Florence Township

Residents re-imagine Florence Township’s future at summer workshops

Jul 1, 2026

About 30 Florence Township residents gathered at their Town Hall in Frontenac Station Saturday for one of four summer workshops focused on updating the township’s ground-breaking Comprehensive Land Use Plan. What would make so many people give up a lovely Saturday morning in June to work on...

New book tells the story of Frontenac State Park and its people

May 6, 2026

Lorry Wendland had written and published four books about Frontenac, Minn., when she realized that her histories were incomplete without another major story — that of Frontenac State Park. Thus, her fifth book — “The History of Frontenac State Park: The Land Before and After,” to be released in...

Township planning commission plans meeting on Villa Maria

Dec 11, 2024

With the Villa Maria headed for a sheriff’s sale, the Florence Township Planning Commission is planning a public information session and workshop entitled “Commercial Recreational Zones and the Future of the Villa Maria.” According to a public notice appearing in this week’s Shopper and Graphic,...

Stolen vehicle found at state park lot

Oct 9, 2024

On Oct. 2, a Goodhue County Sheriff’s Deputy checked on a vehicle parked oddly at the Frontenac State Park parking lot at the intersection of Hwy. 61 and Goodhue County Rd. 2, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office determined that the vehicle had been stolen in Lake City.

Goodhue County EDA summit is Sept. 18

Sep 11, 2024

The Goodhue County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) have finalized details for the 16th Annual Goodhue County EDA Summit. This year, the event will focus on Community Development Projects in Goodhue County. The free event will take place...

Misuse prompts closure of Florence Township compost and brush site

Aug 28, 2024

The compost and brush site intended for use by residents of Florence Township is closed, and its unclear when, or if, it will reopen. In a notice appearing in this issue of the Graphic, the township said the site, located in Old Frontenac at the end of Van Blarcum Avenue is closed “because of lack...

Meeting on Frontenac Station on-site septic systems is Monday

Sep 15, 2021

Florence Township officials and citizens will meet Monday, Sept. 20, to hear a presentation on a study finding that either 85 or 87 of 91 sub-surface treatment systems (SSTS, also referred to as septic systems) are out of compliance. A summary of the report MSA Professional Services published...

Townships hold meetings, elections

Mar 17, 2021

Area townships joined others from around the state for annual meetings March 9 on what the Minnesota Association of Townships has dubbed “Township Day.” Many held officer elections as well. Below are results reported by clerks in some area townships. Florence Township Mike Blair was re-elected...

Ellingson, Moechnig come out on top in township elections

Mar 11, 2020

It was a mixed night for incumbents in contested races for area township officers. In Florence Township, Joe Ellingson won a seat on the town board of supervisors with 141 votes, defeating incumbent Jan Bruce, who had 89 votes. Clerk Sue Eisenmenger ran unopposed for reelection and received 218...

Area townships hold annual meetings, elections on March 10

Mar 4, 2020

Just a week after the presidential primary elections, several townships in the area are holding elections and annual meetings on March 10. Specific information the Graphic was able to obtain on each election appears below. Gillford Township In Gillford Township, incumbent Bill Cronin is the only...