Mayor Ryan Breckenridge called the Wykoff City Council meeting to order at 7 p.m. on October 13, with council members Barb Fate, Jeff Hare, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present, along with City Administrator Rebecca Schmidt. Rick Whitney, the city’s water and wastewater superintendent, told the council that crews have started emergency repairs on the effluent line, the pipe that … [Read more...]
Canton Man Charged with 10 Felony Tax Counts
A Canton business owner faces 10 felony counts after state investigators reported he earned more than $3.6 million in taxable income from 2020 through 2024 without filing or paying Minnesota income taxes. Ted John Lord, 66, was charged September 21 in Fillmore County District Court. According to the complaint, Lord operated Trukk Scan Support Services LLC from his Canton … [Read more...]
Harmony Woman Placed on Probation in Case Involving Father’s Money
A Harmony woman accused of spending more than $39,000 from her elderly father’s bank account was placed on probation for five years. Debra Ann Hebrink, 69, must also pay $10,001 to repay the loss, with payments of at least $25 a month, under a court order filed September 22. The judge delayed a final decision on two felony counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable … [Read more...]
Ostrander Approves Preliminary Levy, Seeks Propane and Garbage Bids
The Ostrander City Council met September 1 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills and Dan Hellerud were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks and Maintenance Supervisor Jeremy Runkle. Council member Brodi Nesler was absent. The council approved a proposed property tax levy of $192,291 for taxes payable in 2027, holding the levy at … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Discusses Playground Safety, Properties and Commons Meadow
Aging playground equipment, the Wykoff Commons meadow and a livestock variance request were among the topics discussed during the August 10 Wykoff City Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presided over the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Jane Baker, Barbara Fate and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt also attended. The council heard an … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Man Charged With 8 Counts in Iowa Child Exploitation Case
A 67-year-old Spring Grove man is facing eight criminal charges in Iowa, including four felonies, after police say he spent several days messaging and sending sexually explicit images to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy. Timothy Joseph Blanski was arrested July 14 in Newton, Iowa, following an online predator investigation by the Newton Police Department. Court … [Read more...]
Gateway Cafe Rises From the Ashes, Rebuilt by a Community Determined To Bring It Home
If you drive down Gold Street in Wykoff most mornings, you’ll find a familiar sight that was sorely missed for more than a year. The coffee is pouring, the air is thick with the scent of breakfast, and the Gateway Cafe has reclaimed its rightful place as the heartbeat of the community. Following the official reopening on May 1, co-owners Jennie Moreland, Leroy Ellis, and Mary … [Read more...]
Wykoff Approves Dangerous Dog Fee, Addresses Neglected Properties And Park Safety
Potentially dangerous dog licensing fees, neglected properties, playground safety and several community projects were among the topics discussed during the July 13 Wykoff City Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presided over the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Jane Baker, Barbara Fate and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt also attended. … [Read more...]
Ostrander Renews Insurance, Reviews Street Projects and Election Timeline
The Ostrander City Council met July 7 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills, Dan Hellerud, and Brodi Nesler were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Maintenance Supervisor Jeremy Runkle, Fire Chief Jason Rice, and insurance representative Ann Keim. The council approved the city’s annual insurance renewal after hearing a review … [Read more...]
Dog Ordinance, Fire Hall Heating System Lead Wykoff Council Agenda
Questions surrounding Wykoff’s potentially dangerous dog ordinance, a dog designation appeal, a fire hall heating project and several policy matters drew a large crowd to the June 8 Wykoff City Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge chaired the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present. Councilmember Barbara Fate was absent. City … [Read more...]