Delano Herald Journal

1 day ago | delanoheraldjournal.com | Robert Hopwood

The Delano Fire Department recently burned two houses as part of a training exercise, giving firefighters a chance to practice in a real-world scenario. Fire Chief Matt Van Lith said the homes, located along Davidson Avenue Southeast near the railroad tracks behind the West Metro Business Park, were acquired by the city for development. The property included two houses, a […]

1 day ago | delanoheraldjournal.com | Robert Hopwood

The Central Minnesota Arts Board awarded the Delano Community Band $6,000 to commission a piece of music for the city’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Band Director Mike Dailey said the music, which composer Randall Standridge will write, will be about four minutes long and reflect the history of the city and the Crow River. He said he’s already sent the composer notes […]

1 day ago | delanoheraldjournal.com | Robert Hopwood

The federal government will begin enforcing REAL ID requirements for boarding domestic flights and entering federal facilities or military bases starting in less than two weeks. Starting May 7, travelers must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or a valid U.S. passport to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities and military bases. That date marks the start of […]

1 day ago | delanoheraldjournal.com | Robert Hopwood

The City of Loretto announced Monday that it has lifted spring road restrictions on all city streets except Loretto Street and Railway Street East. Loretto Street and Railway Street East remain under a 4-ton-per-axle weight limit. Exempt vehicles include milk trucks, farm feed vehicles, school buses, and recycling and garbage trucks. The city may issue overweight permits on a case-by-case […]

1 week ago | delanoheraldjournal.com | Robert Hopwood

Delano’s 4th of July Celebration is set to deliver a mix of fresh excitement alongside the traditions residents expect from the city’s biggest weekend. Alex Roeser, the chairman of the Fourth of July Committee, previewed the city’s premier tentpole event with city council members during their meeting Tuesday evening. He highlighted several new additions to the multi-day event. A big […]