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Whalan Council approves street project

December 20, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

After hearing from residents and property owners at  a constructive neighborhood meeting, the Whalan City Council approved moving forward with the street project proposed last month by Fillmore County Engineer Ron Gregg. Present at the December 13 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin along with council members Kim Berekvam and Thore E. Johnson, as well as Owen Lewis who … [Read more...]

Sweeney first female to play the role of Scrooge at Commonweal

December 10, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Bah! Humbug!  Who says the role of Scrooge has to be played by a man?  Adrienne Sweeney with the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., is proving just how well a woman can play the role of Scrooge. Sweeney became interested in acting while growing up in Philadelphia, Penn., attended college in Baltimore, Md., and graduate school in Tucson, Ariz., where she received her … [Read more...]

Whalan council discusses upcoming street project

November 22, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

November 15, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

“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

October 18, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position

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

September 20, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

August 2, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

“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

July 26, 2021 by Barb Jeffers 1 Comment

“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

July 19, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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

June 21, 2021 by Barb Jeffers Leave a Comment

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...]

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