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Christian Lilienthal says he still has “big expectations” for a wilderness attraction on High Island Lake. It was in the spring of 2019 when Lilienthal purchased a privately-owned island on High Island Lake in New Auburn. The Sibley County Board then approved a conditional use permit for Lilienthal, on behalf of Wild Things Zoo Attractions,…

Sibley County Commissioners, at a work session Tuesday, April 27, decided to explore whether or not to appoint the County Auditor- Treasurer in the future. Sibley County Administrator John Glisczinski reported that there is permission language proposing to allow elected county boards to start a public process to appoint the offices of recorder, treasurer and…

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the Gaylord Eggstravaganza Committee is bringing back its annual celebration on August 12-15th. We’ve rolled over a number items from our 2020 planning year, including the theme: EGGSTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATES THE BOLD NORTH. The t-shirts and button design will feature a design by Sibley East student, Nathan Colling.

Sibley East’s Board of Education, approved a contract with Dr. Joseph A. Libby to served as its superintendent, beginning July 1. The contract is for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. According to Tony Nerud, Sibley East School District attorney, the contract lines up with contracts of other administrators…

The Gaylord Hub learned, at the April 27th Sibley County work session, that there has been some discussions among city officials on the medical school property. Plans were to develop the old public school building here into a medical school. Construction started here two years ago, but quickly came to a halt. Since that time,…

Restore a piece of Gaylord history and make it useful again. That’s the plan for the city’s Heritage Preservation Committee (HPC) as it wants to revive The Oaks Lakeside Pavilion (most recently known as the roller rink.) City council members, last Wednesday, were briefed on the restoration plans by HPC member Chuck Klimmek. Plans call…

Sibley County Public Health and Human Services hosted its 60th immunization clinic last week, according Klea Rettmann, Director of Sibley County Public Health and Human Services. The immunization clinics, which began Jan. 6, have ranged from 10 doses to 300 doses, she told County Commissioners April 13. As of the April 13 board meeting, Sibley…

Hold your tickets! Due to the Sibley East High School’s cast of Mamma Mia having experienced a possible exposure to COVID-19, the performance of of the show has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.