The City of Rushford is in the early stages of researching the potential benefits and ramifications of allowing the use of certain recreational vehicles within the city limits. Currently, Class 1 all-terrain vehicles and Class 2 utility task vehicles are not allowed on Minnesota State Highways, three of which converge in Rushford. Additionally, the state DNR law does not allow … [Read more...]
studio-N-gallery opens in Rushford
The Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on November 13 to welcome new business “studio-N-gallery” in Rushford. Owner Nan Lesser cut the ceremonial red ribbon surrounded by Chamber representatives. Pictured left to right, back, Kathy Riley, Angela Colbenson, Steven Halvorson, Jennifer Hengel, Jerad Brown. Front, Beth Tudahl, Lesser, and Sally … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Berg
God received a faithful servant into his fold on November 15, 2019. Richard A. Berg, 85, passed away from complications following a stroke, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. He was born May 9, 1934, to Arthur and Elvira (Kahoun) Berg in Milwaukee, Wis. He lived in Lewiston and grew up in Mound, Minn., before graduating from Rushford High School in 1952. He received an associates … [Read more...]
Jean E. Volkman
Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, Minn., died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, Minn., and Rocky (Julie) … [Read more...]
Rushford approves Clean Air Ordinance; flips for council seat
Rushford’s City Hall was packed November 12 as the council held a public hearing regarding the proposed repeal of its 1997 Tobacco Ordinance and consideration of adoption for a new ordinance. Bright red tee-shirts bearing the slogan, “I support a tobacco-free generation; Tobacco 21,” were all around the room. In all, more than 50 people crammed into council chambers to voice … [Read more...]
Krage & Overland proud to serve on state and national boards
Josh Krage and Dennis Overland are independent insurance agents. Krage’s office is in Lanesboro, while Overland is based in Rushford. One might think they’d be fierce competitors, but they actually help each other out, and nowadays, both Krage and Overland serve on the state board of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), which promotes independent insurance agents, and … [Read more...]
Fire closes Rushford Airport until further notice
Saturday, October 26 a fire call came into Rushford Fire Department from the Rushford Municipal Airport. Pilot Dean Drews, of Huntertown, Ind., had been staying the night in the pilot’s lounge facility after having flown in the previous day after experiencing mechanical troubles. After contacting former Fixed Base Operator and hangar renter Mike Thern, the two had contacted … [Read more...]
Tie vote for new Rushford City Councilor
Rushford is just one of a handful of Minnesota communities with council seats up for grabs this year. Expiring were the terms of Councilors Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell. Mayor Chris Hallum opted not to seek reelection, after 10 years in the role, so Benson, who’s served as a councilor since 2015, filed for his position. O’Donnell also filed for reelection to extend his … [Read more...]
Janice Marie (Asleson) Nelson
Janice left her temporary home at Good Shepherd in Rushford and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the age of 77. Janice Marie Nelson was born on June 22, 1942, to Arnim and Ella (Rain) Asleson, in Lanesboro. She graduated with the Lanesboro High School class of 1960. On August 31, 1963, she married David A. Nelson at Root Prairie Lutheran Church, … [Read more...]
Pernella C. Landsverk
Pernella C. Landsverk, 99, of Rushford, Minn., died on October 31, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Pernella C. Johnson was born on March 28, 1920, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Peter and Cora (Norby) Johnson. She was raised in the Lanesboro area and attended Grubtown School through the eighth grade. She married Halvor Landsverk on June 10, 1946. Pernella farmed … [Read more...]