At the county board’s May 23 meeting, the public had an opportunity to be heard on the proposed ordinance regulating the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The Minnesota legislature has approved a measure to legalize adult use of hemp-derived cannabinoid products for recreational use. The state has had a medical cannabis program since 2014. As this measure for … [Read more...]
Houston County commissioners apply for MnDOT Aeronautics grant
In the single action item on the agenda for their May 23 meeting, the Houston County Commissioners approved reapplying for a MnDOT Aeronautics grant for maintenance and operations of the airport. The grant, which must be applied for every other year, can be used for snow plowing, cleaning, and other upkeep. the maximum amount per year is $24,552; usually the eligible expenses … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council: subdivision and rezoning approved
The Caledonia City Council held hearings on both the subdivision and rezoning of a parcel of land at their regular May 22 meeting. The property, located at the southwest corner of the Caledonia Lumber parcel, was at the center of a request to subdivide a parcel. The buyers are planning on constructing a full service gym on the property. Public works and zoning director, … [Read more...]
Rushford hires ambulance director
At the last meeting, the Rushford City Council learned that longtime Rushford Ambulance Director Lynn Humble would retire effective mid-June. The city posted the vacancy internally, and one applicant came forward. On May 18, the Personnel Committee of Mayor Terri Benson, and Councilor Jim O’Donnell, with Humble, City Administrator Tony Chladek, and City Clerk Kathy Zacher met … [Read more...]
Ambulance Service needs shift for Rushford
At the May 8 meeting, the Rushford Council learned that longtime Ambulance Director Lynn Humble is retiring effective mid-June. Humble has worked for the service as a director for the last 10 years and as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for 39 years. Before Humble, Julie Zielbell Scuderio served from 2000-2013, and Anne Roberton served as volunteer director until 2000. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County goes forward with jail bonding process
At the May 9 county board meeting Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., made final recommendations prior to sale of general obligation bonds for financing the renovation and expansion of the Fillmore County Jail. He recommends a rated, standard competitive public sale of bonds. The jail bonds are eligible for credit enhancement via the State’s Public Facility Authority, … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council talks bids and repairs
The Wykoff City Council met for their regularly scheduled city council meeting on May 5, at 7 p.m. All board members were present and Mayor Ryan Breckenridge led in the Pledge of Allegience. The evening’s consent agenda was unanimously approved with no additions or discussion. During the public comment portion of the evening, one Wykoff citizen brought up the dust problem … [Read more...]
Improvements at Steam Engine Park
Mayor Adam Wilder called the May 10 regular meeting of the Mabel City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. Council members in attendance: Mayor Wilder, Tina Bakke, Cory Wilson, Kiersten Wyffels, and Valerie Arnold (call-in). Fireman Orel Tollefson appeared before the council to present a list of proposed rules and regulations from the Mabel Fire Department. Tollefson … [Read more...]
Houston Council gets ready for summer
At their May 8 meeting, the Houston City Council accepted a proposed donation of benches for the Trailhead Park. Ron Evenson presented the proposal to install a concrete pad near the bandshell which would be long enough to hold four benches with spacing. The pad would make mowing easier. The benches will be similar to the ones near the basketball courts. John Langheinrich has … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council completes walking tour
The Whalan City Council completed their annual walking tour of the town on Tuesday, May 2. The purpose of the walking tour is to take notice of any issues that need to be addressed to make improvements to the functionality and the appearance of the city. Present at the May 8 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]
