At the October 10 county board meeting, the board unanimously moved forward with a courthouse security plan. A proposal from Marco which was one of two proposals submitted was accepted. The Courthouse Security committee, which was formed after the county was awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 by the Safe and Secure Courthouse Advisory Panel, recommended accepting the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Chatfield approves updated emergency operations plan
At the October 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Dan Jaquith described the purpose of the plan. He maintained that the city’s emergency services and local government are very prepared. They will respond professionally to protect lives and property. Efforts will be made to get utilities back on line as soon as possible after a disaster. The plan is a guide for emergency … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I know that Minnesota has made a lot of progress for traffic safety and less people are dying on our roads but what are other states doing? Answer: The first time in nearly a decade, preliminary data from the National Safety Council estimates that as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016 across the United States. That’s a 6% increase over 2015 … [Read more...]
Balancing act
When it comes to working women juggling their careers and family, Judy Christian, owner of Stumpy’s Restaurant and Bar of Rushford, Minn., has a few words of advice. “You gotta make time for both,” states Christian, and showing her children what hard work is has also given them a chance to spend time together as a family. Christian purchased Stumpy’s Restaurant and Bar from … [Read more...]
Harmony resident expresses concern about city’s agreement with law enforcement
Harmony resident Julie Lau addressed the city council at their October 10 meeting during the public forum portion of the meeting. She asked who was in charge of enforcing the city ordinances and was told by Mayor Steve Donney that the local police would be the ones to call if she sees an ordinance not being followed. Lau said that she had read the agreement that the City of … [Read more...]
Harstad becomes Chatfield’s first female firefighter
Jill Harstad has always had a burning desire to become a firefighter, and recently that passion for helping others became a reality. Harstad, 35, grew up in Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2000. After marrying her husband, Andy and moving to Chatfield, she set her sights on becoming a firefighter with the Chatfield Fire Department. When asked … [Read more...]
Wykoff discusses voting, streets, and school
A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on October 11, with all members in attendance: Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason. The council discussed the proposed change to an entirely mail-in voting system, in which voters would not come to a polling place. Rosanne Strain addressed the council on … [Read more...]
Mabel Fire Department asks city for a raise
Mabel Fire Chief Orel Tollefson addressed the Mabel City Council at its October meeting, asking for a pay increase for his firefighters. Currently the fire department gets $10 per hour and Tollefson is asking for $20 an hour. “We don’t expect to get the $20. Our guys don’t do it for the money, but we’re asking to negotiate an increase to show that we are valued.” According to … [Read more...]
Preston Public Library to host contemporary folk band
Wildflower, an all-female contemporary folk band from Winona will be performing at the Preston Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the library and Preston Area Arts Council. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The group performs with duo keyboards, guitars, cello, and flute. The musicians create a fresh, effervescent sound with a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Simon Thomas Gonsalves, 44, Oronoco, Minn.; 8/12/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 9/25/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (9/25/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, … [Read more...]