Caledonia Police Department Jeffery Mark Felten, 69, Caledonia, Minn., 4/21/2024, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Joseph Arthur Palen, 80, Caledonia, Minn., 4/15/2024, Speeding (67/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Chatfield Police Department Austin Jakob Lawler, 21, Chatfield, Minn., 4/11/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine … [Read more...]

At the May 13 meeting, the Rushford Council received and approved the comprehensive annual financial report. Kali Lentz of Smith Schafer & Associates presented the report. There were no surprises or issues with the audit. General property tax revenue stability has continued with minimal upticks over the last few years. The 2023 levy of $1,082,255 was up about $65,000 from … [Read more...]

Semcac executive director, Jennifer Hengel, senior service director Jeff Wyant, and director of transportation Bill Spitzer addressed the commissioners at their May 14 board meeting. Semcac is a non-profit 501c3 Community Action Agency that was established in 1966 and serves Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona Counties. Its services are directed to … [Read more...]

Present at the May 13, 2024, regularly scheduled city council meeting was Mayor David Hallum, along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Sheila Higbe. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also present. The agenda was approved with the addition of Gravel on Deep River Road under New Business. Minutes of the regular meeting held April 8 and … [Read more...]

At the May 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a draft ordinance to regulate the use of special vehicles on public streets and areas within the city was reviewed. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The ordinance requires the operator of a special vehicle to get a permit. The proposed ordinance provides for the issuance and use of a disabled permit in certain instances. … [Read more...]

On May 13, the Houston City Council heard a presentation of the feasibility report on the 2025 Spruce Street utility and street improvements from project manager Derek Olinger of Bolton & Menk. The project will be completed in cooperation with the county since the street is also CSAH 13. Some portions of the street will just need to be resurfaced while the mid-section of … [Read more...]

At the May 8, 2024 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe and Mark Johnsrud were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Elementary Principal Shane McBroom, and High School Principal Eric Nelson. Shane McBroom reported that Kindergarten Round-Up was very successful with 68 students registered for next … [Read more...]

At the May 7, 2024, Houston County Commission meeting, District 3 Commissioner Robert (Bob) Burns announced that he is not running for re-election. Three commissioners are up for re-election, District 1 – Dewey Severson, District 3 – Robert Burns, and District 5 – Greg Myhre. Candidates have from May 21, 2024, until June 4, 2024, at 5 p.m. to file. Chairman Eric Johnson … [Read more...]

During the May 8 city council meeting, Mabel City Clerk Karen Larson announced that the city has scheduled a public hearing on May 23 at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at city hall. The public hearing is an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their options regarding the city’s potential water project.   Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting of the Mabel City … [Read more...]