Margaret O. Agrimson, 90, of Oak Park Heights, Minn., died on Thursday, January 19, at the Oak Park Senior Living Center. Margaret was born on January 9, 1927, to Ole E. and Marie (Thoreson) Boyum. She married Cyrus Agrimson on April 6, 1946. She was a great helpmate on the farm for the next 23 years. Margaret and Cyrus then moved to Bloomington, Minn., in 1969. Margaret … [Read more...]
R-P School Board holds annual meeting
The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 … [Read more...]
Peterson reviews annual items; prepares to hire new clerk
The first meeting of 2017 for the Peterson City Council, Wednesday, January 11, held several organizational items, including several items of old business. Additionally, acting clerk and Councilor Gail Boyum swore in reelected Mayor Tim Hallum and Councilor Loren Rue, as well as newly elected Councilor Chris Grindland. Following the oath of office, the council got right to … [Read more...]
Faith, family and friends matter most after house fire
If not for faith, family and friends, the Meier family of rural Peterson, Minn., do not know how they would have coped with the devastating fire that took their home on December 27, 2016. As it was just two days after Christmas, Evan and Shannon Meier had all three of their children at home that day on winter break from school. The family was going to spend some time with … [Read more...]
Nadine Florence Tunstall
Nadine Florence Tunstall, 68, of Peterson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2016 surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Health Care, La Crosse, Wis. Nadine was born on March 23, 1948 to Dorothy Blake and Glenn McKeown in Sandwich, Ill. She was raised in Grand Forks, N. Dak., where she also raised her two daughters, Vicki and … [Read more...]
Doris “Boyum” Fox
Doris B. Fox, 86, of Peterson, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Rushford, Minn. Doris was born on August 14, 1930, in Peterson, Minn., to Bennie and Mildred (Hanson) Boyum. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson. Doris attended country school, graduated from Peterson High School in 1948, and from the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. On June … [Read more...]
Peterson clerk submits resignation
The city of Peterson will see a change in January with election results placing resident Christopher Grindland in one of two council seats up for grabs. Grindland will replace current Councilor Dave Colbenson who opted to vie for the mayoral seat, but lost to incumbent Mayor Tim Hallum in an 85 to 38 vote. Only 123 votes were cast for the mayoral race. The second council … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson sends naming rights policy back to foundation
The votes are in the for the Rushford-Peterson School Board election. Incumbents Valerie Howe, Julie Koop, and John Linder earned 1323, 1343 and 1401 votes respectively and will retain their seats. Newcomer Bonnie Prinsen won 1475 votes, the largest portion by any one candidate, and will replace Board Director Taylor Peterson. There were a significant number of write-in … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Rushford-Peterson National Honor Society
Current members: Neil Courrier, Noah Carlson, Halle Bauer, Ashley Agrimson, Sarah Mensing, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, Andrea Larson, Brianna Koop, Abby Wieser and Nell Himlie. Inductees: Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Anna Kjos, Mikayla Crawford, Joy Hundorf, Aaron Munson, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, And Ben Ansell. Guest speaker: Mrs. Kelly Smith. High school … [Read more...]
R-P looks at naming rights at new school
The Monday, October 17 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting was held at the R-P Middle School in Peterson and encompassed just three new items of agenda business. The board also met in closed session to review pending litigation against the district. In new business, the board approved the notice of general election for the November 8 school board election. Five candidates … [Read more...]
R-P Community Education to host “Meet the school board candidates” forum
On Tuesday, November 8, Rushford-Peterson School District residents will have the opportunity to elect four community members to the board of education. Five candidates are vying for these seats: incumbent members running are Julie Koop, Valarie Howe, and John Linder; new candidates are Bonnie Prinsen and Curtis Fox. The public is invited to participate in the “Meet the school … [Read more...]
Peterson moves forward with electric plans
At the Wednesday, October 12 Peterson meeting, the council voted unanimously to move a three-year work schedule, developed in coordination with Tri-County Electric, forward. The city has already completed a $1,300 portion of the plan, which includes pole and transformer replacement, and will likely do another $850 more before the end of the year. In 2017, the work is expected … [Read more...]
Glenn A. Lea
Glenn A. Lea, 81, of rural Peterson, Minn., died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Glenn was born on September 15, 1935, on the family farm, south of Peterson, to Albert and Gladys (Thorud) Lea. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1953, and married Margaret Rebecca in the spring of 1956. He farmed all of his career on the … [Read more...]
Peterson hears citizen concerns
Several citizens packed into the council chambers for the Wednesday, September 14 Peterson Council meeting. Mayor Tim Hallum noted to those in attendance that no public comment would be allowed during the agenda portion of the meeting. Concerns ranged from city action on delinquent utility and zoning limitations to council pay scale and property problems Resident Deb Hoff … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]