All board members were present at the February 6 Chatfield School Board meeting, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook and student council members, Stephanie Bradt and Ben Muller. Stephanie Bradt said the Snowball Dance was well attended with 132 students attending. The students are celebrating … [Read more...]
Fins and Films street closures approved
The Spring Valley City Council meeting on February 11 was led by Mayor Pro tem Mike Hadland, due to Mayor Tony Archer being absent. Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer were also in attendance. The council heard a request from Greg Melartin, following up on an email he’d sent to the city on February 6, regarding the Fins and Films … [Read more...]
Radar speed sign for Hillside Drive
In an effort to control traffic speed on Hillside Dr., the Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of a solar radar sign at the council’s February 11 meeting. There have complaints and letters from the public concerning traffic speeds on this hill. Burkholder was directed by the Public Services committee to get some quotes. A quote from General Traffic Controls for a … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launches presidential campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 10, 2019 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launched her campaign for President today in a speech on the Mississippi River at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minn. Klobuchar laid out an optimistic vision for the country, grounded in her deep Midwestern roots and lifetime of experiences as a daughter, a mom, a prosecutor, and a U.S. Senator. More than … [Read more...]
Mabel sets clean-up day
On February 13, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, and Terry Torkelson. Kirsten Wyffels and Adam Wilder were absent. The council chose to set citywide clean-up day for Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will run as in years past. Council members … [Read more...]