Current members: Neil Courrier, Noah Carlson, Halle Bauer, Ashley Agrimson, Sarah Mensing, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, Andrea Larson, Brianna Koop, Abby Wieser and Nell Himlie. Inductees: Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Anna Kjos, Mikayla Crawford, Joy Hundorf, Aaron Munson, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, And Ben Ansell. Guest speaker: Mrs. Kelly Smith. High school … [Read more...]
Lila W. Jameson
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. for Lila W. Jameson of Rushford on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Pastor Roger Michaelson will officiate the service. Burial will follow at the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2016, from 4 -7:30 p.m. at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. There will be no visitation at the … [Read more...]
Rushford Trees, Trails, and Parks Commission gaining ground
The Monday, October 24 Rushford Council meeting was the shortest in recent memory, taking just over 20 minutes, start to finish. The agenda contained a visibly reduced consent agenda and just four items of council business. Council attendance was also reduced with Councilors Terri Benson and Vern Bunke, along with Mayor Chris Hallum present. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Schools hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
By Kirsten Zoellner There are five candidates running for four seats on the Rushford-Peterson School Board November 8. Incumbents Valerie Howe, John Linder, and Julie Koop are all seeking reelection. Challengers for the seats are Curtis Fox and Bonnie Prinsen. Monday, October 24, R-P Schools hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum. Four of the five candidates were present to … [Read more...]
AcenTek donates to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Rushford
RUSHFORD - On Thursday, September 29 the AcenTek Foundation presented Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rushford with a $2,500 donation to be used for concrete expenses. The AcenTek Foundation is proud to support this important community project. The concept and design of Veteran’s Memorial park was inspired by Maynard LaFleur, who felt strongly that the Rushford area needed an … [Read more...]
R-P looks at naming rights at new school
The Monday, October 17 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting was held at the R-P Middle School in Peterson and encompassed just three new items of agenda business. The board also met in closed session to review pending litigation against the district. In new business, the board approved the notice of general election for the November 8 school board election. Five candidates … [Read more...]
R-P Community Education to host “Meet the school board candidates” forum
On Tuesday, November 8, Rushford-Peterson School District residents will have the opportunity to elect four community members to the board of education. Five candidates are vying for these seats: incumbent members running are Julie Koop, Valarie Howe, and John Linder; new candidates are Bonnie Prinsen and Curtis Fox. The public is invited to participate in the “Meet the school … [Read more...]
The flavor of Italy comes to Rushford Peterson Valley
The charm and warmth of Italian essence resonates with us through its mouthwatering cuisine. Brimming with taste, color, life, and freshness, it’s a favorite among Americans. Finding authentic, Italian cuisine can be a challenge, with limited access in greater Minnesota regions like Fillmore County. This month, that changes as Rushford welcomes a new restaurant, Il … [Read more...]
Rushford approves EDA recommendations
The Rushford Council approved three recommendations by the Economic Development Authority at the Monday, September 25 council meeting. Affecting all current and future EDA loans are changes to the loan Modification/Forbearance Policy. The policy amendments aimed at reducing considerable time and effort by city staff in ensuring loan reporting requirements are met, to authorize … [Read more...]
Linda Horihan Agency now Horihan Insurance
Linda Horihan Agency is pleased to announce that they are in the process of updating their name to Horihan Insurance. The change includes a new blue and orange logo to represent the agency’s four locations in Rushford, Rochester, Winona, and Lewiston. The Winona branch office has also recently moved from sharing space with Lyle’s Flooring America in Minnesota City to its own … [Read more...]