Elinor G. Hall Abraham died on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, Wis. Elinor was born October 14, 1925, in Canton, Minn., to Byron and Gertrude (Johnson) Willford. She was a 1943 graduate of Canton High School and was united in marriage to Kerneth J. Hall on January 13, 1945, in the Presbyterian Church in Canton. They moved to Preston in 1952, … [Read more...]
CITY OF CANTON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF CANTON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a land use variance request from Garry and Jennifer Dowling. The application requests permission to build a 36’ x 28’ garage at 110 South Main Street. The project would require a variance of 7’ on the east side and a variance of 8’ on the … [Read more...]
Canton City Council continues COVID-19 pandemic policies and practices
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 8, 2020, Canton City Council meeting was held in the Canton Town Hall to comply with social distancing requirements. COVID-19 response – stay at home extended to May 4. City Operations – no public access to all city facilities; park will remain open; notification that area is not a sanitized environment placed. Staff health and safety … [Read more...]
Canton City Council discusses new software program for billing
At the March 11 meeting, all members of the Canton City council were present, except Randy Gossman. Mayor Donvee Johnson was present via a phone call. After the approval of minutes and consent agenda, the reports were presented. Brock Bergy started with the clerk’s report. Bergey reported that there are 17 delinquent water/sewage/garbage accounts, which is approximately 10% … [Read more...]
Changes on the way for the City of Canton
At the February 12 Canton City Council meeting, many topics were discussed: reports from the city clerk, Public Works, and Fire; and New Business including Water/Sewage fund, external payroll services, streetlight holiday displays, and the “Little Library” student project. There were no visitors for Public Comments. After the approval of minutes and the consent agenda, City … [Read more...]
Canton man cycles his way to balanced life
By Janette Dragvold Cycling along the picturesque bike trails of Southeastern Minnesota is a leisure sport for most people, but Canton resident Shane Birch has taken his love of cycling way beyond that. He purchased his first full suspension mountain bike while in college, participated in his first mountain bike races, and was hooked. “I loved it,” states … [Read more...]
Canton opens a wave of new businesses
In our small county towns, the opening of a new business is a boon for the whole community. Imagine the result for a town opening several in just one year. Canton, the community of roughly 350, has proved itself more than welcoming to economic development with more than seven new businesses opening in one year. On the west side of town, smack dab along the busy Highway 52 … [Read more...]
Canton’s 2020 appointments and fees remain the same
The January Canton City Council meeting was short and sweet as we roll into the new year. Mayor Johnson was absent and will be gone for a few of the earlier meetings of the year. In her place during this time will be Cindy Shanks. First thing at the meeting were the public comments. One citizen expressed concern for the speed sign grant. The main discussion with the … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Ripple effects of tragedy
This past year has been full of tragedy for the Mabel-Canton School District, Mabel and Canton residents, the Amish community, and all associated emergency responders. There have been a number of vehicular accidents that have claimed lives. To say it has been emotionally taxing would be an understatement. In smaller communities where people are more connected — … [Read more...]
Joyce Jacobson
Joyce Jacobson, 92, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home in Harmony. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Greenfield Lutheran Church Cemetery in Harmony. … [Read more...]