As Mayor Cindy Shanks opened the September 14 Canton City Council meeting, she took the opportunity to thank former clerk Brock Bergey and give him credit for the role he played in the city recovering from misdeeds by his predecessor. She admitted to being unprepared at the special meeting held in late August where the council had accepted Bergey’s resignation. “Everything … [Read more...]
Canton city clerk resigns, community voices frustration during special council meeting
The Canton City Council met in special session on Thursday evening, August 25, following the resignation of its city clerk, Brock Bergey. In a brief letter, dated August 22, Bergey stated his resignation would be effective September 5, however his last day in the office would be August 24, using accrued leave time and the legal holiday on September 5, for the remainder of his … [Read more...]
Conflicting opinions create tense moments at Canton City Council meeting
The Canton City Council began its meeting on August 10 by filling the empty seat on the council created when council member Cindy Shanks became mayor. Kristy Ziegler took the oath of office and joined the council immediately to handle the remainder of business on the Canton agenda that evening. Shanks had been appointed to the office of mayor in July following the resignation … [Read more...]
Canton City Council appoints new mayor following resignation of Nick Prestby
The Canton City Council appointed Cindy Shanks to be the mayor of Canton on Wednesday evening, July 13, following its acceptance of Nick Prestby’s resignation. Prestby had submitted his resignation as mayor on July 5, to be effective immediately, citing health issues that would prevent him from continuing to serve. “It has been an honor to be able to serve the city for the last … [Read more...]
Mayor Prestby submits letter of resignation
CANTON, MINNESOTA – On July 5, 2022, the City of Canton received written communication from Mayor Nicholas (Nick) Prestby of his intent to resign from his position as mayor. “Due to recent health issues, I am sadly informing you all that I am resigning as the mayor, effective immediately today,” Prestby stated, in a letter addressed to the citizens of Canton, city council and … [Read more...]
Canton property owner requests city council reconsider billing practices for “housing units”
During the June 8 Canton City Council meeting, property owner Karl Butenhoff came before the council to discuss the city’s current utility billing practices for housing units. Butenhoff purchased the Canton apartments located on Highway 52 earlier this year. He began his discussion with the council by introducing himself and giving a brief background and progress he has made … [Read more...]
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum, of Canton, Minn., passed away on May 12, 2022, after being called home, ending her battle with cancer. Joyce was a loving mother to three boys: Todd, Tim, and Troy; a faithful and supportive wife to her late husband Robert Fossum, and beloved grandma and aunt to many. Joyce Danielson was born on April 13, 1937, to Pearl and Edwin Danielson. … [Read more...]
City of Canton prepares for 2022 property inspections
Members of the Canton City Council met on Wednesday, May 11, in regular session where it discussed upcoming property inspections and how best to proceed. Each year the city does a driving tour of town, with a deputy, to review and determine which residences may have ordinance violations that need to be remedied. Clerk Brock Bergey highlighted the numbers of 2021 where 29 … [Read more...]
Marty J. Dahlberg
Marty J. Dahlberg, 65, of Hesper, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home. Marty was born January 13, 1957, in Preston, Minn., to Martin and Betty (Kundert) Dahlberg. He grew up in Canton and attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. He entered the United States Army, where he was stationed in Hawaii and was a driver for various people including important … [Read more...]
Canton City to seek conflict resolution services from League of Minnesota Cities
The Canton City Council addressed several sensitive topics at its meeting on April 13, which resulted in a recommendation that the city utilize a conflict resolution service provided by the League of Minnesota Cities. Clerk Brock Bergey explained that the city has been dealing with several issues of concern lately and those have created a discord between city staff and city … [Read more...]
