A public hearing was held at the beginning of the October 8 Harmony City Council meeting. Over 30 Harmony residents were present. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the areas of improvement within the project and the specifications of each one before opening up for questions. The nine areas include 1st Avenue from Center Street to the dead end at 6th Street, 3rd Street from … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
Reporter
hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Lanesboro business owners ask city to review alley deterioration
At the October 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Michael Seiler and Liz Bucheit from Crown Trout Jewelers requested that the council consider the state of the alley behind their business. “At this point, everything is deteriorating,” Seiler stated, adding that the gas lines and internet lines run under the alley and are at risk of being exposed. He asked that the city engineer … [Read more...]
4-H members enjoy time at Minnesota State Fair
Each year, members of 4-H from all over the state travel to the Minnesota State Fair to show their animals and projects. This year was no exception for Fillmore Central High School seniors Morgan Wingert and Garrett Aggen. Both have been a part of 4-H for many years and have participated in numerous fairs, both county and state. Morgan shows dairy cattle and Garrett shows … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Superintendent Richard Keith announces retirement
A resignation from Superintendent Richard Keith effective June 30, 2020, was approved at the September 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting. “I want to thank Dick for everything he’s helped us with,” school board member Ross Kiehne said. “But it’s not over yet, you gotta help us until June,” he added, laughing. Principal Heath Olstad reported that the enrollment numbers … [Read more...]
Preston addresses housing issues and declining population
For the last 20 years, the population of Preston has been declining. In 2000, it stood at 1,429 residents, but it has been declining at the rate of approximately 100 people a decade. On September 20, a housing summit was held in Preston to discuss housing issues and future plans for the City of Preston. Tickets for the event were sold out, with 75 people attending as guests. … [Read more...]