On August 6, Kingsland School Board held a monthly work session meeting in the elementary conference room. Board members present included Doug Plaehn, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber Herbrand and Principal Scott Klavetter. Heather Betts and Ann Oeltjen were absent. Much of the meeting was spent … [Read more...]
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Mabel ponders zoning permit changes
The Mabel City Council has received a number of concerns from citizens about the current rules and process for getting a permit when citizens plan to make improvements on their properties. This was a main topic of discussion when the council met in regular session August 8. Members in attendance included Liz Folstad, Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, … [Read more...]
Pam’s Off Sale Liquor opens in Harmony
Paul, Pam, and Jordan Brand know a thing or two about running a store in small town Minnesota. They’ve been operating Pam’s Corner Convenience in Rushford since 2005, and opened an off-sale liquor store there in 2012. They have now brought their expertise to their new store, Pam’s Off Sale Liquor, in downtown Harmony. Regarding their location, Paul Brand said, “It was called … [Read more...]
Odd name, great eggs
There’s a young entrepreneur near Cherry Grove who has really got things cracking. At just seven years of age, he’s certainly no hard-boiled businessman, but Carter Keim is the CEO (Chief Egg Officer) of the family’s new egg-venture, which he named “Chester’s Butt Nuggets.” For a seven-year-old, Carter knows a lot about chickens and their care. Recently, he explained the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley limits ATV usage
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and a regular council meeting on July 23, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer). The public hearing was opened at 6 p.m. regarding the council’s proposal to regulate ATV usage within city limits. No citizens attended to address the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton joint meeting held
On July 24, an informal “joint meeting” was held between the Mabel-Canton School Board and the city councils of Mabel and Canton. Attending the meeting were Canton council members Charlie Warner and Donivee Johnson, school board members Diane Wilder, Chris Miller, Jason Marquardt, Chris Loppnow, Superintendent Gary Kuphal and Principal Michelle Weidemann, and Mabel council … [Read more...]
Wykoff school buildings and equipment to auction
During the Kingsland School Board meeting July 16, the board heard from representatives of Wykoff By Design, a group interested in finding ways for the vacant school building to be put to use. Wykoff city council member Richard Gleason and Susan Nash attended, with Gleason speaking on behalf of Wykoff By Design, saying, “We would like to have the three months to try to get … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets 10-year facility plan
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on July 17. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger were present. Business manager Aimee Lake was absent. No student board … [Read more...]
Wykoff group seeks to repurpose empty school
There was “standing room only” at the public hearing and regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council on July 9. Council members in attendance included Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. Rocky Vreeman was absent. The public hearing was held first, regarding the Main Street assessment. Daren Sikkink, representing … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets hearing on ATV usage
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and a regular council meeting on July 9. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jessy Betts was absent. The public hearing was regarding the council’s proposal to prohibit dogs in South Park. Citizens spoke up on each side of the issue. The council … [Read more...]