An Omnibus Rule 8 hearing was held on July 29 at 9 a.m. in Preston regarding charges against Fifth Sun Gardens, which is owned and operated by Luis Hummel of rural Lanesboro. Fifth Sun Gardens has operated as an industrial hemp farm, under a pilot program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The charges, which include a misdemeanor and two felonies, resulted … [Read more...]
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neighborhood, hollering, "Uff da, slow down!"
Spring Valley to upgrade radios, not squad car
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on July 22. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Deb Zimmer informed the council that two quotes were received for the proposed replacement of Emergency Management radios. The lower bid was from Ancom Communications, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton water damage reviewed
Recent damages at Mabel-Canton school were shown and discussed during the school board’s regular meeting on July 23. Members present were Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board chair Cristal Adkins, High school secretary Lynette Donald, Diane Wilder, Chris Loppnow, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Kuphal explained that the water damage was not … [Read more...]
Kingsland maintenance project nearing end
During the Kingsland School board board meeting on July 15, the board was updated on the progress of the ongoing Longterm Facility Maintenance Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) project, which started shortly after the end of the last school year. Members present included board chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James … [Read more...]
Harmening to fill Mabel Deputy Clerk vacancy
On July 10, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Adam Wilder Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Kirsten Wyffels. Gary Morken and Terry Torkelson were absent. No visitors were on hand to address the council. Interviews were recently held for the vacant deputy clerk position for the city of Mabel. Councilor … [Read more...]
Semcac’s Grout glad to be back home
There’s an old saying that, “You end up where you’re supposed to be,” and Doug Grout agrees with that sentiment. As the new Executive Director at Semcac, at the Rushford administrative location, Doug only started at the beginning of July. But he already seems to be settling in well. Another reason Doug is happy to be here, he said, is, “Semcac is very near and dear to a … [Read more...]
Wykoff street projects progressing
The Wykoff city council held a regular meeting on July 8. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. Mary Tjepkes was absent. The council discussed final steps regarding the Main Street project, as well as next steps on the upcoming County 5 project. Regarding the Main Street project, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley accepts bid on Industrial Park
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on July 8. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Seven bids had been received for the upcoming 2019 Industrial Park Expansion project, and those bids were reviewed by the engineering firm of Bolton & … [Read more...]
Harmony Sings (and quite well!)
As a part of Harmony’s weeklong 4th of July celebration, the third annual Harmony Sings event was held on Sunday, June 30 at the Old Legion Hall in Harmony, with approximately 70 people on hand. The event is organized by the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, and is affiliated with a statewide competition known as Minnesota Sings. One of those on hand was Chuck Spavin, representing … [Read more...]
Kingsland mulls water leak
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” board meeting on July 1. All members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James Hecimovic). Also attending was Principal Scott Klavetter. The board discussed the ongoing longterm facility maintenance (indoor air quality) project. … [Read more...]