The City of Harmony currently charges $30 to salt and sand a small lot in town and $50 for a large one. The cost does not include plowing the snow. The maintenance department asked the council what their thoughts were on raising that price. “That seems really low,” council member Debbie Swenson agreed. The council approved a motion to raise each of the rates by $20 bringing … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2017 Charity Drive
The 2017 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $6,200 in mailed-in donations. This is up from the $5,675 raised in 2016. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: • $2,200 Harmony Ambulance • $600 Harmony … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile meets goal
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 28, 2017, succeeded in collecting 50 units of blood which was their goal. There were 50 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Sylvia Leitzen – five gallons, Paula Michel – four gallons, Jane Montgomery – six gallons, Darrel Olson – three … [Read more...]
Robert Pfremmer
Robert Pfremmer, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Harmony, Minn. Graveside service for Robert will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will follow. Robert James Pfremmer was born September 10, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minn., … [Read more...]
Harmony assessment hearing well attended
A public hearing was held at the November 14 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the 2017 street and utility project assessments. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the project with the council and residents attending the meeting. In 2016, each street along with the water mains and sewers in the city of Harmony was given a rating from 1-10 with 1 being a gravel road and … [Read more...]
Marilyn V. Hovey
Marilyn V. Hovey, age 85, of Harmony, Minn., died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017. at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Internment will follow at Greenfield Cemetery, … [Read more...]
Alvin “Blackie” Mihm
Alvin “Blackie” Mihm, age 89, of Harmony, died Thursday, November 16 at Rochester West Health Sevices. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Greenleafton Cemetery at a future date. Lindstrom Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Charlotte Ann Dahl
Charlotte Ann Helgeson Dahl, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2017, under hospice care and surrounded by family, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Charlotte was born in Blue Earth, Minn., to Charles and Grace Helgeson of Bricelyn, Minn. Charlotte graduated from high school in Bricelyn, Minn., and then went to Mankato State University where she graduated with an … [Read more...]
Allen Tesmer
Allen Tesmer, 96, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on November 8, 2017, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017, at Lime Springs United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Paula Hemann officiating. Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at Lime Springs United Methodist Church. … [Read more...]
Marlene Fishbaugher
Marlene Ruth Fishbaugher, age 87, of Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Monday, November 6, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, with interment following in Prairie Queen Cemetery, rural Preston. Friends called from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, November 5, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Dennis Buegler
Dennis LeRoy Buegler was born on June 15, 1971 in Baudette, Minn. Dennis attended elementary school and high school in Baudette and graduated from Lake of the Woods High School in 1989. He earned a Business Degree from South Central College in Mankato, Minn. He married Debora Shofner on July 4, 2009, in Baudette, Minn. They had one son, Kevin and two “fur babies,” Peanut … [Read more...]
Sixth annual Monster Bash Haunted House invites you to “The Sinister Stronghold”
The sixth annual Monster Bash Haunted House opened for another year of thrills, chills and heart pounding fun on Thursday, October 19. The new location at 150 First Street NW in Harmony, Minn., boasts twice the floor space of our previous location and promises to be more than twice the fun and excitement. This year’s theme is “The Sinister Stronghold,” a haunted castle that … [Read more...]
Harmony’s Give to the Max Day to benefit local projects and organizations
This year’s Give to the Max Day event will benefit Harmony area senior activity programming, library patio, Monster Bash and Historical Society; each organization will receive 25% of the proceeds ($2,000 max) with the remainder available for other grant opportunities. 100% of your donations benefits our Harmony area community. Previous donations have enabled the Harmony … [Read more...]
James Elliott
James (Jim) Dean Elliott, age 71, of Harmony, died October 26 at St. Marys Hospital. James was born May 23, 1946 to Gordon and Thelma (McCabe) Elliott and was one of 11 children. He attended Kennedy Country School and moved into town when he was in the sixth grade. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1964. James served in the Army from 1965-1967 and was stationed in … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Grover
Richard “Dick” Grover, age 77, of Harmony, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. A visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Friday, October 20 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony. Dick was born Sept 5, 1940, in Austin, Minn., to Clare and Gae (Greenlee) Grover. He married Linda Peterson on October 1, 1975, in St. Croix … [Read more...]