Brownton looks to reconstruct failing storm sewers in 2016
By Lori Copler The city of Brownton will not deviate from its plan to begin replacing and repairing storm sewer in 2016, the City Council decided by concensus at its Sept. 2 meeting. At its August...
View ArticleStewart Council again expresses dissatisfaction with 2012 project
By Lori Copler The Stewart City Council continued Monday night to express dissatisfaction with the quality of work on its 2012-13 street and utility improvement project. Mayor Jason Peirce launched...
View ArticleBrownton City Council adopts social host ordinance on 3-2 vote
By Lori Copler The Brownton City Council passed a social host ordinance on a 3-2 vote at its Sept. 2 meeting. The ordinance is similar to one adopted in Glencoe, said Police Chief Ken Bauer. McLeod...
View ArticleSL pool, parks receive $5,700 from Twins grant program
By Alyssa Schauer The refurbished seats and new dugouts at the Silver Lake Lions softball field are proof that volunteerism and community spirit are alive and well in Silver Lake. read more
View ArticleBecker family homestead earns Century Farm status
By Lori Copler Cory Becker just wanted to know more about his family. An admitted history buff, he began researching his family heritage. And the GFW High School senior’s work led to his family’s farm...
View ArticleGlencoe City Council donates house to Habitat for Humanity
By Karin Ramige-Cornwell The Glencoe City Council approved the donation of a house in the Creekside subdivision near Miller Manufacturing to Habitat for Humanity. The city purchased the house earlier...
View ArticleDriveway damage claims denied
By Karin Ramige-Cornwell A small agenda led to a lively Glencoe City Finance Committee on Thursday, Sept. 11. One item on the agenda was how the city should handle the claims of driveway damage on...
View ArticleFull house attends city of Glencoe assessment hearing
By Karin Ramige-Cornwell There was a full house at the final assesment public hearing for the 2014 street improvement projects. The hearing took place during the Glencoe City Council meeting on...
View ArticleCounty Board approves $10 million in bonding
By Lori Copler McLeod County will go ahead with issuing $10 million in bonds to assist with capital improvement projects. The County Board approved three separate areas of bonding at its Tuesday...
View ArticleSchrempp — Lang
Rebecca Schrempp and Jeremy Lang of New Ulm announce their engagement and plans to wed on Sept. 27 in Glencoe. Parents of the bride are Ronald and Linda Schrempp of Glencoe and parents of the groom...
View ArticleSchleusner — Mallak
Natalie Schleusner of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and Michael Mallak of Glencoe, were united in marriage Aug. 8 at Calico Skies Winery in Inwood, Iowa. Parents of the couple are Dave and Marilee Schleusner of...
View ArticleAul family welcomes son
Nathan and Nicole Aul of Minneapolis announce the birth of their son, Ace Henrick, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at Children’s Hospital and Clinics, the Mother Baby Center, in Minneapolis. Ace weighed 6...
View ArticleSon born to Pesina family
Mike and Katie Pesina of Glencoe announce the birth of their son, Kaeden Michael, on July 17, 2014, at Hutchinson Health. Kaeden weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 201⁄2 inches in length....
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