Plans shaping up for Glencoe Days
The annual Glencoe Days celebration is set for June 26-27. A predecessor to the actual celebration will be the Dairy Day celebration on Thursday, June 25. That day’s activities include the Glencoe...
View ArticleGSL board approves bond sale for financing of building project
By Rebecca Mariscal The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board approved the call for sale of bonds at a meeting Monday night after hearing a presentation from Ehlers Municipal Advisor Jeff Seeley. The bonds...
View ArticleLocal artists featured in Avera Cancer Institute art collection
By Rebecca Mariscal The bright mosaic and serene photographs of two area artists are now featured in the Avera Cancer Institute in Marshall. Glencoe residents Shanda Landes and Mary Mulenburg are two...
View ArticleCity of Brownton plans power outage
The city of Brownton is planning a power outage for Thursday, June 11, starting at about 8 a.m. According to the city clerk's office, the outage is to provide a permanent repair to a transformer issue...
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Southwest, Gerry’s eye clinics merge
Southwest Eye Care and Gerry’s Vision Shoppe, both of Glencoe, merged into one company in May. The clinic will now function out of the Southwest Eye Care building on Greeley Avenue. The merger was...
View ArticleRev. Stubeda celebrates 30th anniversary of his ordination
The 30th anniversary of the Rev. Anthony Stubeda’s ordination to the priesthood was celebrated June 1 with a Mass of Thanksgiving conducted by the Bishop John M. LeVoir at the Church of the Holy...
View ArticleGruenhagen speaks on ‘health care crisis’
By Rebecca Mariscal State Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen spoke on “health care in crisis” on Tuesday night, June 9, at a meeting of the Greater Minnesota Republican Women group. Gruenhagen discussed the issues...
View ArticleFormer Glencoe man dies in cycle crash in Belle Plaine
Justin J. Posusta, 24, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Glencoe, died early Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Belle Plaine. According to a report in the Star Tribune, the accident was reported about 1...
View ArticleSilver Lake woman hurt in 2-vehicle Hwy. 7 crash
Barbara Wraspir, 65, of Silver Lake, was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 7 near Lester Prairie. The accident was reported at 12:05 a.m. Sunday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a...
View ArticleCouncil hears about building code changes
By Rebecca Mariscal The Glencoe City Council heard Monday night about changes to the building code from Scott Qualle of MNSpect, the city’s building inspection firm. Several new building codes have or...
View ArticleCampground, runway, vegetation, street work all on Council’s agenda
By Rebecca Mariscal This summer will be full of projects for the city of Glencoe. The Glencoe City Council heard updates and requests for several different projects during its regular Monday night...
View ArticleSon born to Glencoe couple
Jesus Fidencio Rodriguez and Jasmin Elizet Pedraza of Glencoe announce the birth of their son, Jax Angel Rodriguez, born June 4, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Jax weighed 6 pounds, 11...
View ArticleGirl for Silver Lake couple
Tyler Helland and Terri Schuft-Helland of Silver Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Etta Gloria-Jo Helland, born June 5, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Etta weighed 9 pounds, 1...
View ArticleSon born to Olivia couple
Matt and Amanda Kottke of Olivia announce the birth of their son, Waylon Matthew Kottke, born June 5, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Waylon weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 201⁄2 inches...
View ArticleSon born to Donley family
Ryan and Amber (Ramige) Donley of Victoria announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Thomas Donley, born June 6, 2015, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Benjamin weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and...
View ArticleNames sought for new veterans memorial
A Glencoe Area Veterans Memorial is being planned, according to organizers, and names are being sought for placement on the two monuments that have been purchased. The memorial is for any veteran...
View ArticleStewart family loses home to fire
By Lori Copler A Stewart family is homeless after a house fire on Tuesday, June 9. According to Stewart Fire Chief Dean Nelson, the fire was discovered at about 9:45 a.m. by homeowner Jim Zalomsky,...
View ArticleSilver Lake Council reviews survey results
By Karin Ramige Cornwell The city of Silver Lake conducted a citywide survey in September 2014. The city’s planning commission hand delivered 358 surveys to city residents; 140 were returned. The...
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