National FFA Officer Candidate Deep roots and strong wings: being equipped with these two things can take you anywhere. There’s one Fillmore County native who exemplifies this philosophy. Valerie Luhman (maiden name Earley) has used her roots in Fillmore County to soar to new heights as an agricultural entrepreneur. Valerien Luhman, daughter of James and Rachel Earley, has … [Read more...]
Geneva (Hamlin) Kidd
Geneva LaVerna (Hamlin) Kidd, of Wykoff, Minn., died Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Spring Valley Nursing Home. She was born to her parents, Ray and Anna (Klomps) Hamlin, from Cherry Grove, Minn., on May 2, 1922. She was married to Owen Everett Kidd on November 18, 1939, in Hammond, MN, by her Uncle Dick. Geneva lived on a farm, and she was truly engaged in being a … [Read more...]
Gem of a gym – Wykoff Health and Recreation Center
A whopping 60,000 feet of opportunity. When Kingsland Middle School closed three years ago, the City of Wykoff had the chance to buy the building and repurpose it. When the City of Wykoff decided to pass, it was auctioned, bought, and then generously given to the Wykoff Commons Project. A whole team of people have put their hearts into this project, including nine members of … [Read more...]
Wykoff mulls CARES Act funding uses
On September 14, the Wykoff City Council met in regular session. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Mary Tjepkes and Mary Sackett) as well as City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare. Maggie Ramaker addressed the council on behalf of Wykoff Commons. She spoke about a request that was also outlined in a letter … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Wykoff commons 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 246 … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Wykoff commons 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 246 … [Read more...]
Wykoff looks to fill zoning and firefighter vacancies
On August 10, the Wykoff City Council met in regular session. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Mary Tjepkes and Mary Sackett) as well as City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare. No visitors had signed up to address the council on non-agenda issues. Wade Baker gave a report on the fire department. He … [Read more...]
David Ardell Schwier
David Ardell Schwier, of Fountain, Minn., passed into new life June 29, 2020, at his winter home in Tombstone, Ariz., with his loving wife Jessica by his side. He was 82 years young. He was born November 8, 1937, at home in Fillmore Township, Minn., to Raymond and Aleda (Bothun) Schwier. He attended country school and St. John’s Lutheran School, then graduated from Wykoff High … [Read more...]
Wykoff cancels Fall Fest
On July 13, the Wykoff City Council met in regular session. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, and Mary Sackett. City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare were also in attendance. Mary Tjepkes was absent. The council discussed whether or not to hold the annual Fall Fest event, in light of coronavirus concerns. … [Read more...]
Everett David Vesey
Everett David Vesey, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., and formerly Cylinder, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn. Everett was born June 22, 1939 in Chatfield, Minn., to Milton “David” and Hazel (Shaw) Vesey. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957. On June 18, 1961, Everett was united in marriage to Dixie King at the … [Read more...]