All members of the Ostrander Council were present when the council held their regular monthly meeting on October 4. Also participating were City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Fire Chief Jason Rice, and Maintenance Director Jeremy Runkle. No other citizens were present to speak to the council on any topics. Brincks updated the council on the status of several citizens with overdue … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses garbage collection costs, options
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on July 5, one of the main topics was the city’s agreement with LRS (formerly Sunshine Sanitation) for garbage and recycling services to the residents of Ostrander. A representative (David) from LRS addressed the council, acknowledging some of the concerns that citizens voiced early on after the company began serving Ostrander, saying, … [Read more...]
Ostrander balks at chickens
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on June 7, with eight visitors in attendance, the council held a “secret ballot” vote on whether or not to adopt a proposed draft ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens, with certain limits and stipulations. Each council member used pen and paper to record their vote, and the papers were then given to City Clerk Wendy Brincks, … [Read more...]
Ostrander talks trash, chickens, and dogs
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on May 3, the council discussed the city’s garbage and recycling contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). City Clerk Wendy Brincks explained that, after years of contracting with Waste Management for the city’s services, the city recently entered into a contract with Sunshine Sanitation, but Sunshine was then bought out by … [Read more...]
Sandra “Sandy” S. Eickhoff
Sandra “Sandy” S. Eickhoff, age 70, of Zumbrota, Minn., died on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Sandra Sue Leslie was born on September 15, 1951, in Cresco, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Oral (Ness) Leslie. She grew up on the family farm in Beaver Township near LeRoy, Minn. She graduated from Leroy-Ostrander High School in 1969. Following … [Read more...]
Kelvin Lynn Niemeyer
Kelvin Lynn Niemeyer, age 71, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., after a courageous, three-year battle with glioblastoma. Kelvin was born May 8, 1950, to Kenneth and Betty (Burns) Niemeyer in Lanesboro, Minn. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. Kelvin was the oldest of six … [Read more...]
Playset to move to Ostrander’s Lund Park
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on April 5. Council members present included Stephanie Start, Vernon Thompson, DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, and Mayor Pam Kunert. City Clerk Wendy Brincks also attended. Fire Chief Jason Rice and City Maintenance Chief Jeremy Runkle also attended. Runkle brought up an idea, stating, “The old playset that’s still at the … [Read more...]
Ostrander Fire Department Staffing Shortage Mulled
During the regular Ostrander City Council meeting on March 2, the council heard concerns from Fire Chief Jason Rice. Council members present included Stephanie Start, Vernon Thompson, and Mayor Pam Kunert. City Clerk Wendy Brincks also attended. Rice reported that there had been one situation earlier in the day, in which firefighters were paged to respond. He said the … [Read more...]
Mildred “Millie” Maloney
Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Mildred “Millie” Maloney passed away from complications of COVID-19 at age 99, on January 10, 2022. Millie was born on December 19, 1922, to Elmer and Erna (Tabor) Pretsch in Ostrander, Minn. She graduated from Spring Valley (SV) High School in 1940. She was married to Fay Daniel Maloney on November 30, 1947. Millie took great delight in … [Read more...]
Ostrander looks to clean up the city
All members of the Ostrander City Council were in attendance on January 4 for the regular council meeting. The council heard from two citizens who recently received letters from the city due to their violations of the city’s “nuisance” ordinances. Andrew Vreeman asked, “I guess I’ll starting by just asking for specifics on what I’m in violation of?” City Clerk Wendy Brincks … [Read more...]