On December 10, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting, which included the annual Truth in Taxation public hearing. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Liz Folstad, City Clerk Karen Larson, and Kirsten Wyffels. Due to the mayor’s absence, Folstad led the meeting. No citizens were on hand to ask questions during the Truth in Taxation hearing. … [Read more...]
New 60 mph speed limits to go into effect on Hwy 43
Motorists using Highway 69 near Albert Lea and Highway 43 from Mabel to Winona will see speed limits raised to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. Crews expect to post the signs in the coming weeks, weather … [Read more...]
Proposed hog feedlot controversy continues, decision imminent
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held another meeting to allow the public to express their concerns and to pose questions at the Mabel Community Center on December 4. Similar to the June 19 informational MPCA meeting, concerned citizens packed the community center once again. During the first public comment period, 771 written comments were received by the MPCA. … [Read more...]
Delone Fern Fossum
Delone Fern Fossum, age 89, of Mabel, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Delone was born July 20, 1929, on the farm in rural Lanesboro, to Peter and Coranda (Blagsvedt) Roshiem. She was raised on the farm along with three siblings, Lillian, Milton, and Gilma. She attended the Ellstad Lutheran Church rural Lanesboro, where she was baptized and … [Read more...]
Myrtle Horihan
Myrtle Horihan, age 93, passed into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, November 22, 2018, due to congestive heart failure. Her beloved children and grandchildren held her hands and surrounded her with hymns and carols during her last hours. Myrtle was born to Oscar and Alice Jameson in Spring Grove, Minn., on June 18, 1925. She grew up in the Yucatan area, attended … [Read more...]
Helen Paul
Helen I. Paul, age 95, of Mabel, Minn., died Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Helen was born October 25, 1923, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Sylvester and Amme (Cramer) Smith. She graduated from the Grinnell High School. On September 18, 1944, she married Keith Paul in National City, Calif., while Keith was in the Marine Corps preparing to be … [Read more...]
Larry Dean Bangs
Larry Dean Bangs, age 72, of Mabel, Minn., died peacefully Friday, November 16, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Larry was born April 19, 1946, in Preston, Minn., to Maloy, Sr. and Norma (Vickerman) Bangs. He attended school in Canton and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1964. From 1966 to 1969 he served in the United States Navy and was an Aviation … [Read more...]
Wayne R. Jahnke
Wayne R. Jahnke, 56, of Spring Grove, Minn., died unexpectedly, Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home. Wayne was born August 5, 1962, in Postville, Iowa, to Ronald and Marilyn (Winke) Jahnke. He graduated from Waukon High School. On December 14, 1991, he was united in marriage to Michelle Tollefsrud at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. Wayne farmed for a short … [Read more...]
Cletus “Mark” McCabe
Mark McCabe, age 70, of Harmony, Minn., died Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Cletus “Mark” McCabe was born November 22, 1947, in Cresco, Iowa, to Leonard and Mary Jane (McConnell) McCabe. He grew up in the Amherst and Mabel area and attended school in Canton and Mabel. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, … [Read more...]
Mabel sets utility late fee
On October 10, the Mabel City Council held three very brief public hearings immediately prior to the regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Terry Torkelson and Kirsten Wyffels. Liz Folstad was absent. The first public hearing was regarding the city considering implementing late fees for utility … [Read more...]