The Tuesday, April 17 meeting of the Rushford Village council was focused almost exclusively on public works issues. The most prominent issue was continuing discussion on the Benson Lane Project. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the meeting to review recent survey results and to detail the next steps in the project. It was noted at the March meeting … [Read more...]
Harlan Baker
Harlan William Baker, 86, of Rushford, previously of Stewartville, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Harlan was born June 6, 1931, in Rochester, Minn., to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. He grew up on the family farm between Stewartville and Chatfield, learning the trade. After graduating from Chatfield High School in 1949 he … [Read more...]
Rushford Council eyes League of Minnesota Cities support
The Monday, April 9 Rushford Council meeting was relatively short, wrapping up just two resolutions in general business and one ordinance amendment. First up was a public hearing to consider an amendment to the ordinance establishing salaries for elected officials. The council reviewed several municipalities at the March 25 meeting, before proceeding with adding the hearing to … [Read more...]
Betty J. Hatleli
Betty J. Hatleli, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Betty Jane Swenson was born on August 9, 1926, in Sheldon, Minn., to Jorgen and Vivian (Carrier) Swenson. She spent her early years in Sheldon. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Houston High School. On August 11, 1949, she was united in marriage with Gordon … [Read more...]
Helen Anderson
Helen Anderson, 98, of Peterson, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Helen was born on August 20, 1919, to Hjelmer and Julia Hanson and lived in Peterson, Minn. Helen went to school at the Norby Valley Country School and attended church at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Helen was married to Clarence Anderson and had two children, … [Read more...]
Valora “Val” May Frisby
Valora “Val” May Frisby, 96, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, with her three sons at her side. Valora May Wraalstad was born on May 17, 1921, in Juanita, N. Dak., to Goodwin and Olive (Hundorf) Wraalstad. Val moved with her family as a small child to the St. Charles, Minn., area. Val was united in marriage … [Read more...]
Rushford voices concerns over school district decision
The Monday, March 12 Rushford Council meeting was slated to have a smaller than average agenda, but a last minute addition took up the bulk of the meeting and brought forth a number of concerns from the council regarding a recent Rushford-Peterson School Board decision. February 26, R-P School Board approved a proposal facilitating discussions for future development of the … [Read more...]
Rushford Village approves Public Works plans
The Tuesday, March 6 Rushford Village Council meeting was mainly comprised of Public Works matters, having a brief agenda and 15-minute meeting. Not in attendance were Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Mike Ebner. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland ran the meeting. According to Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck, the city’s water tower should be scheduled for routine cleaning … [Read more...]
Linette K. Ritter
Linette K. Ritter, 56, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, Ala. Linette Kay Stoen was born on January 28, 1962, in Decorah, Iowa, to Eugene and Caryl (Dickman) Stoen. She was raised in the Decorah area and was a 1980 graduate of Decorah High School. She then received her bachelor’s degree from Winona State … [Read more...]
Rushford approves HBC request
It’s been a notably bumpy few years for Southeastern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country (HBC), but the tourism entity isn’t giving up yet. New Director Brian Krenz followed up on his January appearance before the council by attending the Monday, February 26 meeting. “I was given an assignment and hopefully, it meets your approval,” said Krenz. At the January meeting, several on … [Read more...]