The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on August 20. Members present were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, high school Secretary Lynette Donald, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Diane Wilder, Board Chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow were absent. Fundraisers were a … [Read more...]
Quilt of Valor awarded to extraordinary veteran
By Katrina Bergey On Friday, August 2, at the veterans cemetery in Preston a remarkable veteran, Dean Alden, received his Quilt of Valor. Quilts of Valor is an organization that was founded in 2003 by a woman named Catherine Roberts whose son had served in Iraq. “The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with … [Read more...]
Hindt wins seat as District 3 County Commissioner
On August 13, 2019, a special election was held for voters residing in District 3 to elect their next county commissioner. Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt faced off in what was expected to be a close race, according to the primary election held on May 14, 2019. In the primary election, third place finisher Jordan Fontenello captured 27 votes, with Beck claiming 92 and Hindt … [Read more...]
Finance Department policy and procedures approved
Policies and procedures were approved and put into place for the recently created Finance Department at the August 13 county board meeting. Statutory issues which have been analyzed in detail concerning legalities over the creation of the department were resolved. The board sought verification that they would be within statutory requirements with the creation of the finance … [Read more...]
Wykoff street project delayed until spring
The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on August 13. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Mary Tjepkes. Richard Gleason was absent. Daren Sikkink, representing WHKS, and Ron Gregg, County Engineer, spoke to the council about the bids received on the planned “County 5” street project. … [Read more...]
August 28 SWCD prairie walk will highlight native seed collection
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring a native prairie walk on Wednesday, August 28 at the Tim and Susan Gossman farm, 31294 Ninebark Road, Chatfield, Minn. 55923. The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. with information about how to collect native plant seed. The event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.The walk will last … [Read more...]
Rushford leads the pack with the state’s first parklet
Rushford is in a unique position when it comes to downtown beautification and must abide by often binding restrictions on a tree-lined downtown, added plantscapes, and business signage. “Rushford is different than other towns. Their main street isn’t a state highway and their second main street isn’t a state highway…” said Mayor Chris Hallum at the August 12 council … [Read more...]
Chatfield sets hearing for bond issuance
At the August 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a resolution was approved calling for a public hearing on September 9, concerning the proposal for the issuance of healthcare facility revenue bonds for the Chosen Valley Care Center project. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. City Clerk Joel Young said the care center has been working with the city for a couple of … [Read more...]
Harmony’s historic grain elevator project in early stages
Ralph Beastrom from the Harmony Area Historical Society updated the Harmony City Council on the historic grain elevator project at the August 13 council meeting. The project is still in the early stages, but moving along well. The Historical Society is currently looking into the possibility of adding the elevator to the National Register of Historic Places. Work has also … [Read more...]
Whalan to have new roof on city hall
Downtown Whalan, Minn., will have a fresh new look in the near future, as a new steel roof will be installed on the city hall building. Present at the August 12 regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tanya Cook. Minutes from the July 8 council meeting were read aloud … [Read more...]