Prior to the Whalan City Council meeting on January 13, 2025, Mayor David Hallum was once again sworn in along with returning councilmembers Thore E. Johnson and Owen Lewis. Following the swearing in, the meeting began and the council got down to business. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Hallum along with councilmembers Lewis (via Zoom), Kim … [Read more...]

At the January 21 meeting of the city council, some projects listed on the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan were discussed. Driveways at the Crown Hill Cemetery need improvements. Options discussed included paving of only the entrance estimated to cost $45,000, paving of all paved driveways estimated to cost $115,000, converting to gravel surface costing over $8,000 for the … [Read more...]

At the January 21 meeting, the Rushford Village Council poured through a lengthy list of annual items including goals, designations, and appointments for 2025. Updates and adjustments to goals included continuing work on village roads, culverts, signage, and the village hall playground. Equipment needs are laid out, as are several other ongoing needs. Public Works Supervisor … [Read more...]

Newly elected Spring Valley Mayor Justin Mlinar presided over his first regular meeting on January 13. The first order of business was to have newly appointed council member Brent Kohn take his oath of office. Kohn will join Chris Danielson as the new faces on the Spring Valley City Council this year. The council then worked through the annual resolutions. The Fillmore … [Read more...]

Anna Frauenkron, representing the ambulance, appeared before the Houston City Council meeting January 13 to ask to purchase two combination monitors/defibrillators for the city’s ambulance service. Anna had researched the purchase and found that the best fit for Houston Ambulance would be two LIFEPAK 35s at a total cost of $100,000. Frauenkron explained that the ambulance … [Read more...]

The January 14 Harmony City Council meeting opened with the swearing in of returning council member Jesse Grabau, new council member Tara Morem, and returning mayor Steve Donney. The consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the regular December 10 meeting and the November 19 special meeting, the claims and December checks, the cash in CD, and cash balances as … [Read more...]

Caledonia’s new mayor, Jeremy Leis, presided over his first city council meeting on Monday evening, January 13, 2025. Mayor Leis called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmembers Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman and David Fitzpatrick were also present.  The council accepted the resignation of … [Read more...]

By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council convened for their first monthly meeting of the year on January 14 at 7 p.m.  All council members and officials were present with the exception of council member Barbara Fate.  In attendance were Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and council members Kaleb Himli, Jeffrey … [Read more...]

At the January 13 meeting, the Rushford Council reviewed other annual designations, appointments, fees, and other annual business. Much of it remains unchanged from 2024. City Administrator Tony Chladek took the opportunity to reference the discussion regarding his position and work at the last council meeting. “I want to take a step back and reflect on our progress … [Read more...]

At the January 14 Fillmore County board meeting Nicole Lehman, DNR Area Hydrologist, explained the reasoning for the suggested language changes. The proposed amendments are centered around a change from “NE” (natural environment) to “Forested.” Lehman’s area includes Fillmore, Houston and Olmsted Counties. Fillmore County has nearly 500 miles of trout streams, which is about … [Read more...]

The Chatfield City Council met for the first time in 2025 on January 13. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Re-elected councilors Pam Bluhm, Josh Broadwater and David Frank repeated the oath of office, as did Mayor John McBroom. Councilor Frank was elected to serve as vice mayor. McBroom said he was honored to again serve as the city’s mayor and was looking forward to … [Read more...]

At the January 7 Houston County Commission meeting, the board approved a three-year contract with Justin Rohrer, Wildcat Creek Management LLC, to operate Wildcat Park. Interim Administrator Carol Lapham reviewed the contract and explained the major changes as compared to last year’s contract. Compensation increased from $52,000 to $54,000 and online reservations will be … [Read more...]