At the March 8 Rushford Council meeting, Public Works Director Roger Knutson presented a list of projects undertaken by the department in 2020. “You’d think it would be slow because of COVID, but I think it was the busiest year we’ve had, because of COVID,” said Knutson. Utilities comprise a sizable portion of work for the department. The city’s system breaks down into what … [Read more...]
Paul Richard McManimon
Paul Richard McManimon passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Md., at the age of 91. Paul grew up on Oak Ridge, Yucatan Township, attended school in Rushford and served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Paul and his wife Marge (Rye) lived in Minnesota, California, Colorado, Utah and finally retired in southern Maryland to … [Read more...]
Rushford approves seeking deputy clerk/accounting
At the February 22 meeting, the Rushford City Council tackled just a few items of business, but one could spell some relief for city staffing. Following a retirement of Deputy Clerk Louane Davidson at city hall last year, administrative staff was shifted. Julianne Frick was moved into the position with utility, but the city never filled the positions fully. Rather than fill a … [Read more...]
Julie Ann Wilbright
Julie Ann Wilbright, 58, of Stockton, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn. Julie was born the third of triplets on May 10, 1962, in La Crosse, Wis., to Gynther and Grace (Moos) Carlson. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1980 graduate of Rushford High School. On July 20, 1981, Julie was united in marriage with … [Read more...]
Rushford VFW Diamond Jubliee
The Rushford VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) organization is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year — organized in 1946, shortly after the end of WWII, the VFW has been around for 75 years. On Saturday, February 13, the members of the VFW celebrated the 75 years at their meeting held at Stumpy’s Restaurant. VFW District I Commander Dave Thul from Owatonna joined the meeting … [Read more...]
Rushford Council approves funding support of new community news program
At the February 8 Rushford council meeting, details were discussed of a new community news program put together by Kristin Burdey and her teenage daughter, Annika Bakkum-Ekern, and sponsored by the city of Rushford. The program goal is to keep the community informed, while promoting events in the area. It highlights information and news pertaining to city government, local … [Read more...]
Mill Street Fitness, a great small town fit
With a motto of “Stay active, be healthy, live longer!” Mill Street Fitness conveniently located in the Mill Street Mall near Rushford Foods is a perfect fit for the Rushford area. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day so anyone can find a time to work out that fits his or her schedule. Customers access the center using a card which tracks their use; they also sign in when … [Read more...]
John Norman Kinneberg
John Norman Kinneberg, 73, of Rushford, died peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with family by his side. John fought a courageous battle against several cancers over the last seven years. John was born August 25, 1947, in La Crosse, Wis., to Norman and Janet (Anderson) Kinneberg. He grew up in rural Rushford learning how to … [Read more...]
Ruth Ida Paulson
Ruth Ida Paulson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born on October 24, 1931, to Ernest and Ida (Evers) Vehrenkamp, Ruth grew up in Wykoff, Minn., graduating from Wykoff High School in 1949. Ruth then worked in medical records at Mayo Clinic until her marriage to Harold Paulson on May 29, 1954. Together they made their home on the family farm in Utica and … [Read more...]
Rushford approves police department purchases
The first meeting of the year, January 11, brought both annual housekeeping and several updates. Up first, the council received a review from Rushford Police Department Chief Adam Eide regarding the proposed purchase of a new vehicle and equipment. The purchases were planned and budgeted for five years prior. Plans include trading the current 2015 Chevy Tahoe for a 2021 … [Read more...]