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...]
Donald “Donnie” Garness
Donald “Donnie” Jerome Garness, 76, of Mabel died on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Donnie was born September 23, 1945, in Spring Grove to Burnell and Berneice (Larson) Garness. He grew up on the family farm in rural Mabel and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1963. On July 24, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joan … [Read more...]
Mabel parking and compost rules have changed
Mabel’s city council met on November 10, with all members present (Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels and Cory Wilson). Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, and Jeff Rein. Citizens were reminded of two recent changes. Regarding the city’s “winter parking rules,” Mayor Westby stated, “A reminder on alternate side parking begins … [Read more...]
Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness
Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness, 69, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness was born on July 9, 1952, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Morris and Geneva (Berquam) Tweeten. She was the second daughter born to a family of five children. Growing up on a farm in rural Spring Grove, she learned the … [Read more...]
Helen D. Gaare
Helen D. Gaare, 92, of Mabel, died Wednesday, October 20 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Helen was born May 7, 1929, in the “Irish Ridge” area of Allamakee County, Iowa to Peter and Rose (Frielinger) Rouster. She grew on the family farm and attended school in the area. After school she worked in maternity at the Caledonia Hospital for Dr. Vernig, who was one of the … [Read more...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He received fatal injuries from a tractor rollover on October 1 while lifting a small boulder. Robert was born December 16, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bernard and Signe (Aasum) Housker. He grew up on the family farm in Preble Township of Fillmore County, … [Read more...]