Council accepts $10,295 donation for library, other gifts; tables $250 Human Rights Commission request

Apr 20, 2026

Resolution 2026-21 accepted $10,295.41 from the Delores M. Runge Estate for Meinders Community Library updates, a $300 donation to the fire department, and multiple $639.71 contributions to sponsor a rec center trip. Separately, a $250 Human Rights Commission funding request was tabled pending more information.

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The council approved Resolution 2026-21 accepting several donations to city programs. The Delores M. Runge Estate donated $10,295.41 to support updates at the Meinders Community Library; CHS Brandon donated $300 to the Fire Department for educational supplies; and the Ewert Rec Center received sponsorship donations of $639.71 each from First State Bank Southwest, First Farmers & Merchants, Hord Farms West LLP, Pipestone Livestock Auction Market, Pepsi Cola Bottle Co., and First Bank and Trust to help fund the 2026 Twins Trip.

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