Steps are being taken toward creating a Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail, which is very exciting for area residents and visitors. A group of interested people attended Dinner on the Bluff: “Towards a Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail” at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on February 11. Presenter Marty Walsh, who visualized the hiking trail and is spearheading the … [Read more...]
Same familiar faces with added services at Major and Company
Major and Company Accounting & Tax has been a staple in the area for many years and that will not change with a new owner of the business. Customers will have the same tax consultant they have had in the past and the same friendly faces will be there to greet you. Aikan Major, the new owner of Major and Company Accounting, Tax & Financial Services, is no stranger to … [Read more...]
Hallum is new mayor in Whalan
During the regularly scheduled January Whalan council meeting, a new mayor was appointed after there was no one on the ballot for mayor in the November 2022 election. Present at the January 9 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam, as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson. Council member Owen Lewis was … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council approves tax levy
After reviewing the tax levy for 2023, the Whalan City Council approved the levy in the amount of $56,102.00 during the December council meeting held at Whalan City Hall. Present at the December 12 regularly scheduled city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin; council members attending in person were Thore E. Johnson and Sheila Higbe. Councilmember Owen Lewis attended … [Read more...]
Whalan mayoral position remains open
Following results from the November 8 mid-term election, the City of Whalan is in urgent need of a resident to step up and volunteer to become mayor of Whalan. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, November 14 were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and Thore E. Johnson in person, with council member Owen Lewis … [Read more...]
Whalan council focuses on city hall maintenance
The Whalan City Council spent a portion of the October 11 council meeting discussing maintenance at the city hall. As the long months of winter approach, the mayor advised creating a maintenance schedule to ensure that checklist items are taken care of. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Kim … [Read more...]
Ernie’s Station part of documentary
Ernie’s Station in Whalan, Minn., has drawn attention from local residents and tourists for some time. Recently, it was noticed by the Executive Producer of Heritage Films, Matt Dacy who happened to be driving by with his wife when he came upon the vintage gas station and knew he wanted to film something there. On October 11 they did just that. Ernie Johnson purchased the … [Read more...]
Wykoff School Museum now open
What’s old is new again. Such as the case with the newly established Wykoff School Museum, where the items that were located in the former Ed’s Museum on Main Street in Wykoff, Minn., were moved into two rooms of the former school building, now known as Wykoff Commons, to create the Wykoff School Museum that is run by the Wykoff Historical Society. The idea for the move came … [Read more...]
Whalan council approves 2023 preliminary budget
The Whalan City Council handled a lengthy agenda during the September 2022 council meeting, including the proposed tax levy. Present at the September 12 regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam, Thore E. Johnson and Owen Lewis, as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson. Three additions to the agenda were … [Read more...]
Affidavits of Candidacy available for Whalan council seats
Whalan City Clerk Michele Peterson announced at the August Whalan City Council meeting that Affidavits of Candidacy are available for the City of Whalan mayor position and two city council seats. Affidavits can be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and must be filed before 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Present at the August 8 council meeting were Mayor Marlys … [Read more...]
