Gerald O. Hellickson, age 90, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., on Friday, November 23, 2018. Funeral services for Gerald Hellickson were held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Visitation was from 10-11:30 a.m. on Monday morning at the … [Read more...]
Ostrander water and well issues
On September 4, prior to the regular Ostrander City Council meeting, a public information meeting was held to inform the public about Phase two of the city’s infrastructure project. Bryan Holtz of Bolton & Menk covered the project timelines, funding and scope. Members in attendance were Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ … [Read more...]
Betty Livingood
Betty Jean (Raaen) Livingood, 82, died Sunday morning, September 2, 2018, at the nursing home in Ostrander, Minn. Betty was born June 18, 1936, in a log cabin near Peterson, to Gilmer and Cora (Fossum) Raaen. After attending country school, she married Robert Kenneth Livingood on February 9, 1957, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, Minn. Betty and Robert spent a majority … [Read more...]
LaDonna Hadland
LaDonna Hadland, age 93, of Ostrander, Minn., died Wednesday August 22, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab Center in Ostrander, Minn. Memorial services for LaDonna will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to … [Read more...]
Norman Arther Woods
Norman Arther Woods, age 97, of Ostrander, Minn., died Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab Center in Ostrander, Minn. Memorial services for Norman will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses conflict of interest
A potential conflict of interest was the main topic during the Ostrander City Council meeting on August 7. All members of the council were in attendance (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start), as was City Attorney Jennifer Gumbel. Besides department heads, approximately 15 citizens were in the audience during the … [Read more...]
Georgine I. Davis
Georgine I. Davis, age 93, of Ostrander, Minn., died Wednesday August 8, 2018, at Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Georgine will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt and Rev. Mark VanHouse officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday … [Read more...]
Ostrander water plant upgrade needed, but when?
All members of the Ostrander City Council were in attendance on July 3 for a regular meeting (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Heidi Jones addressed the council regarding her candidacy for Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer. Brian Malm (representing the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk) said Ostrander … [Read more...]
Ostrander project creates challenges
All members of the Ostrander City Council were in attendance on June 5 for a regular meeting (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). The main topic was the ongoing infrastructure (street) project, and how it is impacting citizens getting to and from their homes and businesses. Rosie Hilland addressed the council, … [Read more...]
Thompson appointed to Ostrander council
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on April 3, Vernon Thompson was appointed to fill the vacancy on the council since Erin Volkart’s departure. The council heard from all three citizens interested in serving on the council. Jeremy Runkel explained to the council his interest in serving, stating, “I’ve got time, and I’m concerned about what happens in town.” Stephanie … [Read more...]