News in Winsted

Waverly council certifies preliminary 2027 levy with 16.17% increase
The Waverly City Council unanimously certified its preliminary 2027 property tax levy during a special session Sept. 23, setting a proposed levy total of $1,691,748.The proposed figure represents an increase of approximately $235,437, or 16.17%, from the city’s 2026 property tax…

Harder, Wieman make their case to District 17B voters
By DEREK TELLIEREditorVoters in Minnesota House District 17B will choose between two candidates in November who both point to their agricultural backgrounds and rural communities as central to their campaigns, but they bring different priorities to the Legislature.Republican…
Silver Lake adopts assessments for major infrastructure project
By DEREK TELLIEREditorSilver Lake property owners affected by the city’s infrastructure improvement project now know what their share of the work will cost and how long they will have to pay it.The Silver Lake City Council held an assessment hearing Sept. 21 before adopting…
NOTICE TO PENN TOWNSHIP LAND OWNERS
Persons owning or occupying real estate adjoining a Township road are required to cut weeds and grass growing in the Township road ditches adjacent to their property by October 10, 2026. Ditches to be cut as to prevent snow from piling on Township roads. This also refers to…
City of Winsted: Notice of Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held bythe Winsted City Council on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Winsted City Hall, 201-1st Street North, to consider adopting amendments to Chapter 7 of the Winsted Municipal Code, relating to Health, Sanitation, and…
CITY OF WAVERLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Public that on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Waverly Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 92: Animals and Chapter 153: Zoning, to:• Incorporate definitions including but not limited to “Kennel, Commercial”,…
Watertown council approves preliminary 2027 property tax levy
The Watertown City Council approved a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $3,487,805 Tuesday evening, a decrease of $121,439, or approximately 3.4%, from the city’s 2026 levy of $3,609,244.Although the proposed levy is lower than the 2026 amount, the city’s estimated property…