Brian Todd

Rochester

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Development booming for Rochester's neighbors

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Brian Todd

May 31—ROCHESTER — Just north of Pine Island on the east side of U.S. Highway 52 lies about 400 acres in the township that, if all goes well over the next year or two, should become the future economic engine of the city. In March, the city started the environmental process that would lead to the annexation of that property — now mostly farmland — with the purpose of having a developer — Minneapolis-based Ryan Companies — turn that land into an industrial and technology business park.
Development booming for Rochester's neighbors

6 days ago | postbulletin.com | Brian Todd

ROCHESTER — Just north of Pine Island on the east side of U.S. Highway 52 lies about 400 acres in the township that, if all goes well over the next year or two, should become the future economic engine of the city. In March, the city started the environmental process that would lead to the annexation of that property — now mostly farmland — with the purpose of having a developer — Minneapolis-based Ryan Companies — turn that land into an industrial and technology business park.
Elsiemae Anderson

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Brian Todd |Thomas Weber

July 6, 1935 – May 28, 2025It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elsiemae Anderson in the first hour of May 28, 2025 at her home at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sigurd J. Anderson, who passed away just 109 days before her. Elsie and Sigurd were married for 66 wonderful years.
Fred Bruckmeier

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Brian Todd |Thomas Weber

Apr. 10, 1931 - May. 29, 2025 AUSTIN, Minn. - Fred Bruckmeier, 94, Austin, Minn. died Thursday, May. 29, in St. Marks Lutheran Home. Arrangements by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Andru Peters

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Brian Todd

Andru Martin Peters, 84, of Lake City, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. He was born on December 27, 1940, in Lake City, Minnesota to Martin and Eleftera (Mitrush) Peters Tushi Kristo. Andru grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School. While in high school he was active in playing football and softball/baseball. Andru lettered in football for three years and held All Conference at Center.
Dennis Lee Walker

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Brian Todd |Thomas Weber

Jul. 11, 1951 - May. 21, 2025 ROCHESTER, Minn. - Dennis Lee Walker, 73, Rochester, Minn. died Wednesday, May. 21. We will gather to celebrate Dennis’ life on Saturday, June 7, at 2 pm at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Rochester, Minn. Arrangements by Rochester Cremation Services.
Marilyn S. Asfahl

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Jeff Kiger |Brian Todd

Marilyn S. Asfahl, 83, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Marilyn Sue (Ludden) Asfahl was born on January 22, 1942 in Plainview, MN to parents, Paul and Elna (Cummings) Ludden. Marilyn grew up in Rochester, where she’s lived all her life, and attended John Marshall Highschool. She graduated in 1960 before going on to Hamline University. On January 5, 1962, she married the love of her life, Albert R. “Smokey” Asfahl in Rochester, MN.
Patrick (Pat) O'Connor

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Brian Todd |Jeff Kiger |Thomas Weber

June 5, 1950 – May 23, 2025Patrick (Pat) John O’Connor, a celebrated boxer and cherished brother and friend, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Rochester, Minnesota, on June 5, 1950, Pat was the beloved son of John (Jack) O’Connor and Valetta Gerber O’Connor. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1968 and from an early age, displayed the fierce determination and competitive spirit that would define his life.
Robert Ziemer

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Brian Todd |Jeff Kiger |Thomas Weber

Robert "Bob" Glen Ziemer. Our Bob passed peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the J.A. Wedum Hospice House in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Bob was born on July 7, 1957, to Charles and Inez Ziemer, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, a day the temperature soared to 107 degrees. Bob's younger years were spent first in Dakota, Minnesota, and then Goodview, Minnesota. In 1967, he would move with his family to Sioux City, Iowa and remain there until 1975 when the family moved to Eagan, Minnesota.
Gloria Rosemary Best

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Brian Todd |Jeff Kiger |Anne Murphy |Thomas Weber

Gloria Rosemary Best, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away on May 25, 2025 at her New Brighton residence after a long battle with dementia. Gloria was born July 9, 1942 in La Crosse, WI to Orville and Gladys (Overland) Rasmussen. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1960. She married Norman Best in 1962; they later divorced in 1998. The couple adopted their daughter, Susan, in December of 1973.