Mabel-Canton School District, Mabel, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Best Value Prime Contract Proposals” for Mabel-Canton High School – Renovation & Additions. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Building Connected using the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b, free of charge to Contractors. No … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Preston City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a variance request submitted by Preston Protein Products, Inc. Applicant/Owner: Mr. Johnson, Preston Protein Products, Inc. Property Address: 220 St. … [Read more...]
MEETING NOTICE HOLT TOWNSHIP
Holt Township is moving the regular monthly meeting from Monday, October 13th, to Tuesday, October 14th. Sons of Norway Hall, 7pm. Chris Gudmundson Holt Township Clerk Publish 6,13 … [Read more...]
Black Hammer Township Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Black Hammer Township Hall. Publish 6 … [Read more...]
Meeting Notice Wilmington Township Board
The Wilmington Township Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 pm. The meeting location will be 601 E Main St. Spring Grove, MN. Publish 6 … [Read more...]
CITY OF SPRING GROVE AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE; CHAPTER 1100; NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES
NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES Any structure or use lawfully existing upon the effective date of this Ordinance may be continued at the size and in a manner or operation. The minimum square footage or maximum lot coverage percentage requirements shall not apply to any non-conforming lot that was platted prior to the adoption of this ordinance on August 19th, 2025. Any … [Read more...]
How To Put Together a Manure Management Plan
By Melissa Wilson, Extension specialist; Nancy Bohl Bormann, Researcher; and Chryseis Modderman, Extension educator It’s that time of year when the crops are coming off the field and folks are starting to think about next year’s crop. If you have livestock on your farm, you are also thinking about manure application, which may happen this fall and/or next spring. How … [Read more...]
Finstad Statement on Reckless Democrat Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government, rejecting the House-passed, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21st: “In Congress, our job is to govern and that’s exactly what Democrats are refusing to do. House Republicans … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – The Story of Small Business
By Madison Lile When you drive through southeast Minnesota, you don’t typically see a Starbucks, Target or Sam’s Club, you see small businesses that are more than places of commerce. They are reflections of the people and communities that sustain them. No where is this clearer than in local farms like Owl Bluff Farm in Houston, Minn., which grows fresh, organic, and local … [Read more...]
Prevent Home Electrical Fires
A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. Electrical fires are no joke. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires per year. The National Fire Protection Association says they can contribute to 440 deaths and … [Read more...]