Social events were highlighted at the the city of Whalan’s August 11 council meeting. With the music in the Bluffs concert series winding down, the city is looking ahead to the October Fall Finale event. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam.  City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was … [Read more...]

The Ostrander City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order with all council members present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. The first and most time-consuming item on the agenda was the condition of the … [Read more...]

At the August 12 meeting of the county board, several more departments reviewed their proposed 2026 budgets. Jessica Erickson reviewed public health, WIC, and nursing service budgets. Most increases will be due to salary or insurance increases. Jason Marquardt reviewed the veterans budget. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery noted for budgeting purposes a 15% insurance … [Read more...]

At the August 11 meeting of the city council a bid submitted by Rochester Sand & Gravel in the amount of $1,568,260 for the 2025 street project was accepted. The project contract includes the mill and overlay of portions of 22 streets and retaining wall improvements. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent. A resolution was adopted providing for the issuance … [Read more...]

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order by Mayor Jeff Adamson at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12. Mayor Adamson reported that the Little League season was a success and that everyone he spoke with appreciated everything that the Lions Club, fire department, and the city do to make it happen. Council member Meyer said there are a lot of … [Read more...]

The Peterson City Council met an hour before their regular meeting time for their August 13 meeting to allow time for an open discussion about the city’s recent storm response. No citizens appeared to speak during this time, but the council members and city staff each spoke about the response. Mayor Chris Stenzel felt everything went well; at midnight people were removing … [Read more...]

Mayor Jeremy Leis called the August 11 meeting of the Caledonia City Council to order at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick, John Rauk,and Mayor Leis. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Klug moved to approve the July 28 minutes with one correction. The motion was seconded by Rauk and carried. The … [Read more...]