The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on May 10. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. The council discussed whether or not to hold the city’s annual Fall Fest event this year. Although the council … [Read more...]
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neighborhood, hollering, "Uff da, slow down!"
Uff Da! Ostrander festival to return in 2022
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on May 4, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and city clerk Wendy Brincks. The council discussed whether or not to hold Uff Da Days this year, while the city is still in the midst of a large infrastructure project. Brincks stated that “it’ll be a mess” if the … [Read more...]
Kingsland reminds spectators to “mask up”
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on May 3, with all members participating. Athletics and Activities Director Mark Fitzpatrick and Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Mark Fitzpatrick stated that at Kingsland sports and activities, many spectators are attending without wearing a mask. He asked for the board’s input on how … [Read more...]
Spring Valley deer hunting nixed
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on April 26. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the city’s consideration of a request to allow … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton plans for spring events
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on March 16, with all members present (Business Manager Aimee Lake participated via phone). Also in attendance were Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, and student representatives Colton Heintz-Kuderer and Matthew McClimon. Principal Wiedemann informed the board that prom plans are … [Read more...]
Mabel Summer Rec and swim bus are back
Mabel’s City Council met on April 14. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. The council discussed whether or not to hold a Summer Rec program this year. The council unanimously voted to offer a full slate of Summer Rec this summer, and to rehire Kati Bergey as … [Read more...]
Ostrander water tower colors discussed
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on April 6, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. The council reviewed color scheme options for the city’s new water tower. It was discussed that the bottom half of the tank should be a darker color, since some discoloration is … [Read more...]
Kingsland works to seal out radon
The Kingsland School Board meeting originally scheduled for March 15 was postponed to March 18, due to a snowstorm. The meeting was held via Zoom technology. Heather Zweibohmer addressed the board to share her thoughts on Kingsland’s learning model. Explaining that she is a parent of three Kingsland students (in grades three, four and seven), Zweiboihmer said, “I just want … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton back to “full-time” learning model
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on March 16, with all members present. Social distancing and masks were in use. Superintendent Gary Kuphal summarized the school’s current learning model. “Well, we’re back to what I call full-time,” said Kuphal, “We know we get to have an early out on Fridays. We started it last week… I’m glad we’re back.” Senior class … [Read more...]
Wykoff parking lot sinking
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on March 8. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. The council discussed the condition of the parking lot, and Schmidt shared pictures of the lot. She said a few spots in the … [Read more...]
Archery hunt in Spring Valley discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on March 8. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Approximately 12 others were in attendance. The topic that appeared to draw the most interest from those attending was consideration of a … [Read more...]
Mabel earmarks 60 trees for removal
Mabel’s City Council met on March 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Attending in person were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Terry Torkelson attended via phone. During the Public Works department report, Jeff Rein said he and Bob Mireau have driven through town twice to inspect trees, and … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses snow removal
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on March 2, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). Snow removal was a topic of much discussion during the meeting. First, the council heard from Terry Stackhouse, who asked, “Is there any way we can take that county snow, push it … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton mulls senior trip and prom
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on February 16, with all members present. In honor of Minnesota School Board Recognition Week (February 22-26), Superintendent Kuphal gave out a certificate of appreciation to each board member. Principal Wiedemann talked about plans for this year’s prom, which she described as “a work in progress.” She stated that prom is … [Read more...]
Daily bus to and from Rochester, via Spring Valley, to resume
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and regular council meeting on February 8. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, and Mayor Tony Archer. John Dols was absent. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Tax … [Read more...]