Additional staff approved for School Readiness, ECSE
By Lori Copler School Board approved two new positions to accommodate a spurt in enrollment in its School Readiness preschool program and early childhood special education (ESCE). The School Board...
View ArticleSchool Board approves Field House position
By Lori Copler The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board approved hiring a full-time coordinator for the Panther Field House at its Monday night meeting. The position will be a new one, said Tina Schauer,...
View ArticleAdult crime drops slightly in the county
By Dave Pedersen McLeod County Attorney Mike Junge reported a slight decrease in adult criminals charged in 2014 compared to the previous year while presenting part of his annual report at the May 5...
View ArticleSilver Lake Poppy Day is Friday
As Memorial Day approaches, some may wonder what those little red flowers are that are appearing on people’s hats and lapels and purses. Perhaps it’s time for a reminder of what the American Legion...
View ArticleMusic in the Park donations needed before June 10
The Silver Lake Music in the Park Committee is reminding donors of prizes for the event that donations are due by June 10 so a listing may be compiled. If an organization, business or individual would...
View ArticleDemer — Martin
Aria Demer of Oakdale and Tyler Martin of Glencoe announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Karl and Stacie Demer of Oakdale, Eric and Katherine Todd of Oakdale, and Dave and Pam Martin of...
View ArticleGSL School Board approves staffing changes at regular May 11 meeting
By Lori Copler The Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) School Board approved several staffing items as part of its consent agenda at its regular meeting Monday, May 11, including:• Two retirements. Mary...
View ArticleEagle Scout candidate helps spiff up BMX park
By Lori Copler The Glencoe BMX park on Ninth Street East got a facelift last weekend, thanks to the efforts of Glencoe Boy Scout Michael Dietz. Dietz, the son of Kevin and Linda Dietz of Glencoe,...
View ArticleSupermileage team majestically returns from Kansas City, Brainerd competitions
By Tom Carothers With the sight of flashing lights and the sound of sirens, the Glencoe-Silver Lake Supermileage Team majestically returned home Tuesday, May 12, after a week of exhibition and...
View ArticleScholarships announced at annual GSL senior night
A great number of scholarships was announced at Sunday evening’s Glencoe-Silver Lake High School senior awards program. The program was preceded by a banquet hosted by the booster club. Scholarships...
View ArticleSchool Board approves election results, plans next steps for project
By Lori Copler The Glencoe-Silver Lake School District’s unofficial May 12 election results are now official. The School Board met in a special session Monday morning to officially canvass the...
View ArticleLegislators to host town hall meetings
State Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, and state Reps. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe, and Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, have set town hall meetings Thursday to answer questions and discuss this year’s...
View Article13 GSL students attend national BPA conference
Thirteen students from Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) attended the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in Anaheim, California, May 5-10. The theme was “Imagine, Believe,...
View ArticleLincoln Park start delayed; Council OKs deferred assessment resolution
By Rich Glennie While the Lincoln Park street reconstruction project did not get started on time, the Glencoe City Council Monday night approved a deferred assessment resolution to help strapped...
View ArticleSchool Board accepts resignation of assistant principal
By Lori Copler The Glencoe-Silver Lake School District will be searching for a new assistant principal for its Lakeside Elementary School in Silver Lake. At a special meeting Monday morning, the...
View ArticleMemorial Day services set in Glencoe, other communities
By Lori Copler Memorial Day services have been planned in Glencoe and surrounding communities for Monday, May 25. The Glencoe observation is set for 10 a.m. in the Glencoe-Silver Lake High School...
View ArticlePedaling for a cause: Elshoff raising awareness for Lions
By Karin Ramige Cornwell If you were outside at all on Monday, May 18, you experience the unseasonably cold, mid-40 temperatures and strong winds that made being outside almost unbearable. Hanna...
View ArticleSilver Lake police chief, councilor submit resignations to Council
By Karin Ramige Cornwell The Silver Lake City Council was faced with not one, but two resignations at its regular meeting on Monday, May 18. Police Chief Forrest Henriksen submitted his resignation to...
View ArticleSon born to Mathwig family
Jesse and Darcie Mathwig of Maple Grove announce the arrival of a son, Grady Ernest, born April 7, 2015, at the Maple Grove hospital. Grady weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 211/2 inches long at...
View ArticleDaughter born to Smyths
Jim and Steph Smyth of Chaska announce the arrival of a daughter, Lilian Morisset, born April 7, 2015, at Methodist Hospital. Lilian weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth. She...
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