Sherman B. Stole, 90, of Ostrander, Minn., died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Sherman Borg Stole was born December 20, 1929, in Story City, Iowa, to John and Anna E. (Sheldahl) Stole. He attended high school in Roland, Iowa. Following high school, Sherman enlisted in the U.S. Army. He worked as a machinist at Boeing … [Read more...]
Ostrander responds to citizen complaints
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on May 5, the council responded to a number of issues related to complaints voiced by Ostrander citizens. Council members in attendance included Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. Council members and other attendees were asked to sit at least six feet from each … [Read more...]
Kage Fredrick Kerber
Kage Fredrick Kerber, 26 days of age, of Shakopee, Minn., lost the battle of Congenital Heart Disease on April 11, 2020, at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Kage was born on March 16 to Daniel Kerber and Jenifer Lichty. His short time on earth was spent fighting his heart defect and stealing the hearts of his parents, grandparents, siblings and nurses. Due to … [Read more...]
Ostrander hears clean audit report
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on March 10, the council heard an annual audit report given by Andrew Forliti, representing Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. Council members in attendance included Stephanie Start, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and city clerk Wendy Brincks. Dan Hellerud was absent. Forliti summarized that the audit resulted in an … [Read more...]
Judge denies Hummel dismissal motion
On February 7, District Court Judge Matthew Opat issued a ruling on a motion by Luis Miguel Hummel. Hummel, owner and operator of 5th Sun Gardens, of rural Lanesboro, is facing misdemeanor and felony charges related to hemp products that tested too high in delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. Judge Opat ruled that “Defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint for lack … [Read more...]
Ostrander well issues to be repaired
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on February 4, the council heard details on issues related to the city’s wells. Brian Malm, Chief Engineer at Bolton & Menk, informed the council that, “We had a couple issues on the well and well house project… During operation, we’re having some issues with fluoride… In the investigation, we discovered there was sand building up … [Read more...]
Ostrander to try mail-in balloting for all
The Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting on December 3, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Mayor Pam Kunert, Vernon Thompson, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). City maintenance head Jeremy Runkle was also present. Brincks shared information, including an email from County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones, which explained that for a … [Read more...]
Gary Kohn
Memorial service for Gary O. Kohn will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
Ostrander sets brush dump hours
The Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting on November 12, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Mayor Pam Kunert, Vernon Thompson, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). The council formally approved the canvassing of the recent special election, in which Dan Hellerud won for city council. Ostrander’s city maintenance director, Jeremy Runkle, … [Read more...]
Ostrander Fire Chief resigns
The Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting on October 1, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Mayor Pam Kunert, Vernon Thompson, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). No citizens had signed up to address the council. Mayor Kunert read aloud a letter from Dustin Johnson, explaining that he and his family will be moving out of the fire … [Read more...]