After several years with no increase in electric rates, the Whalan City Council is making some adjustments in 2019. Present at the regularly scheduled May 13 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Johnny Halvorson. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report from the April 8 council … [Read more...]
It’s a super-sized Stand Still Parade
Plan for a full day of fun at this year’s super-sized Stand Still Parade on Saturday, May 18 in Whalan, Minn. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The cornerstone of the day is the Stand Still Parade. Grab your walking shoes and walk around the parade as it stands still from 11 a.m. until noon. There will be cars, trucks and tractors, the Lanesboro High School … [Read more...]
New look, same great taste at Aroma Pie Shoppe
Although the Aroma Pie Shoppe was closed during the off-season, it was a very busy place as owners Karna and Pat Hudoba and their family made some big changes. Coming in to their fourth season as owners of Aroma Pie Shoppe, Karna was ready to make the changes she had been hoping to implement since they originally opened the business. “I had a vision of one day having my … [Read more...]
Florence Eleanor Edwardson
Florence Eleanor Edwardson, 92, died peacefully at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford on April 7, 2019. Florence was born January 30, 1927, to Peter and Isabel (Odland) Edwardson. She was a lifelong member of Whalan Lutheran church and had a strong faith. Florence grew up in the Whalan area, living both on a farm and in Whalan. She cared for her mother, who had taken … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council adopts resolution concerning past due accounts
On the agenda for the April Whalan City Council meeting was the adoption of a resolution addressing the issue of disconnection for non-payment of electric bills. The resolution states that after an electric bill is 90 days overdue the past due amount will be assessed to the resident’s property taxes. Present at the April 8, 2019, council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin … [Read more...]
Whalan council holds swearing-in ceremony
Newly elected and reelected Whalan City Council officials took part in a swearing-in ceremony at the Whalan City Council meeting held on January 7, 2019, at the Whalan City Hall. Sworn in were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and councilmembers Kim Berekvam and Johnny Halvorson, who each stood and solemnly swore to “support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the … [Read more...]
Whalan to acknowledge covenants of Hill Country subdivision
The Whalan City Council is proposing to add the covenants of the Hill Country subdivision as an addendum to the city ordinances. A public hearing will be held on the matter in the future where residents can voice any opinions they may have on the matter. All council members were present at the October 8, 2018, council meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council approves two building permits
The Whalan City Council had a full agenda for the September 10 council meeting, which included two applications for building permits that were both approved. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Johnny Halvorson, Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Owen Lewis. City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander was absent. Minutes … [Read more...]
Whalan receives donation from Stand Still Parade
During the July Whalan City Council meeting, Jane Lewis, representing the Whalan Stand Still Parade Committee, announced a donation to the City of Whalan in the amount of $1,763. Each year the Stand Still Parade Committee donates a portion of the proceeds from the Stand Still Parade to the city. The council members shared their appreciation to the committee. The regularly … [Read more...]
Halvorson sworn in to Whalan City Council
The Whalan City Council met on May 14, 2018, and spent much of the meeting discussing city projects, including work to be done on streets and alleys. Prior to the meeting Johnny Halvorson was sworn in as council member, filling the seat left vacant by Wyatt Berekvam. Halvorson will fill the seat for the remaining nine months of the term. Present at the meeting were Mayor … [Read more...]