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GICS fundraiser tops over $40,000 to date

3/21/2024

A fundraiser for the Green Isle Community School has reached over $40,000 as of Wednesday, March 20. History People who attended a recent Roundtable Rally learned that the school is facing declining enrollment and financial challenges. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the student enrollment has dwindled by 35 percent, according to a letter sent home to parents and out to community members and businesses. The current student enrollment is 37 children. As far as the financial picture goes, a transition from an independent contractor to an all encompassing business management services did not go as planned due to past budgeting practices. In addition, there have been audit delays for fiscal year 2022 due to auditor shortages for small schools in rural areas. As a result, the school has a goal to raise $340,000 within the next year which will reverse its current statutory operating debt and relieve its outstanding invoices. 

Find the full story in the March 22, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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SE Board tables decision on indoor swimming pool

3/21/2024

By Kurt Menk
Editor

The Sibley East School Board, during its regular monthly meeting on Monday night, March 18, voted 5-0 and approved a motion to table a decision on the continued operations of the swimming pool past fiscal year 2024 until its May meeting. The action was taken after comments were received from residents early in the meeting and discussion by the School Board  later in the evening. School Board members Brian Brandt, Avery Grochow, Ashley Latzke, Laura Reid and Sarah Ziegler all voted in support of the motion. School Board member Rachel Lueth was not present at the meeting.

Find the full story in the March 22, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Sixty-two units collected during recent blood drive

3/21/2024

The American Red Cross collected 62 units of blood at the Arlington Event Center on Tuesday, March 12, according to Coordinator Ardis Husfeldt. Forty of the units were whole blood while 11 donors were power reds and contributed another 22 units.

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Arlington hires 4th police officer

3/21/2024

By Kurt Menk
Editor


The Arlington City Council, during its regular meeting on Monday night, March 18, voted 4-0 and approved a motion to hire Stephanie Kvare as a full-time officer for the Arlington Police Department at a starting salary of $31.99 per hour. The new hire is included in the police budget, according to City Administrator Jessica Steinke. City Council members Curtis Ling, Christina Litfin, Jeff Matz and Dave Meyer all voted in support of the motion. City Council member John Thomes was not present at the meeting.


Find the full story in the March 22, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Women in Ag Day at the Capitol on March 25

3/14/2024

Women from the breadth of Minnesota’s agriculture community are invited to share their stories with legislators and key leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol for Women in Ag Day on Monday, March 25. Organizers seek to celebrate the role of women in agriculture and raise awareness of issues and challenges they face in their work. All involved with agriculture are encouraged to attend. “We want to work with legislators and other leaders to help inspire more women to pursue dreams of farming and other ag-related work,” said Susanne Hinrichs, University of Minnesota Extension ag business educator.

Find the full story in the March 15, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Tree clearing, utility work along Highway 93 near Henderson starts in preparation for construction

3/7/2024

Motorists are advised to use caution on Highway 93 between Henderson and Highway 169 starting as soon as late this week as crews begin removing trees and complete utility work in preparation for construction, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. There will be shoulder and intermittent lane closures until the completion of the work in late March. Motorists should remove distractions and be aware of workers in the area. By law, the trees need to be removed early in the year to prevent protected bats from making their homes in the trees.

Find the full story in the March 8, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Arlington City Council votes 3-2 to approve contract with MVCOG

2/29/2024

By Kurt Menk
Editor

The Arlington City Council, during its recent regular meeting, voted 3-2 and approved a contract with the Minnesota Valley Council of Government (MVCOG).
City Council members Christina Litfin, Jeff Matz and John Thomes voted in support of the motion.
City Council members Curtis Ling and Dave Meyer voted against the motion.

The City Council made the move after a presentation by MVCOG Program Administrator Victoria Potts.

What is the MVCOG?
Voluntary association of 14 local government jurisdictions in south central Minnesota
Combination of cities and counties
Provides successful coordination of local government services and policies
Established to foster a cooperative effort in resolving problems and providing resources that are common to local governments with the maximum efficiency and economy

Find the full story in the March 1, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Sibley County FoodShare announces March Campaign

2/22/2024

Sibley County FoodShare (SCFS) announces the March Campaign through a partnership with the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) to conduct the annual campaign.

As one of nearly 300 participating Food shelves across the state SCFS benefits from dollars collected by GMCC by raising money locally through cash donations and collecting food for a percentage of matching dollars raised by GMCC. Every dollar and food donation given to Sibley County FoodShare stays local. Every dollar given to GMCC during the March campaign goes into their food fund and is distributed to participating food shelves based on how many pounds of food and dollars are collected locally. The 2024 March campaign runs from February 26 through April 6.
 

Find the full story in the Feb. 23, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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Minnesota Judicial Council approves a Sibley-Le Sueur County Treatment Court

2/8/2024

The Minnesota Judicial Council recently approved a proposal to establish a new hybrid Drug-DWI Court that will serve both Sibley and Le Sueur counties. Le Sueur County has operated a hybrid Drug-DWI Court since 2015. The approval of this new court will expand that court to also cover Sibley County. The new joint treatment court is expected to have a combined capacity of 30 participants:...

Find the full story in the Feb. 9, 2024 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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9/29/2022

By Kurt Menk
Editor

Doloris (Schultz) Roufs celebrated her 100th birthday at the Good Samaritan Society - Arlington on Monday, Sept. 26.


Her late husband, Cletus Roufs, would have celebrated his 100th birthday just one day later.
Doloris and two other residents were recognized for their birthdays during a celebration at the Good Samaritan Society - Arlington earlier this month.


She also celebrated her birthday with family members at the A-Town Tavern in Arlington on Sunday, Sept. 25.
Doloris will also be the honored guest during a private family party in Fairview Park in Arlington on Saturday, Oct. 1.


Doloris was born to William and Martha (Dose) Schultz in Glencoe on Sept. 26, 1922. She is the oldest daughter and last surviving child of a family of 10 children.

Find the full story in the September 29, 2022 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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3/3/2022

By Kurt Menk
Editor

Luke Ellanson, who was offered the job to fill the open police chief position, has withdrawn his application.
The full Arlington City Council was notified about the news by an e-mail on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24.
The City Council, during its regular meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 22, approved a motion to make a conditional offer of employment to Ellanson to fill the open police chief position.

Find the full story in the March 3, 2022 addition of the Arlington Enterprise

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