The Whalan City Council had much to attend to at the regularly scheduled November 8 meeting held at the Whalan Town Hall. Present at the Monday meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, councilmembers Thore E. Johnson, Kim Berekvam, Owen Lewis (via Zoom), and Sheila Higbe, as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson. The agenda was accepted, with one addition of Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Joy Ridge Event Center now open
“A place to bring the community and families together” is how the owners of Joy Ridge Event Center describe their new business located in Chatfield. Owners Sue Tangen, her son Michael Tangen and his wife Kirsten have taken on this exciting new venture together, with a huge amount of help and support from family. The idea for an event center began after Michael and Kirsten’s … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council adopts Code of Ordinances
After months of working on the new City of Whalan Code of Ordinances to tailor them to the cities needs, the council passed a resolution adopting the new Code of Ordinances at the October 12 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis, Kim Berekvam and Sheila Higbe, along with … [Read more...]
Whalan Council approves business license for Whalan Auto Body
The Whalan City Council was pleased to approve a business license for Whalan Auto Body, which is in the same building where Doc’s Auto Body was located. Present at the September 13, 2021, regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis, Sheila Higbe, and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk Michele Peterson … [Read more...]
WWI plaque dedication held at Fillmore County Fairgrounds
“Let us forever remember those who sacrificed for our freedom and honor them always.” That was the premise behind a Plaque Dedication Ceremony held at the memorial entrance of the Fillmore County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. In 2019, a program was held at the main gate at the Fillmore County fairgrounds, commemorating 100 years since WWI soldiers were welcomed … [Read more...]
Auctioneer Frickson honored by Lanesboro Sales Commission
“You gotta like it, if you don’t like it, don’t do it,” states Freddy Frickson, who has been auctioneering at the Lanesboro Sales Commission for 64 years and loves to do the job just as much today as the day he started. The Lanesboro Sales Commission held an Appreciation Dinner in honor of Frickson on July 12, 2021, at the Lanesboro Golf Course, with many friends and family … [Read more...]
Whalan council informed about Jail Needs Study
Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge attended the July 12, 2021, Whalan council meeting to share information with the council and visitors about the Jail Needs Study which will be completed soon. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Thore E. Johnson and Owen Lewis, along with City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson. The … [Read more...]
Whalan council receives resignations
The Whalan City Council received two resignations during the June 14, 2021, council meeting. One resignation was from a council member and one was on the Zoning Committee. Additionally, the Whalan representative on the Root River Trail Towns committee is also stepping down. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council … [Read more...]
Make tracks to Whalan Depot
The historical Whalan Depot in Whalan, Minn. is once again welcoming customers and travelers after decades of being closed up. Although the people that come to Whalan no longer come by rail, they do arrive by many other modes of transportation, and the Whalan Depot will give visitors and local residents another destination location. Kim Berekvam, who also opened Loubelle’s … [Read more...]
Whalan council sees plans for roadwork
With a full agenda ahead of them, the Whalan City Council began their council meeting on May 10, 2021, and began tackling the agenda item by item. All council members were present for the regularly scheduled city council meeting including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Owen Lewis, Tanya Cook, Kim Berekvam and Thore Johnson as well as City Clerk Michele Peterson. The agenda was approved … [Read more...]