May 2022

New restaurant coming to Redwood Falls

Redwood Falls City Council met Tuesday, May 17 and approved Rubi’s Kitchen for a 3.2% on-sale malt liquor license and wine license. Owner Rubidia Kaufenberg applied for these licenses as Rubi's Kitchen in Redwood Falls is set to open in June. This new restaurant is located at 242 E. 2nd Street. Kaufenberg is authorized to sell strong beer in combination with her wine license. With no disqualifying history and approval from the Department of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, the license will be effective in June.

Read MoreNew restaurant coming to Redwood Falls

We need action

When will enough be enough? There have been 212 mass shootings in 2022, with 27 of them being school shootings. Thoughts and prayer statements are no longer enough to solve this epidemic.

Read MoreWe need action

“A Snapshot of Forever”

I am not a winter guy. I played ice hockey growing up, and I still love that game but, that being said, I’m not a winter guy. I love heat — the more, the better. So this spring has been a bit of a frustration for me because it seems that our climate is having a hard time getting out of low gear — meaning cool weather — and moving on to some serious temperatures.

Read More“A Snapshot of Forever”

Older American Month

Through no fault of my own, it has come to my attention that May is Older American Month. This gave me pause. Let me see if I have this straight. May is a month. I get that. For Older Americans. Um, what the what?!

Read MoreOlder American Month

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: As the school year comes to a close, I’m writing today to celebrate someone who has dedicated the last four years to supporting our students. As an AmeriCorps member with Reading Corps, Kolette Duscher has focused on providing our students with extra practice and support to improve their reading skills.

Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR

Ambrose S. Kodet

Ambrose S. Kodet was called to eternal life on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home in North Mankato. Ambrose was born on July 28, 1934. He was the son of Adolph and Lydia (Senkyr) Kodet. He grew up on the family farm in Renville County.

Read MoreAmbrose S. Kodet

Michele Harazin

Michele Harazin, age 58 years young of Redwood Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with a livestream on St. Catherine’s Catholic Church YouTube page. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Church cemetery in Olivia at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www. stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Read MoreMichele Harazin