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Swanville City April 2, 2019

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Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jim Molitor, Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Jeremy Boots, John Gessell Sr, reporter Sheila McCoy. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, March 5, 2019 … [Read more...] about Swanville City April 2, 2019

Highway 27 bridge opens, short detour east of Mississippi River in Little Falls begins May 11

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BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 27 in Little Falls may encounter delays after the Highway 27 bridge spanning the Mississippi River opens, and another short segment of Highway 27 in Little Falls closes, Saturday, May 11. Motorists should plan for the following beginning Saturday, May 11: All lanes of Highway 27 between Front Street and Lindbergh Drive, including … [Read more...] about Highway 27 bridge opens, short detour east of Mississippi River in Little Falls begins May 11

DNR crews working hard to have boat ramps and docks ready by fishing opener

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Crews with the Department of Natural Resources are confident they will have the majority of DNR public water accesses ready in time for the May 11 fishing opener. “DNR crews statewide are making good progress preparing public water accesses for the upcoming fishing season,” said Nancy Stewart, the DNR’s water recreation program consultant. “Once the ice is off, they inspect … [Read more...] about DNR crews working hard to have boat ramps and docks ready by fishing opener

Richard A. Oevermann

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Richard A. “Dick” Oevermann, age 85 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in … [Read more...] about Richard A. Oevermann