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Three CUP applications recommended for approval

March 1, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal

The Fillmore County Planning Commission held public hearings on three conditional use permit applications during their February 18 meeting. •Timothy Lawstuen applied for a CUP for a private campground in section 4, Fountain Township. The application is for seven camp sites. Currently, there are six campers being used just by family members. One of the six campers is used by … [Read more...]

Chatfield discusses benefits of strategic planning

March 1, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

At the February 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the potential benefits of working with a consultant to better identify longer-term goals, along with a work plan, was discussed at length. A proposal from HueLife was under consideration at a cost of $6,500 for consultant services. City Clerk Joel Young said they could hire a facilitator to help them identify a clear … [Read more...]

Rushford approves seeking deputy clerk/accounting

March 1, 2021 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

At the February 22 meeting, the Rushford City Council tackled just a few items of business, but one could spell some relief for city staffing. Following a retirement of Deputy Clerk Louane Davidson at city hall last year, administrative staff was shifted. Julianne Frick was moved into the position with utility, but the city never filled the positions fully. Rather than fill a … [Read more...]

Houston County employee Lucas Onstad hired as the county assessor

March 1, 2021 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

On February 23, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners regular meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners present include Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. COVID-19 update Houston County Public Health Director John Pugleasa emphasized that the COVID-19 community clinics are “community effort, it is gratifying to be … [Read more...]

Caledonia Public Works employees complimented for their swift work plowing city streets

March 1, 2021 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder called the Caledonia City Council’s regular meeting to order on Monday evening, February 22, at 6:02 p.m. in the city auditorium. City council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Councilmember Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. Included were … [Read more...]

Fillmore County technology initiatives

March 1, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal

Fillmore County has been working toward a number of technology upgrades/initiatives for some time. At the board’s February 23 meeting, several initiatives were approved. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery detailed all of the planned initiatives which will be  purchased, installed, licensed, and maintained through Marco. All technological upgrades were discussed in the … [Read more...]

Spring Grove City Council hears year-end reports from EDA and the police chief

February 22, 2021 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, via Zoom. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also present: Julie Amundson, City Clerk/Administrator; Paul Folz, Chief of Police; Courtney Bergy Swanson, CEDA/EDA; and two media … [Read more...]

Houston school to consider purchase of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

February 22, 2021 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Superintendent Krin Abraham informed the Houston School Board at their meeting on February 11 that the school had been approached about the possibility of purchasing the St. Mary’s Catholic Church building. Abraham told the board that the church will be available after June 30; the church’s roof has been recently done and the kitchen and bathrooms are handicapped accessible and … [Read more...]

Rushford Village buys additional equipment

February 22, 2021 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Rushford Village

A quick Rushford Village Council meeting February 16 saw just three items of discussion, in addition to Planning & Zoning. During the Roads, Water, and Sewer portion of the agenda, it was suggested by Equipment Committee member Mike Ebner that the city consider another  purchase for Public Works/Maintenance. Last month, the council approved the purchase of a new, large … [Read more...]

Chatfield School Board approves in-person, full-time for all grades

February 22, 2021 by Mary Allen Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - COVID-19 issues dominate Chatfield School Board meetingChatfield Gophers

The Chatfield School Board met in special session on February 17, 2021, with all members present. Also present were Superintendent Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, and teacher Jay Harstad. The meeting was held to finalize the new K-12 learning plan.  At the last board meeting there was a discussion of implementing in-person learning on a full-time basis and … [Read more...]

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Contact Your Legislators

Governor - TIM WALZ
Office of the Governor
130 State Capital
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

800-657-3717 | 651-201-3400
mn.gov/governor/

U.S. Representative - JIM HAGEDORN
District 1
hagedorn.house.gov

U.S. Senator - AMY KLOBUCHAR
www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public
507-288-5321 | 888-224-9043

U.S. Senator - TINA SMITH
www.smith.senate.gov
507-288-2003

State Representative - GREG DAVIDS
District 28B
651-296-9278
rep.greg.davids@house.mn

State Senator - JEREMY MILLER
District 28
651-296-5649
sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn

Government this week

Monday, March 1

• City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall,

5:30 p.m.

• Kingsland School Board, Work session, Elementary Conference

Room, 6 p.m.

• Lanesboro City Council, Community Center and via Zoom,

6 p.m.

• Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 2

• Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Houston County Commissioners, telemeeting, 9 a.m.

• Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

• Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3

• Fountain City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 4

• Houston School Board, High School Media Center, 6 p.m.

Monday, March 8

• Whalan City Council, via Zoom, 5 p.m.

• Caledonia City Council, City Auditorium, 6 p.m.

• Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6  p.m.

• Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

*Schedule subject to change.

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