By Jean Meiners Technician, Root River SWCD Do you have an inactive, unused or abandoned well on your property? Every unused well that is not properly sealed poses a safety, health, and environmental threat to your family and community as well as a potential legal risk to the homeowner. Children and small animals can easily fall into an unprotected, open well. Also, … [Read more...]
What’s Moving Into Your Backyard?
By Zack Glaunert Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist Houston County In recent years, there has been growing awareness on certain invasive plant species that have been encroaching upon our landscapes. Some of you may be familiar with the species in this article. Some of you may have already had the pleasure of combatting one or all of these species, and know just how … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – From Norwegian Ridge to Spring Grove
By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Spring Grove is a small town located in southeast Minnesota and is home to over 1,200 people. Being a close-knit community, Spring Grove has many oppor-tunities for everyone, lots to do, and lots to see! Do you want to go on a walk with beautiful scenery? Try the bird trail! How about eating out for dinner? The Mexican restaurant, Fiesta Rosita is … [Read more...]
SMIF Awards $200,000 in Small Town Grants
OWATONNA, MN, Nov. 18, 2025 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 23 grants totaling $200,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. Each grant seeks to impact the culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of a town by investing in collaborative initiatives that help make the community more welcoming. The … [Read more...]
Grand Meadow Township Residents (2025)
The Grand Meadow Township Board will meet at the ES Building on December 9 at 9:00 a.m. LuAnn Holst, Clerk/Treasurer Grand Meadow Township Publish 1 … [Read more...]
NOTICE Norway Township
Norway Township announces winter road closure for Bear Paw Road from the intersection with Basswood Road to the driveway at 24486. This road closure will take place from December 15, 2025, to April 1, 2026. Brenda Bergan, Clerk Norway Township Publish 1,8 … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Lanesboro will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat application for a proposed development named Lamon Heights on parcel ID 190398100. The application requests that the existing parcel be subdivided into six (6) lots. The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 11.4.2025 Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a regular 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 (11/7/25) Commissioner Warrants: Marco, Inc $ 6,319.39 Storelee Cement & Masonry, LLC $ 2,483.00 Compass Minerals Inc $ 109,741.74 Croell, Inc $ 144,021.47 State Of Mn $ 5,483.59 Consolidated Energy Co. $ … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM
High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval Public Comment Consent Items Minutes Approval of November 6, 2025 Approval of November 20, 2025 Payment of Bills Personnel Contracts Increased Contracts Hiring Memos Resignations Retirement Leave Request Discussion … [Read more...]
black hammer township meeting notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 1 … [Read more...]