Herald Journal

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Angvall to serve as Lester Prairie’s mayor for the third time


LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Council Member Eric Angvall has agreed to take over as Lester Prairie’s mayor following the resignation of Mayor Andy Heimerl, who is moving out of the city.

During Heimerl’s last meeting as mayor May 12, the council formally accepted his resignation. Acting Mayor Angvall agreed to move into the mayor seat for the remaining 1.5 years of the current term. He has served as mayor twice previously.

The change opened up a council seat. Three applicants have stepped forward expressing interest in the seat. The council will meet with the candidates during a special work session.

Read more in Monday’s Herald Journal.

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