Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
If you’ve spent any time in Gibbon recently, you’ve likely noticed the new mural being added on one of the buildings near the public library. The work is nearly complete, but it can’t be done without your help!
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
During a special meeting of the Fairfax City Council on Monday, July 25, the group voted to accept the resignation of City Administrator Nicholas Johnson.
Johnson came to Fairfax about five years ago, in November of 2017. According to his letter of resignation, he has accepted a position with the City of Mayer, Minnesota. His last day in Fairfax will be August 12.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 8:00am
On Saturday, July 23, the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization named the 2023 Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes, and Aquatennial Princesses at the ambassador coronation.
Brooklyn Werner of Gibbon was named one of two Aquatennial Princesses. Kezia Lee of Cokato is the other Princess, and Kaia Schomburg of Northfield, MN was named Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes for 2023.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 8:00am
The Franklin City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 11.
Following the approval of the agenda, minutes and consent agenda, Mayor Gruendemann opened the public hearing for the proposed property tax abatement for Cedar Heart Homes. Council discussed the effect of the abatement on the community. The impact will be minimal. There were no public comments or questions, so council approved the property tax abatement and the public hearing was closed.
