The holidays can be a painful time for those who are struggling under the weight of grief, or broken relationships, the weariness of illness and the isolation it brings, anxiety around finances, or addiction. On Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m., the Mabel-Newburg UMC invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance and Hope at the United Methodist Church in Mabel, 111 … [Read more...]
Eugene A. Michels
Eugene Anton Michels, age 92, of Stacyville, Iowa, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father Raymond Burkle and Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Booster Club receives award
The Mabel-Canton Booster Club was nominated by Village Farm and Home in Mabel for a $500 award from Sioux Steel Company. The company awards eight monetary gifts each year to a non-profit that makes a difference in their community. The Mabel-Canton Booster Club contributes to all aspects of student activities at Mabel-Canton Schools. They have helped with athletics, arts, choir … [Read more...]
Wendy J. Gerard
Wendy J. Gerard, 65, of Mabel, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at her home. Wendy was born June 29, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Vincent and Joanne (Eide) Peterson. She grew up in New Brighton, Minn., and graduated from the Irondale High School. On October 31, 1980 she married Ronald Gerard. They lived in LaPine and Dexter, Oreg., where she stayed … [Read more...]
Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners
The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction with their church bazaar on October 9. The church wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated to the raffle and all who supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. There were 1,890 tickets out of the possible 2,000 sold. Below is the list of winners. Gift basket from Harmony … [Read more...]
Mabel to accept credit/debit card payments
The Mabel City Council held a regular council meeting on November 13. All members were present (Adam Wilder, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Larson, Gary Morken, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels). Deputy Clerk Brooke Harmening addressed the council to ask them to consider approving a system in which citizens could make payments to the city using debit or … [Read more...]
Mervin Nelson
Mervin E. Nelson, age 77, of rural Mabel, died after a short battle with cancer on Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home. Mervin was born February 6, 1942, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Adolph and Doris (Rank) Nelson, the youngest of 14 children. He attended country school and then the Mabel High School. He lived and farmed on the family farm his entire life. On September 7, … [Read more...]
Dean A. Austin
Dean A. Austin, age 75, of Mabel died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home. Dean was born November 11, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Adrein and Helen (Thompson) Austin. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1961. On November 18, 1961, he was united in marriage to Arlene Emery. They lived and farmed in rural Mabel, eventually living on the Thompson family farm. … [Read more...]
Shannon L. Vickerman
Shannon L. Vickerman, 47, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Shannon was born June 11, 1972, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Paul and Karen (Hagen) Vickerman. Shannon was baptized and confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church. He was a 1990 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. On September 18, 1999, he married … [Read more...]
Mabel water/sewer rates to raise November 1
The Mabel City Council held a public hearing on October 9 to hear citizens’ feelings about a possible increase in the city’s water and sewer rates. No citizens asked questions or voiced an opinion on the matter, so the public hearing was closed, and the council then went into their regular monthly city council meeting. All members were present (Adam Wilder, Mayor Jim Westby, … [Read more...]