Archive for Howard Lake

Another truck vs. bridge crash in Howard Lake

Traffic had to be diverted around the scene of another truck vs. bridge crash in Howard Lake Thursday, March 9 afternoon.

The top of a semi-trailer struck the bottom of the bridge on County Road 6 near the Wright County Fairgrounds in the early afternoon causing significant damage to the trailer.

There was no word of any injuries or other vehicles involved in the incident. Motorists should continue to be aware that they may need to detour around the crash scene until further notice.

The low clearance bridge has been the site of numerous similar mishaps with trucks for many years in the City of Howard Lake.

McLeod County Pheasants Forever chapter is proud of its history

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As the Pheasants Forever #7 McLeod County Chapter prepares to celebrate at its annual fundraising banquet Saturday, March 11, it is also reflecting on its impact and growth.

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Howard Lake information meeting: water treatment facility, tower, utility improvements

CITY OF HOWARD LAKE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice of Hearing on Improvement
Notice is hereby given that the City of Howard Lake will hold a Public Hearing on March 20th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Howard Lake City Hall.
This will be an informational meeting to discuss the Water Treatment Facility, Tower, & Phase 2 Utility Improvements, including economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project, and potential funding sources, including USDA Rural Development. All residents and property owners within the City of Howard Lake are encouraged to attend.
Nick Haggenmiller
City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, March 10, 2023. |

Dragon recently spotted at Howard Lake residence

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A couple of weeks ago, a dragon was spotted in Howard Lake that drew the attention of several locals who saw it.
However, these individuals knew they faced no danger, as the dragon was simply a snow sculpture created by resident Jonas Phil

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Winstock Early Bird Deadline Quickly Approaching

SPONSORED POST – The year is off to a fast start and the Winstock early bird deadline will be here before we know it! Secure your tickets and camping passes now to save big before prices increase March 15. Winstock is the festival that kicks off the summer right, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun with Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Gabby Barrett, Jo Dee Messina, and so many more.

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VIP and campgrounds A, B, C, and D are all SOLD OUT, but you can still get best-available camping and tickets HERE. Very limited reserved seating remains, and these seats will sell out, so do not delay on getting your guaranteed spot at Winstock ’23.
OTHER NOTES
- The complete Winstock performance schedule was recently released and may be found HERE.
- Organizers are also finalizing this year’s Rumble on the Road stops, with dates and locations to be announced soon.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional announcements, ticket information, and everything Winstock, go to WinstockFestival.com and sign up for Winstock Email news. Be sure to follow the festival on Twitter @WinstockMNFacebookInstagram, and Snapchat.

Online edition available early Thursday, Feb. 23, print edition delayed by one day

Due to the impending weather, Herald Journal Publishing has decided to release the online versions of our weekly newspapers early Thursday, Feb. 23.

So if you subscribe to the Herald Journal, Delano Herald Journal, or the Enterprise Dispatch, you will soon be able to spend your time curled up at home with a warm blanket, reading all of the great stories we have for you.

Unfortunately, due to the weather, the print copy of the newspaper will be delayed by one day. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Our offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 23, and reopen Friday, Feb. 24.