As Minnesota prepares to shift from Phase I of the state’s COVID-19 response plan, businesses are working to find ways to achieve requirements while getting local economies humming again. Per Governor Tim Walz’s Stay Safe Plan, Phase II begins June 1 with the guided reopening of restaurants and bars, personal care services/salons, retail, outdoor spaces, youth sports and … [Read more...]
Beverly Boyum
Beverly Ann Paulson Boyum, 86, of Rushford, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Gundersen Health System. Beverly Ann Hatlevig was born August 14, 1933, at home near Peterson, Minn., to Marvin J. and Mabel T. (Halvorson) Hatlevig. Beverly married Orville Paulson on January 26, 1952. Orville died in 1993. She married Marlow Boyum on October 23, 1998. Beverly worked for Rush Products in … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Council Meeting 4.27.20
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 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...]
Isabel Johnson
Isabel “Izzy” H. Johnson, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Izzy was born on November 3, 1926, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Selmer and Mary (Gullilckson) Topness. She was raised on the Topness family farm in the Highland area. On November 23, 1946, she was united in marriage with Conrad Johnson at Highland Prairie Lutheran … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Notice of Public Hearing Ordinance Regulating All-Terrain & Utility Task Vehicles
Rushford gets good news on funds front
The City of Rushford’s financial position is looking healthy overall. Auditor Jason Boyton, of Smith Schafer & Associates, dialed in to the virtual meeting May 11 to present the detailed findings. While a bit of a challenge, but all pertinent information between city hall and auditors was done remotely this year. The city’s tax levy was $936,000 in 2019, up $23,000 from … [Read more...]
Rushford City Council Notice of Public Hearing
Rushford approves relief through flood loan pause
As the COVID-19 struggle continues, the City of Rushford is looking at opportunities to assist local businesses. At the April 27 council meeting, temporary modifications to the city’s Economic Development Authority Flood Recovery Loan Repayment Policy were discussed. Several businesses are receiving some category of flood loan assistance with roughly 20 loans remaining. A … [Read more...]
Eva S. Randall/Bakken
Eva S. Bakken, 94, of Rushford, died of natural causes April 28, 2020. She was born May 1, 1925, in Winona, Minn., to Martha and Arthur Rasmussen. She attended and graduated school in Peterson. On December 20, 1941, she married Layne O. Randall at the United Methodist Church in Winona. Layne died in 1993 one month prior to celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary. In … [Read more...]
Rushford Fire Department will help celebrate your child’s birthday
Rushford Fire Department understands during these unprecedented times, our children are making sacrifices as well. Your child’s birthday means a lot to him/her, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, no school, social distancing and no groups larger than 10 has put a hault to such fun with friends and classmates! We want to help make his/her day extra special! If your child … [Read more...]