Waverly News

Voters in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District approved the first two questions on the ballot Tuesday - saying yes to the renewal of an existing levy and to an inflationary rate increase - but no to the third question of replacing an existing $50 per-pupil-unit levy with a $150 per-pupil-unit levy.

Americans have veterans to thank for the freedom that the United States enjoys today, and there are several local events in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.

With a glint of laughter in his voice, Dave Cade of Howard Lake is a businessman who gives off an air of approachability, despite his impressive 6-foot-6.5-inch stance.

Walking around the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair, it's hard not to have a feeling of compassion for the barnyard animals encountered there, especially the newborns.

The levy election for the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District is one week and one day away, which has voters scrutinizing the impact of what a "yes" or a "no" will mean for their taxes, children, and community.

With the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted levy election only two weeks away, the three questions on the ballot have many voters asking questions of their own.

The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District is on an upswing when it comes to enrollment numbers - a trend that district officials hope can continue.

Two lakes in the Howard Lake area, along with a stream between Howard Lake and Waverly, were recently added to the Impaired Waters list, which is tested and compiled by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

In about a month, voters in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District will be staring at a three-question ballot sheet, and their answers of "yes" or "no" will impact the district's future financial situation, as well as property taxes.

Lakeview defeated Wabasso 25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17 in nonconference volleyball action Monday.

Several upgrades have been occurring at the Howard Lake Library since the Friends of the Howard Lake Library formed in 2004.

Husband, dad, and step-dad are roles that Dean Lachermeier of Howard Lake fills on a daily basis, in addition to battling cancer.

Some Wright County businesses have been tagged in recent tobacco compliance checks, including two out of three establishments checked in Montrose.

Plans for the upcoming Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District levy election are gliding forward, with the election judge approval at last Monday's school board meeting.

Behind many of the successful businesses in Waverly and Montrose stands the Montrose-Waverly Chamber of Commerce.

As an aspiring Eagle Scout, Jake Thisius of Waverly is committed to serving his community, and the return of the "Welcome to Waverly" sign is proof.

Brandon Torres, 17, of Howard Lake has been working his way up the ranks in Boy Scouts since the second grade.

Whether it's planting a field, watching the birth of a calf, or playing outside with their three children, Wright County Farm Family of the Year Dan and Seena Glessing can't get enough of life on the farm.

In a few years, the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District could be reduced to bare essentials if the $880,000 fall levy doesn't pass, and school board members are preparing for this possibility.

In a few years, the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District could be reduced to bare essentials if the $880,000 fall levy doesn't pass, and school board members are preparing for this possibility.