Zach Tincher, the new City Clerk in Whalan, swore in new council member Alesha Sveen following his first official council meeting as City Clerk on October 12. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis and Kim Berekvam. Councilor Sheila Higbe was absent. City Clerk Tincher was in attendance, and City … [Read more...]
Evenson is Living Her Dream and Adding Sprinkles
Christina Evenson is one of those working women that customers are always happy to see and enjoy her company so much that they must take at least a minute or two to chat with her or at a minimum, share a quick wave into the kitchen if it’s a busy time. Evenson has been pleasing palates at Clara’s Eatery in downtown Lanesboro, Minnesota, since 2022 when she and her husband … [Read more...]
Councilor Johnson Remembered at Whalan Council Meeting
A moment of silence was held for Councilor Thore “Everett” Johnson during the September 14, 2026, Whalan City Council meeting. Johnson passed away on September 12, and was a longtime city council member, friend, neighbor, volunteer, local sports supporter and so much more. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Waits for Response From DNR
As the Whalan City Council met on August 10, they had yet to receive a response from the MN DNR after multiple attempts regarding the yearly agreement document and subsequent reimbursement from the DNR for trail maintenance that normally takes place. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Sheila Higbe, Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis and Kim … [Read more...]
Sweet’s Hotel to be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow
There was a sense of excitement on the streets of LeRoy, Minnesota, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as the America’s Best Restaurants van pulled into town to begin filming at Sweet’s Hotel. When owners Lu Overocker and her daughter Sarah Srsen applied for Sweet’s Hotel to be featured on the show, they had high hopes but knew that thousands of other restaurants had also sent in … [Read more...]
Whalan Hires New City Clerk
The Whalan City Council has hired Zachary Tincher of Lanesboro as the new city clerk for Whalan. Current City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell will remain in the role of treasurer. Present at the regularly scheduled July 13 council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Sheila Higbe, Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa … [Read more...]
Volunteers to Assemble New Playground Equipment in Whalan
As the new playground equipment for the Whalan softball field has arrived, council members seek additional volunteers for assembly. In attendance at the regularly scheduled June 8, 2026, city council meeting were mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Owen Lewis and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also in … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Meets with Full Agenda
The Whalan City Council worked through a long agenda during the May 11 council meeting. Present were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also in attendance. The council approved the agenda with two additions under Continued Business and one addition under New … [Read more...]
Charming Farmer Boutique Opens in Harmony
A new boutique has opened in Harmony, Minn., that has local residents excited about some new options for not only quality clothing, but so much more. Charming Farmer Boutique opened its doors at 44 Main Ave. N. on March 5, 2026. Although Charming Farmer Boutique is a new business, it may seem familiar, and the smiling faces of the owners may be well-known. Longtime … [Read more...]
Courtney Graves Teacher of the Year 2026
The plan was well thought out. The Fillmore County Journal van and sponsors vehicles parked behind Lanesboro Public School where there was quick and easy access to stealthfully carry in the prizes for Teacher of the Year undetected on Tuesday, April 28. As the fourth grade class streamed into the common area, the sleuths that they are scanned the clues in the room and … [Read more...]