Monday, February 12 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 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 Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]
Mabel sets fee for snow removal violators
At its February meeting, Mabel council members voted on a standard rate that will be charged to businesses and residents who are not in compliance with the snow removal ordinance. The city ordinance states that snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. If the snow is not removed, the city has the right to remove the snow at the property owner’s … [Read more...]
State Auditor Otto releases report on city finances
ST. PAUL, MN – State Auditor Rebecca Otto released the 2016 Minnesota City Finances Report on December 28, 2017. The report summarizes, through data tables and charts, the financial operations of 850 Minnesota cities for calendar year 2016. “The City Finances report is issued each year to help local government officials, policy makers, and the public better understand city … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Artificial Intelligence, good or bad?
By Travis Vatland “I’ll be back!” Arnold Schwarzenegger said, while acting in Terminator, a movie about a cyborg assassin from the future. Having recently watched Terminator, I wondered about how Artificial Intelligence will impact our lives, good and bad, and perhaps the most important, where is the line drawn? However, before we get into the article, what is artificial … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
February 5 — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.57/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.60/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 31, Jason Paul Kahoun, 35, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. He is charged one felony; Drugs - 5th Degree - Sale - Marijuana Mixture Except Small Amount of Marijuana With No Remuneration. It carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On January 31, Laura Lynn Kahoun, 34, of Rushford, appeared … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Benjamin Allen Keyes, 54, Fountain, Minn.; 1/13/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Britta Lee Nordahl, 31, Minneapolis, Minn.; 12/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Chad Lyndon Losee, 37, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/11/2017, Transportation of Loaded … [Read more...]
USDA announces funding availability to help low income individuals and families buy or repair homes
AUSTIN, MN – USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low and low income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” said State Director Brad Finstad. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires applicants … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Lammers
William “Bill” Lammers, age 67, of Grand Meadow, formerly of Preston, was called home on Wednesday February 7, 2018, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow. Funeral Mass for Bill Lammers will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take … [Read more...]
Larry Lee Elit
Larry Lee Elit, 80, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home in rural Rushford. Larry was born to Irene (Seefeldt) and George Elit on April 7, 1937, in Austin, Minn. He lived on the family farm in Elkton, Minn. Larry moved to Dexter, Minn., in 1946, with his mother and grandparents. Larry graduated from Elkton High School in 1955. He then joined the … [Read more...]