Mabel City Council declared three properties in violation under the “nuisance” ordinance for failing to clean up their residences. The particular Peterson, Newman and Bankes properties were given repeated warnings and a final clean-up deadline of August 8. Upon inspection by Mayor Jim Westby, the three failed to comply by that deadline. By being declared nuisance properties, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Lanesboro EDA in need of new members
EDA member Michael Brown asked the Lanesboro City Council for their input at their August 7 meeting on the issue that the EDA is currently facing. “At the EDA meeting one month ago, we had a discussion about what is taking place to recruit new members of the EDA,” Brown said, adding that there are seven seats available, but only five that are currently filled. The EDA has … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that.
CONFESSION! I am an addict. I got hooked early on. My grandmother was my first supplier. While eating homemade donuts with a side of chocolate kisses and a glass of milk, grandma showed me a McCall’s magazine. I was not interested. Then she turned to the page with Betsy McCall, the paper doll with great clothes. We cut out the doll and clothes and I was hooked! My … [Read more...]
Preston to consider extending police services to Fountain
Due to the impending retirement of Fountain’s long time part-time police chief Tom Mosher, Fountain has invited Preston staff to meet with them on August 14 to discuss the possibility of Preston contracting with Fountain for police services. In a related matter, a revised contract with the city of Lanesboro was approved at the August 7 Preston City Council meeting. Councilman … [Read more...]
Harmony City Council receives updates on street project
Stuart Morem from Morem Electric, Inc. was present at the August 8 Harmony City Council meeting to update the council on the street light issue. The street project has been going well, but it was discovered that the concrete bases on several of the street lights needed to be replaced. As they were holding up construction, Morem fixed them so that work on the street could … [Read more...]
Ostrander to fill mayor and police vacancies
The Ostrander City Council met on August 9 in regular session, with Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, and DJ Start in attendance. Heidi Jones was absent. The council heard from Sheriff Tom Kaase, with his proposed contract if Ostrander selects the Fillmore Sheriff’s Department to take over the city’s law enforcement after Tom Mosher’s retirement, which is set … [Read more...]
Mary Arlith Woxland
Mary Arlith Woxland, age 74, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at home in Rushford. Mary was born on December 10, 1943, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, to Arthur “Art” and Mildred (Gilbertson) Johnson. She was baptized in Rochester, confirmed at the Arendahl Lutheran Church and attended the Peterson school in Peterson. Mary was raised by her … [Read more...]
JAC’s reopens with new owners
After a few weeks of being closed for remodeling, JAC’s Bar & Grill in Chatfield, Minn., will soon be opening with new owners behind the tap and in the kitchen. Jamie and Robin Arthur of Rochester, Minn., purchased the business on July 10, 2017, and have been busy making changes and improvements since. When asked why they bought the business, Robin stated, “He’s always … [Read more...]
New business gives vibrant life to old storehouse
The perfect wine, brew, or cup of coffee takes time, patience, and skill to create. The vision for Lanesboro’s newest business was as thoughtfully put into motion. Tucked into the former 1932 Lanesboro Granary is The Granary, Coffee, Wine & Beer, where an inviting atmosphere, rustic industrial interior, and mouthwatering aromas beckon. Owners Kristen Asleson and Kimberly … [Read more...]
Rushford Village pays contractor amid remaining frustrations
A sizeable 2016 road project in Rushford Village is finally at an end. City Engineer Josh Pope, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the Tuesday, August 1 council meeting to cover details of the final pay application to contractor McHugh Excavating, of La Crescent. Pope indicated follow-up punch list items are now completed and suggested a May meeting with the contractor and … [Read more...]