Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore County Approves Three-Year Contract with LELS

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The county has been in contract negotiations with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) for a few months. At the July 1 meeting of the county board a three-year union contract was approved pending the union’s approval. Bobbie Hillery, county administrator, and Lindsi Engle, human resource officer, met with the LELS team with input from David Drown & Associates to … [Read more...]

Village Audited; Wades Through Public Works Items

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At the July 1 meeting, the Rushford Village Council welcomed Bill Sherry from Engleson & Associates. Sherry presented the summary findings of the 2024 audit. The village was issued a clean audit. Limited segregation of duties was noted as a risk, as is noted annually. “There’s not a whole lot going on,” said Sherry. Total cash and investments increased $100,000 last … [Read more...]

Emergency Resolution Approved After June 25 Storms Caused Over $120K in Damage

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Chairman Eric Johnson called the July 1 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission to order at 9 a.m. All commissioners present at the July 1 meeting: District 1 - Cindy Wright, District 2 - Eric Johnson, District 3 - Kurt Zehnder, District 4 - Bob Schuldt, and District 5 - Greg Myhre. During the meeting, Houston County Emergency Management Director Mark Olson … [Read more...]

The Hazel Family’s Legacy of Soil and Sustainability

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When driving through the countryside north of Lanesboro, keep an eye on the road – especially near the Hazel farms. “Watch out for the worms!” pleaded Brian Hazel with a grin. “They do our tillage work.” The Hazel family’s deep ties to the land date back to the Great Depression. Brian’s grandfather, co-signed a note with a friend for property near where the bike trail now … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Public Health Office Upgrades

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At the June 24 meeting of the county board, Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, asked the board to consider new office structures to improve operational needs in her department. Erickson said additional revenues from state and other sources could offset costs of the upgrade so there would be little or no effect on the department’s budget or levy. Three quotes were … [Read more...]

Village Comp Plan Nears Completion

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After several years, the Rushford Village Comprehensive Plan update is nearing completion. At the June 17 meeting, Community Economic Development Associates’ Community and Business Development Specialist Rebecca Charles presented the first draft of the plan. Comprehensive plans are meant to guide the city in long-term decision making. Charles completed the plan for the city as … [Read more...]

Philanthropy Director Talks to Spring Grove Council About SMIF

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Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, June 17 at 168 West Main Street in room 100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mike Hagen, Eric Ostern, Trent Turner and Wilhelmson. Councilor Morgan Buckland was absent. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton Recognized for Bond Sale Success, Approves Budget and Teacher Contract

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The Mabel-Canton School Board was formally recognized by Ehlers & Associates during its regularly meeting on June 17, following the successful sale of school building bonds. Jodie Zesbaugh of Ehlers announced the award of the bonds to Baird out of Milwaukee, and the board unanimously approved the resolution ratifying the sale of the building bonds by roll call vote. … [Read more...]