After being without a city clerk for some time, and having interviewed several qualified candidates to fill the position, the City of Whalan may have found a way to solve their problem thanks to the City of Lanesboro and Michele Peterson, who has taken over the duties of the city clerk/administrator for the City of Whalan. Peterson began working with the City of Whalan in early … [Read more...]
Ferndale Country Club under new ownership
“It’s a very nice place out here,” states Dennie Darr, new owner of the Ferndale Country Club of Rushford, Minn. Darr had been helping the Ferndale Country Club board try to find a buyer for quite some time, with no luck. “I’ve been trying to help out here for a few years and they needed to get it in private hands,” commented Darr, as it had become complicated having … [Read more...]
Whalan searches for city clerk, once again
After a short period of time, the City of Whalan is in the process of interviewing for a new city clerk again after Karla Merchlewitz recently resigned from the position. Merchlewitz began working with the city in November 2019 after former city clerk Lolly Melander suddenly resigned. Merchlewitz cited the demands of her other full-time employment as the reason for her … [Read more...]
Spend some time in the Judge’s Chamber
The verdict is in, confirming that there is a very unique Airbnb in downtown Lanesboro, Minn., that will appeal to your sense of adventure. You may even petition your friends and family to stay longer, without judgment, and with no objections. When Paul and Louanne Hamann purchased and remodeled the building in downtown Lanesboro they had immediate plans for the main floor … [Read more...]
R-4 Meats in Chatfield expands, now offers box lunches and ice cream
Customers have always known R-4 Meats in Chatfield, Minn. for their quality meats and processing service, but recently there have been some sweet and savory changes at the business. Since opening R-4 Meats on April 1, 1997, the Reiner family has been serving up tasty meats and cheeses, but after beginning a remodeling project about a year ago they have expanded not only the … [Read more...]