Leslie W. “Les” Ladewig, 76, of Rushford, Minn., died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Leslie Ward Ladewig was born on September 29, 1946, in Winona, Minn., to Lester and Gladys (Lewis) Ladewig. Les was raised in Lewiston, Minn., area and was a 1964 graduate of Lewiston High School. On June 29, 1967, Les was united in marriage with Juanita Volkman … [Read more...]
Rushford approves draft development and strategy plans
At the last meeting for 2022, held on December 27, the Rushford Council unanimously approved a draft plan from the Economic Development Authority (EDA). The methods for economic development strategies include a fresh take on ways to drum up opportunities, particularly in the downtown area. In a different format from previous years, the plan does repeat some successful past … [Read more...]
Rebecca Elaine (Olson) Rustad
August 10, 1943 - December 27, 2022 Rebecca Elaine “Becky” (Olson) Rustad, 79, passed away peacefully from complications of dementia on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, Minn. Becky was born on August 10, 1943, to Clifford and Erma (Lee) Olson in Rushford, Minn. She was baptized at Highland … [Read more...]
Rushford to seek assistant ambulance director
The City of Rushford has always had a dedicated volunteer ambulance crew. The numbers of willing persons is dwindling across the country, but the demand for their work is increasing. At the December 12 meeting, the council moved forward the first review for an assistant director/emergency medical service training coordinator for the department. By creating the new position, the … [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...]
Rushford church inspires “deeper meaning of Christmas” with live Nativity
“Last year, my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to take a lovely drive down to Rushford to experience the Nativity at Root River Community Church. We could imagine ourselves coming from other parts of Israel to go to Bethlehem. We heard the news of something quite mysterious and we wanted to see and hear for ourselves,” recalled Julie Miller. She had attended the … [Read more...]
Rushford hears from new public transit director
The November 28 Rushford Council meeting welcomed the new Rolling Hills Transit Director, Melinda Fields, who discussed upcoming plans and needs for the regional transportation company. It operates 13 routes within Dodge, rural Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties. Service is available for anyone, providing curb-to-curb service with handicap accessibility at … [Read more...]
Open doors, open to ideas
On a blustery, snowy November evening, buildings in downtown Rushford had their doors open for visitors in the Open Doors, a Tour of Business Opportunities, event. From 5:30-8 p.m., November 17, interested parties could tour the entire buildings including the “behind the scenes” areas of 10 available businesses and buildings. Open Doors was the brainchild of Jen Hengel of the … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Lloyd Jeffers
William “Bill” Lloyd Jeffers, age 80, of Rushford, Minn., passed away surrounded by family at home after a three-year battle with cancer ,on November 22, 2022. William was born on July 8, 1942, to parents Lloyd and Aletha (Young) Jeffers in Preston, Minn. Bill was raised on a farm near Peterson and graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. He enlisted into the Army … [Read more...]
Kay Ann Gaasedelen
Kay Ann Gaasedelen, age 88, of Northfield died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kay Ann (Ford) Gaasedelen was born August 26, 1934, to William and Mabel Ford in Faribault, Minn. She was early baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1952. She attended Mankato State Teachers College … [Read more...]