It was announced at the July 10 Whalan City Council meeting that the Whalan Good Old Days celebration will take place this summer. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson was also in attendance. Two items were … [Read more...]
Whalan receives positive drinking water report
The Whalan City Council announced at their June 12 meeting that they have received a positive response to the city’s drinking water. Residents can rest assured knowing that their tap water is safe to consume. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]
Charlotte Blanche Johnson
Charlotte Blanche Johnson, age 93, of Whalan, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on December 30, 1929, to Corday and Betsy Thompson in Lanesboro, Minn. Charlotte attended the Lanesboro Schools, where her love of books began. She continued her education at the Teacher’s College in Winona earning bachelor … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council completes walking tour
The Whalan City Council completed their annual walking tour of the town on Tuesday, May 2. The purpose of the walking tour is to take notice of any issues that need to be addressed to make improvements to the functionality and the appearance of the city. Present at the May 8 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]
Whalan to gauge interest in hosting Stand Still Parade once again
After three years without a Stand Still Parade, there was a discussion at the April Whalan council meeting as to whether the event, which requires many volunteers, could possibly be held again. Present at the April 10 regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis, Kim Berekvam and Sheila Higbe, along with City Clerk … [Read more...]
Margaret Ann Hongerholt
Margaret Ann Hongerholt passed away March 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Margaret (Maggie to her friends) was born October 27, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Harold and Patricia (Dunn) Waters. Margaret is survived by her husband Doug, daughters Katie and Erin, sister Teresa Waters and Matt Dworschak, Mary and John Auer, Patty and Adrian Kanten and nephews … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council reconsidering proposed short term lodging ordinance
Before calling the Whalan City Council meeting to order on March 13, public comments were received relative the council’s proposed Short Term Lodging Ordinance. Several persons commented via Zoom meeting and in person. Three letters regarding the 18-page proposed ordinance were received by the council. Approximately 12 Whalan residents attended the meeting. The consensus … [Read more...]
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy, age 93, of Whalan, Minn., and Winona, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Pearl was born on July 8, 1929, at home in Whalan, Minn., to Peter and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo, the oldest of 10 children. Growing up, Pearl helped raise her many siblings and worked on the family’s … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council reviews fees, policies
Mayor David Hallum called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. on February 13 at the Whalan Town Hall. Mayor Hallum led the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson and Council members Thore Johnson, Sheila Higbe, and Kim Berekvam. Guest Owen Lewis attended via Zoom. Mayor Hallum read the minutes of the January 9 meeting. There were no … [Read more...]
Hallum is new mayor in Whalan
During the regularly scheduled January Whalan council meeting, a new mayor was appointed after there was no one on the ballot for mayor in the November 2022 election. Present at the January 9 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam, as well as City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson. Council member Owen Lewis was … [Read more...]