As part of ongoing efforts to thoroughly understand and mitigate the impacts of future projects within the City of Rushford, the city council met with financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, for a special meeting on December 20. Bubany’s computer modeling provided some clear parameters for projects, including the 2022 Highway 30 reconstruction, a Minnesota … [Read more...]
Rushford moves closer to deciding levy
In September, the Rushford City Council set the maximum levy at $1,017,000, representing a 0% increase over the 2021 levy. At the December 13 meeting, more discussion on the topic was held with City Clerk Kathy Zacher presenting comparative and historical data, as well as updates on capital projects. “In keeping it level this year, we’re decreasing some of our funds and we’re … [Read more...]
Wilton L. “Willy” Bunke
Wilton L. “Willy” Bunke, 92, of Rushford, Minn. was at his home when he was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Wilton Leonard Bunke was born on September 21, 1929, in Winona, Minn.. He was the tenth of 13 children born to Paul C. and Ragna (Boe) Bunke. He was raised in Hart, Minn., where he attended parochial school through the eighth grade. On … [Read more...]
Joel Bruce Worra
Joel Bruce Worra, 76, of Rochester, Minn., died on December 11, 2021, at Benedictine Madonna Towers in Rochester. Joel was born on June 24, 1945, to parents Luther Krueger and Doris (Stafford) Worra in South Haven, Mich. He grew up in Bangor, Mich., spent his summers in Rushford, Minn., and graduated from college at Winona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in … [Read more...]
Melvin W. Brand
Melvin W. Brand, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Melvin Walter Brand was born on December 8, 1928, west of Hart, Minn., in Winona County to Otto and Clara (Meyer) Brand. Melvin was raised near Hart and was a graduate of Rushford High School. Melvin was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church … [Read more...]
Virginia M. Arnold
Virginia M. Arnold, 104, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Virginia Mae was born on October 1, 1917, in La Crosse, Wis., where she was named, given a birthdate, and cared for by the nurses of the Henke Grandview Hospital (Mayo) and later Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. She was adopted as an infant by Archie … [Read more...]
Rushford hires additional officers
Rushford Police Department has an additional two part-time officers following approval from the city council on November 22. Upon the recommendation of Chief Adam Eide and Sergeant Nate Klinski, the council reviewed a request to hire officers Tanner Weinfurtner and Brady Meyer to round out policing needs. “As we have mentioned previously, it is important for the Rushford … [Read more...]
Katherine Kulas
Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. Katherine was born June 8, 1938, in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil and Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her family always … [Read more...]
Rushford considers additional phases of drainage project
The first phase of drainage mitigation in South Rushford is now complete, according to City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, who informed the Rushford Village council at their November 16 meeting. The project included addressing outfall grading in two areas. Property easements were required for the work north of the intersection of Sherwood Street and Highway 43 … [Read more...]
Enjoying the great escape… Nathan Davidson’s musical journey
When Nathan Davidson was a Rushford High School student back in the late ‘60s, he knew he liked music but had no idea how it might fit into his future life. “I didn’t have much self-confidence in those days,” he remembers. “I could see myself maybe working in a music store, but I also thought about becoming a barber or a photographer. I didn’t know where I was headed.” Fast … [Read more...]
Rushford council reelected
The first order of business at the November 8 Rushford City Council meeting was canvassing of election results. Mayor Terri Benson will remain at the helm for another two-year term, as will councilors Andrew Linder and Sally Ryman for their four-year terms. All ran unopposed. The council also took action in renewing governmental accounting standards, initially adopted in 2011. … [Read more...]
Rushford approves new mill rate for fire protection
Rushford Fire Chief Chad Rasmussen presented the proposed contract and mill rate for 2022-2023 to the city council at its October 25 meeting. The volunteer department is the only known to conduct a bi-annual mill rate meeting for the 10 townships it provides fire protection to. Those townships include Arendahl, Norway, Preble, and the cities of Peterson and Rushford Village in … [Read more...]
MiEnergy adds 9 MW of solar energy
At a media event called “Here Comes the Sun!” held on October 25, a bright and suitably sunny day, MiEnergy announced it has entered into a power purchase agreement with OneEnergy Renewables to buy up to nine megawatts (MW) of solar energy generated by solar arrays located in Rushford Village, Fountain, Lanesboro, and Stockton. To put it into perspective, 9 MW will power … [Read more...]
Arden E. Fitzgerald
Arden E. Fitzgerald, 90, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his home. Arden was born on August 10, 1931, in Delavan, Minn., to Ernest and Dora (Cross) Fitzgerald. He was raised in Delavan and graduated from Delavan High School in 1949. Arden Attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. He owned and operated Fitzgerald Standard Oil in Delavan for … [Read more...]
John Thomas Jertson
John died in Ocala, Fla., following a stroke. He was 85 years old. John was born in 1936 in Rushford, Minn., to Albert and Myrtle Jertson. John worked on the family farm in Norway Township and graduated from Rushford High School in 1954. John played in the school band and was on the football team. He was active in the school’s FFA Chapter, and the local 4-H Club. In the fall … [Read more...]