Many may remember visiting the small blue house, located on Harmony’s 1st Ave Southeast, to see the local dentist. Regular check-ups may have led to some uncomfortable moments, which may have included filling, drilling or even some pulling! Now, when visitors enter the home, there is nothing BUT comfort to greet them. The former dental office has been converted into a … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Ullom
With love and sadness, the family of Patricia “Pat” Ann Ullom announce her passing on February 16, 2022, after a brief stay at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Pine Island, Minn. Patricia was born June 4, 1936, in Preston, Minn., to Emery and Ruth (Achatz) Caldwell. Her early education started at Our Lady of Lourdes School, in Lourdes, Iowa, and then at Marks Country School a mile … [Read more...]
Live Jam in Harmony, a celebration of local music!
The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting a live local music event on Saturday, February 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Harmony Golf Course clubhouse, 535 4th St. NE in Harmony. Admission by freewill donation. Six musicians, individuals and groups are scheduled: Tim Little, Matthew Patterson, Cindy Seabright, Never Wreck (a high school group with members from Harmony and … [Read more...]
Losing Harmony
By Julie Little Harmony, MN I moved to Harmony from a Twin Cities suburb in 2016. I liked that this small town had everything a person could want – a grocery store, a bank, a hardware store, a pharmacy, a school, a library, a medical clinic, fun places to get food and drink or shop, and even a movie theater that only charges $5 and has awesome popcorn. Harmony kept improving … [Read more...]
Harmony council hears public comment on potential Dollar General
The February 8 Harmony City Council meeting began with a public forum at which six residents of Harmony spoke. None were in favor of a Dollar General store opening in town. “I think it goes against what I believe Harmony is,” Julie Little stated. Roxanne Johnson explained that many people see Harmony as a “Mayberry” type of town. “We do have lots of services to offer people, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Deep water
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5 begins with a story about Jesus trying to teach the people while standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret (which is also known as the Sea of Galilee). The people crowd closer and closer until Jesus finally hops in a boat and asks the owner to put out a little way … [Read more...]
William George Bellingham
William George Bellingham, age 94, died February 8, 2022, at the Green Lea Senior Living facility in Mabel, Minn. Funeral services and burial will be held later this spring. Arrangements are with Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn. Memorials may be directed to the Bristol Center Cemetery or Moments Hospice. Bill Bellingham was born on May 11, 1927, to George and … [Read more...]
Harmony Council considers emergency moratorium on zoning permits
The Harmony City Council held a special meeting on January 27 to discuss a recommendation from the Harmony EDA. The meeting was well attended by residents of Harmony. At the January 20 EDA meeting, the board discussed the possibility of an amended ordinance regarding a conditional use permit for retail variety stores. They had begun considering the matter in the fall of 2021, … [Read more...]
Harmony Council awards refuse and recycling contract
Representatives from Harter’s, Richard’s Sanitation, and Hanson Waste Removal were present at the January 11 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss contract options with the council. At the December meeting, the council had awarded the contract to Harter’s but approved a motion to reconsider. Both Harter’s and Richard’s Sanitation would switch residents over to using garbage … [Read more...]
Richard Felland
Richard Felland passed away January 4, 2022, from cancer. He was born March 10, 1942, to Orel and Esther Felland and was raised in the Granger area. He went to grade school in Granger and then to Harmony High School, where he played on the championship football team and was a member of the homecoming royalty. Richard graduated in 1959 and went to work for Cresco Masonry in … [Read more...]
Priscilla Anne (Ruud) Dyreson-Keck
Priscilla Anne (Ruud) Dyreson-Keck age 78 of Harmony, Minn., passed away December 19, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1943, in Rochester, Minn., to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud. Priscilla was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a very caring person and hard worker her whole life, in many different careers. She was always there for you no matter … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) Burmeister
Robert (Bob) Burmeister passed away on December 24, 2021. Bob was born on October 21, 1939, to Harold and Hester Burmeister. He graduated as valedictorian from Harmony High School in 1957. Bob then joined the Army and was a Specialist 4th Class in the Military Police. After the Army he returned home to farm with his family. Bob enjoyed a peaceful and restful 60 years … [Read more...]
Floyd E. Shuck
Floyd E. Shuck, age 84, of Harmony, Minn., died on December 26, 2021, at his home. Floyd Edward Shuck was born on September 27, 1937, to Loyd and Julia (Wendel) Shuck in Austin, Minn. After attending high school in Austin, he enlisted in the United States Army. While in the service, he was deployed to Germany where he served on a Civil Air Patrol unit during the Korean … [Read more...]
Harmony council denies petition to vacate portion of Center Street
A public hearing was held at the December 14 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss a request from three property owners to vacate Center Street past 3rd Ave. W. City Administrator Devin Swanberg noted that in terms of future planning for a city, it’s generally a bad idea to vacate a street as it could cause issues later. If the city were to decide to develop the land behind … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion: Family, food, and funds
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches How many of us sat down around our Thanksgiving table recently and professed to be thankful for our families? We ARE thankful for family, but where do we go from there? Thankfulness is a good start, but Jesus asked, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” when confronted by the crowd of people … [Read more...]