At its October 26 meeting, the Rushford City Council unanimously supported a recommendation from the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for a Jump Start loan and revolving loan fund application by 116 West Jessie, LLC. The company, owned by Kelle and Keith Dencker, is seeking funding to support the acquisition of the building at 116 West Jessie Street, formerly home to Jessie … [Read more...]

At the regular October 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad noted that the Facility Committee has been meeting to review the potential purchase agreement with the City of Preston. The agreement will allow the city to purchase land at the elementary site to build a new swimming pool for Preston. Superintendent Olstad extended congratulations to … [Read more...]

Emergency Manager Jason Harmening asked the county board at their October 27 meeting to consider the submission of a letter to Governor Tim Walz requesting state disaster assistance for damage resultant of the September 18 flood event. Beginning on September 18 there were repeated heavy thunderstorms across all of the county. The State Preliminary Damage Assessment conducted … [Read more...]

The Houston County Board of Commissioners met October 27 at the historic courthouse, approving routine business and consent agenda items, including reappointments to the Crooked Creek Watershed District and a gambling permit for the Gopher State Sportsman’s Club. Routine Business Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners Cindy Wright, Eric … [Read more...]

Get out and vote. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the process. Interestingly, I was thinking about the impact of each person’s vote in a smaller population like most of our rural communities. At a local level, especially, each person’s vote equals a higher percentage of value compared to large scale elections. So, the impact of your vote for candidates … [Read more...]

At the October 26 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Maria McCarty, civil engineer at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., presented the plan to update the wastewater treatment facility. Mayor John McBroom and councilors Pam Bluhm and Mike Urban were absent. The plan was presented during a public hearing to get public comment before it will be submitted to the Minnesota … [Read more...]

At the October 26 regular meeting, the Caledonia City Council approved Ordinance 2026-02, establishing a moratorium on data centers within the city. City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson noted that the 12-month moratorium could be lifted before the 12 months expires. However, he expects the planning commission will need the full 12 months to study data centers and develop a … [Read more...]

At the October 19 regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Bernard shared that R-P had signed a preferred admission agreement with Luther College. Under this agreement, students who meet minimum requirements will be automatically admitted to Luther and receive a $500 scholarship. Bernard thanked MSHS Principal Brent Olson for his work on the agreement … [Read more...]