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...]
Fern M. Miller
Fern M. Miller, 94, formerly of rural Lanesboro, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Fern Maurine Anderson was born on February 15, 1926, in rural Rushford to Martin and Ella (Oian) Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. Fern attended country schoo1 district 13, Bratsburg, Minn. She graduated from Rushford High … [Read more...]
R-P preps for COVID-19 changes
This time of year, school boards are normally headlong into spring events and moving towards policies and plans for the next school year. With Governor Tim Walz’s order to close all schools beginning this past Wednesday, the major focus now is response to ongoing changes and preparedness. Per the governor, schools are to remain closed until March 27. Until then, all education … [Read more...]
Scott Allen Matter
Scott Allen Matter, 38, of Rushford, Minn., died in his home on March 8 after battling brain cancer for 13 years. Scott was born to Thomas and Susan (Heiden) Matter on September 26, 1981. Scott graduated from Farmington High School in 2000. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Brown College. Scott moved to Austin, Minn., where he met his wife … [Read more...]
Rushford hashes out design for highway project
While the actual construction is still two years out, the City of Rushford is working diligently to determine the scope of the Highway 30 project. The clock is ticking on the Minnesota Department of Transportation-led (MnDOT) project and design elements to determine geometric layout must be decided now. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, presented numerous options … [Read more...]
Ferndale Country Club under new ownership
“It’s a very nice place out here,” states Dennie Darr, new owner of the Ferndale Country Club of Rushford, Minn. Darr had been helping the Ferndale Country Club board try to find a buyer for quite some time, with no luck. “I’ve been trying to help out here for a few years and they needed to get it in private hands,” commented Darr, as it had become complicated having … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews report, airport hangar sale
A number of positive details were shared with the Rushford City Council via an annual water report at the February 24 meeting. City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted the city continues to tighten up unaccounted water usage, meeting the Department of Natural Resources goal of 10% or less. In 2018 and 2019, the city had 9.1% and 9.5% of all water unaccounted. Water that is not metered … [Read more...]
Mildred “Mim” Buross
Mildred “Mim” Buross, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Mim was born on March 26, 1922, in Rushford to Samuel and Julia (Sauro) Anderson. Mim graduated from Rushford High School in 1939. She married Byron Buross on September 28, 1945, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Mim spent her working career as a … [Read more...]
Todd Dean Himlie
Todd Dean Himlie of Harmony, Minn., passed away on February 17, 2020. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. Todd was born on July 21, 1958, to Minar and … [Read more...]
Kevin John Klungtvedt
Kevin John Klungtvedt, 62, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Albert Lea, Minn., after giving one more research presentation on his last day on earth due to complications from glioblastoma. Kevin was born on January 26, 1958 in Rochester, Minn., to Orrin and Eleanor (Johnson) Klungtvedt. He lived in Rushford until moving to Lanesboro, Minn., as a child. … [Read more...]
Alice M. Scattum
Alice M. Scattum, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Alice was born in Pine Creek Valley (rural Rushford) Minn., October 13, 1921, to Arthur and Mabel (Jonsgaard) Langord. She was raised in Pine Creek Valley and attended Pine Creek School. On January 17, 1942, at the onset of World War II, Alice married … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews permitting procedures
A lengthy Rushford Council meeting February 10 gave the council much to think about. First up was an informational discussion with City Attorney Mike Flaherty regarding conditional use permitting, specifically the procedure by which they’re granted and the legal standards applicable to them. Flaherty is working with the city to review the city’s code as it relates to … [Read more...]
Helen Chadwick
It is with the greatest sadness and broken heart to announce the passing of my dear mother Helen Chadwick. She passed peacefully on January 17, 2020, at the age of 99 years. Born November 16, 1920 in Jennerstown, Pa., Helen was an accomplished pianist and played the cello. She enlisted into the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked in a top secret position for Naval Intelligence … [Read more...]
Rushford approves sewer rate increase
The City of Rushford held a public hearing Monday, January 27, for the purpose of reviewing comments related to proposed changes in the sewer rate. The 2% increase, which equates to just $.94 per month for 2020 and $.96 per month for 2021, was suggested by Financial Planner Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, as part of a larger financial review and planning. The increase … [Read more...]
Frame it up: custom shop opens in Rushford
Hanging a piece of art or portrait of a loved involves the right colors, lines, location, and overall aesthetic. Why would you give any less consideration to what goes in to having it displayed? The popularity of custom framing is increasing as art lovers and do-it-yourself home decorators have learned that it’s not just enhancing the artwork, but really making it their own. … [Read more...]