As the time for 2021 budgeting and setting of public tax levies draws near, cities are buckling down on goals and priorities for the year. At the August 18 Rushford Village Council meeting, getting a grasp on the budget to determine those plans was key. “At some point and time we need to try to get together to talk about what we want and need to find a better understanding. … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2020.
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2020. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]
Rushford preps for CARES Act funds
Like every municipality in the state, the City of Rushford is in the midst of determining needs for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds and how best to apply them. “It’s less solid and factual, but more of a moving target about where and when it can be used,” explained Mayor Terri Benson at the August 10 council meeting. The city received more than … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020 The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net. Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]
Christopher Charles Austad
Christopher Charles Austad, 58, of Viroqua, Wis., died of sudden but natural causes on August 7, 2020. Chris was born on May 8, 1962, in Cambridge, Minn., to Charles and Ann (Ferden) Austad. He grew up in Bemidji, Minn., and was a graduate of Bemidji High School and North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N. Dak. He was the proud father of three children: his son … [Read more...]
Alice A. Jorde Olson
Alice Ann Jorde Olson passed away at Cottagewood Senior Communities on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Alice was born on February 4, 1933, to Theodore (Ted) and Helen (Burfield) Jorde in Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minn. She attended Houston Public School, Looney Valley Country School near Houston, Baker Country School near Rushford, and graduated from Rushford High … [Read more...]
Rushford receives update on legislative action
Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability of the Minnesota legislature to pass a bonding bill for 2020, determining the assistance for non-metro areas of the state is challenging. That was the sentiment shared by Elizabeth Wefel, attorney and lobbyist for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, at the July 27 Rushford Council meeting. Wefel summarized a … [Read more...]
Olive Mindrum Bailey
Olive Gertrude Mindrum Bailey died in Manchester, N.H., July 9, 2020, at the age of 99. She was born in Norway Township, Minnesota, on November 14, 1920, daughter of Otto and Olga (Overland) Mindrum. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1938. On July 16, 1940, she married Merlin Johnson in Norway Township. That marriage ended in divorce. On February 22, 1952, she married … [Read more...]
Richard E. Fogal
Richard E. Fogal, 84, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday July 21, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Dick was born October 17, 1935, on a farm near Waldorf, Minn., to Edward and Agnus (Habeck) Fogal. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. Following High School, Dick joined the United States Navy and served his country for 20 years, where he retired … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Michel
William “Bill” Michel was born on June 27, 1962, to George D. and Dolores Michel of rural Harmony, Minn. Bill was quite a character with a heart of gold. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Bill is survived by his three beautiful daughters, McKayla, Kendall, and Morgan. He was also blessed with two grandchildren, James and Irys. He is also survived by five … [Read more...]