WELCOME – Welcome’s take on pickleball is in full swing, as construction on their new courts at Hansen-Keck Park has begun ahead of schedule. The process started in 2022. Welcome City Councilor Lynda Stauter said the idea came from Millie Garbers, who said the city could use a pickleball ...
TRUMAN — From selling cookies to acts of service, Girl Scout troops have pledged to promote confidence, character, leadership and community involvement for girls since its inception in March 1912. Now, a new Girl Scout troop, Troop 58641, for girls in kindergarten to third grade (Daisy and ...
BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, approved one child care forgivable loan/ grant and six LHTF (Local Housing Trust Fund) grants. Faribault County Economic Development Authority specialist Danielle Hayter-Johnson brought the loan/grant applications before the board after the Faribault County EDA had given their preliminary approval to the items at their meeting on July 21. A total of $5,000 was approved to go to a child care provider in Blue Earth who has been in business for over 30 years. “The amount is split between a ...
MORGAN —The Farm Bill was the top topic of conversation during the Minnesota Farmfest congressional forum on Tuesday. Minnesota's 1st Congressional District candidates Rep. Brad Finstad (GOP) and Jake Johnson (DFL) debated the ins and outs of the bill during the opening congressional ...
CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council met on Tuesday, Aug. 4, a week early since the regular meeting date is filled with the Primary Election and the polling place is the City Hall in Ceylon. A resident requested the removal of the climbing round equipment at the park. The city agreed that they would remove the old equipment when the new park equipment was delivered. The Helping Hands of Ceylon group will use a $6,000 grant to purchase new park equipment for the Ceylon Park. The city employee reports included a request for the repair or replacement of a hydrant used for farm water ...
TRUMAN — State Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Vote from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Truman Municipal Building, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rutland Township Hall-section 28 1448 State Highway 15 North in Fairmont, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Waverly Township-section 15, 2204 160th Avenue in Truman. ...
