Carolyn M. Johnson, 57, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., following a sudden brain aneurysm. Carolyn Marie Hanson was born on November 22, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Orvin and Beverly (Carpenter) Hanson. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1981 graduate of Rushford High School. For several years, during and … [Read more...]
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen, age 65, passed away peacefully December 27, 2018. She was born February 4, 1953, to Elmer and Margaret (McGregor) Schueler, the third of five children and grew up in Rush Creek Valley. On August 21, 1971, she married Steven Redalen, of Lanesboro, after a courtship which included making eyes at each other in the record shop, flirting at … [Read more...]
Norman G. Ebner
Norman G. Ebner, 99, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Norm was born on February 22, 1919, in Rushford, Minn., to Elmer and Gusta (Eggebakken) Ebner. Norm was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School. On January 31, 1942, he was united in marriage with Lucyle Johnson. He served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Rushford approves EDA goals; revisits pedestrian traffic along highway corridor
At the Monday, December 17 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a four goal plan submitted by the Economic Development Authority. The goals had been discussed and approved by the EDA December 12. The goals are to improve downtown vitality, increase local workforce 50 jobs by 2025, fill housing demand by 2025, and to more effectively market the community. The objective of the … [Read more...]
Diane S. Sievers
Diane S. Sievers, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at her home. Diane was born on August 6, 1937, in Rushford, Minn., to Clifford “Kip” and Helen (Fossum) Ebner. She was raised in the Rushford area and was a graduate of Rushford High School. On April 19, 1958, she was united in marriage with Wayne Sievers in Inglewood, Calif. Following their … [Read more...]
Nora “Darleen” Johnson
Nora “Darleen” Johnson, 90, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Darleen was born on November 5, 1928, in Canton Township, Minn., to Guy and Nora (Sanden) Soland. She graduated from Harmony High School and then from Normal School (teaching/education). She went on and taught in a country school in … [Read more...]
Rushford approves final levy; considers depot change, city limitations
At the Monday, December 10 meeting, the Rushford City Council unanimously approved setting the 2019 property tax levy at $936,000. This represents a 2.52% increase over 2018 levy of $913,000. The 2.52% is a net increase, representing a 5.43% decrease in debt service, but a 2.91% increase in operating costs. The $23,000 increase will provide an additional $6,500 to the General … [Read more...]
New 60 mph speed limits to go into effect on Hwy 43
Motorists using Highway 69 near Albert Lea and Highway 43 from Mabel to Winona will see speed limits raised to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. Crews expect to post the signs in the coming weeks, weather … [Read more...]
Valerie Ann Evenson
Valerie Ann Evenson, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on November 27, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Valerie Ann Severtson was born on August 8, 1955, in Rushford, Minn., to Oscar and Katherine (Sinclair) Severtson. She was raised in Money Creek, Minn., and was a 1973 graduate of Houston High School. She was a graduate of Winona Technical College. Valerie … [Read more...]
Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson
Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson, 50, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home. Rod was born on April 8, 1968, in Duluth, Minn., to Lyle and Elaine (Jacobson) Anderson. He was raised in South Rushford and was a 1986 graduate of Rushford High School, where he participated in football, wrestling and baseball. He was united in marriage with Kim Bunke … [Read more...]