On September 9, 2016, 11 members of the Mabel graduating class of 1951 met at the Mabel Community Center for some good visiting and reminiscing. In attendance, pictured above are, front row: Doris Johnson Westby, Eunice Smith Williams, Neil Soltow, Doris Mohney Randall, and Pat Johnson Dahl. In back: Dale Stroud, Douglas Street, Merle Peterson, Jerald Holland, and Alvin Forde. … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council hears noise complaint from resident
Mabel Resident Lois Suckow asked that the council take action to address the loud noises coming from the American Legion and the On/Off Sale Bar. She had spoken at the August council meeting as well, but reported that the situation has not changed. Mayor Westby spoke to the owners of both establishments after last month’s meeting, and they agreed to be sure that all of … [Read more...]
Coty Vickerman
Coty Curtis Vickerman, age 29, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 near Hesper, Iowa from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Coty was born July 21, 1987 in Decorah, Iowa to Lori Vickerman and Albert Monson. In 2005 he graduated from the Spring Grove High School and then from the HVAC program at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis. He had been … [Read more...]
Nelson family reunion held in Mabel
The 31st annual Nelson reunion was held at the Historical Barn in Mabel on August 7, 2016. It was hosted by Mervin Nelson and family and special friend, Donna Donlan. Sixty-five family members were present. A potluck meal at noon, wagon rides, and a lot of visiting were enjoyed by all. Family members traveling the farthest came from Colorado, the Twin Cities, Mason City, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School preps for upcoming school year
At their August 16 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board approved the hiring of elementary teacher Laura Vatland, paraprofessional Kim Underbakke, music teacher Kimberly Svanoe, and paraprofessional and SAC coordinator Amanda Jensen, all for the 2016-17 school year. They also accepted the resignation of music teacher Katie Larson effective immediately and thanked her for her … [Read more...]