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...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 33 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 30, 2021, succeeded in collecting 33 units of blood. There were 37 donors that presented, of which seven donated Power Reds (two units each). Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Kristen Agena – one gallon, Lovina Hershberger - four gallons, Randy Mohs - 13 gallons, Ellen Whalen – seven … [Read more...]
Harmony to host bloodmobile on November 30
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Donating is by appointment only, and masks will once again be required for all donors. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please … [Read more...]
Larry A. Storlie
Larry A. Storlie, age 67, of Mankato, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home. A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Woodland Hills Funeral Home in Mankato. Larry was born on December 18, 1953, to Irving and Roby (Comstock) Storlie in Stewartville, Minn. He graduated from Harmony High School in … [Read more...]