A year of the state’s ‘best beef commercial’
By Tom Carothers It’s been quite a whirlwind year for the ownership and staff of Bump’s Family Restaurant. One year ago this week, the establishment’s signature meal, the beef commercial, was...
View ArticleNeighbors protest proposed sober care group home
By Lori Copler A proposed post-treatment home for recovering substance abusers drew concerns from neighbors at a public hearing held by the McLeod County Planning Advisory Commission Wednesday...
View ArticleCounty Board debates how to fill public health job
By Dave Pedersen After a debate about the best direction to take regarding filling the vacant McLeod County Public Health director position, the Board of Commissioners gave approval on a split 3-2...
View ArticleCity Council awards bid for Lincoln Park street, utility project
By Rich Glennie The Glencoe City Council on Monday night accepted the low bid for the Lincoln Park street and utility improvement project from Duininck Brothers of Prinsburg for $5.85 million, about...
View ArticleLong-lost love found again
By Lori Copler Dennis “Denny” Vinar of Eden Prairie was sitting at a Republican party meeting one Saturday in October when a person at his table raised this question: “If you knew you only had 60 days...
View ArticleBrownton to host public meetings on RS Fiber
The Brownton City Council has set two public meetings regarding the proposed RS Fiber project, which is proposing to install fiber-optic phone, television and Internet service to homes and businesses...
View ArticlePrizes sought for Music in the Park
Silver Lake Music in the Park chairpersons DeNeil and Lisa Thompson and Ray and Sharon Bandas, are looking for donations of prizes to be given away at Music in the Park in Silver Lake which is held on...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day set March 14 in SL
The 28th-annual Silver Lake St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held Saturday, March 14, starting at 1 p.m. sharp from the GSL Lakeside School. All Irish and “Irish in heart” are welcome to be in the...
View ArticleGirl born to Marvan family
Crystal and John Marvan of Silver Lake announce the arrival of a baby girl, Jozelyn Jo Marvan, born Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Jozelyn weighed 8 pounds and was...
View ArticleDaughter born to couple
Andrew Trout and Janaly Farias of New Auburn announce the arrival of a daughter, Izabel Rose Trout, who was born Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Izabel weighed 7 pounds, 11...
View ArticleGSL School Board changes meeting time
The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board has changed its meeting start time Monday to accommodate the GSL Panthers' girls basketball subsectional title tilt in Mankato. The School Board will meet at 5:30...
View ArticleSpring load restrictions go into effect March 11
Spring load restrictions will go into effect on all McLeod County highways Wednesday, March 11, and will remain in effect until further notice. All roads will be posted with signs indicating maximum...
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