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The McLeod County hronicle $1.25 Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 121, No. 35C www.glencoenews.com August 29, 2018 City Council hears pitch for 2019 levy hike

By John Mueller levy – the fund that pays most of the Editor city’s operational costs – will remain at the same level as in 2018. The Proposed city’s operating budget, he said, will remain the same or have a minimal increase would increase as in 2018. A request from cover debt on the police department for new equipment – replacement vehicles, infrastructure Tasers, body cameras and higher pay for part-time police officers – is projects included in the proposed budget. Glencoe property taxpayers are The city’s hope is increasing facing a proposed property tax hike property values will mitigate the im- from the city in 2019, an increase pact of a proposed 6.804 percent in- intended to pay for debt in infra- crease in the levy. Larson said he’s structure improvements. yet to hear from McLeod County Monday afternoon, Aug. 27, dur- what the valuations its assessor has Photos by John Mueller ing a workshop session, City Ad- assigned based on sales in the coun- ministrator Mark Larson proposed a ty. That information will help the Farmers’ market 6.804 percent increase in the city’s city understand the impact the pro- tax levy. The increase in the levy to posed levy will have on the average Thursday approximately $2.545 million is house in Glencoe. Mayor Randy Last Thursday’s Glencoe Farm- meant to pay for debt service result- Wilson expects property values will ers’ market drew a big crowd to ing from investments to the aquatic increase in 2019. downtown as vendors brought center, 11th Street and Morningside The council has to finalize its pre- plenty of fresh vegetables, Drive, the city center, street im- liminary property tax levy for 2019 flowers and other delights. provements in 2014, 2015, 2016, by the end of September. Councilors (Above) Deb Tessmerof Glen- offered no objections to the proposal 2017, and the central storm sewer coe chats with Ron Dahlke project. The city will make debt at Monday’s workshop. Once the while sampling maple syrup. service payments of $968,145 in preliminary amount is set, it can’t be 2019. increased. The final 2019 city prop- (Right) The Glencor Farmers’ Larson said the approximately erty tax levy must be approved be- market draws vendors and $1.58 million for the city’s general fore the end of December. faithful custromers to a vacant downtown lot on North Greeley Avenue Thursday afternoons. GSL ready for students to return to school Tuesday By John Mueller Superintendent Chris Sonju. sections in kindergarten through search-based initiative designed to Editor Based on estimates formed over fourth grade and sixth grade. Only promote positive behavior from stu- GSL A year ago, staff with the GSL the summer, the district is expecting the fifth grade will have four sec- dents. It emphasizes consistent reac- Projected School District was scrambling to the return of about 1,617 students tions. tion to inappropriate behavior and complete construction projects be- next week, a slight increase over last Proposed changes for the 2018-19 promotion of improved behavior. Enrollment fore students came back to school. year. Sonju and his staff will be school year, depending on enroll- “We have a mentality where we This year, the hectic hustle and waiting a week or so to determine ment, could include expanding the ‘get to’ do things, not ‘have to’ do Grade Enrollment bustle of a year ago is a memory the whether the number of students ex- power hour at the junior-senior high them,” he said. Kindergarten 120 school district doesn’t need to revis- pected to arrive actually showed up. school. Power hour is a period of The district will also try and ex- 1st Grade 111 it. Unexpected changes can impact time when students can meet with pand its STEM (science, technology, 2nd Grade 109 The learning space in Glencoe- staffing, he said. The district is ex- teachers for additional assistance. engineering and math) program and 3rd Grade 119 Silver Lake school buildings is pecting 120 kindergarten students, Those not needing the help will have continue to promote participation in 4th Grade 111 ready for the return of students some with special education needs. study time. co-curricular activities. About 90 5th Grade 108 Tuesday, Sept. 4. Small punch-list The incoming class is larger than There will be new outdoor learn- percent of GSL’s students are partic- 6th Grade 134 items are being completed but the previous kindergarten classes. The ing space this year. When appropri- ipating in some form of co-curricu- 7th Grade 120 classrooms and learning space for addition of a sixth space would re- ate, it will be utilized to help with lar programming, a level of partici- 8th Grade 141 students and staff is ready to go. quire the creative use of existing environmental education. Sonju said pation the district wants to see climb 9th Grade 145 Teachers are back this week prepar- space, he said. the district plans to make creative toward 100 percent during the com- 10th Grade 140 ing for the school year to come. “We’ll be taking a look at that use of all its learning space. ing school year. 11th Grade 123 “The buildings look great. Our number the first couple of weeks,” The district is also planning to ex- 12th Grade 136 custodial staff has done a great job Sonju said. pand the Positive Behavior Interven- Total 1,617 of getting things ready to go,” said The school district will have five tion Support (PBIS) program, a re- Source: GSL School District Stensvad’s ready for 40th first day Glencoe man pleads By John Mueller Editor Roxanne Stensvad knows the an- guilty to assaulting ticipation of the first day of a new school year. She's had plenty of practice managing the anticipation baby in his care preceeding the arrival of students for another school year. A Glencoe man recently decided the baby while serving Stensvad will welcome the open- to plead guilty to assaulting an in- as the lone caretaker in ing of her 40th school year Tuesday, fant rather than face a trial. Now, he the house at the time. Sept. 4, when a new batch of stu- awaits sentencing in McLeod Coun- Police and medics dents in her biology, human anato- ty District Court. found the child, unre- my and college biology classes ar- Timothy Daniel Miller pleaded sponsive with shallow rive in her classroom at Glencoe-Sil- guilty Aug. 15 to first-degree assault breathing, in a house ver Lake High School Sept. 4. She is with great bodily harm of a 5½- on Baldwin Avenue the senior most member of the GSL month old child in his care in Janu- Jan. 4. Doctors found Timothy D. School District's licensed teaching ary. A trial was scheduled to begin the child had signifi- Miller Photo by John Mueller staff. Chemistry teacher and next- the following day and Assistant cant brain damage GSL science teacher Roxanne Stensvad will welcome students to door neighbor, Emily Koehler, was- McLeod County Attorney Dan after suffering a subdural hematoma. n't yet born when Stensvad taught her classroom for the 40th year Tuesday when the 2018-19 school Provencher had refused to offer Sentencing by Judge Jody Winters her first students in Glencoe. year begins. Miller, 24, any kind of deal to plead is set for Dec. 7. The guilty plea After two generations behind a (CIS) class. She enjoys conversing favorite joys in life. guilty to a lesser charge. means Miller could be sentenced desk, Stensvad still enjoys learning. with former students and receiving “Just because you get a degree in “We were ready for trial,” from 74 to 103 months in prison, ac- She spent a portion of her summer via email the lessons they are learn- Stensvad Provencher said. Miller in the classroom learning about ing in college. 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By John Mueller be developed into a Kwik with the city's share just over The city has been working Glencoe farmers’ market Editor Trip with the remainder of $1 million, he said. A railroad on a storm water manage- The Glencoe Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday A proposal for a Kwik Trip the land staying as a vacant crossing will be installed at ment plan on the parcel for on the corner of Greeley Avenue and 11th Street. The convenience store will make outlot for future develop- the intersection of Morning- the past three years. The city market is open from 3 - 6 p.m. and features 12 vendors. its next stop tomorrow ment. side Drive and the Twin expects the developer will pe- evening, Aug. 30, at a Glen- Access to the convenience Cities & Western railroad tition for the improvement. Glencoe seniors’ meetings coe Planning Commission store will be via North Falcon tracks and the crossing at If the proposal wins final The Glencoe Senior Citizens meet Tuesdays and meeting. Avenue off Highway 212 and North Union Avenue will be city approval, construction Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the seniors room at the Glen- The commission will con- Morningside Drive. closed, Larson said. could begin next spring. With coe City Center. Sheephead is played on Tuesdays, and duct a public hearing on the The proposed development The Kwik Trip proposal a thumbs-up from the plan- both sheephead and 500 are played on Thursdays. All proposal at 7 p.m. The public will be complemented by the also calls for cutting down all ning commission, the propos- seniors over 55 are invited. hearing is the only item on planned expansion of Morn- but 14 trees within the Min- al could reach the city coun- the commission's agenda. ingside Drive from 11th nesota Department of Trans- cil for its Sept. 4 meeting. For more information, call 320-510-1551 and leave a The proposal calls for a Street to 16th streets, said portation's Highway 212 Paul Harpel said the work message. Kwik Trip convenience store Mark Larson, Glencoe's city right-of-way. The trees to be with the city on the approval on land east of Harpel Bros. administrator. The expansion eliminated are primarily process has gone well. He de- Sportsman’s Club meeting Chevrolet-Buick dealership will include a roundabout at scrub trees, Larson said. clined further comment on The Glencoe Sportsman’s Club is adjusting its meeting on Morningside Drive north the intersection of Morning- Storm water management and the proposal and tomorrow's schedule because of the Labor Day holiday. The club is of Highway 212. Harpel side and 16th Street, the third traffic associated with the planning commission meet- meeting Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., at the VFW Club. Bros. owns an eight-plus acre of a three-phase project dat- proposed development are ing. The VFW post is at 923 Chandler Ave. N. parcel between 11th Street ing back to the early-2000s, not considered issues that and Highway 212. The plan Larson said. The third phase could impede progress on the GHS annual class reunion calls for about 2.87 acres to will cost about $3.8 million proposal. Members of the Glencoe HIgh School Class of 1956 will hold their annual reunion Wednesday, Sept. 5 begin- South Central Minnesota ning at 11:30 a.m. at Unhinged Pizza in Glencoe. Glencoe woman hurt in crash on Highway 22 Flyers host annual fly-in GHS Class of ‘49 reunion Saturday at Perschau Field Members of the Glencoe HIgh School Class of 1949 A Glencoe woman heading she crashed into a Ford pick- south on Highway 22 Tues- up driven by Andrew J. Nix, will hold their 69th reunion Thursday, Sept. 6, 3-6 p.m., Glencoe Chapter 92 of the the FAA’s new category, light day morning was injured 18. Nix was northbound on at Unhinged Pizza in Glencoe. Experimental Aircraft Asso- sport airplanes, as well as ul- when she crashed into a Ford the highway when he stopped ciation – the South Central tralight aircraft and World pickup making a U-turn. to make a U-turn. He pulled Church fall festival Minnesota Flyers – is hosting War II military aircraft. Vin- The crash occurred two his F-150 pickup out in front its annual fly-in, sweet corn tage cars and tractors will Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton is holding its fall miles north of Glencoe of the oncoming Acura Wag- and bratwurst feed Saturday, also be on display. festival after the 8:45 a.m. worship service Sunday, Sept. around 8:45 a.m. Amy L. ner was driving, according to Sept. 1, at Vernon Perschau The event also includes a 9, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Wagner, 35, was heading the Minnesota State Patrol. Field, Glencoe’s municipal sweet corn and bratwurst The event includes lunch of smoked or fresh pork south on Highway 22 when Both drivers were wearing airport. feed for a reasonable price. chops, scalloped potatoes, dinner rolls, corn, seatbelts. Wagner suffered The event is an up-close The airport is two miles desserts/pies, glazed carrots, milk, and coffee. non-life-threatening injuries Miller opportunity for people inter- east of Glencoe and a mile Drive-up meals are available. Call 320-328-5533 to in the crash and was trans- Continued from Page 1 ested in aviation to see color- south of Highway 212 on order and pick up at east end of church. The event in- ported to the Glencoe hospi- ful, exotic, experimental, mil- Dairy Avenue (County Road cludes a basket raffle and country store. tal. Nix was not injured in the cording to the state sentenc- itary and working-type air- 1). crash, according to the state Grace Lutheran is at 8638 Plum Ave. N. ing guidelines. The sentence craft. There will also be a For more information, con- patrol. will in part depend on the chance to talk with pilots and tact Stuart Selchow by email Brownton Legion, Auxiliary outcome of a pre-sentence owners of the aircraft. Many at [email protected] Members of the Brownton American Legion Post and investigation that includes a of the aircraft were built from or by phone at 320-238-2376 its auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 10, at the Brownton look at Miller’s criminal his- kits or plans. or 320-583-8367. Community Center at 7:30 p.m. tory, his background and the There will be aircraft from condition of the victim. “It Degree of Honor meeting gives the judge a better sense of who he is,” Provencher Degree of Honor No.182 will hold a business meeting said. Backwoods Labor Day Weekend Sept.11, 1 p.m., in the Silver Lake Auditorium. Miller posted a conditional Bar & Grill $ .00 After Oktoberfest in September bail of $2,500 cash/$25,000 Golf for 6 bond. He is subject to ran- New Auburn 11 am The Brownton Lions’ Club is hosting Oktoberfest in dom testing for alcohol or September Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the community cen- must rent 1/2 cart controlled substances and Sat., Sun. & ter. may not have unsupervised Bingo The event includes hotdogs, brats and kraut, German Every Tuesday Glencoe Mon., contact with children. COUNTRY CLUB potato salad, soda pop, and beer served at 5:30 p.m. The prosecution will argue at 7:00 pm Sept. 1, 2 & 3 Dessert will be sold by the women’s club and George’s for an upward departure starting September 11th www.glencoecountryclub.com Concertina Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. from the sentencing guide- 1325 1st St. E., Glencoe 320-864-3023 lines. Provencher is tenta- Meat Raffle K34C,35At Archery Ministry in Silver Lake tively seeking Miller serve Every Friday THE PUBLIC IS SPECIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE Grace Bible Church in Silver Lake will be starting its up to 172 months in prison. at 7:00 pm Year Round next session of an archery ministry called Centershot for He expects the defense will ANNUAL FLY IN seek a downward departure ages 7 to 107 years old Sept. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Centershot CCHHOOPPPPEERR GLENCOE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT is a Bible-based archery ministry that consists of a 45- from the guidelines. Provencher said Miller has Fri., Sept. 21st (Vernon Perschau Field) minute Bible study and 45 minutes of archery instruction SATURDAY, Sept. 1, 2018 • 10 A.M.–2 P.M. one day a week for eight weeks. The church provides the no criminal record before the after the meat raffle Glencoe Chapter 92 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, known as the bows and arrows which are used during the training ses- assault against the baby. South Central Minnesota Flyers, will have its annual Sweet Corn and Bratwurst sions in the church basement shooting range. Partici- He expects the defense F35-36C,36-37At Feed and Fly In at the Glencoe Municipal Airport (Vernon Perschau Field). pants pay a nominal fee to help cover the cost of the might settle for time in the Adults $7.00 advance, $8.00 at door; Children ages 3-11 $5.00; Under 3 FREE Young Eagles (children from 8 to 17 years of age) Free Rides from 8:00 to 10:00 am. study book. county jail rather than prison time. Defense attorneys Scott A reasonably priced sweet corn and bratwurst meal will be served with all Space is limited so those interested in finding out more trimmings. Discounted tickets are available in advance. Young children eat Nokes and Steve Bergeson free.There will be a drawing for free plane rides. This is a great opportunity to see are encouraged to contact the church office (320) 327- did not return calls for com- 2352. Grace Bible Church — www.silverlakechurch.org many colorful, exotic, experimental, military and working type aircraft. Anyone ment on Miller’s guilty plea interested in aviation will find this especially interesting. There will be ample — is located in Silver Lake at 300 Cleveland St., next to or the potential sentence. opportunities for close examination of many aircraft. Many of these aircraft and the city water tower. GETGET YOURYOUR helicopters have been built from kits or just from plans. Attendees can talk to and “I’m happy with the result, ask questions of the owner - pilots, many of whom have built their own airplanes because if this case had pro- and flown them to the Fly In. There will be aircraft from the new Federal Aviation Ad- To be included in this column, items for Happenings ceeded to trial, the best pos- ministration category, Light Sport Aircraft as well as ultralight aircraft (no pilots li- must be received in the Chronicle office no later than sible outcome would have cense required) and helicopters. World War II military aircraft will be in attendance. NAME Vintage cars and tractors will be on display. 5 p.m. on Monday of the week they are to be pub- been the jury finding the de- lished. Items received after that will be published else- fendant guilty of the charge The Glencoe Municipal Airport is located 2 miles East of Glencoe and one mile south of State Hwy. 212 on Dairy Avenue (McLeod County Highway 1). where in the newspaper as space permits. Happenings as well as the aggravating If you have any questions about this you may contact the Chapter Representative, in Glencoe, Brownton, Stewart, Plato, New Auburn, factor,” Provencher said. OUT THERE Stuart Selchow at the following numbers: Residence phone 320-238-2376, OUT THERE Cell phone 320-583-8367, or e-mail [email protected]. Biscay and Silver Lake take priority over happenings “The defendant’s plea in this K34ACEt elsewhere. case reached the same result without having to go through the time and expense of a two week trial.” 2018 BISCAY DAYS All Events Held Outside – Weather Permitting Advertise in @ NEISEN’S Bar & Grill Hwy. 22, Biscay, MN Stensvad Continued from Page 1 one of our 320-864-5555 something doesn't mean you Concordia asked Stensvad if dards. Later in the summer, Bar Open 7 Days a Week at 10 am know everything,” Stensvad she'd considered teaching. Stensvad will begin putting • TENTS WILL BE SET UP • Kitchen Open Daily 11 am-10 pm said. The suggestion encouraged the final touches on lessons her to follow in her mother's she has taught before. Special The right choice footsteps. “I like to be ready, ready,” FRIDAY – SEPT. 7 Stensvad recalls being the $1.50 Burgers & $1.00 Hot Dogs 5-8 pm “Being a teacher was al- she said. FREE Beer • 6-7 pm & 8-9 pm new teacher. In the summer of ways in the back of my Although she could recycle Sections: (Domestic Tap Beer) 1979, she graduated from mind,” she said. “It’s been a lessons taught many times Bill Litzau & Open Highway •5 pm - 8pm Concordia College in Moor- great career.” over previous years, Stensvad Shaw Band & The Shaw Bros •8:30 pm - 1 am head, Minn. She was looking There's no lack of enthusi- tweaks the presentations she'll – Tools of the Trade for a job as a teacher. asm for the day's lessons in make to students every year. Stensvad had been asked to Stensvad's classroom. Koehler She knows her classroom will – Professional Directory SATURDAY – SEPT. 8 interview for teaching posi- is impressed with the energy hold the children of former $10.00 All-You-Can-Eat PORK CHOP MEAL tions in Glencoe, Marshall her fellow science teacher students. As far as she knows, – Wedding Directory 11 am-6 pm and Avon. She opted for Glen- brings to the classroom. Stensvad has yet to teach the RON E. CASH (Johnny Cash Tribute) •2-5 pm coe because it was similar to Should she still be teaching in grandchildren of any former – Sig Pages The Six Outlaws & the Trumpeters •5-8 pm her hometown, Grey Eagle, her early-60s, Koehler hopes students. – Special Pages Mitch Gordon & The Unleaded Band Minn. to bring the enthusiasm and Stensvad and Koehler will 9 pm-12 am Finding a teaching job was- passion for learning she sees welcome two new colleagues n't as easy back then. Students from Stensvad. – Shane McConkey and Jared had to contact schools to see “It's never boring,” Koehler Saunders – to the department McLeod County SUNDAY – SEPT. 9 if jobs were available. The said. “She tells me about all this year. They both look for- Chronicle / Sherwin & Pam Linton and process was slower and more of the cool and interesting ward to the contributions the The Cotton Kings • 1-5 pm involved. things I get to teach kids.” two new teachers have to Glencoe Advertiser $ .00 “It was all snail mail back All 3 Days – 3 Burgers & Brats -OR- Preparation for the 2018-19 offer. $ .50 then,” she said. school year started at the end “New teachers, new ideas. 3 Cheeseburgers – Available Outside Stensvad hadn't initially of the 2017-18 school year. We'll see what works,” 320-864-5518 planned a career in education She'll be making certain the Stensvad said. even though her mother was a lessons she plans will meet glencoenews.com “Like” us at www.facebook.com/neisensbiscay teacher. A science teacher at the current state science stan- K35-36ACGc The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, August 29, 2018, page 3 Stewart reviews gambling ordinance, Library News asks state to address Highway 212 By Jackee Fountain By Jakob Kounkel ignation from Public Works suggesting that the conserva- Street to make necessary re- Staff Writer Supervisor Matthew Maiers, tion society wouldn’t be al- pairs to damaged tile. If the The Stewart City Council, and approved the posting of lowed to give money from council are to reach an agree- in a special meeting on Aug. an employment opening for outside of the city’s trade ment, it will go forward with 27, approved posting an em- the position. area, but the council decided making the repairs. Study space set aside; ployment opening for the The bulk of the brief meet- to take out the language. The In drafting a letter to the public works supervisor posi- ing entailed discussion on the organization had another stip- state about water overflow on book clubs forming tion, discussed gambling or- gambling ordinance, repair- ulation it wanted to be Highway 212, the council de- dinance changes for the ing the Wiechman property amended: it wants to pay a cided to include and empha- The Glencoe Public Li- Bird” by Brian Freeman Sept. Wildlife Habitat Conserva- tile and sending a letter to the portion of their proceeds (a size dangerous variables like brary is gearing up for the 6. The Luncheon/Daytime tion Society of McLeod state. requirement enacted by Stew- tall cattails that interfere with school year by offering study Book Club will meet Sept. County, made a resolution to The discussion on Stew- art) to the city annually in- a motorists view on the inter- spaces for high school and 21, 11:30 a.m., to discuss repair tiling on private prop- art’s gambling ordinance in- stead of monthly, in which section of Grove Street and college students. Along with “The Chilbury Ladies Choir” erty owned by the Wiech- volved tailoring the ordi- the council didn’t see an Highway 212, causing severe the computer lab for re- by Jennifer Ryan. The new mans, and decided to send a nance to better comply with issue. accidents. The water overage, sources and Internet research, Teen Book Club will be formal letter to the state about the county’s Wildlife Conser- The council approved a which drains painfully slow, the library has places for sin- meeting for the first time Sat- water overflow on a Highway vation Society mission and resolution to come to an is something that the Stewart gle or group study sessions. urday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m., to 212. current practices. The ordi- agreement with the Wiech- City Council believes to be a See a librarian for details. discuss “A Monster Calls” by The council accepted a res- nance contained language man property owners on 70th state problem, citing that the Toddler Storytimes contin- Patrick Ness. If there are water is “state water,” which ues to be held Tuesdays and several patrons who would be should warrant a state solu- Saturdays. No registration is inclined to hold a book club tion. However, state officials needed. Sept. 8 is the Color at the library, please let Head have suggested that the over- Burst Teddy Bear Workshop. Librarian Jackee Fountain flow should be dealt with on This is a teddy bear stuffing know and we can figure out the city level. The council workshop, a no mess tie-dye day and time to meet. The li- hopes that the formal letter teddy bear session with sto- brary would also request the will get the state to take care ries and teddy bear show- book club choice each month of their road and water. and-tell. The workshop is for for the members. children ages 2-8 Saturday The Pioneerland Library Sept. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. System cards expire annually. Registration is required as the A new card is not issued, just attendance is limited. This updated. Adults can bring in fun-filled hour is sponsored their driver’s license to up- by the Friends of the Glencoe date the account information Library. Visit or call the and parents are required to Glencoe Library to register. bring in their license to up- Book clubs continue to date children’s cards as well. meet with an additional book More library information is club beginning. The Mystery found on the Glencoe Library Book Club meets the first Web site: Thursday of each month at 6 www.glencoe.lib.mn.us. Submitted photo p.m. and will discuss “Night Silver Lake Class of 1957 held 61st reunion The Silver Lake High School (Taylor) Sibert, Alice (Wawrzyni- class of 1957 held their class re- ak) Nowak, and Shirley (Tews) union on Aug. 2 at Molly’s Cafe Taylor. Not able to attend: Mar- in Silver Lake. From the left: vin Burger, Paul Mallak, Basil Marlene (Ostlie) Hackbarth, Judy Navratil, Roger Pokorny, Doris (Dostal) Pixler, Miriam (Skerik) (Smith) Fasching, Alvin Jilek, Loren Jilek, Joe Vacek, Wurzberger, and Thomas Zeik. Ronald Mickolichek, Alfred Deceased members: Joan Pavlish, Alvin Rozeske, Betty (Kadlec) Ahrens, Pauline Kelly, (Urban, Vejrosta) Dostal, Ron Audrey (Mallak) Zejdlik, Milo Penas, Rita (Gehlen) Bebo, Mar- Pokorny, Ronald Stibal, Melvin vin Cuhel, and Ralph Schultz. Wurzberger, and Beatrice (Lhot- Seated, from the left: Luana ka) Kulinski.

Submitted photo Highway 7 Resurfacing project begins today Browntown Class of ‘57 holds 61st reunion A resurfacing project on clude a smoother road surface of Transportation asks mo- Members of Brownton High School’s Class of 1957 held their 61st class reunion Aug. Highway 7 near Silver Lake and extending the life of the torists to slow down and pay 15 at Landy Lodge in Hutchinson. Those in attendance included (front row, from left) was scheduled to begin today, pavement. The project is esti- attention while driving Marilyn (Schmidt) Sell, Janice (Wagner) Moritz, Granice (Arnold) Jensen, (back row, Wednesday, Aug. 29. Paving mated to cost $3.1 million through work zones. Mo- from left) Kenneth Raiber, Marlys, (Schatz) Kurtzweg, Larry Husfeldt, DuWayne will occur on Highway 7 and to be complete by Oct. torists who speed through a Paehlke, Jerome Streich, and Darwin Frauendienst. There were 27 members in the from just east of Silver Lake 12. Central Specialties is the work zone or who disobey class. Seven are deceased, seven live out of state and 13 live in Minnesota. to the junction of Highway contractor. work zone flaggers face a 25. For more information on $300 fine. Plan ahead for The road will be reduced to the project visit the project your travel using 511. For up- one lane and a pilot car will Web page at dated statewide road condi- be directing traffic. Motorists http://www.mndot.gov/d8/pro tions and construction infor- should anticipate delays. jects/hwy7silverlake. mation, visit www.511mn.org Benefits of the project in- The Minnesota Department online or call 5-1-14. LLAABBOORR DDAAYY SSAALLEE Suicide awareness, prevention event Open Open Sunday 11- 6 pm ay Sept. 16 at county fairgrounds or D Lab m -10 p The Second Annual “We bles, temporary tattoos, a re- register at eventbrite.com 9 am Walk for Life” suicide aware- source fair and reflection with proceeds committed to ness and prevention benefit is time for family members and school, community and pro- slated for Sunday, Sept. 16 at friends who have lost loved fessional education in the the McLeod County Fair- ones to suicide. area with a focus on youth grounds in Hutchinson. The event is planned as a and farmers, both high-risk OOFFFF The event begins at 11 a.m. family-friendly gathering groups. The Minnesota De- with check-in and runs until 4 with the facility being stroller partment of Agriculture has p.m. The opening ceremony and wheelchair accessible. awarded a grant for the cause. 20% is set for 12:30 p.m. with an Pets are prohibited by fair For additional information, 20% untimed lap/walk event be- board policy. The event will email to ginning at 1 p.m. A balloon be held indoors if the weather [email protected] or release and silent auction will is inclement. call Tammy Diehn at 507- follow. Other activities in- The registration fee -- $15 381-4082 or Terri Lynaugh at clude music by “Chopper, the in advance, $20 at the door – 320-587-9326. EENNTTIIRREE world’s nuttiest DJ,” face includes food, beverages and painting, wacky hair, inflata- activities. People can also IINNVVEENNTTOORRYY

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Glencoe Police chief pitches body cameras to city council

Our view: Technology is overdue, worthwhile

lencoe Police Chief Jim But in most cases, the images a Raiter brought a list of body camera will record are far less Gproposed investments to severe. They can prove whether an Monday afternoon’s city council officer appropriately conversed with workshop. None was more important a citizen, whether a person’s claims than a request the city council ap- an officer responding to a domestic prove funding for the department’s assault acted appropriately are true 11 officers to begin wearing body or false, or just how impaired a per- cameras next year. son suspected of DWI actually was. “I’ve put a lot of thought into The images could easily save the this,” the chief told the council. “The city several times the $38,577 cost public expects and demands trans- of the cameras and data storage over parency.” the first five years if they can pre- Any reasonable person hopes a vent an unnecessary claim against Glencoe police officer will never be the city. in the kind of a life-or-death situa- In an era where most everyone on tion police in Minneapolis, St. Paul the street today is carrying a camera, or some of their suburbs have faced body cameras are a new tool that re- in recent years. After adjournment, flect the changing world we live in. Chief Raiter told a councilor about a In the litigious world of today, a case call where three Glencoe officers could easily be made Glencoe is faced a young man wielding a butch- overdue in providing its officers the er knife. video technology. Had the officers been forced to de- A challenge associated with the fend themselves from an inquiry re- cameras is the creation of a policy garding the use of deadly force, the addressing how the technology will images body cameras would have be utilized by Glencoe police offi- collected could go a long way to- cers and how the data they collect ward proving, or disproving, claims will be released to the public when Feel strongly about an issue? deadly force was needed. Fortunate- requested. ly, the incident was resolved without For now, the request to fund body deadly force. cameras is a portion of Raiter’s 2019 Share your opinion with The McLeod County Chronicle readers through a letter to the editor. The images recorded by the cam- budget proposal. Some councilors, Please include your name, address and telephone number (for verification purposes). eras worn by two St. Paul police of- but not all, seemed supportive at the ficers who recently shot and killed a Aug. 27 workshop. Hopefully the email to: [email protected] man offered proof the shooting was chief’s request will survive the thor- justified. Without those images, the ough scrutiny the city’s departmental case is a matter of whose story a operating budget review process re- jury, a judge and the public will be- quires. lieve. -jm Making farm and trade policies work for Minnesota

By Tina Smith 2018 Farm Bill to give producers the veterans - get started in farming, and U.S. Senator certainty they need. In short, we it responds to my call to preserve the You can When I came to the Senate in Jan- have to get the five-year Farm Bill Sugar Program and the thousands of uary, I fought for and won a seat on over the finish line and signed into jobs it supports across the Red River the Senate Agriculture Committee law. Valley. vote because I know how important agri- I was very pleased that as a mem- I also know that Minnesota pro- online at www.glencoenews.com culture is to creating and supporting ber of the Agriculture Committee, I ducers aren’t simply concerned Minnesota jobs and our state’s econ- helped bring a bipartisan bill to the about agriculture policy. I often omy. Senate floor, where it passed with an hear how ever-rising health care Question of the week I also know that Minnesota pro- overwhelming 85 votes and included costs are hurting them and their fam- ducers have been struggling for sev- several of my Minnesota priorities. ilies. That’s why I’ve taken serious- What is your favorite facet of attending the Minnesota State Fair? eral years with a steep drop in com- It will spur job creation, trade, and ly my leadership post on the biparti- modity prices that has hurt their bot- economic and rural development. san Senate Rural Health Caucus. 1) Over-priced meals on a stick. tom lines and had a ripple effect on Importantly, it strengthens key ele- And, it’s why – during Farm Bill ne- 2) Hot, gooey chocolate chip cookies. the well-being of businesses and ments of the farm safety net like gotiations - I worked with my Re- 3) People watching? communities across our state. crop insurance and other tools to publican and Democratic colleagues 4) Rides? Americans also are learning what safeguard farmers from unexpected to create a “Rural Health Liaison” at 5) Who cares? our farmers have long known: trade losses. It also adds $100 million to USDA, who will work with other is important to our nation’s prosperi- an improved dairy safety net and fo- federal health officials to address ty. Unfortunately, for farmers in cuses that assistance on small- and rural America’s unique health care Minnesota and across the country medium-size farms. needs. Bringing down health care the current trade wars are only To prepare for this year’s Farm costs is one of my top Senate priori- adding to their economic uncertainty Bill debate, I needed to hear from ties. by costing them access to important Minnesotans. In March, I brought And there is growing concern in markets, further weakening crop together my 30-member “Farm Bill farm country that the U.S.-imposed prices, and eroding farm income. Working Group” made up of not tariffs are not part of a long-term, Many have told me that they’re only farmers, but also key Minneso- coherent national trade strategy. One nervous that the tariffs the U.S. is ta experts on energy, nutrition, con- Minnesota soybean farmer reports imposing on long-time trading part- servation, rural development, and that his crop has lost close to ners - combined with our country’s forestry, who all have a stake in $250,000 in value since our trading withdrawal from negotiations on fu- making sure the Farm Bill works for partners have retaliated. And he ture trade agreements - may be our state. With their help, my staff added that the Administration’s $12 doing permanent damage to some of and I have since held nearly 40 Min- billion in taxpayer-funded relief is our most important trade relation- nesota Farm Bill meetings to gather just “scratching the surface” of the ships. As one worried Minnesota input on Minnesota priorities. amount of economic damage this farm leader told Congress recently, As the Farm Bill negotiations with trade war has caused. I’m pushing “Once you lose a market, it is really the House begin, I’m hopeful the top Trump Administration trade offi- tough to get it back.” final bill will continue to reflect cials to quickly provide a clear plan what Minnesotans told me they want to minimize the impact the Presi- The 2018 Farm Bill: to see in it. I’ll push negotiators to dent’s tariffs are having on farmers. Giving Farmers The Tools To maintain several provisions I offered Make no mistake, we have a lot of Succeed or championed, including my work work to do to get our farm economy to increase use of renewable energy, growing again. I’m committed to I know that the best farm policy is and my provision that expands ac- pushing policies that raise farm one that ensures Minnesota produc- cess to broadband services in rural prices, open new markets for U.S. ers get a good price for their farm communities and tribal areas. producers, and bring down health products. But years of low prices, The Senate bill also funds my ef- care costs for Minnesota families. worsened by recent trade uncertain- forts to help younger and non-tradi- ties, have made it important for the tional farmers – including returning

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Ken and Dorothy Merrill, Publishers Saturday members of the Sil- August 28, 1943 50 Years Ago From the Brownton Bulletin archives ver Lake Fire Department Delbert Merrill, Publisher learned how to put out fires. such off-the-bean tripe day after game, it appeared lefthander Welcome to Silver Lake and August 29, 1968 100 Years Ago Rather than talking or looking at day and still keep a reading pub- Dave Burns had the situation here is the program for the Big Wilbert Merrill, Publisher pictures this was a real fire locat- August 29, 1918 lic. Why there is such a shortage well in hand, leading 5-0 in the Day: Starting at 1 p.m. with the Bits from the desk: The clover ed in a house in rural Silver O.C. Conrad, Editor of nurses when any girl who is sixth, having given up only three first awards of the merchants worm has apparently attacked Lake. The house had been donat- Henry Warnke of Lynn can’t interested can get paid a regular hits in the first five frames while prizes, the afternoon’s entertain- many soybean fields in the area; ed by Jim and Pat Mahon. The stand hearing his country or its salary while training for the fanning a dozen. He ran out of ment will include songs by the several local farms have em- house had been used during the war agencies slammed and work. Where to find someone gas in the sixth, however, and Bobolinks and the comedy acts ployed an airplane to spray their past year by the fire department stands ready to slam or lam the who’ll admit having some of that Springers ace Bill Huls could not and impersonations by the team fields to resist the onslaught of for various training exercises but slammer. The other day out in inflationary surplus which Henry stop Brownton in a relief role. of Lou Brock and Jerry Page, all the worms that are causing Saturday was about a real fire the rear of Bill Baseman’s Morganthau is so worried about. radio starts of WCCO. Winners heavy damage to soybeans. Jerry and to learn from the exercise restaurant he heard Otto Henke Why in the game of politics, are of the prizes at Appreciation Day Dubisar of Glencoe, and Gordon 20 Years Ago how to quickly extinguish differ- of Ellsworth damning the Red things only considered kosher must be present to win. Awards Hakes of Hutchinson each won ent types of building fires. Dick Cross and the Y.M.C.A. as when you have done them your- Sept. 2, 1998 will be made at the Community $1,000 in cash at the McLeod Popp, Fire Instructor from grafters. It seems he sent some self. For instance, each time Lori Copler, Editor Building. The evening program County Fair and the winner of Hutchinson Technical College, tobacco to his son in the service some national politician, defeat- Asked to provide a character will begin at 7:30 with a variety the new automobile was Charles brought in State Training person- which he has not yet received. ed in an election, is rescued form reference following President of dance acts by the famous A. Johnson of Hutchinson. Gary nel to help in the training of the “You are not going to lie about private life by appointment to an Clinton’s decision to strike at ter- Harry’s Kiddie Revue. Games Stritesky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silver Lake firefighters. my country that way,” exclaimed administrative post, the baying rorist camps in Afghanistan and and fun will hold the spotlight Guy Stritesky, and a senior at Henry, and he pasted Otto one of wolves beings. Yet here Min- Sudan, the public first thought of both afternoon and evening. The SLHS, fractured a bone in his square in the face which drew nesota, we have just had a man a movie, “Wag of the Dog,” a big windup will be with the left foot and pulled some liga- 10 Years Ago spurts of red, red blood. Henry who was defeated in the R.R. fictional story about White dance in the evening when Eddie ments during a scrimmage foot- then went to Chief of Police ex- Warehouse Commissioner race, House aides and a Hollywood Wilfahrts’s Orchestra will fur- ball contest with the Hutch team August 27, 2008 pecting to be arrested. “It ain’t subsequently appointed to a key producer who divert public at- nish you with your favorite old at Hutchinson Tuesday night. He Ken and Dorothy Merrill, no crime to hit a man that talks state job and then, when a vacan- tention from a presidential sex time music as well as some new was hospitalized for treatment Publishers that stuff — I won’t arrest you,” cy occurred, appointed to the scandal to a phony war with Al- tunes the way you like to hear and returned home on Wednes- In January 2008, Multi-Na- said the chief. Supposing Senator very job with which the voters bania. That’s the problem with them. A cash door prize is of- day, able to be about on crutches, tional Division - Baghdad’s 18th H.H. Bonniwell was still munici- had refused to entrust him. character. If you are thought not fered at the dance, too. Silver but was in considerable pain. Military Police Brigade devel- pal judge he went to the senator to have any, then your credibility Lake has extended and renews Jerome Roger Hlavka, five- oped a new method to further to complain of himself and pay a 50 Years Ago suffers. Yes, virtually everyone its welcome to you, your friends year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. improve Iraqi Police (IP) force fine. The senator told him that if agrees, the United States should and your neighbors to enjoy the Joseph B. Hlavka, died at the by implementing the enhanced he (Warnke) got arrested he August 29, 1968 have retaliated against those big event. There will be a regis- family farm northwest of Silver Police Transition Teams (ePTT) would defend him in court free Charles H. Warner, Editor whom our intelligence agencies tration table on the grounds for Lake last Friday as the result of a to concentrate on supporting of charge and pay any fine or Storming back from a 5-0 tell us are responsible for the you to place your name and you tractor accident. Jerome was Iraqi Police systems in Baghdad. costs that might be assessed deficit in the sixth inning, bombings of U.S. embassies in may win another prize. Just stop near the tractor alone as it was The enhanced Police Transition against a good loyal citizen who Brownton’s “Kiddie Korps” Kenya and Tanzania. And, yes, and see “Jack” Jerabek — sign a parked and in some manner the Team is an organized group of is ready to fight when his coun- topped Cold Spring of the Lake- the president’s motivation for slip. tractor rolled over the boy as he soldiers who have subject matter try is abused. Warnke and Henke wood League 7-6 Thursday to doing so right now is suspect. It Lobar pneumonia caused the fell from the machine. He would expertise in: personnel, commu- are both of German parentage. win the Region 17B title three is possible to simultaneously death of Miss Eleanor Mae have been six years old October nications and logistic operations games to none. The game, hold both views. An unnamed Nuwash, daughter of Mr. 10th. and techniques in support of 75 Years Ago played at the local park, drew White House aide was quoted by William Nuwash, at her home large organizations; their mission 232 paid fans, top turnout in Re- one network as saying his blood August 26, 1943 early Sunday morning after is to assess the Iraqi Police or- gion 17B in the past two years. boiled because of questions 25 Years Ago Milton D. Hakel, Editor being ill in bed for one and one ganization and provide assis- No doubt Cold Spring must be raised about the president’s mo- Things I never knew, and still half days. Eleanor Mae was 13 tance to better the management wondering if they can ever win a tive for a military strike, coming August 26, 1993 don’t know: Why Dr. Town- years, six months and one day of of the Iraqi Police in these areas. game from the Ara Wilson cham- less than 72 hours after Clinton’s shend, who plays on the gullibil- pions. A year ago Brownton de- “personal responsibility” speech ity of the aged poor for support feated Cold Spring twice and the and on the same day Monica of his quack pension plan, can three Bruin wins this year make Lewinsky concluded her grand From the Stewart Tribune archives claim the endorsement of the en- it five without a defeat. In the jury testimony. But what argu- tire Minnesota Congressional 100 Years Ago first thing they did was open our lows: Sister Bernadette grades 1 second regional contest, the ment would the aide use to per- delegation — and never gets a grips. They wanted to see if we and 2; Miss Helen Sullivan, Springers appeared to win the suade us the president should be August 30, 1918 repudiation. Why several of the had any booze along. Can you grades 3 and 4; Sister Marie game, only to have a runner fail believed, when he has admitted Lester Koeppen, Editor advice-to-lovelorn columnists in imagine me with a bottle? None Delthine, grades 7 and 8. Classes to touch second. In Thursday’s to lying for seven months? Washington D.C. — The the daily press can keep writing of us can kick on the place will begin at 8:20 a.m., and will story of the government’s policy where we are quartered. It surely be dismissed at 3:35 p.m. and activities in pictorializing is dandy. Two additions will be made to the war, not only for record and the curriculum of the public From The Chronicle archives information, but for morale at 75 Years Ago school this year. A class in home and for “combating the speech will be added to the high 30 Years Ago mouth bass at Lake Washington German lie in other countries of August 26, 1943 school curriculum. The subject 20 Years Ago recently. the world” is told in a report Harry Koeppen, Editor will be an elective for 12th Aug. 31, 1988 which Secretary Baker has laid Plans for the Third War Loan graders. Wrestling has been before Congress. It is in reply to Bill Ramige, Editor Sept. 2, 1998 10 Years Ago drive are just about completed added to the physical develop- a resolution of inquiry regarding The Glencoe School Board Rich Glennie, Editor for McLeod County, and local ment of the sports department. motion and still pictures of the agreed to join a four-district vo- Kid’s Inc. opened its doors Aug. 27, 2008 plans are fast assuming shape for This activity which is increasing- American Expeditionary Force cational education cooperative. Aug. 1 and will supply child care Rich Glennie, Editor the drive which will be expected ly in popularity in the schools of and of the military preperations Glencoe is forming the co-op, to for area residents. The new busi- Six candidates filed for the to raise double the amount of the the state provides athletic partici- at home, and it shows a compre- be known as G.L.H.D.C. Voca- ness is located in the former McLeod County District 3 Board Second War Loan last spring. A pation for many of the boys who hensive system of pictures ac- tional Center, with Litchfield, Childhood Journeys building Seat. The Sept. 9 primary elec- total of $1,148,600 is expected do not ordinarily play sports. tively devised by the Committee Hutchinson and Dassel-Cokato. along Highway 22 in the west tion will narrow the field to two from McLeod County. County on Public Information and ap- A close-up of the unusual end of Glencoe. candidates. The candidates are chairmen are H.G. Olsen of 50 Years Ago proved by the War Department. four-tiered birds nest found Jody L. Winters joined the Douglas Kenning, Oather Mar- Hutchinson and J.J. Leasman of The pictures are taken by Signal August 29, 1968 under the eves of Good Shep- Gavin, Olson & Savre Ltd. law tin, Becky Felling, LeRoy Glencoe, each serving a half of Corps units and are shown in Kermit T. Hubin, Editor herd Lutheran Church was pic- firm of Glencoe as an attorney at Schmandt, Paul Wright and Nan the county. The former has the thousands of motion-picture The demolition derby staged tured on page five of the Chroni- law, effective August 31. Crary. north half and the latter the south house under contract on a com- by the Stewart Ice Racing Club cle. The fish have started biting Jason Ryan joined the staff at half of the county. mercial basis to help pay the members, at the McLeod County Chad Stuewe of Glencoe again on several area lakes, espe- First Minnesota Bank, in Glen- committee’s expenses in motion Fair last Wednesday evening was drove to a first place finish in the cially crappies. Panfishing seems coe, as its new president and 60 Years Ago picture propaganda. termed a huge successs. Fair of- 9,200-pound class at the to be the most popular, but fish- commercial lender. He previous- Elmer Hanson to the editor: I August 28, 1958 ficials told President Quentin McLeod County Tractor Pull on ermen also report catching wall- ly worked for First National suppose by now some one has Kermit T. Hubin, Editor Hahn that this new event drew Aug. 22. Another Glencoe resi- eye, catfish, bass and northern Bank of Cokato as vice presi- told you by this time where to Stewart schools will open the largest grandstand crowd in dent, Aaron Alsleben finished pike. Eric Schuette of Hutchin- dent. send my paper. Believe me, the their doors for the 1958-59 ses- the history of the fair, and that second. son caught a 5-pound large- Army is a busy place, what I sion next Tuesday morning, the crowd was thrilled with the mean. I intended to write before Sept. 2nd. Both the Stewart Pub- performance of the local club. but I didn’t get around to it. lic School and the St. Boniface Charles A. 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Klepel, 78, of Brownton Obituaries David Richard Klepel, 78, curriculum from the Univer- Brownton Civic and Com- passed away Monday, Aug. sity of Minnesota. merce Administration, Min- 20, 2018, at his lake home in Mr. Klepel entered active nesota State High School Charles ‘Chuck’ Jahnke, 62, of Alexandria Battle Lake, Minn. military service in the United League, Brownton City Funeral States National Guard June 7, Council, Brownton Housing Charles “Chuck” Kenneth Jahnke was born Nov. 4, Mr. Jahnke loved the out- services 1958, and served his country Corporation, and Brownton Jahnke, 62, of Alexandria, 1955, in Glencoe. He was doors. He enjoyed hunting, were held at Fort Riley, Kan. during the Parent Teacher Society. Minn., formerly of Hutchin- the son of Kenneth and Alice fishing, traveling and work- Saturday, Vietnam War. He received his Mr. Klepel enjoyed playing son and Glencoe, passed (Suchomel) Jahnke. Charles ing on cars. He cherished Aug. 25 at final honorable discharge Odessa town team baseball, away Thursday, Aug. 16, was baptized as an infant and time spent with his family 11 a.m. at April 30, 1966 from the Unit- dancing, going to auction 2018, at St. Cloud Hospital in later confirmed in his faith as and friends. Immanuel ed States Army Reserve. sales, restoring antiques and St. Cloud a youth, both at St. George Mr. Jahnke passed away Lutheran On Sept. 9, 1961, Mr. Kle- collecting hats. He also en- surrounded Catholic Church in Glencoe. Thursday, Aug. 16, at St. Church in pel was united in marriage to joyed traveling, playing by family. He received his education in Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Brownton David Klepel Ethel Brandt at St. Peter’s cards, watching the Minneso- Mass of Glencoe, Minnesota, graduat- at the age of 62 years, nine with inter- Lutheran Church in Belling- ta Vikings, attending Brant Christian ing from Glencoe High months and 12 days. Blessed ment at the Immanuel Luther- ham, Minn. This marriage and Branda’s athletic events Burial was School. He was also an be his memory. an Church Cemetery in was blessed with two chil- and going to their mobile held Friday, Eagle Scout. Chuck furthered Mr. Jahnke is survived by Brownton. dren, Brant born May 4, home in Arizona over the Aug. 24, 3 his education by attending his sons, Thomas “TJ” Rev. R. Allen Reed offici- 1964, and Branda born Sept. winter months. He had a pas- p.m., at Mankato State, now known Jahnke of Rochester, Minn., ated the ceremony and Dawn 4, 1968. David and Ethel sion for family history. Mr. Church of Charles as Minnesota State Universi- and Dustin Jahnke of Wolter played the organ. resided in Brownton and Klepel especially enjoyed St. Pius X Jahnke ty, in Mankato, receiving a Rochester, Minn.; mother, Congregational hymns in- shared 56 years of marriage. spending time with his fami- in Glencoe degree in business adminis- Alice Jahnke of Alexandria; cluded “What A Friend We Mr. Klepel was employed ly, grandchildren and friends. with interment following at tration. brother, Scott Jahnke and his Have In Jesus,” “Rock Of as a gravel truck driver in Or- Mr. Klepel is survived by First Evangelical Lutheran Mr. Jahnke made his home wife, Sandy, of Kalispell, Ages,” “Abide With Me,” tonville, Minn. in the summer his: wife, Ethel Klepel of Cemetery in Glencoe. in Glencoe, Brooklyn Park Mont.; mother of his sons, and “Beautiful Savior.” of 1959 and then was em- Brownton; children, Brant Father Anthony Stubeda and Hutchinson. For the last Sandy Glocke of Rochester; Honorary casket-bearers ployed as a tow motor opera- Klepel and his wife, Darla of officiated the ceremony. Sue five years, he lived in and other relatives and many were Mr. Klepel’s grand- tor at Big Stone Canning Co. Mantorville, Minn., Branda Mielke played the piano and Alexandria. His life was friends. daughters, Kira Stewart and in Ortonville in the summer Mouritsen and her husband, Irene and Gus Makovsky blessed with two sons, His father, Kenneth Jahnke, Nycole Mouritsen. Casket- of 1960. David was employed Steve of Fergus Falls; sister, served as song leaders. The Thomas and Dustin. Mr. preceded Mr. Jahnke in death. bearers were Mr. Klepel’s as a men’s clothing salesmen Marjell Wendland and her musical selections included, Jahnke worked at Sealed The Johnson-McBride Fu- grandsons, Callen Mouritsen, and warehouse order filler at husband, Jim of Baltic, S.D.; “Here I Am Lord,” “On Power in Minneapolis, neral Chapel of Glencoe han- Kyle Klepel, Kaleb Klepel, Sears in 1962. Next, he was brother, Marlowe Klepel of Eagle’s Wings,” “You Are Bumper to Bumper in Glen- dled the arrangements. On- Dalton Mouritsen, Justin Kle- employed as a seventh- and Odessa; grandchildren, Kira Mine,” “Song Of Farewell,” coe, and Napa Auto Parts in line obituaries and guest book pel, Jordan Klepel, and eighth-grade teacher at Stewart and her husband and “How Great Thou Art” Hutchinson, selling automo- available online at Kendal Mouritsen. Blomkest Elementary from Ryan of Kasson, Minn., Charles “Chuck” Kenneth tive parts and supplies. www.mcbridechapel.com. Mr. Klepel was born May Aug. 1962 to June of 1965. Callen Mouritsen of Grand 5, 1940 in Ortonville, Minn. Mr. Klepel was then em- Forks, N.D., Kyle Klepel of He was the son of Richard ployed as a secondary princi- Des Moines, Kaleb Klepel of Erick Wilhelm and Luella pal at Bellingham Public River Falls, Wis. Dalton Darrel Redmann, 76, rural Stewart Lydia (Oehler) Klepel. Mr. School from July 1965 to Mouritsen of Minneapolis, Klepel was baptized as an in- July 1967. From July 1967 to Justin Klepel of Mantorville, Darrel Redmann, 76, of Redmann received his educa- He is survived by his wife, fant May 26, 1940 and was December 1995, he was em- Minn., Nycole Mouritsen of rural Stewart passed away tion in Stewart and was a Jane Redmann of Hutchin- later confirmed in his faith as ployed as a superintendent at Fergus Falls, Jordan Klepel Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at graduate of the Stewart High son; children, Heather Red- a youth June 6, 1954. He re- several public schools, such of Mantorville, Minn., Prairie Senior Cottages in School Class of 1960. mann of Edina, Travis Red- ceived his education at as Big Stone City, South Kendal Mouritsen of Fergus Hutchin- On Aug. 15, 1964, Mr. mann of Stewart, Mandi Odessa High School, and was Dakota, Marietta, Minnesota, Falls, and many other rela- son. Redmann was united in mar- Zeller and her husband, a graduate of the Odessa Brownton and McLeod West. tives and friends. Funeral riage to Jane Lienemann at Richard Zeller III of Ard- High School Class of 1958. After 33 years of public Mr. Klepel is preceded in service was the Brownton Lutheran more, Penn.; grandson, Mr. Klepel furthered his school administration and death by his parents, Richard held Friday, Church in Brownton. After Richard Zeller IV; siblings, education at Saint Cloud teaching, Mr. Klepel retired and Luella Klepel; and sister- Aug. 24, 10 their marriage, the couple Luella Sondergaard and her State University with a bach- July 1, 1995. He served as a in-law, Judy Klepel. a.m., at the farmed in rural Stewart. Mr. husband, Melvin of Stewart, elor’s of science in business member on the State Board of Arrangements by the Do- Apostolic Darrel Redmann was a crop farmer, Leona Albrecht of Plato, degree, physical education the Minnesota Association of bratz-Hantge Chapels in Christian Redmann growing beans, wheat and Linda Klitzke of Hutchinson, and coaching. He earned a School Administrators. He Hutchinson. Online obituaries Church in corn. He and Jane were Laverna "Lizbeth" Altmann master’s of arts degree in ed- also served as a member of and guest book available at Winthrop with interment in blessed with three children. of Faribault, Pete Redmann ucation administration and several organizations such as www.hantge.com. the Winthrop Cemetery. They shared 54 years of mar- Jr. of St. Louis Park, Apostolic Christian Minis- riage. LaVonne Kuntz and her hus- ters officiated the ceremony. Mr. Redmann attended the band, Lyle of Mayer, Gary Deaths Marlyn Messner, Billy Apostolic Christian Church in Redmann and his wife, Mary Messner and Mitch Anderson Winthrop. He loved farming of Tampa, Fla., Myron Red- Kenneth were honorary casket-bearers. and he enjoyed vegetable gar- mann and his wife, Kathy of People Todd Messner, Jason Mess- dening and road trips with his Brownton, and Arvid Red- Mackenthun, 86, ner, Arvid Redmann, Myron children. Mr. Redmann cher- mann and his wife, Kathy of Redmann, Jamie Pelzel and ished the time he spent with Stewart; sister-in-law, Carol of Plato Gary Redmann were casket- his family talking about sci- Ann Messner of Winthrop; Kenneth Mackenthun, 86 Son born to DeMenges bearers. ence, business, current many nieces, nephews, other of Plato, died Monday, Aug. Kristen and David DeMenge of Hutchinson announce Darrel Dennis Redmann events, and the old days of relatives and friends. 27 at Glencoe Regional the birth of a son, Aiden R. DeMenge, born August 7 at was born June 3, 1942, in farming. He also loved to Mr. Redmann was preced- Health Services Long Term Glencoe Regional Health Services. He weighed 7.6 Brownton. He was the son of laugh and jest with friends. ed in death by his parents, Care in Glencoe. pounds and was 19.75 inches at birth. He is welcomed Peter and Ella (Gerdes) Red- Mr. Redmann passed away Peter and Ella Redmann; Funeral services will be home by siblings Thomas and Daze. Grandparents are mann. Darrel was baptized as on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the brother, Kevin Redmann; Friday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at Tracee and Doug Meldrum of Medina, and David De- an infant and was later con- Prairie Senior Cottages in brothers-in-law, Melvin Al- Emanuel Lutheran Church in Menge of Litchfield Township and Ruth Kulla of Hector. firmed in his faith as a youth, Hutchinson at the age of 76 brecht, Larry Klitzke, Eddie Hamburg with interment in both at the Brownton Luther- years. Blessed be his memo- Altmann, and Dennis Mess- the church cemetery. an Church in Brownton. Mr. ry. ner. Visitation will be held 9 Son born to couple a.m. to 11 a.m., two hours Bryson Dominic Bell was welcomed to the family of prior to the service at the Micah Stoppelman and Brandon Bell of Hutchinson. Sib- church. lings are Scarlett and Brayden; grandparents are Arrangements are with the LeighAnn Bethke of Paynesville and Randy Bell of Min- Johnson-McBride Funeral neapolis, and Richard Renek of Rochester and Brenda Chapel in Glencoe. An online Stoltz of Hutchinson. Bryson was 8 pounds, 10 ounces guest book is available at and was 20.5 inches in length at birth on August 6 at www.mcbridechapel.com Glencoe Regional Health Services. Loretta Ide, 97, Daughter born to Oelfkes of Glencoe LaRissa and Jason Oelfke of Glencoe recently birthed Loretta Ide, 97, of Glencoe a daughter, RaeLynn Marie Oelfke, born August 9 at passed away Saturday, Aug. Glencoe Regional Health Services. She weighed 8 25 at her home at Orchard Es- pounds and was 21 inches in length at birth. Lina and tates in Glencoe. Rori are the siblings that will be welcoming home their Mass of Christian burial new sister. Grandparents are Kim and Dean Oelfke of will be held Friday, Aug. 31, Glencoe, Brian and Ruth Petrich of Burnsville, LuAna 11 a.m. at Church of St. Pius and Duane Remer of Hutchinson, and Larry McCormick X in Glencoe with interment of Arlington. following at the Glencoe Submitted photo Catholic Cemetery. Wisch family welcomes a son Visitation will be held Fri- Glencoe High School Class of ‘58 has 60-year reunion day, Aug. 31, 1 p.m. to 3 Robert and Lindsay Wisch of Winthrop announce the p.m., two hours prior to the birth of their son Asher Ellis, born July 27 at Ridgeview Members of Glencoe High (Third row, from left) Loren Medical Center in Waconia. He weighed 8 pounds and School’s (Eagles) Class of 1958 Maresh, Earl Lange, Orville Win- service at the church. Arrangements are with the was 19 inches in length at birth. He is welcomed home marked its 60th reunion Satur- ter, Donald Dammann, Dennis Johnson-McBride Funeral by siblings Kryptan, Priya and Findley. Grandparents are day Aug. 4 at the Glencoe City Albrecht, Judy (Frauendienst) Chapel in Glencoe. An online Mark and Lori Dammann of Glencoe, Allen and Julie Center, site of their school days McGannon, Dan Heckmann, Al guest book is available at Krueger of Winthrop, John and Earlene Wisch of Fairfax, and graduation. The event was Gruenhagen, Ray Nelson, (sec- www.mcbridechapel.com and great grandparents are JoAnn Lipke of Glencoe, Mel and Mary Liebl of Redwood Falls and Ruben and Vir- highlighted by socializing, a tour ond row, from left) Roger Beck- ginia Ernst of Glencoe. of the remodeled City Center er, Marlys (Stuewe) Hueser, Don building, dinner and an enter- Perschau, Elroy Schuette, Sue Johnson son born taining program. Forty-one class (Draeger) Bacon, Joan (Ortloff) Mellissa and Noel Johnson of Glencoe announce the members attended the reunion. Wandrei, Norma (Koester) Witte, birth of their son, Lyncoln Lorraine Johnson, who is wel- With spouses and guests, 71 at- Lorraine (Burdorf) Huitt, Kathy comed home by his brother, Axle. Lyncoln was born at tended the reunion. The Class of (Femrite) Morey, (front row, from Glencoe Regional Health Services on Aug. 13, weighing ’58 reunion attendees included left) John Rivers, Jim Hueser, 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches in length at birth. (back row, from left) Bob Mike Mooney, Myron Tupa, De- Thank You Grandparents are Lee and Diane Sherman of Ottertail. Schuette, Jerome Winter, Ardelle lores (Henklemann) Reiner, Bar- Thank you all who attended (Hahn) Hoernemann, Harry Clay- bara (Buss) Miller, Sharon Gene’s memorial service, ton, Diane (Selchow) Rannow, (Schuette) Bohn, Faye (Rolf) all who sent cards, flowers Doris (Koester) Roepke, Darvin Miller, Janice (Duenow) Goebel, & food. Raether, Marlene (VonBerg) and Marlene (Michaletz) Nelson. PERSONALIZED & CUSTOMIZED Thank you Chilson Funeral Kroells, Myrtice (Harms) Sever- The Glencoe High School Class Home, Winsted Rifle son, Virgil Voigt, James Blass, of 1968 had 100 students gradu- Squad. Gary Gehlen, Roger Wroge, ate, of which 24 are deceased. Thank you family and friend for all your support SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP, given to me at the time of CALL TODAY TO BE A SPONSOR OF OUR WEEKLY PASTOR’S CORNER. Gene’s death. 952.467.2081 God bless you all, McLeod County Chronicle • 320-864-5518 Marlene Rannow JOHN & LORI TROCKE *35Ct The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, August 29, 2018, page 7 County planning commission hears ReneSola solar garden proposal

By Jakob Kounkel ating costs associated with stated that they’re willing to Staff Writer the functioning of the ware- accept the conditional burden The McLeod County Plan- house is covered by the indi- to appease the public, he also ning Advisory Commission vidual while the product gets noted that the solar garden made a recommendation to sold off to consumers, which isn’t going to be near live- the county board for another in turn covers the operational stock, which is one of the 4-megawatt solar garden. On cost. main concerns for farmers property owned by Dennis In this metaphore, the that worry about the issue. and Berta Lilienthal in Helen warehouse is the solar gar- The commissioners listened Township, ReneSola Power den, the product is energy, the carefully but eventually de- — an international solar proj- owner is ReneSola and the in- cided to keep the stray volt- ect development company — dividual subscribes to pay for age provision to maintain is looking to make use of a portion of the operating consistency with other solar Xcel Energy’s solar rewards costs. garden conditions in the community program, which Instead of the individual county. provides residential subscrip- owning a warehouse, they The commission and Re- tions to third-party solar ener- subscribe to a portion of Re- neSola representatives, after gy companies like ReneSola. neSola’s output. So, a person surprisingly long delibera- SolarOne was the latest third- that subscribes to a solar gar- tion, decided on a recommen- Lakeside teacher, daughter bring party company that the coun- den will be getting two bills dation for fencing to shield ty board approved for con- — one from ReneSola for the the apparently hideous solar struction at its first August production costs of their por- gardens. “Beauty is in the eye positive messages to school meeting. tion of the solar garden, and of the beholder,” Pohlmeier Making its ascension their usual monthly bill from said as he giggled in response By John Mueller As a para-professional “Why fit in when you were alongside healthy-living Xcel Energy with solar cred- to Galvin’s proclaimed like- Editor working with the school's born to stand out;” clubs, solar energy compa- its applied, which will result ness to the solar panel aes- There's no lack of enthusi- English as a Second Lan- “Be the change you wish to nies are poised to be the latest in a cheaper monthly pay- thetic. He thinks, as an elec- asm for learning at Lakeside guage (ESL) students, see in the world;” commercial fad, and a prof- ment. trical engineer, “Hey, those Elementary School in Silver Aguilar has brought her artis- “Your mistakes don't define itable one at that. It’s an in- Xcel Energy’s solar re- look kind of cool,” whereas Lake, and yet, there are por- tic talents to Lakeside Ele- you;” triguing and complex busi- wards program, as it states on the commissioners know tions of the building that were mentary School's classrooms “One kind word can ness model: an energy com- their website, is a way to, that’s not the popular take on a bit drab. before. She has painted posi- change someone's entire pany enters a county looking “Participate in renewable of- the acclaimed eyesores. Bathrooms, after all, can be tive messages in the school's day;” and “Shoot for your to build, usually on private ferings without the hassle of When the commission sug- that way. ESL classroom and also in goals.” farmland. The energy compa- installing solar panels on gested that the most reliable This summer, Rosantina the classroom where EBD The pair went to work ear- ny gets approved for con- your residence or business… fencing would be a traditional Aguilar and her daughter, students learn. lier this month. They worked struction and harvests the en- Once subscribed, customers metal fence with screening, Krystal, decided to spruce “It helped bring a calming for seven or eight hours each ergy via solar garden. It then will begin receiving credits they received courteous push- things up a bit. They hope the effect to the room,” Aguilar day in the school's bath- sells the power to Xcel Ener- on their monthly utility bill back from the ReneSola duo. effort makes a big difference. said. “The kids really liked rooms. The school paid for gy while offering subscrip- for the solar energy that their They said that maintenance Last year, Lakeside Ele- it.” the paint and the two artists tions to consumers to take subscription contributes to for a withering screen and a mentary Principal Joy Freitag Classmates knew Krystal are donating their time. After part in the renewable energy the Xcel Energy grid.” rusting metal fence would and the school's secretary, Aguilar as a talented and cre- the stall walls were painted, for cheaper than what they The two largest hang-ups take just as much, if not Lori Hatlestadt, looked for a ative art student. She was giving the two artists a fresh currently pay. with the commissioners arose more, time and resources to way to brighten up the known to work on a variety canvas, they began tracing The county gets an in- in the form of public inter- keep in pristine condition. school's restrooms. Their idea of media. The project at her the design they planned for creased revenue from the ests: stray voltage and fenc- They offered an alternative, was to bring some bright mom's school was new terri- the walls and how they would boosted value in property ing. The two ReneSola repre- and one that the commission color and positivity to the ele- tory. Today, she attends incorporate the message of taxes, the private landowner sentatives at the meeting, liked: vegetative screening. mentary school's six rest- Ridgewater Community Col- encouragement. gains revenue through a lease Galvin and Cindy Larson They even offered to use rooms used by Lakeside Ele- lege and eventually plans to They quickly noticed the with third-party energy com- O’Neil, said McLeod County local resources off Highway mentary's students. Their idea study mechanical engineer- difference in styles the two panies, ReneSola sells the is the only county they’ve 212 to implement the vegeta- was to incorporate positive ing. artists brought to their work. harvested energy at a premi- worked with that requires tive screening. They were messages, phrases intended to Rosantina's style is finer. She um to Xcel (which wants the stray voltage monitoring. As most likely talking about encourage students with en- Out of her comfort zone uses more flowers and deli- power for solar credits), and an additional condition, com- Kahnke Brothers Tree Farm. hanced color. “I've never painted in a cate images than her daugh- an unmanned solar garden missioner Rich Pohlmeier, The commissioners and Re- “We just needed something bathroom. I don't like using ter. Kristina's work is bolder, collects energy on sunny who is also on the county neSola representatives agreed to kind of spiff them up,” them,” she said, noting the with a hint of graffiti. days. board, suggested routine stray to vegetative screening on Freitag said. hardest part of the project is “My art is kind of every- ReneSola representative voltage checks at one, three every side except the south Thirteen other members of working alongside a urinal. where,” she said. “I find vari- Hal Galvin, an electrical en- and five years after construc- side, since it’s hardly, if at all, the school's staff started “They're just yucky.” ety in everything.” gineer, offered an explanation tion. visible from the south. working on the project earlier The project started out with Krystal's artistic flair dates over the phone a few days Galvin respectfully pleaded The commissioners ap- this spring. But with time as a the solicitation of positive back to her days in elemen- after the meeting for the pe- with the commission that he proved the request for the premium, the project wasn't phrases, short, and punch tary school. Her mom had culiar business model. He has an in-depth knowledge of Tuesday, Sept. 4 McLeod taking shape as initially phrases meant to encourage painted the walls in her bed- said to imagine that an indi- what it is, why it occurs and County Board meeting, with planned. When Aguilar and the 465 third- through sixth- room. Krystal decided the vidual owns a warehouse that how it impacts the surround- the added conditions. her daughter, a 2017 graduate graders who attend Lakeside room needed more color so outputs a product. The oper- ing environment. Though he of Glencoe-Silver Lake High Elementary School. she decided to add some with School and a talented artist, “Bloom where you are a Sharpie. went to work, Freitag and 13 planted;” The bathroom project is Red Cross members of the other staffers “Shoot for the moon, even based on a slightly similar ap- were so impressed they en- if you miss you'll land among proach. Bloodmobile couraged the mother-daughter the stars;” “There was no color,” she Thurs., Aug. 30 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in Stew- duo to take over. “Open your mind before said. “We hope they'll like it.” coming to art, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info. “I'm open to anything. If your mouth;” it's for the kids, why not? I'll “You are sometimes reason Glencoe Mon., Sept. 3 — Labor Day! to smile;” Tues., Sept. 4 — Brownton City Council, 7 p.m. do it,” the elder Aguilar said. Facing a need for donated blood, the American Red Thurs., Sept. 6 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in Stew- Cross Bloodmobile will be in art, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info. 16 Brownton Glencoe Sept. 10 and Brown- Sunday., Sept. 9 — Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton is ton Sept. 27. holding its fall festival from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. seniors met A blood drive is set for Monday., Sept. 10 — Tops Weigh-In mtg., 5-5:30 p.m.; Weather Corner Monday, Sept. 10 at Good Brownton Senior Citizens Club, Brownton Community Cen- on Monday Shepherd Lutheran Church ter, 1 p.m.; Stewart City Council, 7 p.m.; Edward Ewald Post By Jake Yurek from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The 143 of Brownton & Auxiliary, Brownton Community Center, Sixteen Brownton senior church is at 1407 Cedar Ave. 7:30 p.m. citizens met Monday after- N. Tuesday., Sept. 11 — Patriot Day! noon at the Brownton Com- Thursday, Sept. 27, the Average highs for the first week of September general- munity Center. 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Submitted photo Butterfly garden Girl Scout Troop 34390 spent an entire day working on the Girl Scout butterfly gar- den in Stewart recently. They are working hard to complete their bronze award. Girls pictured are from left: Robin Lueck, Cierra Bullock, Dakota Bullock and Lilly Jilek. Troop leaders are Tammy Bullock and Tammy Lueck. Assisting the girls as mentors at the garden were Mike and Gerri Fitzloff.

Glencoe Police 2:34 p.m. — A person on the The officer found three parked 1500 block of North Knight Av- vehicles without registrations, tall enue called for medical help. A grass and weeds, and no ad- Tuesday, Aug. 21 woman suffered a fall. She was dress on the house. 12:06 a.m. – A person on the transported to the hospital. 2:21 p.m. — A person near the 400 block of Perschau Drive 2:35 p.m.— Firefighters and intersection of East 10th Street called for medical help. The police were dispatched to a re- and North Ives Avenue reported woman was assisted off the floor. port of a car fire on the 9000 illegal dumping. Somone threw She declined medical attention. block of 95th Street. tree branches into a recycling 12:23 p.m. — A person on the Thursday, Aug. 23 dumpster. The office found the 900 block of North Queen Avenue 8:54 a.m. — A person on the suspect’s vehicle. The branches called for medical help. A man 100 block of West 13th Street re- were removed and the person suffering heart issues was trans- ported a parking complaint. A was directed to the city yard ported to the hospital. fifth-wheel trailer was not at- waste site. 2:19 p.m. -- An officer was dis- tached to a truck. 5:01 p.m. — A person on the patched to check out a report of a 9:28 a.m. — A bank on the 1200 block of North Greeley Av- blighted property on the 1100 2200 block of East 11th Street re- enue reported the theft of an block of East 18th Street. ported taking in a counterfeit bill. undisclosed amount of charitable 2:58 p.m. – Police received a 12:23 p.m. — A person on the gambling funds. report of a child protection worker 1200 block of East 15th Street re- 11:15 p.m. — The driver of a performing an intake on the 2500 ported illegal dumping. He said vehicle stopped near the inter- block of East 11th Street. tenants have told him other peo- section of HIghway 212 and Ideal 6:30 p.m. – A vehicle was ple are dropping their garbage off Avenue was cited for possession stopped near the intersection of in the facility’s dumpster. of drug paraphernalia and a small East 10th Street and North Gree- 2:22 p.m. — An officer spoke amount of marijuana. ley Avenue for a traffic violation. with the owner of a business on Saturday, Aug. 25 The driver was cited for driving the 1900 block of East Ninth 2:23 p.m. — A person on the with earbuds in place. Street regarding blight. The offi- 200 block of West 14th Street 7:34 p.m. – An officer assisted cer will leave a letter on the busi- called for medical help. A man the driver of a truck stopped near ness’s door. was passing out. He was trans- the intersection of Highway 212 2:48 p.m. — A person on the ported to the hospital. and Diamond Avenue after a lad- 1700 block of North Newton Av- Sunday, Aug. 26 der fell off a truck. enue called for medical help. A 8:21 p.m. — The driver of a ve- Wednesday, Aug. 22 woman was suffering abdominal hicle stopped near the intersec- 7:04 a.m. — Police assisted pain. She was transported to the tion of HIghway 212 and 95th sheriff’s deputies executing a hospital. Street was cited for driving after search warrant on the 1200 9:04 p.m. — During a traffic license revocation. block of East 15th Street. The stop near the intersection of East Monday, Aug. 27

search led to an arrest. Eighth Street and North Ford Av- 12:12 a.m. — A person on the F26-30S, 27-31Cc 8:24 a.m. — A man was enue, a person was cited for pos- 300 block of Lindbergh Trail stopped and arrested near the in- session of a small amount of asked police to check on an un- tersection of North Hennepin Av- marijuana and drug parapherna- occupied vehicle at the cemetery. enue and East 13th Street and lia. 4:09 p.m. — A woman asked arrested. Friday, Aug. 24 police to check on her brother on 11:50 a.m. — Police assisted 3:51 a.m. — An officer was dis- the 1700 block of Fir Avenue. sheriff’s deputies with a traffic patched to a report of a blighted Neighbors have not seen him stop near the intersection of East property on the 900 blolck of since Saturday. 13th Street. Police transported a Reeds Lane. 10:29 p.m. — A man asked po- Buffalo Lake, Minn. man, 59, to 4:07 a.m. — An officer re- lice to check on his wife because the county jail. sponded to a report of blighted he was unable to make contact 1:57 p.m. — A person on the property on the 800 block of East with her by phone. An officer 1300 block of East First Street First Street. contacted the woman and every- called for medical help. An unre- 4:44 a.m. — A person on the thing was fine. sponsive man was transported to 2200 block of East Seventh the hospital. Street reported blighted property.

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