland
Marilyn Soland, age 89, of Yankton, S. Dak., died on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. A private family burial will take place at State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony, Minn. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton. Marilyn was born May 5, 1931, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to … [Read more...]
Harmony veterinarian retires after 47 years
“If you like what you do, you never have to work a day in your life and that’s true,” Dr. Lynn Aggen said. Aggen spent 47 years working at the Harmony Veterinary Clinic and celebrated his retirement with an open house on June 18. It all started when a steer needed medical attention at his parents’ farm near Worthington, Minn. Aggen was able to watch the vet work on the steer. … [Read more...]
Harmony woman cherishes doll she won at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration 84 years ago
Gloria Bergey of Harmony has many precious items she has collected through her life. Among her most cherished possessions is a doll she won in 1936 at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration. Just four years old at the time, the young daughter of Obert and Leona Garness, Gloria won the doll during the children’s parade of doll buggies, tricycles and pets. Gloria admits that … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 7
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Masks will be required. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. No guests will be allowed at the drive, and everyone will need to have an appointment (no walk-ins will be accepted). All donors will be required to … [Read more...]