Silver Lake takes next steps in storm water improvements
By Karin Ramige At its Tuesday, Feb. 20, meeting, the Silver Lake City Council took the next steps in addressing the city’s storm water issues, a topic that has been on the table the past couple of...
View ArticleSeveral injured in 2 crashes during Saturday snowstorm
Two accidents with an hour during Saturday’s snowstorm resulted in multiple injuries, according to the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office. Snowfall was heavy and visibility was limited at the time of the...
View ArticleMotion to raise wastewater rates dies for lack of second
By Lori Copler A motion to increase wastewater utility rates died for a lack of a second at the Glencoe City Council’s Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting. The council met on Tuesday because of the Presidents...
View ArticleCity Council calls for bids on central storm project
By Lori Copler On a 3-1 vote Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Glencoe City Council approved plans and specifications for its central storm water project, and set the bid opening for March 22. The council could...
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Nix graduates from Upper Iowa
Joseph Nix of Glencoe graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, in December 2017. Nix earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business.
View ArticleCollins named to honor list
Keith Collins, Glencoe, was named to the fall semester 2017 honors list at Vermillion Community College in Ely. To be named to the honor list, a student must have a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49...
View ArticleSchuster promoted to major
Oliver Schuster, a graduate of McLeod West High School, Brownton and Stewart, was promoted to the rank of major in the U.S. Army. He is currently stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
View ArticleDaughter born to couple
Breanna Heldt and Sean Kottke of Glencoe announce the arrival of a daughter, Emelia Eve Kottke, who was born March 3, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Emelia weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and...
View ArticleGirl born to Burnette family
Lisa and Brandon Burnette of Glencoe announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Lynn Burnette, who arrived Feb. 27, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Hannah weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21...
View ArticleGirl born to Glencoe couple
April Krienke and Tyler Weber of Glencoe announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Victoria Weber, born Feb. 26, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19...
View ArticleJanssen joins local law firm
Ken Janssen has joined Gavin, Donley & Ostlund, Ltd., a Glencoe-based law firm, as an associate attorney. Janssen received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 2010, and...
View ArticleMDH renews GRHS’ stroke-ready status
Glencoe Regional Health Services’ (GRHS) designation as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital was recently renewed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This three-year designation certifies that GRHS...
View ArticleTownship annual meetings set for Tuesday
Annual township meetings — and, in some cases, elections — will be held across the state Tuesday, March 13. Area township annual meetings include:• Glencoe Township — The annual meeting will start at...
View ArticleCounty planning commission hears new request for solar array permit
By Lori Copler The McLeod County Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission is recommending approval of a re-application for a conditional use permit for a solar garden near Winsted. The recommendation,...
View ArticleGruenhagen hopes to secure funding for city wastewater plant project
By Lori Copler State Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe, is hoping the state Legislature will appropriate more money this session to addressing wastewater treatment needs. Gruenhagen met with members of...
View ArticleCity’s engineers attempt to clear up questions on wastewater project
By Lori Copler The city of Glencoe’s Finance and Strategic Planning delved more deeply into its proposed $21 million wastewater treatment improvement proposals Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28. John...
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