HALSTAD, MN—There were two seats on the Halstad City Council on last week’s ballot, but there were no candidates who filed for those seats. So 89 write-in votes were cast to determine who would join the Council. Halstad City Clerk/Treasurer Alli Tice says the matter was settled when votes were canvassed at Monday’s City Council…
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HALSTAD, MN—There’s going to be a new tenant moving into the Landmark Center in Halstad. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says a lease was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. Johnson says there was discussion about a water purchase agreement with East Central Rural Water, but no action was taken. The goal is to build a…
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HALSTAD, MN—nday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included setting a preliminary budget and tax levy increase for 2027. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. The Halstad City Council also received updates on a couple of projects. One of those was the installation of solar panels in city-owned buildings. Johnson also has…
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HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s monthly meeting, the Halstad City Council voted to join a statewide initiative to use green energy. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the Green Step Program. And on the subject of energy, Johnson says work began Tuesday on solar projects in the City of Halstad. Johnson says the buildings that will…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council met Monday night and the focus was on getting money for city projects. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the Council accepted grants for the City’s Fire Department. Johnson says the Council is also looking for financial help for a City water project. The Halstad City Council also approved asking Norman…
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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.