The Wapasha Construction Company was awarded the Caledonia Wastewater Treatment Plant construction contract on September 13, 2021, with a notice to proceed on October 8, 2021, and a final completion date of September 28, 2023. The Caledonia City Council were notified at their June 10 council meeting that the plant is not scheduled to be completed now until June 30, 2025. Mayor … [Read more...]
Survey Launch for Rushford’s Former Farmers Win Site
City Administrator Tony Chladek shared the details of the public survey regarding the development of the former Farmers Win site in downtown Rushford at the Rushford City Council meeting June 10. On Monday, June 17, flyers will be placed around town, postcards will be mailed out, the survey will be posted on Facebook and physical copies of the survey will be available at city … [Read more...]
Generosity is the Name of the Game in Spring Valley
The Spring Valley community has rallied around the Parks and Recreation Department, showing immense generosity for their numerous programs and parks. As the Spring Valley Council met for their June 10 meeting, Parks and Recs Director John Fenske shared the sports park at Spring Creek Park is moving forward and donations are already coming in for the project. At their May … [Read more...]
Four Houston School Board Positions Up for Election
With the resignation of former board member Marissa Grams at the June 6 meeting, the Houston School Board will now have four positions to fill in the general election next fall. Grams’ position will be filled by appointment of the school board; it will then be included in the general election and the newly elected board member will join the board in January with the other new … [Read more...]
Mabel Residents Encouraged to Complete Survey
At the June 12 Mabel City Council meeting, Public Works Director Robert (Bob) Mierau and City Clerk Karen Larson stressed the importance of Mabel residents completing a short inventory survey. According to a public notice, “The City of Mabel is working to complete an inventory of all service lines within the water system as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board Approves Policy 404
After tabling the issue for several months, the Lanesboro School Board unanimously approved Policy 404, Employment Background Checks, at their June 12 meeting. The board used the MSBA suggested policy, but added procedures to the policy. In the adopted procedures, they stipulated that the teaching staff will annually respond to some questions that are the same as they are asked … [Read more...]
Harmony Council Welcomes New Chamber Director
Newly hired Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce director, Beth Weedman was welcomed by the Harmony City Council at their June 11 meeting. She started the position in mid-May. Harmony resident Ann Lyons noted that she had once again missed a library board meeting due to not knowing when it was. She asked how to find that information. City Clerk Samantha Grabau said that all … [Read more...]
Chatfield Tables Motorized Golf Cart Ordinance
At the June 10 meeting of the city council, proposed Ordinance #471 for a Motorized Golf Cart was tabled to clarify insurance and age issues. The proposed ordinance was drafted to regulate the use of a motorized golf cart on public streets and public areas within the city. The ordinance requires the operator to have a valid driver’s license. The operator must have insurance … [Read more...]
Peterson Cleans Up
At the June 13 meeting, the Peterson Council again discussed properties out of compliance with the 2022 Junk Ordinance. Citizens in attendance included Desirae Halvorson, Heidi Halvorson, Mike Halvorson, Pete Erickson, and Zoning Board member Loren Rue. Council members conducted their annual walkabout individually, identifying properties violating city ordinances. Those … [Read more...]
Fat Pat’s Brewery is Open for Business
The long-awaited moment has arrived: Fat Pat’s Brewery, located in the heart of downtown Spring Grove, Minn., is officially open for business. Owned by Patrick Longmire Jr., along with his wife Jayme and friend Chelsea McManimon-Moe, the brewery is located at 130 E. Main St., once an automotive repair shop, now transformed into a vibrant hub for socializing and five-star food … [Read more...]