Denise Lyn Jacobson Evans, 36 of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020. Denise was born August 16, 1983, in Winona, Minn., to Kenneth and Helen Jacobson. She graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 2002. She received her Associated Nursing Degree from Western Technical College in Wisconsin and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Viterbo … [Read more...]
Amy Engelhart’s Boutique Station provides clothing for customers nearby
By Hannah Rothen A little over a month ago, Amy Engelhart opened the Boutique Station right outside of Peterson, Minn., on Highway 16. She first officially opened on Friday, May 15 and has received quite a bit of business since then. The community has been very kind and helpful when it comes to supporting her with the new place. People seem to love the merchandise she … [Read more...]
Peterson looking to work with property owners
Business is just starting to get back to normal for the City of Peterson. As temperatures have warmed, members of the council have completed a walkabout of city properties to access for any ordinance violations. It’s an effort the city has been keen on the last several years. Letters were sent to 19 property owners and detailed the city’s desire for a positive community … [Read more...]
David Lee
David Abraham Jensen Lee, 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2020, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born January 27, 1936, in rural Whalan (Lanesboro), Minn., to Gilbert and Ina (Jensen) Lee. He graduated salutatorian of his class from Peterson High School in 1954, and worked the family farm near Highland just a few months shy of the rest … [Read more...]
Peterson closes off several city sites until June 1
In lieu of Governor Tim Walz’s Shelter in Place extension to May 4, the City of Peterson made arrangements for annual city events, as well as the use of city sites at the April 8 meeting. While City Hall remains open, the April 8 council meeting was notably different. City Clerk Chris Grindland and Mayor Tim Hallum were present at city hall, while Councilor Loren Rue joined … [Read more...]
Evelyn Jeanette Bremseth
Evelyn Jeanette Bremseth, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. She was born January 21, 1922, to John and Bertha (Hermanson) Olness in rural Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Peterson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peterson and graduated in 1940 from Peterson High School. On December 29, 1945, she … [Read more...]
Peterson plans walkabout
At the Wednesday, February 12 meeting, the Peterson Council discussed plans for a spring walking tour to review property compliance. The issue has been one plaguing several properties in the city for some time. As currently planned, the council will hold their regular 6 p.m. March meeting, proceeding to take the tour first, by foot or side by side vehicle. The council will … [Read more...]
Nancy Gould
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our sister, Nancy “Nanc” Gould, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 4, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born to Dr. Allan and Marilyn Gould in Rochester on October 30, 1958, followed a few minutes later by her twin brother Will. Nancy and Will have the unique distinction of being the first babies baptized at … [Read more...]
Peterson Museum – Preserving the past for future generations
Too often, we lament the loss of historic sites once ruin has set in. How sad it was that there was no one to save it because of cost, time, or other barriers. Small country communities, limited in more means than others, witness their share of historical losses. Sometimes though, it just takes motivated people and the right set of circumstances. Peterson resident John … [Read more...]
Alma A. Benson
Alma A. Benson, 87, died December 29, 2019, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. Alma was born to Clarence and Marie (Nelson) Hallum on July 15, 1932. She was raised in the Whalan area, attended Diamond Creek Country School and graduated from Peterson High School in 1951. On March 15, 1952, Alma was united in marriage with Arlyn Benson at Whalan Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]