By Karen Reisner
As the Chatfield city charter directs, the council voted to appoint a city resident to fill out the vacant seat created when Don Hainlen resigned his position as mayor. Vice-mayor Russ Smith became mayor as directed by the city ch
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
- 2:22:20, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, how do you come up with $1.1 billion that trout fishing bri ... [Read More]
Historic LGA Agreement will strengthen communities for years
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
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By Bruce Ahlgren, President of the Coalition of Greater MN Cities and Mayor of Cloquet
There is an historic moment at hand for Greater Minnesota. After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid off police and fire fighters - there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state.
The LGA program is part of a cycle of prosperity that helps cities provide a platform of services such as public safety and infrastructure upon which all sorts of activities including business, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and charitable undertakings rely. However, the cuts, freezes, and chronic underfunding of the LGA program has bred frustration and distrust on the part of city officials across the state and made local budgeting extremely difficult. The LGA program clearly needed a reboot.
Governor Dayton understood the important role of LGA and tackled this reform effort head-on. He convened a group of 15 mayors from across the state to start a discussion about strengthening the LGA program. Based on the meetings of these mayors, Governor Dayton made a re-commitment to the LGA program by recommending an $80 million increase and new funding formula in his budget proposal.
The Minnesota House of Representatives then took up the challenge of reform by convening a working group of legislators and organizations representing cities across the state--including the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, Metro Cities, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. This group met regularly for several weeks, hashing though all kinds of ideas for making the program simpler, more stable, more inclusive of suburban communities, and more predictable for the city officials who work hard to set a long-term fiscal course for their cities.
The legislature is now poised to approve this new LGA funding plan and the $80 million increase in funding recommended by the Governor. There are many reasons for our state leaders to embrace this plan. It will boost cities across the state and provide much needed property tax relief, an opportunity to re-invest in our infrastructure, and shore up the city services that businesses and homeowners rely on.
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There is an historic moment at hand for Greater Minnesota. After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid off police and fire fighters - there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state.
The LGA program is part of a cycle of prosperity that helps cities provide a platform of services such as public safety and infrastructure upon which all sorts of activities including business, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and charitable undertakings rely. However, the cuts, freezes, and chronic underfunding of the LGA program has bred frustration and distrust on the part of city officials across the state and made local budgeting extremely difficult. The LGA program clearly needed a reboot.
Governor Dayton understood the important role of LGA and tackled this reform effort head-on. He convened a group of 15 mayors from across the state to start a discussion about strengthening the LGA program. Based on the meetings of these mayors, Governor Dayton made a re-commitment to the LGA program by recommending an $80 million increase and new funding formula in his budget proposal.
The Minnesota House of Representatives then took up the challenge of reform by convening a working group of legislators and organizations representing cities across the state--including the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, Metro Cities, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. This group met regularly for several weeks, hashing though all kinds of ideas for making the program simpler, more stable, more inclusive of suburban communities, and more predictable for the city officials who work hard to set a long-term fiscal course for their cities.
The legislature is now poised to approve this new LGA funding plan and the $80 million increase in funding recommended by the Governor. There are many reasons for our state leaders to embrace this plan. It will boost cities across the state and provide much needed property tax relief, an opportunity to re-invest in our infrastructure, and shore up the city services that businesses and homeowners rely on.
This new, reformed LGA .....
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Mike Urban Appointed to Chatfield Council
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
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No EIS for Rein Quarry or Old Barn Expansions
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
By Karen Reisner
The county board unanimously approved a negative declaration for each planned expansion at their April 23 meeting, requiring no preparation of an EIS. With the board room audience seats nearly full Chairman Randy Dahl maintained t
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Spring Valley looking to become “Shovel Ready”
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Government
Posted in Spring Valley Government
By Gary Peterson
What does it take to make Spring Valley attractive to companies that are home grown or looking to move into the city?
At the City Council meeting some eye opening thoughts came from Kevin Kelleher of the State of Minnesota certi
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Government this week - April 22, 2013
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, April 22, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall.
• Monday, April 22, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, April 22, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6pm, City Hall.
• Tuesday, April 23,
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Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Petitions Concerning State Trail
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
By: Karen Reisner
The Minnesota Supreme Court order denied the petition of landowners Ristau and Snyder for further review and the petition of the city of Preston for conditional cross-review. The order was filed on April 16. This is just one mor
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Fountain City Council cements Spring agenda
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Fountain Government
Posted in Fountain Government
The Fountain City Council met on April 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain City Hall. All members were present in addition to City Clerk Ronda Flattum and Police Chief Tom Mosher.
The first item on the agenda was Matthew Schnabel, an Integrat
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Government this week - April 15, 2013
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, April 15, Preston City Council meeting, 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
• Monday, April 15, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7:00pm.
• Monday, April 15, Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, 6:30pm, Rushford Computer Room.
• Monday, A
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Fillmore County District Court - April 15, 2013
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
Jacob Eugene Monson, 18, of Rochester, MN, appeared before Judge Robert Benson on April 8 for one charge of alleged Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property-No Consent, which carries a maximum penalty of twenty years imprisonment, $100,000 fine, or
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