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...]
Rushford writes in new councilors
Rushford is the only municipality in Fillmore County, and one of only 28 municipalities in the state of Minnesota, to hold off-year elections for two of its four council seats. Even more of an oddity, this year the seats up for grabs had no candidates on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s Office shows 1,075 registered voters in Rushford’s precinct. Yesterday, just 152 … [Read more...]
End may be in sight for Rushford’s municipal liquor store woes
At the October 10 Rushford Council meeting, an offer to purchase the city’s former municipal liquor store building, located at 409 South Elm Street, was presented by real estate agent Rodney Darr. The offer, from Destiny Life Church, was the first solid offer the city has had on the site, which has stood vacant for years. The strange saga of the store started with the flood of … [Read more...]
Rushford finds surprise in planning for levy
City of Rushford staff recently discovered a neglected notation in the schedule for the 2016 Project that provides a surprising reduction in the city’s proposed levy for 2017. The new find will allow for a reduction in required debt service levy and will amend the levy increase needed from 8.19% to 5.3%. The total savings is $31,000. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher and City … [Read more...]
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick
LeRoy “Chad” Chadwick passed away March 22, 2017, at age 91. A Celebration of Chad's Life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford, with the Reverend Ben Scott officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National … [Read more...]