It would be difficult to find a better way to spend a sunny March day than time spent at Good Earth Village (GEV) near Spring Valley, Minn. Add to that a delicious lunch, and a speaker as knowledgeable and witty as Al Batt and you have a trifecta. The Lunch and Learn event, held at Good Earth Village (GEV) on Tuesday, March 19 was titled “Birding with Batt,” giving a hint … [Read more...]
Kimball Family Shares A Sweet Hobby
Not all families share the same interests and hobbies, but for the Kimball family, they wouldn’t have it any other way. When it comes to beekeeping, and many other things, it’s all in the family. Gabe and Whitney Kimball and their two sons, Brooks, age 10, and Reid, age 8, live on an acreage outside of Lanesboro, Minn., which is a beautiful part of the state. Their land is … [Read more...]
Whalan Council Prepares for Spring and Beyond
The Whalan City Council moved forward with plans for spring and the tourist season during the March 11 council meeting. Present at the regularly scheduled March council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with councilmembers Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Owen Lewis (via Zoom) and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Theresa Grossell was also in attendance. There were no … [Read more...]
Music on the Bluff Series to be Held in Whalan
It was announced at the Whalan City Council meeting on February 12 what bands will be playing at the Music on the Bluff series which will be held in Whalan in 2024. Attending the February meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and Owen Lewis (remotely), as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell. The Agenda with … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Vet Clinic to Celebrate 70 Years
The staff and customers of Chosen Valley Veterinary Clinic in Chatfield, Minn., are getting ready to celebrate a monumental anniversary for the business. The Chosen Valley Vet Clinic first started serving the Chatfield area in 1955 by Dr. Donald B. French, who ran the business out of his home for 17 years. The vet clinic moved its location to downtown Chatfield in 1971. … [Read more...]
LACC Announces New Executive Director at Annual Meeting
During the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held on January 23, 2024, the board of directors had much to share with attendees. Along with the usual financial information, election and year in review, the board also announced the new Executive Director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC). Joe Goetzke has been hired as the new executive director. … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Approves Resolutions
The Whalan City Council worked through a full agenda during the first council meeting of the new year on January 8, 2024. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Thore E. Johnson and Kim Berekvam, along with City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell. Council members Owen Lewis and Sheila Higbe were absent. The council … [Read more...]
Chatfield Freemasons Donate Fire Suppression Devices
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office recently received a donation of three life-saving fire suppression devices from the Chatfield Masonic Lodge and the Freemasons. “It can make a dramatic difference in a house fire,” stated Scott Oesterlin, member of the Chatfield Masonic Lodge (Meridian Lodge No. 25), who spearheaded the project. Oesterlin presented the devices to … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Approves Final 2024 Tax Levy
After a lengthy discussion and several adjustments, the Whalan City Council approved the final tax levy for 2024. Present at the December 12 regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, councilmembers Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and Owen Lewis (via Zoom) along with City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell. The agenda was approved with two … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Discusses Budget
As the end of the year approaches, the Whalan City Council once again discussed the 2024 budget which needs to be submitted by December 29, 2023. Present at the November 13 regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Kim Berekvam, Sheila Higbe and Thore E. Johnson. Council member Owen Lewis attended virtually through Zoom. City … [Read more...]