Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the Lanesboro School Board that the Federal Electric Bus Grant they had been awarded was cancelled. The school will need to lease a diesel bus for next year. The bus price has gone up $21,000 and will be subject to an additional $7,000 tariff. The school intends to look into gas buses for the following year since their prices are not rising … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Accepts Resignation of Public Works Supervisor
At a special meeting, held June 11, the Rushford Village Council formally accepted the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, who’s served the village since January 2021. Chiglo presented the letter of resignation May 28 to City Clerk Mary Miner, with his resignation effective June 13. The council received a second letter, with requests by Chiglo, ahead of the … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society Continues Elevator Restoration
At the June 10 Harmony city council meeting, Mary Sack spoke to the council members regarding some details for the Golden Happenings group that meets in a room at the community center. She noted that there is no light in the parking lot and over the outside door that the seniors use which can be a problem. She also asked for clarification on whether or not the group is the only … [Read more...]
Daycare Shade, Zoning, Property Issues Top Mabel Council Meeting
The Mabel City Council held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Wednesday, June 11, with Mayor Adam Wilder convening the meeting at 6 p.m. Council members present included Kirsten Wyffels, Tina Bakke, Valerie Arnold and Kelly Sand. Staff members present were City Clerk Karen Larson and Public Works Director Robert Mierau. The meeting began with the approval of the … [Read more...]
Whalan Water Samples Receive Clean Bill of Health
As discussed at the June 9 meeting, the city of Whalan was notified that water samples sent into the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have passed. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting was Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also present. Councilor Sheila … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council Hears Legislative Update
Caledonia City Council members gathered at city hall for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 9. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jeremy Leis and council members Robert (Bob) Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick and John Rauk were present. City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson presented his annual … [Read more...]
Unique Pathways for Houston Students
At the June 5 Houston School Board meeting, Superintendent Mary Morem lauded the three student speakers for the recent graduation ceremonies at MNVA and the three student speakers at Houston High School. Each speaker wrote their own unique speech which showed their personalities and pathways at the schools. Morem noted Houston was very blessed to have so many choices available … [Read more...]
Chatfield Calls for Public Hearing on Street Reconstruction Plan
At the city council’s June 9 meeting, a resolution was adopted calling for a public hearing on a proposal for a five-year street reconstruction plan and the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund street reconstruction projects. The public hearing is to be held at the June 23 city council meeting. The street construction plan proposal covering the next five years includes … [Read more...]
Eitzen Plans for Fourth of July Festivities, Community Center Improvements
Mayor Jeff Adamson called the regularly scheduled Eitzen City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. on June 10. Among the highlights of the meeting were updates on the town’s much-anticipated Fourth of July celebration and discussions surrounding the proposed improvements to the Eitzen Community Center. Mayor Adamson lightheartedly confirmed that the straps on his stilts are good … [Read more...]
Peterson May See Added Parking
The Peterson Council gave a verbal blessing to Councilor Gail Boyum to seek cost estimates for a proposed project. At the June 11 meeting, Boyum indicated she is entertaining the idea of putting in diagonal parking on the north end of Centennial Street. Boyum owns two lots west of the intersection of Centennial Street and Mill Street as of January this year. Behind them lies … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Moves Forward with Street Project, Electrical Upgrades, and Library Grant Approval
The Wykoff City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presiding. Council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel were present, along with City Administrator Becky Schmidt. Administrative Assistant Luann Hare was absent. A local resident addressed the council to express opposition to the city’s new … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council Hears from SMIF, Begins Next Step on Active Transportation Grant Project
The Spring Valley City Council June 9 meeting kicked off with a presentation by Aaron Johnson, Philanthropy director at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). “The foundation is a donor supported foundation. We invest for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. This includes 175 communities and one native nation,” Johnson … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Hears of Possible Changes to CCTV
At the June 11, 2025, school board meeting, board members David Sowinski, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson and elementary principal, Shane McBroom. Board members Mark Johnsrud and Josh Thompson were not present. Reports Principal McBroom spoke about the Local Literacy Plan … [Read more...]
Community Builders – Lucas Hall Takes Ownership of Spring Grove Cinema
For roughly 15 years Spring Grove Communications owned and operated Spring Grove Cinema located at 167 W. Main Street. The Cinema is a local theater where people enjoy gathering for entertainment and events. However, in October 2024. Spring Grove Cinema was put up for sale to the public via sealed bids. Lucas Hall, a Cinema volunteer, placed a bid and graciously took … [Read more...]
Pickleball May Come to Fountain
At the June 4 meeting, Mayor Ron Reisner brought up a suggestion from resident Jason Sethre to convert the old volleyball courts to a pickleball court. The game is quickly increasing in popularity with courts and teams springing up in nearly every small town, many of them being funded according to Reisner. “It’s gotten to be a big thing,” said Councilor Jordan Kearns to the … [Read more...]