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Local man defends his title Wright County Fair is July 24-28th in Howard Lake
Although only moving at 6 mph, if that, the amount of weight behind two 8-ton combines when they collide lifts the back wheels off the ground and tips the cabs dangerously close together. “It’s scary. The first hit, when the two cabs come up they almost hit each other, it’s...
Stockholm Township election public accuracy test 7/30/24
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test of the DS200 ballot counter and the Omni Ballot assistive voting device for Stockholm Township to be used for the State Partisan Primary, will be conducted at the Stockholm Community Center, 16233 County Road 30 SW, Cokato, MN 55321, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The Public Accuracy.
Probate notice for Mary Louise Bolek
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 North Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jeanette Stottrup, whose address is 58415 US Highway 12, Litchfield, MN, 55355 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do allnecessary acts for the Estate.
School construction project moving along
Maple Lake Public Schools HVAC construction project is on schedule with completion expected sometime in August. The pictures above show some of the progress being made. According to an update provided by Supt. Mike Rowe, 85 % of the lighting is installed at the elementary school as is 85 % of the grid; the rooftop and air handling units are 75 percent set; the media center ductwork is complete along with surrounding offices; duct cleaning in the elementary school is done and piping in the elementary school is 90 percent complete. In the coming weeks crews will work on installing ductwork in the elementary and district offices; installing structural steel in the district office, media center and high school mezzanine; pouring the chiller pad, sidewalk and housekeeping pad and setting the rest of the rooftop units.
Intersection Closure in Hanover Thursday Overnight
The Wright County Highway Department is notifying motorists of an upcoming intersection closure in Hanover. Work continues to construct a roundabout at the intersection of County Highway 19 (Labeaux Avenue NE) and County Highway 34 (Beebe Lake Road) in the City of Hanover. Overnight work from 7 PM Thursday evening to 7 AM Friday morning, July 19th will be needed to complete a culvert installation, and will force the closure of the intersection.
2024 Waverly Daze – Monticello Riverfest Wrap-up
The Wright County communities of Waverly and Monticello wrapped up their 2024 summer celebrations over the weekend. Weather was mixed over the weekend with some rain and storms disrupting some events, but overall, most of the festivities were able to proceed as scheduled. Monticello’s newly crowned 2024 Royal Ambassadors are...
Delano Community Band Featured Tonight (Wednesday) at Delano Central Park
The General Federated Women’s Club of Delano is welcoming music back to the gazebo at the Delano Central Park this evening (Wednesday) to open its 2024 Concerts in the Park. Tonight (Wednesday), the Delano Community Band under the direction of Mike Bailey will perform traditional, patriotic and movie music.
City Council Sets a Public Hearing for Annexation of Lots
The Litchfield City Council has set a public hearing for its August 5th meeting to consider the annexation of lots on West Ripley Street. The lots were purchased by Litchfield Building Center last year. Litchfield Mayor Ron Dingmann says the first reading of the annexation ordinance will be held at...
Delano public hearing 8/12/24: Cemstone CUP/PUD
Notice is hereby given that the Delano Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Delano City Hall, located at 234 2nd Street North, for the purpose of considering development applications from Cemstone for CUP /PUD, conditional use permit for a concrete production plant and PUD development stage plans and site and building plans for the construction of a new concrete plant and stockpiles for properties in Delano Minnesota legally described as follows.
Ecumen of Litchfield Busy with Summer Events
The staff of Ecumen of Litchfield was busy over the Watercade weekend with a couple of events. Ecumen helped to sponsor music in Central Park Thursday evening, along with the Knights of Columbus, and there was also an Ecumen booth at Art in the Park on Saturday. Senior Housing Consultant...
Mayer City Council election filing notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the General Election for the City of Mayer will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:. One Mayor – two year term – January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Three Councilmembers –...
Litchfield Community Theatre Medallion Hunt Clues
A crash of drums, a flash of light, my golden coat flew out of sight. Hidden somewhere within the city limits of Litchfield on public property is a Litchfield Community Theatre medallion waiting to be found. The first to find the medallion wins $100 and two tickets to this year’s production of “joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. KLFD will read a new clue each day at 10 am until found. The medallion, when found, must be turned into the Litchfield Community Education office at 307 E 6th St. in Litchfield.
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