Kern hired as new City Clerk

Minneota native excited for new challenges working for city

Angela Kern has been hired as the new Minneota City Clerk, it was recently announced.
Kern, who grew up in Minneota, began her duties last week.
"The first week went great," she said. "I still have a lot to learn, but I made it through without any problems so far."
Kern replaces Laurie Laleman, who left the position recently for another job.
There were seven applicants for the City Clerk position once the opening was advertised.
"Angela has a degree in accounting with experience in A/P, A/R, payroll, sales tax, GL balancing, audit preparation and customer service," said City Administrator Shirley Teigland. "I am confident that Angela is an excellent match for the position of City Clerk and will be a great addition to the city staff.”
Among Kern's duties will be utility billing operations, payroll functions, accounts payable/receivable, assist in managing the overall operations of the city on a day-to-day basis, serving as the city’s primary receptionist and providing routine information to the public.
Kern, whose maiden name is Bottelberghe, graduated from Minneota High School in 2001. She and her husband, Brad, moved to Cold Spring in 2006 after they were married, and then moved back to Minneota in June of 2018. Brad works for Midco. The Kerns have three children, Brynn, 11; Parker, 8; and Lauryn, 3.
Prior to applying for and accepting the position of Minneota City Clerk, Kern was employed at U.S. Bank in Marshall. She was accepted for the City Clerk position on Dec. 8 and her starting date was Jan. 7.
"I get to be closer to home and family now," said the personable Kern, when asked what will she like about working for the City of Minneota. "Every day is different, challenging and exciting. No two days are the same."
Kern also lists reading, scrapbooking, card making, sewing and spending time with family as her interests and hobbies.

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