On March 19, 2024, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors awarded 21 arts programming grants for a total of $89,000 in funding to individual artists throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 13 Advancing Artist Grants and eight Emerging Artist grants. SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as … [Read more...]
Fountain Preps for Tower Work
For two years, the city of Fountain has known issues exist with its water tower. However, until this year, there weren’t funds available for the work. At the April 3 meeting, the Fountain Council unanimously approved two bids for the planned reconditioning. Mayor Pro Tem David Gudmundson filled in for Mayor Tammy Danielson, who was absent from the meeting. The city … [Read more...]
Village to Amend Animal Ordinance
At the April 2 meeting, the Rushford Village Council heard an impassioned plea for help from a family seeking assistance with an animal control issue. Jared and Steffanie Iverson and Joyce Iverson, who served on several community organizations, including the zoning board, spoke regarding their concerns. According to the family, dogs in the North Money Creek Road area have … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Approves Annual Agreement with DAC
At the April 2 meeting of the county board the annual nursing consultation services agreement with Fillmore County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) was approved. Jessica Erickson, public health director, explained the agreement allows the county nursing consultant who is also an employee of Fillmore County Public Health to be available to consult on anything as needed … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schedules Beginning of 2024 Citywide Cleanup
The city council approved dates for the citywide cleanup at their March 25 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Josh Broadwater were absent. The citywide cleanup will begin on May 6. Appliances, televisions, large electronics, mattresses and box springs can be picked up beginning on May 9. A resolution was adopted authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of … [Read more...]
Proof the Zoning Process Works in Caledonia
The Caledonia City Council, at its regular city council meeting on Monday, March 25, denied a request by Donald J. Jr. and Sharon Burroughs for a zoning permit at 107 West Adams Street, Caledonia, Minn. The Burroughs requested a 5-foot variance on the west side of their property and a 5-foot setback from the west side property line. According to the staff report, the … [Read more...]
Amish Buggy Hit and Run Charges Filed
Brittany Nicole Edgar, 32, of Spring Valley, Minn., is facing six charges relating to an incident that occurred on the evening of February 16, 2024. A portion of the complaint reads: At approximately 10:05 PM, Deputy Bryan Guber was dispatched to the area of 29893 County Road 1 for a vehicle versus horse-and-buggy accident with injuries. Upon arrival, Guber observed an … [Read more...]
New Management Company at Wildcat Park
The Houston County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, and unanimously approved an agreement with Wildcat Creek Management LLC to operate Wildcat Park for 2024. Justin Rohrer and Jenna Knight are both principals of Wildcat Creek Management LLC. Rohrer, whose background is in construction, will manage the day-to-day operations, … [Read more...]
Rushford Says Yes to Rolling Hills Transit
The Rushford Council recently welcomed Rolling Hills Transportation Director Bill Spitzer to discuss public transportation within the city and a funding request from the company. At the time, Spitzer acknowledged the new Rushford area bus and noted the company would seek funding support. At the March 25 meeting, the council discussed a Rolling Hills Transit request for $2,802 … [Read more...]
Chatfield Board Agrees to Submit Facility Project Review
At the March 20 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sovinski, Josh Thompson and Mark Johnsrud were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Elementary Principal Shane McBroom, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student senate members Ella Lane and Anna Bernau were also present. Board members Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were not … [Read more...]