The Rushford-Peterson School District #239 will be taking bids for the purchase of gasoline to be purchased at the pumps in Rushford during the 2025-2026 school year. Suppliers who are interested must submit their bid on the bid form that can be found on the school district website www.r-pschools.com or by emailing meganboyum@r-pschools.com. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Schools NOTICE OF BID for milk
The Rushford-Peterson Independent School District #239 of Rushford, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for half pints of milk for the 2025-2026 school year. Milk is to be delivered weekly to Rushford-Peterson Schools, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN 55971. Bid price must include delivery costs. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 14th, 2025. Bids are … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025.
The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Volkman, Linder Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher, Admin Chladek Notices and Consent Agenda: Approval of … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025.
The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will beprovided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Absent: Volkman Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher, Admin Chladek Notices and Consent Agenda: Approval … [Read more...]
CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, MINNESOTA
Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Name of TIF District: TIF District 1-10 TIF District 1-13 TIF 1-15 TIF District 1-16 Current net tax capacity 19,721 4,656 57,231 744 Original net tax capacity 268 762 47,038 1,910 Captured net tax … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Let it Grow
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free James 5:7–8: “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it re-ceives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient” John 12:24: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the … [Read more...]
SMIF Awards 359.25 Gallons of Paint to Beautify Small Towns
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded 359.25 gallons of paint to 13 communities across its 20-county region through its Paint the Town Grant Program. This program is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community murals, community welcome signs, historic structures or public art. The Paint … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Telly Ray Ranzenberger, 50, Caledonia, Minn., 3/13/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jackson Lee Martens, 26, Lime Springs, Iowa, 5/18/2025, Speeding (65/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Tayton Andrew Messler, 21, Hawkeye, Iowa, 3/16/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class … [Read more...]
Thomas Harold Bechtel
Thomas “Tom H. Bechtel, age 90, of Caledonia, passed away on June 3, 2025. Tom was born January 14, 1935, in Lansing, Iowa, son of Theodore and Harriet (Peterson) Bechtel. Tom graduated from high school in 1950. He served in the United States Army in Korea in 1955, until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Mary Whalen on June 17, 1961, at St. Joseph’s Catholic … [Read more...]
Marlys Jean Johnson
Marlys Jean Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Known for her adventurous spirit and forward-looking nature, Marlys lived a life filled with love, exploration, and cherished memories. She shared countless driving trips and family adventures with her husband Jim. Together, they traversed the scenic routes and unplanned … [Read more...]