Charles “Chuck” Holland, age 69, of Mabel, Minn., formerly of Spring Grove, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, following a lengthy, complex illness. Chuck was born June 23, 1950, in rural Mabel to LeVerne and Belinda (Bjergum) Holland. Chuck was baptized at the Scheie Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Mabel hears request for music festival
During the Mabel City Council meeting on December 11, citizen Dustin Tollefsrud addressed the council regarding his wish to host a music festival in Mabel. All members were present (Adam Wilder, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Larson, Gary Morken, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels). Tollefsrud said he would like to hold the festival either on the weekend … [Read more...]
John Yocum
John H. Yocum, age 58, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Mabel, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, of Lou Gehrig’s Disease at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing, Minn. John was born February 20, 1961, in Madelia, Minn. He grew up on the farm in the Mabel area with his adopted parents Lloyd and Jeanette (Roy) Yocum. In 1980 he graduated from the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Newburg United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas Service
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...]