HALSTAD, MN—Finding a parking space can be tough. Especially if you’re a medical helicopter trying to land in a small rural town. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the City Council wants to be ready for a future emergency, so the idea of a permanent landing spot was discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at…
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HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad is going solar. Mayor Darin Johnson says the Halstad City Council on Monday received several grants to go toward installing solar generators. Johnson says the solar power will lead to big savings for the City of Halstad. And speaking of the Halstad Fire Department, the City Council heard the Department’s…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council has in the past dealt with concerns about animals….from dogs to wild turkeys. At this past Monday’s City Council meeting, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says there was another complaint about a dog. Did that dog bite anyone? Johnson reminds pet owners to keep their animals under control.
HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included a Truth in Taxation hearing and a vote on the City’s 2026 budget. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. Johnson says Halstad’s property tax rate compares favorably with other cities in the area. Also at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting, the Council heard…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council actually had two meetings Monday night. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says at their regular meeting the Council discussed financing a water project. The second meeting concerned the Landmark Center. Johnson says there will be a future meeting about the Landmark Center.
HALSTAD, MN—During Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting, there were discussions about putting solar panels on public buildings in town. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the idea. Johnson says there are ten potential sites for solar panels in Halstad.
HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Landmark Center in Halstad was brought up twice at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the first instance was about cleaning up the former Norman County West School. Johnson says pictures of the items they can salvage will be posted on the Landmark Center’s Facebook page….and perhaps the City…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council had two main topics at Monday night’s Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the biggest issue. Johnson says progress is being made on making the Landmark Center safe for people to use as a storm shelter. Johnson says the City will try to raise more than its required…
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HALSTAD, MN—Last week, the Halstad City Council covered several items at their April Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the Landmark Center was one topic discussed. Johnson also says a Halstad business will be able to host food trucks and live music downtown. Johnson says the City also accepted several donations at last week’s…
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