At the brief Monday, December 23 meeting, the Rushford City Council voted unanimously to approve the $973,000 property tax levy for 2020. The amount represents a 3.95% increase over 2019. No comments were lodged at the Truth In Taxation meeting held December 9. “The overall tax rate went down and we’re staying within our goal,” noted Mayor-elect Terri Benson. The largest … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” W. Gahnz
Robert “Bob” W. Gahnz, 95, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Robert William Gahnz was born on May 3, 1924, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn., to Alva and Helen (Oldendorf) Gahnz. Bob was raised in the Hart area where he farmed his entire career. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushford High School. … [Read more...]
Raymond W. Dvorak
Raymond W. Dvorak, 93, of Rushford, died on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Raymond was born on October 28, 1926, in Winona, Minn., to John and Hannah (Layne) Dvorak. He was raised in the Rushford area. He attended Vinegar Hill School and Houston High School in Houston, Minn. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. … [Read more...]
L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair finds new home
Leigh and Kayla Volkman owned and operated L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair in Rushford for four and a half years before an opportunity came up that they couldn’t turn down. They had been discussing the possibility of moving their business to a better location for some time and were thinking about building, but when they heard that a place was for sale in Rushford, their plans … [Read more...]
Steven Orley Redalen
Steven Orley Redalen, age 68, passed away peacefully December 1, 2019. He was born January 22, 1951, to Elton and Joyce (Grindland) Redalen, the fourth of seven children, and grew up in Root Prairie in rural Lanesboro. Steve attended Wadden Valley School and Lanesboro High School and was exceedingly fond of both, often telling stories of his times there. If ever the opportunity … [Read more...]
Harold “Jake” B. Jacobson
Harold "Jake" B. Jacobson, of Rushford, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran home. Harold was born on May 26, 1930, to Ben and Gertrude (Henze) Jacobson in Winona, Minn. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1949. Harold was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Harold helped build Osan Air … [Read more...]
Rushford takes input on UTV/ATV usage
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...]