DHJ News Log

Dense fog advisory issued by Nat’l Weather Service

Lynda Jensen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:27:29 +0000

CHANHASSEN, MN — A dense fog advisory, which will allow for less than a quarter mile of visibility, has been issued by the National Weather Service. Details are as follows:

DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY
Urgent - Weather Message, Corrected Headline
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
210 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2010Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Mcleod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-
Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including The Cities Of, Morris, Glenwood, St. Cloud,
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St. Peter, St. James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna,
Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea

, Dense Fog Advisory Now In Effect Until 9 AM CST Thursday,

The Dense Fog Advisory Is Now In Effect Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* Visibility, Widespread One Quarter Of A Mile Or Less Through
This Afternoon.

* Impacts, Visibilities Will Be Near Zero In Spots.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions,

A Dense Fog Advisory Means Visibilities Will Frequently Be
Reduced To Less Than One Quarter Mile. If Driving, Slow Down,
Use Your Headlights, And Leave Plenty Of Distance Ahead Of You.

Issue Time:3/10/2010 2:12:00 PM

Valid Until:3/10/2010 10:15:00 PM

WOW van in Delano Tuesday

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:25:21 +0000

The Wright County Public Health Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van will be in Delano at Coborn’s, located at 1400 Babcock Boulevard , Tuesday, March 16 from 2 to 6 p.m.

DHJ office to open late Wednesday

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:17:10 +0000

The Delano Herald Journal office will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, to accommodate a staff meeting.

Task force, power lunch this week in Delano

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:16:18 +0000

The Delano Area Chamber of Commerce’s task force meeting is set for Tuesday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at Star West Chevrolet-Honda Sports. The chamber’s power lunch will be Wednesday, March 10 at noon at the Pizza Ranch. RSVP directly to the Pizza Ranch by calling (763) 972-5992. The next power lunch will be Wednesday, March 24 at noon at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

Bloodmobile in Delano Tuesday afternoon

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:13:55 +0000

In celebration of Red Cross Month, the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Delano United Methodist Church, located at 3310 County Line Road in Delano, Tuesday, March 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood.

Township elections, annual meetings Tuesday

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:11:05 +0000

Spring elections and annual meetings for area townships will take place Tuesday, March 9. All townships, including those that do not have elections this year, have set annual meetings. See related article in this week’s newspaper for more details.

Community guidebook in the works

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:08:57 +0000

Delano Herald Journal is putting the final touches on the 2010 Delano Community Guidebook, published in cooperation with the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who hasn’t turned in information for the guidebook or still wishes to advertise should contact DHJ staff immediately at (763) 972-1028 or delano@heraldjournal.com

Nat’l Weather Service predicts dense fog overnight

Lynda Jensen — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:25:56 +0000

CHANHASSEN, MN — The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for dense fog expected overnight tonight from 2 to 7 a.m. Details are as follows:

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CST MONDAY
UNTIL 11:00PM CST
Urgent - Weather Message
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
255 PM CST Sun Mar 7 2010Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-
Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Mcleod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including The Cities Of, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
St. Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello,
Minneapolis, Blaine, St. Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson,
Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Burnsville, St. Peter, Le Sueur,
Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
Albert Lea, Hudson, New Richmond, River Falls, Prescott,
Menomonie, Boyceville, Durand, Pepin, Chippewa Falls,
Bloomer, Eau Claire, Altoona

, Dense Fog Advisory In Effect From 2 AM To 9 AM CST Monday,

The National Weather Service In Twin Cities/Chanhassen Has Issued
A Dense Fog Advisory, Which Is In Effect From 2 AM To 9 AM Cst
Monday.

* Visibility, After Midnight Areas Of Visibility Lowering To One
Quarter Mile Or Less.

* Impacts, Impaired Visibility And Scattered Slick Spots.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions,

A Dense Fog Advisory Means Visibilities Will Frequently Be
Reduced To Less Than One Quarter Mile. If Driving, Slow Down,
Use Your Headlights, And Leave Plenty Of Distance Ahead Of You.

Issue Time:3/7/2010 2:55:00 PM

Valid Until:3/7/2010 11:00:00 PM

St. Paul’s United Church sponsoring spaghetti dinner

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:45:50 +0000

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 201 Buffalo Street in Delano is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Thursday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is adults: $7, ages 3-12: $5, under 3: Free.
Proceeds will benefit the high school youth as they raise funds for their mission trip to Biloxi, MS in June 2010 to assist in the rebuilding from damage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Call (763) 972.6689 for more information.

It’s time for annual township meetings

Ryan Gueningsman DHJ Managing Editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:45:16 +0000

It may not feel like spring yet, but several area townships have spring elections and annual meetings, all set for Tuesday, March 9.
All townships, including those that do not have elections this year, have set annual meetings.
In case of inclement weather, the meetings and elections may be postponed until Tuesday, March 16.
Franklin Township
Franklin Township’s annual election is set for Tuesday, March 9, with polling hours set from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. One three-year supervisor position, presently held by Mike Barfknecht, is up for election. Barfknecht is the only one to file for the position.
Immediately following the closing of the polls, the township’s annual meeting will begin at 8:15 p.m.
Both the election and meeting will take place at the Franklin Township Hall, located at 8735 Wright County Road 16 SE, south of Delano.
In the event of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until Tuesday, March 16.
Hollywood Township
The annual meeting for Hollywood Township is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Township hall.
Woodland Township
Polls are open for the Woodland Township election from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ken Pawelk re-filed for the open supervisor position, and Gloria Janikula re-filed for clerk position.
The annual meeting starts at 8:05 p.m. at the Woodland Township hall.
Marysville Township
Marysville Township’s election will be at the Marysville Township hall.
The polling hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the annual meeting will begin at 8:05 p.m.
Dick Sawatzke has re-filed for the open supervisor position.