August 7, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting, with all members in attendance (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). The main topic discussed was citizens’ concerns about tap water that is rusty and/or foul-smelling. Brian Malm, of Bolton & Menk Inc., shared basic information about how … [Read more...]
County jail future discussed
The annual Jail Inspection Report was reviewed at the county board’s August 6 meeting. The report is issued by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The Fillmore County Jail, which is the second oldest in the state, was limited to a 90-day facility in February 2017. Sheriff John DeGeorge and Jail Administrator James Fenske felt there was nothing in the report that was … [Read more...]
Well House Ministry to host back to school event
Well House Ministry will be hosting a Back to School event August 25, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the old school playground in Rushford. We will be unveiling the architectural designs for the repurposing of the old school buildings as well as collecting donated school supplies for kids and classrooms at R-P Schools. There will be an Usborne Books and More Book Fair, kids … [Read more...]
Chief of Police Blaise Sass sworn in
Blaise Sass was sworn in as the new Chief of Police at the August 5 Preston City Council meeting. Sass has most recently served as a sergeant under retiring Chief Matt Schultz. August 5 was Schultz’s last day in office. After the city council meeting Schultz radioed in his official final sign off, bringing a long career in law enforcement to an end. Schultz made a farewell … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council welcomes new police chief
Retiring Police Chief Matt Schultz and incoming Police Chief Blaise Sass made a stop at the Lanesboro City Council meeting on August 5 before heading over to Preston for Sass’s swearing in. “On behalf of the city, thank you for your years of service, Matt,” Mayor Jason Resseman said. Schultz served as Preston’s police chief for 19 years. “I’m grateful for the years of good … [Read more...]