Monday, December 11, the City of Rushford held their annual public hearing on proposed tax levy. The figure was set in September at a maximum of $938,000, or an 8.19% increase over 2017. Adjustments were applied in November to debt service needs and the amount was reduced to $913,000, or a 5.3% increase over the 2017 levy of $867,000. Broken down, this net increase represents a … [Read more...]
Ramon Lyle Hanson
Ramon Lyle Hanson, 93, a Chicago lawyer, insurance regulator and financial planner who began his life as a South Dakota small town boy during the Dust Bowl days of the Great Depression, died on December 10, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford, Minn. A singer with a strong baritone voice, Ray was a hard worker dedicated to his clients, a church-going … [Read more...]
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Barb was born on January 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Minn., to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate of Winona State University and was employed as an … [Read more...]
Harold “Howie” Johnson
Harold “Howie” Judean Johnson passed away at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born April 15, 1939, in Fillmore County, to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson. Harold grew up in Rushford and attended school there. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1956-1962. He served on the U.S.S. Fulton and the U.S.S. Stoddard. After … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews finances; preps for performance review
The Rushford City Council recently received a financial update and it appears the city is on target for financial goals. Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, indicated eight notable points in a summary to the council as the city sought to plan for the timing and size of tentative projects. The city continues to comply with a self-imposed $6,000 per capita debt … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is December 9
RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9. Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744. It’s a great night for family fun for area residents. It begins with the Parade of Lights, and is … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank Money Ball is back for six more games in 2017-2018
RUSHFORD, MN - Merchants Bank’s Money Ball will be coming back for a fourth year in 2017-2018 with three boys and three girls basketball games, according to Kari Johnson of Merchants Bank in Rushford. Last year students received $1,180 in Money Ball payouts and the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club also received a matching payout of $1,180. That brings the total payout to … [Read more...]
Juanita I. Ladewig
Juanita I. Ladewig, 69, of Rushford, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Juanita Ione Volkman was born February 4, 1948, in Rushford, Minn., to Edward and Ellen (Bartelson) Volkman. She was raised in the Pine Creek area, where she attended country school. She attended Lewiston Schools for a couple of years and … [Read more...]
Rushford approves assessments; looks to property study
Eight property owners attended the November 13 public hearing regarding assessments. Engineer Brian Malm, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand to detail the final assessment and address concerns. Three properties received service credits, as opposed to adjusted assessment rates, for work recently done that needed to be replaced as part of the project. “I want to thank the … [Read more...]
Eileen M. Eggert
Eileen M. Eggert, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Eileen was born on April 15, 1931, in Whalan, Minn., to Oscar and Anna (Moger) Hildestad. She grew up on the family farm in Whalan and was a 1949 graduate of Peterson High School. Eileen was united in marriage with Norman Eggert on April 7, 1951. She … [Read more...]