CITY OF RUSHFORD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS & ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. at the Rushford City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, on July 13, 2020, to consider the request of Merlin & Judy Meyer to construct a 16’ x 20’ three-season porch and deck structure with less than the required back yard. The … [Read more...]
Rushford City Council Minutes 6-8-20
Rushford City Council Minutes June 8, 2020 Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, 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, … [Read more...]
Rushford finds saving in refinance
Under the tutelage of financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, the Rushford City Council approved a refinance that should net them $58,090. The note review is a $594,000 2012 General Obligation Tax Abatement. The note is now callable and the first opportunity for the city to refinance through the Minnesota Rural Water Association’s Midi-Loan Program. The new … [Read more...]
Dennis Danielson
Dennis L. “Denny” Danielson, 68, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Denny was born on September 17, 1951, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Hiram and Lillie (Honsey) Danielson. He was raised in Lanesboro. On August 29, 1970, Denny was united in marriage with Phyllis Hallum in Whalan, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army in … [Read more...]
Village hires new public works supervisor
After months of discussion, the City of Rushford Village has officially hired Kyle Chiglo as the new Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor. Following an interview with the Personnel Committee, comprised of Councilors Robert Hart and Roger Knutson, Clerk Mary Miner, and Scheck, it was recommended that the hire be approved by the council. Chiglo was an applicant five years ago when … [Read more...]
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Beginning June 15 and for a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume surgeries and treatments that require blood … [Read more...]
Rushford City Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2020
Condensed Regular Rushford City Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 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 pool to open with restrictions
It’s been a months-long unknown, but the Rushford council decided, in a 4:1 vote June 8, to open the pool later this summer. Until now, COVID-19 restrictions put in place under Governor Tim Walz’s orders had prevented it. The big questions now are when will opening day be and how will the city manage the new Stay Safe MN restrictions put in place by the governor. As of June … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Ordinance regulating all-terrain and utility task vehicles
ORDINANCE NO. T-500 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY TASK VEHICLES The City Council of Rushford, Minnesota ordains: 1.PURPOSE (A) The purposes of this ordinance are as follows: To provide reasonable regulations for the use of certain all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles on public and private property in the City of Rushford. To ensure public … [Read more...]
Karrol A. Gielow
Karrol A. Gielow, 80 of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn., following a battle with a long illness. Karrol was born on December 12, 1939, in Rushford to Elmer and Evelyn (Bratz) Gielow. He was raised on Vinegar Hill and attended school in Houston, Minn. On November 8, 1966, Karrol was united in marriage with Diane Erdmann at … [Read more...]