Joan Marlene (Geving) Sherburne, age 86, passed away October 12, 2020, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. She was born April 4, 1934, to George and Blonda (Skauge) Geving. She was a lifelong Spring Grove resident, graduating from Spring High School in 1952. On March 27, 1954, Joan married Donald Sherburne. The couple started their life in Mabel, Minn. In 1957 … [Read more...]
Dream of sleeping in a treehouse? Now you can.
Nestling Pines Treehouse Retreat is Fillmore County’s first Airbnb located in a tree. It is helpful to potential visitors to find out what their peers’ opinions are of specific lodging facilities that they have stayed in. Melanie, one of the first visitors at Nestling Pines Treehouse described her experience on www.airbnb.com, “A lovely retreat in a natural setting … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton preps for possible COVID-19 changes
On September 15, the Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting. One of the main topics was how to handle the potential need to make changes to the learning model, if/when COVID-19 cases increase in the area, especially in the school population. Superintendent Gary Kuphal said he’d like to add a school board member onto Mabel-Canton’s Incident Command Team. He … [Read more...]
Darlene A. Larson
Darlene A. Larson, age 89, of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020, at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, with Pastor Don Holmertz officiating. Visitation took place 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phelps Cemetery, one hour before the … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Mabel Barber Shop 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 125 Main St … [Read more...]
Robert K. Johnson
Robert K. Johnson “Sonny” (Bob) passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, in his home, with his family by his side. Born in Mabel, Minn., to Leonard and Iva (Todd) Johnson on June 10, 1929, he was 91 years young. Growing up in Mabel he played baseball and basketball and was student council president. He graduated at Mabel High School in 1947. Sonny first attended … [Read more...]
Jeanette R. Inglett
Jeanette R. Inglett, 94, formerly of rural Mabel, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Jeanette was born July 15, 1926, in the Burr Oak, Iowa, area to Miles and Valeda (Murdock) Wilbur. She attended area country schools and graduated from the Canton High School in 1945. On February 21, 1948 she married Arden Inglett in Decorah, Iowa. They lived … [Read more...]
Robert G. “Bob” Coons
Robert G. “Bob” Coons, was born October 17, 1944, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to D. Austin and Mary (Munier) Coons. He passed into eternal life August 30, 2020, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a prolonged struggle with Lewy body dementia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bob attended … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Mabel will hold a Public Hearing on September 9th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at Mabel City Hall, 201 South Main Street Mabel, MN This will be an informational meeting to discuss the purchase of emergency services equipment and potential funding sources, including USDA Rural Development. All residents and property … [Read more...]
Donald C. Colsch
Donald C. Colsch, age 77, of Mabel, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Donald was born February 25, 1943, in Waukon, Iowa, to Leroy and Margaret Colsch. He grew up in the Dorchester area and was a longtime machine operator at Northern Engraving in Spring Grove. He was proud of his children, and enjoyed watching Joe compete in antique … [Read more...]