DASSEL, MN – The Dassel City Council will meet tonight, Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Dale Miller of Pro-Works will present a business plan for a thrift store proposed to be located in the empty space next to the liquor store. Engineer Chuck DeWolfe will be present to discuss a preliminary engineering plan for the top priority projects including replacement of the lift station and other sanitary sewer work in order to address long-term inflow and infiltration issues. Other items include a personnel committee report, community forestry grant opportunity, staff reports, and more.
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DARWIN, MN – The Meeker County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents near the Lake Stella area to lock their doors and be on alert for suspicious activity following a daytime burglary last Thursday.
A report was taken over the noon hour at a residence on 217th Street, Darwin, located on the south side of Lake Stella.
Entry was made through an unlocked door sometime after the resident had left the home around 9 a.m. and before returning around 12:47 p.m.
Items stolen included cameras, a laptop computers, miscellaneous jewelry, flat screen television, and fishing poles.
Investigation found two sets of foot tracks, one much smaller than the other suggesting a female or a smaller person. Narrow tire tracks were also found in the driveway indicating a smaller type vehicle, according to the crime alert sent to residents through the lake association.
Sheriff Jeff Norlin reminds homeowners that oftentimes daytime burglars will knock on the door to determine if anyone is home before committing the burglary.
In most cases, the person will ask for directions or a question such as how to find someone’s house. The public is also reminded to lock the doors even if only gone for a short time.
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding suspicious activity should contact the Meeker County Sheriff’s Department at (320) 693-5411. Extra patrols have been added to the area.
COKATO, DASSEL, MN – The Cokato Lions are coordinating the Silent Santa program in the Cokato and Dassel area. They will be collecting and distributing gifts for the less fortunate. Assisting the Lions will be members of the Dassel-Cokato High School National Honor Society, Heartland Community Action Agency, Wright County Social Services, plus other area organizations. In the past, gifts have been distributed to more than 150 individuals annually.
Gifts (new and unwrapped) will be collected until Friday, Dec. 16. Collection boxes will be available after Thanksgiving in Cokato at First National Bank, State Bank, Holt Motors, Cokato Motors, Daniel’s Family Restaurant, Dollar General, MAWSECO, Allina Medical Clinic, The Grounds, Cokato Licensing, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Boxes will be located in Dassel at Wells Fargo Bank, State Bank of Darwin-Dassel office, Dassel Liquors, Meeker Memorial Clinic, and Dassel Medical Center. Collection will also occur at the Dassel-Cokato High School from Monday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 16.
Toys, games, sports equipment, personal electronics, personal grooming items, and clothing are commonly collected and distributed. There is always a need for gifts appropriate for teenagers.
Monetary gifts will also be accepted. Make checks payable to the Cokato Lions and mail to PO Box 684, Cokato, MN 55321. Money is needed annually to provide items of clothing for all ages and to provide gift items specific to special needs.
Distribution will be Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Cokato Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until noon.
Applications are available through Human Services in Buffalo, The Market Place, or Cokato City Hall. Meeker County residents may contact heartland Community Action Agency. Questions may be directed to Mike at (320) 286-5378 or by email to cokatosilentsanta@embarqmail.com.
DASSEL, MN – The Dassel Area Historical Society’s annual Taste of Dassel will take place in the community room at the Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Dassel Leikarring (Scandinavian folk dance group) will entertain and assist with serving traditional Dassel fare.
A big THANK YOU to all that sponsored the Veterans section in today’s Enterprise Dispatch. It looks fantastic!
DARWIN, MN – Nothing brings in more people to Darwin than its annual Twine Ball Celebration and this year was no exception. The city was bustling with people Aug. 13 who came to enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day. Winner of the $220 cash prize was Julie Kummet of Eden Valley, formerly Darwin, and the winner of the $120 cash prize was Dave Miller of Hector. There were multiple local winners of the $20 cash prizes as well.
Pictures from the event can be seen in the Aug. 15 paper and by clicking here.
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