Mabel’s City Council met on January 12, with all members participating (Adam Wilder, Corey Wilson, Kirsten Wyffels, Terry Torkelson, and City Clerk Karen Larson). Mayor Jim Westby participated via phone, so Wilder led the meeting. Also in attendance were Deputy Clerk Kendra Spalla and Jeff Rein. Spalla addressed the council, saying, “I just want to say thank you to the council … [Read more...]
Ellen Bidne Brown
Ellen Bidne Brown, 84, of Mabel, formerly of rural Decorah, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Ellen Marian Anderson was born August 2, 1937, daughter of Andrew and Clara (Skaim) Anderson, in Decorah. She was eleventh of 13 children. She was united in marriage to George Bidne September 5, 1959, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Marilyn Flattum Myhre
Marilyn Flattum Myhre, age 79, of Necedah, Wis., formerly of the Mabel area, died December 22, 2021, at Tomah Health. Marilyn was born March 15, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Hans and Gilma (Rosheim) Flattum. She attended Mabel High School. On November 26, 1960, she married Marland Myhre at the Mabel First Lutheran Church. They lived near Tawney for a short time before … [Read more...]
Judy Kay Schneekloth
Judy Kay (Smock) Schneekloth was born December 15, 1947, in St. Paul, Minn., to Bernell L. Smock and Marilyn F. Barz (Newman). She was raised by her maternal grandparents Andy and Nola Newman. Judy passed away December 15, 2021, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa. She was preceded in death by parents and grandparents, sons Peter Schneekloth, Rochester Minn., and James … [Read more...]
David Alan Berg
David Alan Berg, age 59, of Stillwater, Minn., was called home and received into heaven on December 6, 2021. David was born December 11, 1961, to Elmer and JoAnn (Ferris) Berg of Fergus Falls. He was the second born of three children. Sisters include Vicki Berg Russell of St. Louis, Mo., and Patti Beaudoin of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. David attended grade school and … [Read more...]
Mabel sets budget and levy for 2022
Mabel’s City Council met on December 8. The agenda included the city’s annual Truth in Taxation public hearing, but no citizens attended. The council discussed the proposed final levy, collectible in 2022. The proposed total includes $403,973 for the General Fund, $6,600 for the Ambulance Reserve, and $15,000 for Debt Service. This represents a 2.74% increase from the … [Read more...]
Daniel Lee Delaney
Daniel Lee Delaney passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2021, of natural causes. Dan was born January 21, 1966, in Rochester Minn. Dan Lived in several area communities until putting some roots down near Lanesboro Minn., and began going to school there in the fourth grade where he graduated with the class of 1985. Dan lived and worked in the area with several jobs until … [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...]
Thomas Otis (Jake) Earp
Thomas Otis (Jake) Earp, age 71, of Salt Lake City, Utah died unexpectedly from a heart complication on October 30, 2021. Tom was born on September 4, 1950, in Perry, Iowa to Darrel and Mary (Fried) Earp as he was the youngest of four children. The family later moved to a farm outside Mabel, Minn., where Tom attended and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1969. In … [Read more...]
Quilts for Veterans
The ladies of the Quilter’s Therapy Quilt Club design and either hand or machine sew colorful red, white, and blue patriotic themed quilts for the community’s veterans through their project, Quilts for Veterans. The quilts protect and provide warmth and comfort for veterans every night. Traditional quilt patterns are often used: Ohio Star, Fence Rail, and Log Cabin. Many of … [Read more...]