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Lanesboro Housing Solution Group looks to the future

March 29, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

It’s everywhere - housing shortages.  What can be done about it?  How does a city find solutions?  Those are all questions being asked by the Lanesboro Housing Solution Group, a team that has been formed in Lanesboro that are putting their heads together to come up with a strategic plan to ease the housing shortage in town. Lead person of the group, Phil Dybing, who is also … [Read more...]

Whalan City Council has productive March meeting

March 15, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

The Whalan City Council approved several agenda items, continued work on other items and also brought up new items to initiate during the March 2021 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting. All council members were present at the council meeting including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Kim Berekvam, Thore Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tanya Cook.  City Clerk Michele … [Read more...]

Whalan Council continues work on ordinances

February 15, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

As the Whalan City Council works to update its official ordinance book, two additional ordinances were added at the February city council meeting.  All board members were in attendance at the February 8, 2021, regularly scheduled monthly meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Tanya Cook, Owen Lewis and Thore E. Johnson along with City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]

Lieb is booking it to Eagle Scout status

February 8, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Determination, ambition and love of learning are three of the many characteristics of anyone who has worked their way up from entering Cub Scouts, moved their way on to Boy Scouts and then continues on even further to work toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Robert Lieb, 18, of Lanesboro, Minn., not only maintains these characteristics, but they are combined with numerous other … [Read more...]

Whalan swears in officials

January 18, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

The first order of business at the Whalan City Council meeting in January was to swear in re-elected council members.  Whalan City Clerk Michele Peterson administered the oath of office to Mayor Marlys Tuftin and councilmembers Owen Lewis, Tanya Cook and Thore Johnson. The regularly scheduled council meeting was held on January 11, 2021, on Zoom.  Also present at the virtual … [Read more...]

Whalan Council continues with virtual meetings

December 21, 2020 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

With the COVID-19 pandemic gaining strength recently, the Whalan City Council met virtually through Zoom on Monday, December 14, 2020.  Present at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting included Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Kim Berekvam, Owen Lewis, Thore Johnson and Tanya Cook, as well as City Clerk Michele Peterson. Three New Business items were added to the … [Read more...]

First brewery in Lanesboro in 100 years now open

November 23, 2020 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

A new business venture means more opportunities for fun and relaxation in Lanesboro, Minn., as Sylvan Brewing has opened its doors.  Opening the business not only fulfills a dream Andy and Karen Heimdahl have had, but also gives local residents and tourists an additional option for making memories with friends and family. “We were kind of looking for a lifestyle change where … [Read more...]

Whalan holds public hearing prior to monthly meeting

November 16, 2020 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

The City of Whalan held a public hearing prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting on November 9, 2020.  The meeting was held in person and was also available via Zoom. A petition was made by Ben Ruberg on behalf of the Murphy family, requesting the City of Whalan vacate a portion of 2nd Avenue, which is an unincorporated and unopened street. Present at the public … [Read more...]

Black bear harvested near Lewiston

November 2, 2020 by Barb Jeffers 2 Comments

Living in the hills and valleys of Bluff Country, we sometimes hear stories of bear being sighted in the area.  It most cases, it appears that the bear is just moving through the area while looking for a mate.  Randy Hoekstra of rural Lewiston, Minn., in western Winona County, was wishing that was the case when he first start seeing pictures of a black bear from the trail … [Read more...]

Signed bonding bill delivered to Lanesboro

November 2, 2020 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Lanesboro Bonding Bill

By Barb Jeffers “We are here today to recognize the accomplishments for the bonding bill and how that affects the project we have for our Wastewater Treatment Plant,” stated mayor of Lanesboro, Minn., Jason Resseman on Friday, October 23, 2020, as Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller presented him with the bonding bill signed by Governor Walz.  “We were able … [Read more...]

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