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April 26th, 2023

2023 Farm Bill priorities

Every five years, Congress approves a new Farm Bill. The current bill will expire September 30, and we have an enormous opportunity for farmers and rural community members to make their voice heard as this important piece of legislation is being drafted.
The Farm Bill is comprised of 12 titles, ranging from conservation programs to food security programs: it touches virtually every corner of food and agriculture systems in our communities and due to its vast scope, needs to gain support from both urban and rural elected officials across the country.

Panther Softball route Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted in both games of double header

Game 1: GSL 17,HLWW 0
Dietel tosses another no-hitter

Lydia Dietel, fresh off of combining with Audrey Petersen for a no hitter against Sibley East on Friday, tossed another Tuesday against Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted. Dietel would pitch four innings (15 run rule after four innings), recording four strikeouts.

Panther Baseball moves to 4-0 after sweeping HLWW

Panther baseball swept Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted this past Tuesday using a barrage of offense totaling 24 hits and 18 walks that would lead to 29 runs combined in both games.

Game 1: GSL 11, HLWW 5
After a back and forth affair through the first few innings, the game became deadlocked at 3-3, that is, until the bottom of the sixth inning when the Panther offense came to life in a big way, scoring eight runs and giving the Panthers an 11-3 lead. The Lakers would add two more runs in the top of the seventh to make the final score 11-5.

GSL Mock Trial finishes athother season

The 2022-2023 mock trial season came to an end February 10, 2023 at the conclusion of the GSL teams’ competition with Cambridge Isanti.
A civil case was argued this year by high school mock trial teams around the state. The case was based on a surgery performed by the defendant, Dr. Ardi Ramidus on the plaintiff, Jamie Morton. The make believe scenario included Mr. Morton, a swimmer for the University of Minnesota, tearing an ACL and having it surgically corrected by Dr. Ramidus. The plaintiff claims the surgery was botched and takes legal action against Dr. Ramidus.

County highway facility moving forward in Glencoe

The McLeod County Board, at its regular meeting April 18, approved additional contract bids totaling $79,596.92 for the Glencoe Area Transportation Services facility, scheduled to be constructed in Glencoe.
The bids approved included: Willmar Wood Products, $7,350; Right Way Caulking, $8,389; Commercial Door Systems, $12,995; East Side Glass, $19,730; Pro Maintenance, $6,324.80; Construction Supply Inc., $3,257; and DB Products, $21,551.12.

McLeod County hosts students for County Government Day

County school districts of Glencoe-Silver Lake, Hutchinson, and New Century Academy, were on hand at the McLeod County Courthouse Tuesday, April 18 for the county government day. The students had the opportunity to meet and ask questions with the County Commissioners and County Attorney Ryan Hansch.
(For the complete story see the April 26 print edition of the Chronicle.)

GSL’s drama department gears up for spring play

The GSL spring play entitled “Fools Gold” will be performed Thursday through Saturday May 4, 5 and 6. Each show will start at 7 p.m. in the GSL’s performance auditorium. Practice commenced March 6.

City/County discuss road turnbacks

When it comes to county roads, city streets, state highways, etc. it can be really confusing to understand who has the jurisdiction of the road.
The City of Glencoe and McLeod County have been looking at a few roads to see how possible jurisdictional changes (turnbacks) could be mutually beneficial to both parties as reconstruction of the roads is needed.
Glencoe City Council, the McLeod County Board of Commissioners, their respective staffs along with representatives from Short Elliott Hendrickson held a joint workshop Monday afternoon to further discuss the proposed changes.

April 25th

Joseph “Joey” Schlueter, 20, of Windom

Joseph “Joey” Donald Schlueter, age 20, of Windom, passed away on Friday, April 21 at Windom Area Health.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. at The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted. Father Matt Wiering will officiate.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27 one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com.

April 20th

City of Glencoe–Minutes

City of Glencoe
GLENCOE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
Glencoe City Center