Elroy Glidden News Today

Sentinel Correspondent WELCOME — The Welcome City Council approved the zoning report. They also approved the bid for seal coating and patching of several streets on the south side of town from Pearson Brothers. They continued the discussion of the wastewater issue with sludge removal. City employee, Max Longley, reported that he had contacted some nearby towns and Madelia and Winnebago had aerated digesters similar to the Welcome system. He will continue to investigate possible solutions and ...

Sentinel Correspondent WELCOME — Three reminders for Welcome residents: First, remember to get your fire department fundraiser raffle ticket from any Welcome firefighter. Second, remember to file affidavits of candidacy for township elections by Jan. 12, with the township clerk. And lastly, remember to write ‘2021’ for the year now. COVID-19 testing continues at the National Guard Armory in Fairmont from noon to 6 p.m. on Jan. 13-16, Jan. 20-22 and Jan. 27-30. This is free and open to any...

Sentinel Correspondent Welcome City Council meeting held Tuesday began with the mayor, Jack Newville, and new councilman, Elroy Glidden, taking the oath of office. The meeting was live streamed on Zoom also. The council set the fees that were listed in the city code book. They also designated Welcome City Hall as a polling place for the 2022 election. The committees for the year were appointed by Mayor Newville. The reports from city employees were received and the council approved the request...