With the clock ticking, Rushford is putting pressure on airport hangar contractor Olympic Builders for a project to begin this past spring. At the October 23 council meeting, Acting Mayor Jim O’Donnell, filling in for Mayor Terri Benson, noted that City Engineer Matt Wagner of Mead & Hunt is pressuring the contractor after attempts to get a response went unanswered. The … [Read more...]
Rushford Gets Good News From Legislative Update
At the September 25 meeting, the Rushford, Minn., council learned from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) legislative attorney and lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel that more funding will be in the cities’ coffers. While not quite to the extent hoped, Wefel said state legislators approved a Local Government Aid (LGA) increase. “We were pushing for a lot this time,” she … [Read more...]
Annual Cooking Contest To Be Held at Rushford Foods on October 14
Are you ready to show-off your cooking skills and share some great recipes with more than 57,000 readers of this newspaper? You’re in luck! For the 14th annual Tasty Temptations Cookbook, the event will be held at Rushford Foods in Rushford, Minn., on October 14. The judges will begin taste testing at 11 a.m. with plans to conclude the contest by noon that day. We have … [Read more...]
Diane Jane (Anderson) Grover
Diane Jane (Anderson) Grover, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, the daughter of Russel and Thelma (Barnewitz) Anderson. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Grover March 15, 1958, in Peterson, … [Read more...]
Council Discusses Rushford Properties
The Rushford City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of the Farmers Win property downtown. Last month, the council voted 4:1 to make a new offer to purchase the site for $225,000 without contingency on environmental issues. The city will proceed with all environmental studies after the sale. Utilizing the purchase agreement originally drafted by Farmers Win, City … [Read more...]
Floyd Dale Dunn
Floyd Dale Dunn, 92, of Rushford, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Floyd was born September 10, 1931, in Oconto, Nebr., to Lloyd and Leta (Chesemore) Dunn. His mother died when he was just a couple months old and he was raised by his father and two older sisters. He graduated from Ansley High School in Ansley, Nebr., and then enlisted … [Read more...]
Roger Douglas Anderson
Roger Douglas Anderson, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on September 6, 2023. Roger was born November 28, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Anita (Hovde) and John Peter (J.P.) Anderson. He graduated from Houston High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force with great encouragement and transportation provided by his father. He was an adventurous child … [Read more...]
Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives
On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]
Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives
On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]
Rushford Revises Business Program
The Rushford Economic Development Authority (EDA) has recently reworked its Business Subsidy and Revolving Loan Program. The program has previously offered financial assistance to businesses filling empty commercial spaces. Now, funding will be available for eligible existing businesses seeking to renovate their space. The Rushford City Council discussed the program at the … [Read more...]