WHEREAS, all fees payable to the City, by reason of this Code, shall be governed by this Chapter; except that if any Code Chapter or State law provides for or requires the payment of a fee to the City and this Chapter makes no reference thereto, then such other Code Chapter or law shall govern; and WHEREAS, all fees shall be due and payable in full at the time specified in … [Read more...]
City of Whalan ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FOLLOWING PRE-EXISTING ORDINANCES: SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: Ordinance 2026-01 adopts amendments to Chapter 112:03 related to the definition of “Restaurant”; and to 112:20 increasing the maximum number of liquor licenses allowed from 0 to 2; and to 30.111 updating the City of Whalan Fee Schedule. The full Ordinance Amendments were passed by the … [Read more...]
Leland Morris Mickelson
Leland Morris Mickelson passed away peacefully at the Gunderson Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on March 29, 2026, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on March 28, 1941, the eldest child of Melvin and Christine (Raaen) Mickelson. He was confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. He later made his home … [Read more...]
Collin Hugh Roverud
September 15, 1943 - March 23, 2026 Collin Hugh Roverud, age 82, of Minneapolis passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Collin was born September 15, 1943, to Paul and Clara (Rostad) Roverud in Spring Grove, Minn., one of four brothers (along with Gary, Steve and Brian). He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1961 … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Kenneth White, Marlys (Molly) Joy White
William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of Lanesboro, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at Lanesboro City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments on a Conditional Use Permit application for the property at 109 … [Read more...]
Spring Foal Questions
Spring is the time for new foals being born and spring vaccines for your horses. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners guidelines, every horse should receive core vaccines against Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, tetanus, and rabies, diseases present in this region that can be rapidly fatal. Two doses are necessary for … [Read more...]
I’m considering selling my home and moving into something smaller, possibly a senior apartment or townhome, but I don’t know where to start. What do you suggest?
Many homeowners face this question when they begin thinking about downsizing. The best approach is to start early and take it one step at a time. Begin by going through your home and sorting belongings into four categories: Keep, Gift, Donate, and Discard. Start with drawers, closets, and storage areas to make the process manageable. Create a legacy box for meaningful … [Read more...]
I am wanting to buy a used car, what should I look for?
We all know someone who bought a used car, and it turned out to be a lemon. There are several steps we can take to prevent this from happening. First, do your research. Once you know what type of vehicle you are interested in, search online for common problems with that type of vehicle. If a vehicle is prone to having transmission problems for example, you will be able to … [Read more...]
I have unexplained health issues. Is it possible that mold is making me sick?
Yes! Mold toxicity is a serious health risk. Never disturb black mold. Many types of mold release mycotoxins. Most think of mold in basements but it can also be in your HVAC system where it is dark, warm and moist: the perfect environment. Air filtration that relies on a filter like HEPA only traps some of what is released in the air. The rest continues to circulate. The … [Read more...]