State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant. “This is outstanding news for Houston, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Houston will receive a Drinking Water SRF-Loan of $149,500 for … [Read more...]
Chatfield declares local emergency
At the March 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 health pandemic was approved. Councilors Paul Novotny and Mike Urban were absent. The declaration “will invoke the city’s disaster plan and authorize other appropriate community containment and mitigation strategies.” City Clerk Joel Young explained the … [Read more...]
County declares State of Emergency-COVID-19
Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of emergency on March 13. Fillmore County Board Chairman Marc Prestby declared a State of Emergency-COVID-19 effective March 20 and the commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the declaration of a State of Emergency at their March 24 meeting. Doors to county offices are closed to the public with an appointment … [Read more...]
Canton City Council discusses new software program for billing
At the March 11 meeting, all members of the Canton City council were present, except Randy Gossman. Mayor Donvee Johnson was present via a phone call. After the approval of minutes and consent agenda, the reports were presented. Brock Bergy started with the clerk’s report. Bergey reported that there are 17 delinquent water/sewage/garbage accounts, which is approximately 10% … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Village begins land use planning process
An effort to begin both long and short term strategic planning for the City of Rushford Village has begun via a land use survey. The city’s Economic Development Director, Rebecca Charles, will be conducting a survey of rural landowners within the city limits of Rushford Village to collect data from residents. Not all residents within the Village will be receive a survey as … [Read more...]