As the Whalan City Council met on September 9, the council was pleased to announce that the new steel roof on the Whalan City Hall has been installed and all work on the roof has been completed. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and Council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Tonya … [Read more...]
Whalan to have new roof on city hall
Downtown Whalan, Minn., will have a fresh new look in the near future, as a new steel roof will be installed on the city hall building. Present at the August 12 regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tanya Cook. Minutes from the July 8 council meeting were read aloud … [Read more...]
Trout City Brewing to be a destination brewpub
Prepare your palate, as there is a new business opening in Preston, Minn., that will tempt your taste buds and quench your thirst while providing a comfortable and casual brewpub atmosphere in a building rich with history. Trout City Brewing, owned and operated by Andy and Anita Bisek, is a new venture for the couple as they have spent years purchasing and renovating houses … [Read more...]
Amdahl Avenue dedicated in Lanesboro
A very touching dedication ceremony took place in Lanesboro, Minn., on Saturday, August 3, 2019, as the City of Lanesboro dedicated the road leading to the softball field as Amdahl Avenue, in posthumous recognition of Orval and Marie Amdahl, who were cornerstones of the community for many years. The softball field was recently spruced up by a group of residents and the school … [Read more...]
Isle of Dreams Event Center a great local option
When you are in search of a venue for your next large event you need look no further than the Isle of Dreams Event Center near Spring Valley, Minn., to meet your expectations. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time,” says owner Linnea Weiser. She always wanted to do something in the event center business, where she could offer a top notch location and a warm and … [Read more...]