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...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. from injuries received in a farming accident. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation … [Read more...]
Mark Spande
Mark Spande, 53 years, passed away at home Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born August 25, 1968, in Winona, he was the eldest son of Paul A. and Janice (Ellestad) Spande. In 1987, he graduated from Mabel-Canton High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then enrolled in Dunwoody College of Technology and the Winona Area Technical School. He was an active … [Read more...]
Why no Dollar General in Mabel?
Mabel’s city council met on September 14. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Adam Wilder, and Cory Wilson. Kirsten Wyffels participated via phone. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, Bob Meirau and Jeff Rein. During the visitors section of the agenda, Mike Gjere (of Gjere Construction) addressed the council. He stated, “I’m asking the … [Read more...]
Betty Lou Gjere
Betty Lou Gjere, 82, of Mabel, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn., surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. Betty Lou Blagsvedt was born at home near Lanesboro on December 24, 1938, to Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. Betty was a graduate of Mabel High School, Class of 1957. On July 18, 1959, she married … [Read more...]