Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (8/26/2022) Commissioner Warrants: $403,169.63 •MCCC, MI 33$10,226.23 •Fillmore Co Auditor- Treasurer$9,975.94 •Preston Service … [Read more...]
School Board Regular Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 6:00 pm in Science Room #50. Members present in person: Adkins, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Wilder, Miller,Livingood, Superintendent Kuphal Members present via visible-audible technology: Gail Gilman (MSBA) Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Heather … [Read more...]
Official Publication Notice of Ordinance Amendment Fillmore County
Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.05(5)(a), Performance Standards in the Ag District The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on September 6, 2022. This amendment pertains to Section 604.05(5)(a), Performance Standards in the Ag District. This amendment reduces the minimum size of public road frontage or recorded … [Read more...]
Pop-up Plays Lanesboro: Roma, Norskies and Bumtown 1935
Pop-up Plays Lanesboro: Roma, Norskies and Bumtown 1935, produced by History Alive Lanesboro, takes you into the world of 1935 in small town southeast Minnesota. Experience a local Roma or gypsy camp (from an elder’s memories) and watch a lively revived local Norwegian play from 1935. Meet town “character” Cyclone Johnson as well as Cecil Ward – local journalist and movie … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $190,215 in Small Town Grants 22 organizations receive grants
OWATONNA, MN, August 17, 2022 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 22 grants totaling $190,215 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grant program was launched in 2017 to support smaller communities which can benefit from additional financial resources to help them grow and address challenges. Since … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Choosing the better way
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist There is a story about Jesus and his friends that is often not appreciated, particularly by those of us whose lives are full to overflowing with activities and responsibilities. Mary and Martha are friends of Jesus who often host Jesus and his disciples in their homes. On this day, Jesus is in Martha’s home and, as is … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, September 12 •Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. •Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wykoff City Council, City … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department William Phillip Meyer, 59, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/17/2022, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Lee Back, 24, Elgin, Minn.; 8/7/2022, Speeding (82/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. William Phillip Cordle, 46, Wabasha, Minn.; 9/28/2021, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces October 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for arts programming proposals by nonprofit organizations. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than December 1, 2022, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout September with an October 1, 2022, … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$3,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by visiting smifoundation.org/lanesboro, emailing … [Read more...]