County orders schematic design for jail project; potentially closing Ives
By Lori Copler The McLeod County Board of Commissioners asked Wold Architects to proceed with a schematic design of its proposed jail renovation and courthouse security project — including the...
View ArticleDiversion report eyes flooding woes
By Rich Glennie On Monday night, Glencoe City Council received a preliminary report of what a Willow Ridge Pond diversion channel might entail and its cost to help alleviate flooding in the central...
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No surprise about ‘best food truck’
By Alyssa Schauer Marinated spicy pork. Fresh homemade guacamole and tortilla chips. Flour tortillas bulging with steaming rice, refried beans, grilled steak, cool sour cream, melted mozzarella...
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Donation to fire department
The Cargill Cares Committee selected the Glencoe Fire Department as the recipient of a $2,320 gift of a Husqvarna rescue saw with several blades. At the formal presentation last week at the fire hall...
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Glencoe's Farmers Market
The Glencoe Farmers Market is in full swing, open every Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., until Oct. 30. The market is located at the grassy plaza across from the Glencoe City Center on 11th Street. Above is...
View ArticleArea students on St. Thomas spring list
Several area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of St. Thomas. They include Eric Thalmann of Plato; Kyler Anderson, Lindsay Boesche and Shannon Twiss, all of...
View ArticleAirman among basic training grads
Air Force Airman Zachary P. Schultz, son of Gene and Tamela Schultz of Hutchinson, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. He is a 2013 graduate...
View ArticleAmong St. Thomas graduates
Three area students were among the spring graduates at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. They include Lindsay Boesche, Glencoe, bachelor of science degree in biology, cum laude; Margaret...
View ArticleKnorrs welcome daughter
Shawn and Jessica Knorr of Hutchinson announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Emily, on July 18, 2014, at Hutchinson Health. Lauren weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her...
View ArticleRecent Winona graduates
Two area students were among the May graduates at Winona State University. Samantha Hackbarth of Winsted earned a bachelor of science (BS) degree in sociology: criminal justice, summa cum laude, and...
View ArticleTwins for Lueck, Imholtz
Jackie Lueck and Jason Imholtz of Winsted announce the birth of twin daughters, Luna Jane and Eela Marie Imholtz, on July 16, 2014, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Luna weighed 4 pounds, 11...
View ArticleArea students on Winona list
Several area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Winona State University. They include, from Glencoe: Ryan Bergseng, Rebecca Eddy, Abby Ruschmeyer and Amanda Schmidt; Norwood...
View ArticleHernandez, Grack note birth
Jessica Hernandez and Eric Grack of Brownton announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Nadine Grack, on July 16, 2014, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Sara weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was...
View Article1 killed in 2-truck crash on Highway 7
A two-truck crash Wednesday afternoon, July 23, claimed the life of one driver, Ryan M. Sturges, 23, of Glencoe, and closed a portion of Highway 7 to traffic for hours. The crash occurred at 4:56 p.m....
View ArticleCounty Board approves feedlot amendment for joint planning area
By Lori Copler The McLeod County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the Hutchinson Joint Planning Area ordinance that will allow feedlots within a half-mile of Hutchinson and...
View ArticleExpectations exceeded. Heat in the Street attendance soars with nationally...
“Overall, it went well,” said Cory Scheidt of the Glencoe Fire Department when asked about the third annual Heat in the Street concert last Saturday. Sponsored by the Glencoe Fire Relief Association,...
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Glennie reflects on 23-year career at Chronicle
By Lori Copler Most Chronicle subscribers probably cannot remember a newspaper without Rich Glennie as its editor. After all, Glennie has spent over half of his 40-plus-year journalism career in...
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Lipke wants bipartisan approach
By Lori Copler John Lipke is the DFL candidate for District 18B state representative, but his goal is to develop bipartisan cooperation at the State Capitol. Lipke, of rural Stewart, is a businessman...
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Music by a Pond
Allen Carlson, vocals and guitar, and son Matthew, 15, on mandolin, performed at Grand Meadows’ Music by the Pond concert series Thursday. The Hamburg duo, frequent guests at Grand Meadows, performed a...
View ArticleCorn feed, BARK Day on tap in Brownton
The weekend of Aug. 8-10 will be a busy one for Brownton, with the Brownton Lions Club annual corn feed Friday night, Aug. 8, the Brownton Area Resources for Kids (BARK) day Saturday, Aug. 9, and the...
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