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Wykoff School Museum now open

October 3, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

September 19, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

August 15, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

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...]

Fresh and Fun options at Clara’s Eatery

August 1, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Local residents and tourists alike are taking advantage of a flavorful new option in the area with the opening of Clara’s Eatery in downtown Lanesboro, Minn. It seems that what Clara’s Eatery is offering is just what many people have been waiting for.  Not only is there a pizza place open in town again, which makes everyone happy, there are menu choices to please anyone in … [Read more...]

Whalan Mayor Tuftin will not seek re-election

July 18, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

The mayor of Whalan, Minn., Marlys Tuftin, announced at the July city council meeting that she does not intend to run for re-election.  Tuftin has been mayor of Whalan since 2017. Present at the July 11 Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Tuftin, council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Kim Berekvam, and Sheila Higbe, as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]

Special delivery for Lanesboro couple

June 6, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Sometimes things don’t work out as planned.  Thankfully Joe and Sjeila Goetzke of Lanesboro, Minn., were up for the challenge when Sjeila began having contractions on April 29, 2022; a few days before her due date of May 4. The couple were married in 2012 and were blessed with their first child, Amos, in 2021. They are a busy family, with Joe employed by Eagle Bluff … [Read more...]

Lanesboro Study Club celebrates 100 years

June 6, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Long-standing traditions often lead to longtime relationships. Such is the case with the former and current members of the Lanesboro Study Club. The Lanesboro Study Club was founded in 1922 by eight charter members that included Mrs. K.R. Palmer, Mrs. George Gulbrandsen, Mrs. Oscar Simonson, Mrs. Clair Lund, Mrs. Paul DeVilliers, Mrs. H. L. Ask, Mrs. A. M. Hanson and Mrs. … [Read more...]

Whalan receives total reimbursement from former city clerk

May 16, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

According to Whalan City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson, the City of Whalan has received full reimbursement from former City Clerk Lolly Melander after receiving a check in the amount of $9,388.00. Present at the May 9 Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, councilmembers Owen Lewis, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam along with City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]

Whalan City Council approves business licenses

April 18, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

The Whalan City Council approved several business licenses at the regularly scheduled meeting held on April 11 at the Whalan Town Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson and Kim Berekvam.  Councilmember Sheila Higbe attended via Zoom. City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson was also present. The meeting agenda was … [Read more...]

McCaslin updates Whalan council on assessments

March 21, 2022 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin attended the March 14 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting to update the council on assessments and to explain assessment procedures. Also present at the March meeting was Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and attending via Zoom was Owen Lewis. City Clerk/Treasurer … [Read more...]

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