The Economic Development Authority (EDA) recommended the Rushford City Council approve a contract with System for Integrated Growth - Edward Lowe Foundation at the January 13 meeting. The recommendation came following EDA discussion on the matter earlier in the month. The contract will allow the EDA to sponsor businesses to work with the foundation to provide best practices and … [Read more...]
Yvonne Larson
Yvonne Jean (Haslerud) Larson, age 84, passed away December 15, 2019. She was born November 20, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., to parents George and Selma (Olness) Haslerud. She grew up in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1953. After high school, she attended the University of Minnesota and played clarinet in their marching band. In 1957, she received her … [Read more...]
Judy Marie (Jensen) Koskie
Judy Marie (Jensen) Koskie was born May 18, 1955, in Watertown, S. Dak., and passed away peacefully on December 25, 2019. As one of nine children of Gerald Sr. and Jeanne, she enjoyed arts, crafts, sports, gardening, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren – teaching them how to do things. She loved helping others, especially people and animals in need. She … [Read more...]
Gordon Everett Paulson
Gordon Everett Paulson, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Gordon was born on July 15, 1933, in rural Peterson, Minn., to Elvin and Emily (Gilbertson) Paulson. He was baptized and confirmed at Arendahl Lutheran Church in rural Peterson. Gordon was raised at North Prairie, attended Wralstad Country … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Boyum
Robert “Bob” Boyum, 80, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Bob was born on April 13, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Rudolph and Christine (Gorder) Boyum. He was a 1957 graduate of Peterson High School. Bob served in the U.S. National Guard in 1962. He was united in marriage to Mary Overby on September 1, 1962, … [Read more...]
Alma A. Benson
Alma A. Benson, 87, of Rushford, died at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis., on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Services will be posted at a later date. … [Read more...]
Rushford approves final levy; sees mayor off after ten years
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...]