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...]
Esther Ida Ronnenberg
Esther Ida Ronnenberg, 95, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Esther Ida Oldendorf was born on August 14, 1925, in Hart Township, Winona County, Minn., to Hubert and Clara (Grapentine) Oldendorf. Esther was raised in Hart Township, attended Hart School District #48, and later attended German School in … [Read more...]
Rushford ties up year-end items
The Rushford City Council met December 14, via online platform, to finalize the property tax levy payable in 2021. While the deadline to approve was not until the next meeting, concern over possible weather issues and pandemic restrictions saw Councilor Sally Ryman motion to approve it at this time. The preliminary levy was set in September at $1,017,000, which represented a … [Read more...]
Kay F. Howe
Kay F. Howe, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Kay Francis Peterson was born on March 19, 1935, at Gays Mills, Wis., to Clarence and Mille (Sprurier) Peterson. Kay was raised in rural Readstown, Wis. and was a 1952 graduate of Readstown High School. Kay met Allen Howe at the Avelon Dance Hall in La … [Read more...]
Edith M. Thompson
Edith M. Thompson, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Edith Marie Guenther was born on September 14, 1934, in the town of Cross, Wis., to Henry and Bernice (Ratz) Guenther. She grew up in Eagle Valley and was a 1952 graduate of Arcadia (Wisconsin) High School. Edith was united in marriage with Harley Thompson on … [Read more...]