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Rushford Village receives bridge report; preps for road tour

April 12, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

The annual bridge report from Fillmore County garnered the majority of discussion at the April 6 Rushford Village Council meeting. Public Works Supervisor Trenton Chiglo noted he’d reviewed the report and it appeared correct with his assessments. One bridge, on the east end of Ridgeview Road, had specific deficiencies noted. “It has settled and there’s a section of iron … [Read more...]

Lanesboro Council addresses pothole issue

April 12, 2021 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Lanesboro, MN

At the April 5 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Public Works Director David Haugen noted that there’s been a lot of concern from the public about potholes in the city streets. He explained that potholes tend to develop while plowing snow during the winter. They will be patched with hot mix, but the plant that makes that isn’t open until May so he and the city crew have been … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Jail needs information on YouTube video

April 12, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal

The Jail Needs Assessment Committee and subcommittees have been meeting for more than a year to gather data and to analyze that data to determine what is the best course forward for the county jail. The 17 minute video was presented at the county board’s April 6 meeting. Sheriff John DeGeorge has been presenting information at city council meetings and plans to speak to other … [Read more...]

Fountain gets updates; hears citizen concerns

April 12, 2021 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

In February, Fountain’s City Council received notice from Sara Sturgis, Executive Director at Fillmore County Historical Society, that the society was requesting the Historical Center also be designated as the Fountain Visitor’s Center. The center, which is housed in the former Fountain Elementary School, is operated by the society. While the center is within the city, it’s … [Read more...]

Ostrander water tower colors discussed

April 12, 2021 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Ostrander, MN

The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on April 6, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and City Clerk Wendy Brincks.    The council reviewed color scheme options for the city’s new water tower.  It was discussed that the bottom half of the tank should be a darker color, since some discoloration is … [Read more...]

Hagedorn statement on Preston Veterans Home receiving VA Priority Funding

April 12, 2021 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal -Preston ordinance amendment allows indoor storage

MANKATO, MN. – Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) $590 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Priority List, which includes a “top priority” rating for nearly $21 million to fund a State Veterans Home in Preston, Minn.: “Since taking office on day one, securing the necessary funds to build a … [Read more...]

Wildcat Park opens May 1

April 12, 2021 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the April 6 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. The chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. COVID-19 update Wisconsin opened COVID-19 vaccines to anyone over 16 on Monday, and Minnesota opened the vaccines last week. The county received its … [Read more...]

REAL ID full enforcement deadline six months away Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders REAL ID ready

April 5, 2021 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

  ST. PAUL — Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license as the federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline approaches. Nationwide, approximately 40% of all U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cardholders were REAL ID-compliant as of October 1, 2020, according the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Beginning October 1, … [Read more...]

Houston County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award

April 5, 2021 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Houston County. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (one male and one female) who have contributed their time and talent to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. The person nominated must be 70 years of age by June 1, 2021. They will be honored … [Read more...]

Anhydrous safety should be top concern this spring The MDA offers safety tips for those maintaining equipment and applying and transporting NH3

April 5, 2021 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - MN Department of Agriculture

ST. PAUL, MN – Many farmers and applicators will soon be applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) ahead of the planting season. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Recent accidents involving anhydrous ammonia have proven how dangerous and deadly the chemical can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) … [Read more...]

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Contact Your Legislators

Governor - TIM WALZ
Office of the Governor
130 State Capital
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

800-657-3717 | 651-201-3400
mn.gov/governor/

U.S. Representative - JIM HAGEDORN
District 1
hagedorn.house.gov

U.S. Senator - AMY KLOBUCHAR
www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public
507-288-5321 | 888-224-9043

U.S. Senator - TINA SMITH
www.smith.senate.gov
507-288-2003

State Representative - GREG DAVIDS
District 28B
651-296-9278
rep.greg.davids@house.mn

State Senator - JEREMY MILLER
District 28
651-296-5649
sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn

Government this week

Monday, April 12

• Whalan City Council, via Zoom, 5 p.m.

• Caledonia City Council, City Auditorium, 6 p.m.

• Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Houston City Council, remote to public, 6 p.m.

• Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13

• Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse and virtual

  meeting, 9 a.m.

• Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Eitzen City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14

• Canton City Council, Town Hall, 6 p.m.

• Mabel City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 19

• Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m.

• Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6 p.m.

• Preston City Council, virtual meeting, 6 p.m.

• Spring Grove School Board, via Google Meet, 7 p.m.

*Schedule subject to change.

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