Fillmore County Journal

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Levina Sveen

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Levina Johnson Sveen, age 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Levina was born to Arthur and Minnie (Hongerholt) Johnson.  She attended rural schools near Lanesboro, Minn.  On October 1, 1947, she married Sven Tillman Sveen and were married 64 years.  Together they raised two children: Vonda Budde and Stanley Sveen. Levina … [Read more...]

Allan Walter Dahl

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Allan Walter Dahl, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born on December 26, 1938, in Rushford, to Walter and Tena (Jameson) Dahl. He graduated from Rushford High School. On July 7, 1956, Allan was united in marriage with Marion Engrav. He worked hauling canned and bulk milk for seven years. He … [Read more...]

Virgil Mehus

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Virgil Irvin Mehus, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford due to complications from ALS. Virgil was born to Nels and Inga (Burkhow) Mehus March 2, 1932, in rural Glenville, Minn. He was raised in the Glenville area and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1950. After high school he joined the military, serving … [Read more...]

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT CROP LAND

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT CROP LAND The City of Rushford will be accepting bids for the lease of approximately 35.14 acres of tillable land that is within the Rushford Municipal Airport boundaries and designated as Fields #1, #2 and #3.  Bids are to be submitted on a form supplied by the City by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020. The bid shall state a price … [Read more...]

Cooperation in derecho – MiEnergy exemplifies a cooperative

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By Wanda Hanson When the derecho storm hit central and east Iowa on August 10, MIEnergy got the call for help from the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives for emergency restoration of power. Over 58,000 people were without electricity; winds had knocked over grain bins and trees and taken out transmission and distribution lines and poles. MiEnergy called on volunteers … [Read more...]

Milton G. Eide

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Milton G. Eide, 92, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home. Milton was born on January 13, 1928, in Fremont, Minn., to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He attended Fremont Country School and Lanesboro High School. On March 27, 1948, Milton was united in marriage with Bette Soiney. They recently celebrated 72 wonderful years of marriage. Milton … [Read more...]

Donate blood with the Red Cross to help those fighting breast cancer

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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to band together to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer by giving blood or platelets. In appreciation, those who come to give October 15 - November 11 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. Donors are asked to make … [Read more...]

Rushford moving forward on project; nears end on timeline for CARES Act funding

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The Rushford City Council held a public hearing October 13 in regards to the Highway 30 Reconstruction Improvement Hearing. City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand to answer questions from those in attendance. Four citizens were present at the meeting regarding the project, with two others attending virtually. The project area is roughly 300-feet west … [Read more...]

Incongruence

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Watching the Republican convention it seems Republicans forgot Trump was in charge the last four years. He oversaw the greatest unemployment surge since the Great Depression. Trump is the “Unemployment President.” Trump was in charge during the greatest outbreak of racial violence since the ‘60s. Violence related in part, to his encouragement of white supremacists, calling … [Read more...]