Agreements were presented for consideration at the Chatfield City Council’s October 8 meeting related to future housing development and the expansion of EZ Fabricating, Inc. Planning and Zoning Administrator Kristi Clarke reviewed information concerning plats and development agreements for single family home lots on properties owned by Geoffery and Monica Griffin. The council … [Read more...]
Give hope to cancer patients by giving blood with the Red Cross
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect time to give blood or platelets to support cancer patients and others. Anna Gwinnup, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in September 2017. Within weeks, it advanced to stage 2, forcing her to undergo a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, which required blood … [Read more...]
Celebrate Haunted Harmony over MEA weekend
Make plans now to experience the 3rd Annual Haunted Harmony Halloween Celebration! A whole weekend full of fun is planned centered on Monster Bash Haunted House’s 7th year! Monster Bash Haunted House was voted 2017’s Best Overall Attraction by MinnesotaHauntedHouses.com, and you should plan to visit to see what they have in store this year! For more info on the Haunted House, … [Read more...]
Peterson preps for action on non-compliant properties
Peterson City Attorney Greg Schieber, of Nethercut Schieber Attorneys, was present at the October 10 council meeting to discuss a draft ordinance for the regulation of public nuisances within the city. The goal of the ordinance has been to provide in-depth definition of city guidelines and to give the city a wider array of options for dealing with non-compliance. The city has … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society updates council on elevator restoration project
Ralph Beastrom, Mary Lou Zombory, and Cliff Johannessen from the Harmony Area Historical Society were present at the October 9 Harmony City Council meeting to update the council on their progress on various projects. They began by speaking about the walking tour signs. “We’re pretty happy with the way it turned out,” Beastrom said. He thanked the city for their help on the … [Read more...]
Whalan to acknowledge covenants of Hill Country subdivision
The Whalan City Council is proposing to add the covenants of the Hill Country subdivision as an addendum to the city ordinances. A public hearing will be held on the matter in the future where residents can voice any opinions they may have on the matter. All council members were present at the October 8, 2018, council meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, … [Read more...]
Some Lanesboro residents unhappy with outcome of Auburn/Zenith project
The October 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public forum to discuss the assessments for the Auburn/Zenith Road improvement project. City Engineer Brian Malm began the forum by updating the council on the project. The contractor had finished their punch list items just before the council meeting, and the contract states that the contractor will be responsible … [Read more...]
Developer Bunge Requests Lot Split
At the October 1 meeting of the Preston City Council, Andy Bunge explained his request for a lot split. He has a development agreement with the city. Bunge said he initially intended to try and develop the appropriate number of living units on the property per the agreement. His daughter and son-in-law have since approached him about building a three bedroom, two bath house, … [Read more...]
Kingsland to Inform Public on Levy Issues
A monthly “work session” meeting of the Kingsland School Board was held on October 1, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Business Manager Amber Herbrand gave a budgetary summary, stating, “I have the new budget model,… so we’ll be able to project out with … [Read more...]
Monster Bash is top Halloween attraction in state
The Monster Bash Haunted House has been recognized as the top Halloween Attraction in the State of Minnesota. For several years, people have been traveling great distances to experience the Monster Bash and Minnesotahauntedhouses.com has named Monster Bash the #1 Halloween Attraction in Minnesota for 2017. The Monster Bash Haunted House has been a highly regarded entertainment … [Read more...]