State Trap Shoot
Sibley East’s Lexi Classen placed third in the Novice Division at the high school trap shooting championships held last week in Alexandria.
Read MoreLegion baseballers now 5-0
Sibley East’s American Legion baseball team remained unbeaten on the season after sweeping Lester Prairie on Thursday. The Wolverines were scheduled to host Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Monday….due to rain that tilt was postponed and Sibley East will play a doubleheader on this Thursday. For more on Legion baseball, see our July 1st edition.
Read MoreSchool board OK’s budget
Although there are several unknowns, the Sibley East School Board, at its June 21 meeting, approved the Fiscal Year 22 general, food service, and community service district budgets. The proposed budget estimates revenue to be $16,737,622, while expenditures are estimated to be $16,880,443. It is estimated that expenditures will exceed revenue by $142,821.
Read MoreWork agreement reached with new city administrator
Steven Helget has been selected for Gaylord’s City Administrator position. He will begin his duties here on August 9th. The four month search for a new administrator ended last week when the city council interviewed three finalists. There was initially four, but one accepted a job with the City of Elk River just prior to…
Read MoreClarence Hahn – 91
Clarence Martin Hahn, age 91 of rural New Auburn died peacefully on June 21, 2021, at the Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn. Pastor Dawn Quame will officiate, and burial will follow in the…
Read MoreMore than half of county residents are vaccinated
According to the Minnesota COVID-19 Response Vaccine Data Dashboard, as of June 18, 5,877 Sibley County residents age 12 and older have had at least one vaccine dose (64%), and 5,443 Sibley County residents have completed the vaccine series (54%). Among Sibley County residents age 16 and older, 66% have had at least one dose…
Read MoreJames J. Von Eschen – 83
James J. Von Eschen, age 83, of Arlington died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Sibley Medical Center in Arlington. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the…
Read MoreFlag disposal ceremony
The Manthey-Asmus Legion Post held its annual flag disposal ceremony last Monday in the city park. It took approximately one hour to properly dispose of the flags. Area residents are encouraged to drop off unserviceable (worn) flags at the Gaylord Legion club. The club also has new flags for sale.
Read MoreMeet and Greet
The City of Gaylord, on Monday, hosted a Meet and Greet at the library for city administrator candidates. Interviews were scheduled for Tuesday. For more information, see our June 24th edition.
Read MoreDose in All-Star Series
Sibley East shortstop Caleb Dose will play in the Minnesota State High School League Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series this Friday and Saturday at the Chaska Athletic Park. Dose was named to the South all-star team. It will be South vs. Metro East at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. There will then be five games Saturday…
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