In the ad "Decorah Sales Commission Spring Horse Sale" the sale will be in Lanesboro on Saturday, April 20 at 11am and not in Decorah. … [Read more...]
County approves Preston’s request for an electric service
At the county board’s April 9 meeting, a request from the city of Preston to add new electric lines, transformer and electric service in a stand alone configuration on the north side of the courthouse was approved. The reason for the service is to do away with the noisy generators that provide power for Trout Days vendors. This proposal is for a permanent electric service … [Read more...]
Chatfield earns clean audit opinion
Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer & Associates, LTD., presented Chatfield’s financial summary and audit for 2018 at the council’s April 8 meeting. The city received an unmodified “clean” opinion. Financial statements are fairly stated. Boynton said there are no concerns to bring to the council’s attention. The city had about a 6% increase in tax capacity over 2017. The … [Read more...]
Mayo Civic Center Region 1 Wrestling Hall of Fame inductees
The Mayo Civic Center Region I Wrestling Hall of Fame honored inductees and area teams and wrestlers on March 4 at the Southeastern Minnesota Wrestling Seniors Banquet at Charlie’s Eatery in Rochester. Over 300 people were in attendance to honor Section 1 teams (along with Kenyon-Wanamingo), their coaches, and Hall of Fame inductees. Athlete Roy Haag (Lewiston-Altura): A … [Read more...]
Harmony City Council approves 2018 audit report
The April 9 Harmony City Council meeting began with the 2018 audit report, which was presented by Tom Olinger from Abdo Eick & Meyers. It was recommended that the city appoint someone other than the city administrator to review the bank reconciliations and look into purchasing a point of sale software to help document receipts. Olinger reviewed the city’s general, … [Read more...]