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...]