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May 30 proclaimed as Commissioner Blair Nelson Day in Waseca County
A year ago, Waseca County lost a tall figure in the community. His legacy has not quickly been forgotten. Blair Nelson died of a heart attack on May 30, 2023 at the age of 65. To honor him on the one year anniversary of his death, the Waseca County Board of Commissioners voted to proclaim May 30, 2024 as Blair Nelson Day in the county at its May 21 meeting. ...
Construction projects and school calendars discussed at local school boards
As the school year draws to a close and students step out of the buildings for summer break, NRHEG and JWP are moving forward with projects that will result in much needed upgrades for the districts’ schools. The projects were discussed at the districts’ school board meetings Monday, May 20. Both school boards also talked about school calendars, with JWP making changes to its 2024-25 calendar, and NRHEG establishing its 2025-26 calendar. The Waseca School Board talked about its 2024-25 calendar at its Thursday, May...
Maintenance work and compensation study discussed at New Richland council
The New Richland City Council met on Monday, May 13 for its first meeting of the month and discussed the removal of something that should have gone a few years ago. The railroad tracks on Division Street in New Richland are finally going to be removed after the council gave approval at the meeting. The council also discussed a recent classification and compensation study, along with the removal of trees at the dump. ...
Draft zoning law would limit locations for new adult-focused businesses
The city of Albert Lea is proposing a zoning law that would limit the locations for new cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses. The community is invited to learn more and provide input about the proposal at an open house Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. City […] The post Draft zoning law would limit locations for new adult-focused businesses appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Letter: Disappointment surrounding Albert Lea Pride events
I was surprised and disturbed to stumble upon an online article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, entitled “Albert Lea Pride drag show draws controversy after venue pulls out.” The article revealed that Albert Lea plans to host another “Pride Festival” with a “drag show” that will take place at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. In […] The post Letter: Disappointment surrounding Albert Lea Pride events appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Waseca County 4-H garage sale was biggest one yet
The Waseca County Fairgrounds was just one of the few places you could find new treasures last weekend, as the citywide garage sale in Waseca took place from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. The Waseca County 4-H hosted its annual garage sale at the fairgrounds, with many donated items being on sale. This was their biggest garage sale yet after they started having them after the pandemic. “We...
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