Laura MacKenzie, an award winning Celtic musician, will be performing a solo concert in Harmony, Minn., at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Selvig Park’s gazebo. The event is locally hosted by the Harmony Public Library and the City of Harmony Arts Board. This promises to be a delightful evening in the park. Minnesota Public Radio has called Laura MacKenzie the “High Priestess … [Read more...]
Marvin Wilt
Marvin Wilt, 81, of Harmony, passed away on June 20, 2018. Marvin was born on March 6, 1937, to Francis and Velma (Meade) Wilt in Paxico, Kans. He lived and attended schools in Wichita, Kans.; Paxico, Kans.; Topeka, Kans.; Carroll, Iowa; Bemidji, Minn.; and Waubun, Minn.,where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July 1954 and served until … [Read more...]
Morris “Butch” Alfson Jr.
Morris “Butch” T. Alfson Jr., age 71, of Harmony, Minn., passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. Morris “Butch” Alfson Jr. was born to Morris and Lois (Yeoman) Alfson on December 11, 1946.Butch enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing darts, gardening and baking. He lived in Harmony most of his life. He worked as a baker, at Heco Ent., and Crop … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society unveils walking tour signs
While walking around Harmony recently, you may have noticed some new signs up around town. They’re part of the Harmony Historical Society’s new walking tour and were unveiled on June 16 at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Some of the members of the Historical Society had seen historical walking tour signs in other towns, including Decorah and thought it would be a great idea for … [Read more...]
Rod Starz
A memorial service for Rod Starz will be held at Harmony United Methodist Church, Harmony, Minn., on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. … [Read more...]
Lois “Tilly” Roller
Lois “Tilly” (Slagle) Roller passed away June 15, 2018, at the age of 85. Formerly of Longville, Minn., she lived her final years near family in Harmony, Minn. Lois was raised in Longville before moving to Minneapolis to complete her education. Lois loved singing in church with the choir and soloing for special events. Her faith in God was something she shared with everyone … [Read more...]
Land swap between City of Harmony and Fillmore Central approved
Superintendent Richard Keith and school board member Craig Britton were present at the Harmony City Council meeting on June 12 to discuss the final stages of the proposed land swap between the City of Harmony and Fillmore Central. The school will be turning the area behind the Harmony Community Center into a new baseball field and would like to build a parking lot to go with … [Read more...]
John A. Erickson
John A. Erickson, age 65 of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed Sat, May 26 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. John Arnold Erickson was … [Read more...]
Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces its Girls State selections
The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Rylie Gatzke and Izabella Jones have been chosen to represent Harmony at the 72nd annual Girls State program to be held June 10-16, 2018, at Bethel College in St. Paul. Gatzke is the daughter of Travis and Tammy Gatzke, and Jones is the daughter of Adam and Melissa Jones of Spring Valley. Both girls are currently … [Read more...]
Andrew C. Davidson
Andrew C. Davidson, 23, of Austin, Minn., died in a car accident near Harmony, Minn., on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Andrew Christopher was born September 3, 1993, in St. Peter, Minn. Andrew and his brother Dan were adopted by Joe and Lisa Davidson. They grew up in several communities in Southeastern Minnesota. Andy graduated from Lyle High School and entered the U.S. Army, … [Read more...]