Daughter for Hamburg family
Darcus Alexander and Cassandra Fabel of Hamburg announce the birth of a daughter, Deondra Mariah-Jane Alexander, born May 9, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Deondra weighed 6 pounds, 9...
View ArticleCounty Board invests in technology
By Dave Pedersen The McLeod County Board of Commissioners opted to invest in technology upgrades at its May 19 meeting, which will save time and funds in the long run. Highway Engineer John Brunkhorst...
View ArticleCounty receives safety award
By Dave Pedersen McLeod County was recognized by the Minnesota Safety Council for superior performance in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon May 7 at the Minneapolis...
View ArticleTrailblazer lauded by MnDOT for its service in Wright County
By Lori Copler Trailblazer Transit received high praise from Tom Gottfried, program director for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Transit at the joint powers board’s...
View ArticleLegislators: Gas tax hike would hurt more than help
By Lori Copler While Minnesota’s roads and bridges are in need of repairs and upgrades, raising the gas tax to fund them probably will hurt the economy more than it will help. That’s the message state...
View ArticleChallenged with 40 job openings, Trailblazer board raises wages
By Lori Copler Trailblazer Transit needs 32 drivers and eight administrative and support staff employees, its joint powers board heard Thursday morning.“I’m challenged to fill 40 open positions,” said...
View ArticleHonoring a hero — 70 years later
By Lori Copler Seventy-one years after his plane was shot down over Germany in World War II and he was taken captive, Stewart native Norman Kottke was awarded his Prisoner of War medal. It was...
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Boy born to Glencoe couple
Tory Wylie and Angela Mae Ulrich of Glencoe announce the birth of their son, Noah Lee Wylie, born May 11, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Noah weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches...
View ArticleSon born to Kohout family
Dan and Vanessa Kohout of Glencoe announce the arrival of a son, Bennett Daniel Kohout, who was born May 14, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Bennett weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was...
View ArticleMariscal joins Chronicle staff
Rebecca Mariscal joined The McLeod County Chronicle staff as a staff writer, effective June 1, according to Editor Lori Copler. Mariscal’s assignments will include the Glencoe City Council,...
View ArticleGSL staff, supporters honored at year-end recognition program
By Lori Copler Friday was full of end-of-the year recognitions at Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) Schools, starting with a staff appreciation breakfast in the morning and ending with commencement in the...
View ArticleMcLeod Co-op Power completes solar project
McLeod Co-op Power Association, along with its wholesale power supplier Great River Energy, have installed a 20-kW solar array at the cooperative’s headquarters site in Glencoe. The solar array –...
View Article3 injured in 2-vehicle accident on Sunday
A Glencoe teenager and two people from Morton were injured Sunday at about 4:15 p.m. in a two-vehicle crash in the area of Highway 212 and Chandler Avenue in Glencoe. According to the Minnesota State...
View ArticlePlanning commission gives nod to permit for runway
By Lori Copler The city of Glencoe’s proposed taxi runway at the municipal airport was approved by the McLeod County Planning Advisory Commission May 27, and will now go to the McLeod County Board of...
View ArticleCouncil hears update on park campground
By Karin Ramige Cornwell In its normal fashion, the Glencoe City Council took care of its business in under 40 minutes Monday, June 1. Park Superintendent Mike Drew reported that the campground...
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