Edmund Barnard “Barney” Hall, age 79, of Hudson, MN died on May 18, 2024, after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by his daughters, wife, and
Edmund Barnard “Barney” Hall, age 79, of Hudson, MN died on May 18, 2024, after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by his daughters, wife, and
Gadsden City Council member Jason Wilson last week inquired about the profitability of Noccalula Falls Park. City Finance Director Lisa Rosser during Tuesday’s pre-council meeting provided a detailed answer: It isn t.
“I went back and did some homework to make sure this question was answered properly,” Rosser said. “Undoubtedly, it has been said that the Falls makes money. That is a very untrue statement.”
The park has been in the news recently for positive and negative reasons. A fire on May 2 destroyed a barn at the petting zoo, killing at least 75 animals. Then days later, the council approved a project to replace the park’s current gasoline-powered trains with electric versions.