Peterson’s big annual June weekend fest, Gammel Dag, is set to get another activity. Councilor Gail Boyum requested permission to add a bonfire at the March 8 council meeting. Plans are to hold the bonfire at the former R-P Middle School athletic field. “You know, in Norway, it’s never dark when they do their midsummer celebration,” said Boyum. Friends of Peterson, the … [Read more...]
Lois Maria Loven
Lois Loven, 97, of Peterson, Minn., passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, peacefully in her sleep at her home. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, Minn. The visitation will be an hour prior to the service, starting at 10 a.m. There will be an additional visitation on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Hoff Funeral Home … [Read more...]
Peterson picks new councilor
The City of Peterson has a new councilor after receiving three letters of interest from residents, including Steve Feldmeier, Joseph Kochen, and Justin Simon. The city declared a vacancy in January following the election of then-Councilor Chris Stenzel to the mayor’s seat in the November general election. “I’m impressed with everyone, but think Justin is the best fit,” stated … [Read more...]
Peterson Council welcomes new council, declares vacancy
The January 11 Peterson meeting highlighted a welcome to the new council, including Councilor Kristina Grindland and Mayor Chris Stenzel, who served as a councilor since 2020. They join Councilors Gail Boyum and Tracy Seelbinder. With Stenzel’s recent election as mayor, his former council seat was declared vacant. The council will appoint a resident to fill that seat at the … [Read more...]
Tensions flare at Peterson meeting
The last Peterson Council meeting of the year, held on December 14, addressed several annual items and two agenda items added by outgoing Mayor Dave Colbenson. It included employee review for new Public Works Director Tim Hallum and discussion on the council itself. Public comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting, limited to three minutes per person. However, … [Read more...]
Olive Winifred Peterson
Olive Winifred Peterson passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 102. Olive Winifred Olness was born on April 3, 1920, to John and Bertha (Hermanson) Olness at the Family Farm near Peterson, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peterson. Olive graduated from Peterson High School in 1938. On July 3, 1939, she was … [Read more...]
Christmas in Peterson – December 10
Now in its ninth year, this event is an enchanting opportunity to gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season. Discover all the best that small town America has to offer. Shop the season at local businesses, including Turned Write Handcrafted Art and the Boutique Station, enjoy roving carolers, order hot sandwiches and delectable Scandinavian treats at … [Read more...]
Peterson Council settles budget
Concerns over rising costs led the Peterson Council to approve a 5% budget and tax levy increase for 2023. The council set the preliminary amount at 8% or $105,973. Councilor Chris Stenzel noted comparative levies from other cities in the 5-7% range, the smaller increases in cities able to absorb the costs better. “Everyone is experiencing a lot of higher costs,” added … [Read more...]
Elmer V. Larson
Elmer V. Larson died November 4, 2022, at the age of 92. He was a proud Minnesotan, raised on the family farm in Peterson. His parents were Bernt and Mabel Larson. At 19, he sought his destiny in Minneapolis, and found her in Hazel Lidbeck. They married and raised three children: Randi (Mike Ballen), Kurt (Laurie Testin) and James (Rosa Figueroa). Elmer served in the U.S. Army, … [Read more...]
Peterson mayoral seat sees multiple candidates
The October 12 Peterson Council saw new Mayor Dave Colbenson bring up several agenda additions. Colbenson had served as councilor and mayor pro tem until September 7. At that meeting, Mayor Tim Hallum resigned and accepted the new Public Works Director position. Colbenson will serve the city as mayor until the end of the year. “I hate to bring this up, but with good … [Read more...]
