WELCOME — Welcome month of May … Hope you are nicer than March and April to all of us.

As a reminder, Welcome residents are asked to be extra patient and cooperative as the road and street construction advances. If possible, avoid the east side of town especially Third and Fourth streets. Thank you.

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Tuesday coffee hours for May continue from 8:30-10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for good brew, treats and great fellowship.

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There will be a Welcome City Council meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. All members of the council are urged to attend. There is always a time for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. To be on the regular agenda, contact the city clerk at (507) 728-8740.

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Welcome Historical Society will have open hours at the museum on Hulseman Street from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Check out the items from the town and area history.

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Congratulations to Ken and Luci Schweiss who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary April 30. Cards will reach them at 1192 120th Street, Welcome, MN 56181. We wish many more years to you both.

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Upcoming events include the citywide cleanup day from 8-10 a.m. (or whenever the truck is full) on May 11. The truck will be on Campbell Street behind the fire hall and by the water tower.

Be prepared to show your ID proving you are a Welcome resident.

Appliances will be picked up curbside for a fee. Tickets for the appliances and more information are available at the City Hall during business hours.