The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Hailey Lange has been chosen to represent Harmony at the 73rd annual Girls State program to be held June 9-15, 2019, at Bethel University in St. Paul. Lange is the daughter of Derek and Sandi Lange and Kim Kiehne, all of Harmony. She is currently a junior at Fillmore Central High and is also a junior member of … [Read more...]
Wedding plans thwarted by WWII
One of 97-year-old Marjorie Scott’s favorite memories of her fiance Robert Bowe was when the two of them would go out on Sunday nights. They didn’t go out on a fancy dates though. Instead, Marjorie and Robert would drive down to the small country schoolhouse where she taught, to start the fire in the stove so it would be warm for the students when they arrived the next … [Read more...]
After 50 years of silence, lost soldier’s family learns the truth
Arlo Mathison was on his way to fight in the Battle of the Bulge when tragedy struck and the boat he was on sank. His son Chuck was only 2 ½ years old when his father died, so the only memories he has of him are the stories told to him after by his family. Arlo was born in 1919 and moved to the Spring Valley area with his family when he was 13 years old. In 1941, he … [Read more...]
Boys of ’61 camp in Spring Valley
As part of Spring Valley’s annual Loyalty Days observance, the Civil War reenactment group known as the “Boys of ‘61” camped in Spring Valley’s Spring Creek Park, and gave demonstrations of practices used by the soldiers during the Civil War. One especially popular part of their demonstrations was the cannon firing. Corporal Jason Grimm explained that he is a member of … [Read more...]
Wheeler’s owner asks city of Harmony not to use parking lot
At the May 14 Harmony City Council meeting, Jeremy Kruegel from Wheeler’s asked the city and its contractors not to use the Wheeler’s parking lot to access the city’s north lift station. He had previously brought the issue to the council’s attention several years ago and is still having issues. “The city has their own access to all that,” he said. “They don’t need to be on … [Read more...]
Technology upgrade and law enforcement vehicles
Approval was given for a technology upgrade for the Highway Department and two new vehicles for the sheriff’s department at the county board’s May 14 meeting. Highway Engineer Ron Gregg explained the VRS Technology upgrade will be used to gather survey data. It helps them access MnDOT’s stations and will be more accurate and faster. The upgrade was approved at a cost of … [Read more...]
Detour lifted for Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield; new detour begins June 3
The detour of Highway 52 near Chatfield was lifted Monday, May 13 as crews finished the first stage of culvert replacement, but motorists can expect delays as crews do paving work along the highway to Marion, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. With the first stage complete, motorists can again drive on Highway 52 from Chatfield to Marion near Interstate … [Read more...]
Spring Valley adopts floodplain ordinance
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on May 13. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a brief public hearing was held on the proposed Floodplain Ordinance. Zimmer explained that, “We do flood insurance … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts annual report
At the May 13 Chatfield City Council meeting, Carla Gallina, board of directors president, reported on the 2018 financials and participation at the Chatfield Center for the Arts. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Gallina began saying the 2019 budget is 128% higher than in 2018, a positive step. Revenues in 2018 were $271,119 and expenses were $275,484. Intense utility … [Read more...]
Whalan increases utility rates
After several years with no increase in electric rates, the Whalan City Council is making some adjustments in 2019. Present at the regularly scheduled May 13 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Johnny Halvorson. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report from the April 8 council … [Read more...]