A bronze figure stands guard near the Harmony Fire Department. His proud stature carries the weight of not only his firefighting equipment, but also the honor and commitment of many firemen who have come before him, of those who serve today and of those who will follow in the future. The statue arrived earlier this summer to take his post, nearly three years after the idea was … [Read more...]
Harmony Fire Department honors former chief with truck parade
Dean Brunsvold has faced several challenges in 2020, but the Harmony Fire Department was quick to respond, showing him that his fellow firefighters had his back. On Saturday, August 8, members of the department held a firetruck parade to Gundersen Harmony Health Care, where Brunsvold is currently a resident. His 83rd birthday had been Wednesday, August 5. Brunsvold’s … [Read more...]
TO VOTERS OF HARMONY TOWNSHIP IN FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA
TO VOTERS OF HARMONY TOWNSHIP IN FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that the Township of Harmony has elected to vote by mail ballot procedure in statewide elections as authorized under Minnesota Statues 204B.45. Registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot on or about September 18, 2020. Eligible voters not pre-registered, or pre-registered … [Read more...]
Marjorie Patwell
Marjorie Patwell passed away August 28, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., at the age of 94. She was born January 31, 1926, on her great-uncle Cab Hoag’s homestead in Haakon County, S. Dak., to Wesley Elliott and Patricia Kimball. As an infant Marjorie was struggling in the South Dakota prairie. During a visit by her grandmother Amy Elliott, it was … [Read more...]
Robert K. Johnson
Robert K. Johnson “Sonny” (Bob) passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, in his home, with his family by his side. Born in Mabel, Minn., to Leonard and Iva (Todd) Johnson on June 10, 1929, he was 91 years young. Growing up in Mabel he played baseball and basketball and was student council president. He graduated at Mabel High School in 1947. Sonny first attended … [Read more...]
Jeanette R. Inglett
Jeanette R. Inglett, 94, formerly of rural Mabel, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Jeanette was born July 15, 1926, in the Burr Oak, Iowa, area to Miles and Valeda (Murdock) Wilbur. She attended area country schools and graduated from the Canton High School in 1945. On February 21, 1948 she married Arden Inglett in Decorah, Iowa. They lived … [Read more...]
A fitting memorial to Brett
Teri and Brett Jarland shared a love of golf, and of spending time with friends and family. In fact, when they were married in 2003, their wedding reception was held at Harmony Golf Course, and they included a golf outing in their festivities. Brett was diagnosed with cancer, and eventually received services from Mayo Hospice, which Teri said was “wonderful.” When Brett … [Read more...]
Wedding: Troia ~ Bigalk
Rachel Troia and Ryan Bigalk of Madison, Wis., were married at the Pope Farm Conservancy in Verona, Wis., on June 21, 2020. A small celebration was held at the bride’s parents’ home following the ceremony. Their formal ceremony and reception will be held at Lake Windsor Country Club in Windsor, Wis., on June 11, 2021. Rachel is the daughter of John and Laura Troia of … [Read more...]
Harmony to begin Small Cities Grant process in 2021
As part of the economic development authority’s monthly report at the Harmony City Council, on Tuesday, August 11, council members and staff learned that the city would be starting another Small Cities Grant cycle for rehab of residential and rental housing and commercial properties. Mayor Steve Donney and Councilman Steve Sagen, both of whom also serve on the EDA, reported … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 5 at Harmony blood drive
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...]