Myron Albert Schmidt, from Wykoff, Minn., passed away on October 28, 2023. Myron was born January 12, 1944, to Louis and Iona (Affeldt) Schmidt. Myron grew up on the family farm and went to country school at the Jordan stone school house and later graduated from Wykoff with the Class of ‘62. He continued to live on the home farm until his death. Myron was an avid cribbage … [Read more...]
Donna Jean Meyer
Donna Jean Meyer, 82, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family. Donna Jean (Galster) Meyer was born on January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, N. Dak., to John and Ruth Galster. Donna spent her growing up years in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where she graduated high school in 1959. She then traveled … [Read more...]
Harold W. Meyer
Harold W. Meyer, 87, of Mesa, Ariz., went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023. Harold was born December 18, 1935, in Wykoff. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at South Zumbro Lutheran Church, 68905 290th Ave, Kasson, Minn. 55944. A private burial for the immediate family only will take place in the church cemetery before the … [Read more...]
Doris Ann Peterson
Doris Ann Peterson, age 84, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Wykoff. An option for viewing via live stream will be available on the Wykoff United Methodist Church’s Facebook page. Visitation for Doris will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, … [Read more...]
Tapping of the Keg at Wykoff Fall Fest
Make plans to attend the annual Wykoff Fall Festival this weekend, September 21-24. Dave Schmidt will tap the keg at noon on Saturday at the fest grounds. This year’s grand marshals are Ken and Marie Baker. On Saturday at 11 a.m. you’ll see them in the popular Fall Fest parade. Make plans to attend the festival’s dinner theater, Fall Fest Foul Play: Murder at Wykoff Casino … [Read more...]
Wykoff Gears Up for Fall Fest
By Patrick Andrews Monday’s September 11 Wykoff City Council meeting opened with a visit from John Baker, who gave updates on the ongoing refurbishment of a city-owned baseball field. Dugouts have been moved from a previously used field, dirt has been moved in, and Mr. Baker said he hopes to get the dugouts set on slabs within the next couple weeks. Although it isn’t easy to … [Read more...]
Wkyoff Council Discusses Enforcement of Short-term Rental Zoning
By Patrick Andrews Shortly after the opening of Monday’s August 15 Wykoff, Minn., city council meeting, wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney shared some good news regarding the city’s pump house. While it was thought that the old brick building may need replacing in its entirety, it appears renovation of the existing structure may be feasible. Mr. Whitney … [Read more...]
Joan Kidd
Joan A. Kidd, 87, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Joan Ann Dearness was born on June 26, 1936, in Holyoke, Mass., to Frances Dearness and Francis (Hill) Dearness. She met the love of her life at the Mount Holyoke Dance Pavilion in the fall of 1959. She moved to Minnesota and married Lynn Edward Kidd on … [Read more...]
Joseph Walsh
Joseph Leonard Walsh was born on February 13, 1934, in Fillmore Township, the son of Richard and Elsie Walsh. He married Marian Walsh (Kellogg) on his birthday in 1965, a union that lasted 58 years. Together, Joe and Marian had five children, Timothy (Pam), Kellie, Jody (Toby), James (Nichole), and Joseph (Brooke). He was surrounded by the love of his wife and children as he … [Read more...]
Wykoff purchases new light poles
The Wykoff City Council met on the evening of June 12. All council members except Kaleb Himli were present at the meeting. After the approval of minutes, time was taken to listen to the comments of Wykoff citizens. Todd Northway spoke to the council about his concerns with the state of the emergency sirens in town. The sirens were first installed in the early eighties and … [Read more...]
Looking back on deadly Wykoff tornado
Five tornadoes struck southeast Minnesota and neighboring Iowa and Wisconsin70 years ago on May 10, 1953. According to the National Weather Service’s website www.weather.gov/arx/may1053 those tornadoes stand out for their strength and the length of their tracks; four were F4 and one was an F3. An F4 tornado is a violent tornado with wind speeds up to 260 mph. One of the F4 … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council talks bids and repairs
The Wykoff City Council met for their regularly scheduled city council meeting on May 5, at 7 p.m. All board members were present and Mayor Ryan Breckenridge led in the Pledge of Allegience. The evening’s consent agenda was unanimously approved with no additions or discussion. During the public comment portion of the evening, one Wykoff citizen brought up the dust problem … [Read more...]
Constance Joyce (Mosher) Bicknese
Constance Joyce (Mosher) Bicknese, 95 of Wykoff, Minn., died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Traditions Memory Care of Preston. She was born September 14, 1927, to Harold and Laura Mosher. On December 6, 1947, she married William (Bill) Bicknese. They were married 72 years and were blessed with four children: Steven (Dianne Ramaker), Marilyn (Richard Erdman), Nancy (Michael … [Read more...]
Rahe house fire in Wykoff
It was just another normal day at work for Wykoff local Kelly Rahe when she received an urgent call from her neighbors. They called her around 1:30 on Tuesday, March 13. They told her that smoke was seen coming from her house. At this point, 911 had already been called. The Rahe’s neighbors were kind enough to get the dogs out of the house, and hold them at their house. The … [Read more...]
Thomas J. Frederick
Thomas J. Frederick, age 61, of rural Wykoff, Minn., died Friday April 14, 2023 at his home. Tom was born October 4, 1961, in Neenah, Wis., to Thomas A. Frederick and Sharon Lee (Tate) Frederick. Following high school Tom enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and served aboard the USS Ramsey for three years before being honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to … [Read more...]