At the June 21 Rushford Village Council meeting, City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, questioned the city on the direction regarding some serious sloping on the edges along County Line Drive. The rural gravel road winds up a steep hill section and is subject to slope instability and erosion issues. “It should be a focus for future improvement. It’s a steep slope … [Read more...]
2022-23 Spring Grove coaching staff named
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, June 20, from 7-7:50 p.m. for the regular school board meeting. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Member absent was Rhan Flatin. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from the Monday, May 16 … [Read more...]
Preston to advertise for bids for Circle Heights Drive Project
City Engineer Brett Grabau presented plans and specifications for the Circle Heights Drive Improvement project at the Preston City Council’s June 20 meeting. Grabau introduced a tentative project schedule. Plans and specifications and the authorization to advertise for bids were both approved. As the project will cost more than $175,000, it must go through the public … [Read more...]
R-P begins discussion on school safety
R-P Chairman Chris Grindland introduced a discussion on school safety at the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting on June 22. Referring to the recent tragic school shootings, Grindland felt it was time to start a discussion of how to improve school safety. Grindland distributed copies of a state statute as he suggested the option of allowing teachers with a concealed carry … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets additional facility upgrades
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular monthly meeting on June 21. Members present included Jason Marquardt, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Cristl Adkins, and Mark Wiedeman. Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake and Lisa Halverson also participated. Chris Miller was absent, and no student representative was present. … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
JUNE 20, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 59.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.87/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents nationally in the past week and … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board to hold open house in July
The Kingsland School Board met on June 20 for a regular meeting. Members present included Pam Freet, Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Jackie Horsman. Also participating were interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Scott Klavetter, Laurie Hendrickson, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand (Herbrand participated via remote technology). The board returned to a discussion … [Read more...]
Houston Council establishes usage fees for community center
The Houston City Council approved ordinance 236 regarding the non-profit use of the community center and other city properties after a lengthy discussion at their meeting on June 13. The council wrestled with finding a balance between supporting non-profits and receiving rental fees for the facilities. Michelle Quinn pointed out that the taxpayers were already being levied to … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council welcomes new city administrator
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, June 13, from 6-6:33 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Mayor (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Mayor Schroeder opened the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County hears valuation appeals
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery administered the oath to county commissioners and Auditor/Treasurer Christy Smith as Board of Appeal & Equalization members at the June 14 public meeting. County Assessor Jason McCaslin began by explaining the assessor’s role in the property tax system. The tax burden is to be distributed evenly and according to Minnesota statutes. Each … [Read more...]
