Alma A. Benson, 87, died December 29, 2019, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. Alma was born to Clarence and Marie (Nelson) Hallum on July 15, 1932. She was raised in the Whalan area, attended Diamond Creek Country School and graduated from Peterson High School in 1951. On March 15, 1952, Alma was united in marriage with Arlyn Benson at Whalan Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Melander resigns, Merchlewitz new Whalan city clerk
Mayor Marlys Tuftin announced at the December Whalan City Council meeting that Lolly Melander has resigned from the position of city clerk and Karla Merchlewitz is the new Whalan city clerk. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting, held on December 9, 2019, were Tuftin along with council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Tanya Cook. Owen Lewis was … [Read more...]
Whalan Council imposes unpaid administrative leave
The City of Whalan held a special city council meeting on November 12, in which the first part of the meeting was closed to the public. According to Terry Chiglo, City Attorney for Whalan, the reason the initial part of the meeting was closed to the public was “for the preliminary consideration of allegations and/or charges pending against a person subject to the City of … [Read more...]
Whalan council hears request for memorial bench
Several guests were in attendance at the Whalan City Council meeting on October 14 as council members got to work on a long agenda. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tonya Cook, as well as audience members. Minutes from the … [Read more...]
Ida Mae Zeller
Ida Mae Zeller Ida Mae Zeller, age 95, died in her home at Calista Court in Winona, Minn., on October 2, 2019. Ida Mae was born to Carl and Hilda Struxness in Westby, Wis. She lived most of her life in Whalan, Minn., where she moved when she was 10 years old. She married George Floyd Zeller on March 5, 1943, during his first furlough from the U.S. Army. While he served in … [Read more...]
New roof complete on Whalan Town Hall
As the Whalan City Council met on September 9, the council was pleased to announce that the new steel roof on the Whalan City Hall has been installed and all work on the roof has been completed. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and Council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Tonya … [Read more...]
Whalan to have new roof on city hall
Downtown Whalan, Minn., will have a fresh new look in the near future, as a new steel roof will be installed on the city hall building. Present at the August 12 regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tanya Cook. Minutes from the July 8 council meeting were read aloud … [Read more...]
Julie K. Sveen
Julie K. Sveen Julie K. Sveen, 61, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Julie was born on September 20, 1957, to Melvin and Muriel (Hildestad) Sveen in Harmony, Minn. She was a 1975 graduate of Peterson High School in Peterson, Minn. She worked at Rush Products in Rushford for many years. Julie was a member … [Read more...]
Cook sworn in as Whalan City Council member
Tanya Cook is the newest member of the Whalan City Council in Whalan, Minn. Cook filled the position left open when Johnny Halvorson resigned from the council in June due to health issues. Present at the July 8, regularly scheduled monthly city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk … [Read more...]
Halvorson resigns from Whalan City Council
To the regret of the Whalan City Council, Councilmember Johnny Halvorson resigned from the Council, effective immediately, at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting held at the Whalan Town Hall on June 10, 2019. Halvorson stated that due to health reasons he had decided to resign. The council thanked Halvorson for his service and dedication to the city. Present at the … [Read more...]