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Fillmore County Planning Commission recommends animal unit cap be increased to 4,000

February 27, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal

An overflow crowd, more than 100, attended the February 16 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission. A public hearing was held for the only item on the agenda, a proposed amendment to Section 9 (new animal feedlots and expansion of existing feedlot facilities). The proposed amendment to the Fillmore County Feedlot Ordinance will raise the animal unit cap set at 2,000 … [Read more...]

Preston grants permanent easement for MERC

February 27, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Get Hooked on Preston, Minnesota - Trout Capital

The Preston City Council, at their February 21 meeting, granted Minnesota Energy Resources Company (MERC) a temporary easement along Mill St. for construction purposes and a permanent easement across two parcels located on the northwest corner of the South Bridge. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained that MERC had contacted the city in 2021 about its intention to … [Read more...]

Thank you, Spring Grove School board members

February 27, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

Minnesota recognizes school board members each February for their time and dedication to the state’s youth. Spring Grove school board members Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Kelly Rohland, and Angie Solie were acknowledged at the February 21 board meeting.  Superintendent Rachel Udstuen expressed her appreciation to the board during her monthly report, “Thank … [Read more...]

Spring Grove municipal liquor store ready to go on market

February 27, 2023 by Ben Bisbach Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove

The Spring Grove City Council met on the Tuesday, February 21, as the first flakes of the powerful winter storm began to fly.  Realtor Stephanie Gulbranson was present to discuss the progress of the liquor store sale.  Nearly everything is ready for the store to go on the market.  At issue was the asking price for the property, and how to balance maximizing the return for the … [Read more...]

Houston Council passes OHV exit resolution

February 27, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

In a special meeting on February 17, the Houston City Council passed a resolution to exit the OHV trail agreement that had been made with the DNR. The meeting had only one agenda item, the OHV exit resolution.  Prior to the council discussing and voting on the resolution, the meeting was opened for public comment. Dan Larson, representing the Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive … [Read more...]

Caledonia School Board – All students need support whether academic, emotional, disability related…

February 27, 2023 by Kaitlin Longhauser Leave a Comment

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Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Tuesday, February 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. Board members present included Mike Peterson, Spencer Yohe, Melissa Marschall, Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, and Daniel Small. In addition, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Elementary Principal Sue Link, and Middle/High School Principal Nathan Boler attended. … [Read more...]

Flex learning going well at Fillmore Central

February 27, 2023 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore Central Schools

At the February 21 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, board member Sue Sikkink asked how many days of flex learning the students have had during this school year and how they have been going. Superintendent Olstad said that there have been three days of flex learning so far and they have gone well. The elementary students complete “bingo” sheets with flex learning … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton School Board members thanked for their service

February 27, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. During the February 21 regular school board meeting, Superintendent Gary Kuphal recognized the board for their service to the school, staff, and students of Mabel-Canton. The board is responsible for an annual budget of $6 million, 275 students, and 50 employees.  The seven-member board has dedicated a combined total of … [Read more...]

New Rushford Village water meters coming

February 27, 2023 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

After more than a year of discussion, the Rushford Village council unanimously approved the installation estimates for its new water meters. The council approved the purchase of 105 meters from Metron-Farnier in December. Two bids were received. The bid from VIS Plumbing & Heating, of Lanesboro, came in at $13,650, and STS Plumbing & Heating, of Mabel, was $19,789. … [Read more...]

Application open for MDA Value-Added Grant Program

February 27, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - MN Department of Agriculture

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant Program. The program provides funding to help processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added … [Read more...]

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