By Hannah Wingert Several residents of Lanesboro spoke at the March 3 Lanesboro city council meeting regarding the library board. Peter Torkelson noted that that evening’s proposed resolution regarding the appointment of a new library board member had language that was not consistent with the ordinance. Bonita Underbakke felt that the library board had been weakened by … [Read more...]

By Zech Sindt The Ostrander City Council convened for its regular meeting on March 4 at 6:30 p.m., with all council members present except for Dan Hellerud. Mayor Stephanie Start presided over the session, joined by Council Members DJ Start, Jimmie Dean, and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. The meeting opened with the presentation of the … [Read more...]

The March 4 Rushford Village Council meeting included discussion on two ordinance changes and the potential hire of a Public Works position. Councilor Travis Link, Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit, and Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo were absent from the meeting. Ordinance #7 and #2 were reviewed by City Attorney Joe O’Koren. The first relates to mowing, grass and … [Read more...]

Sheriff John DeGeorge explained his request to manage the Sentence to Serve (STS) Program internally at the county board’s March 4 meeting. The state of Minnesota is ending the STS Program as of June 2025. The Institution Community Work Crews (ICWC) program pays counties like Fillmore County to house low risk inmates. This program appears to be continuing. The ICWC allows for … [Read more...]

At the March 5 meeting, the Fountain Council heard from Alex Miners of Miners Underground. The company is the contractor for the underground fiber-optic project for MiBroadband. Miners discussed the locating and construction process, including who will be on-site and what property owners can watch for. Miners noted the flags for locating will come first. They ask that all … [Read more...]

Chairman Eric Johnson called the March 4 Houston County Commission meeting to order at 9 a.m. in Room 222 of the historic courthouse. Nine minutes later, the board went into closed session for labor negotiations. All commissioners were in attendance: District 1 – Cindy Wright, District 2 – Eric Johnson, District 3 – Kurt Zehnder, District 4 – Bob Schuldt, and District 5 – … [Read more...]

The Rushford City Council set March 24 at 6:30 p.m. as the hearing date on the intent to purchase body worn cameras for the Rushford Police Department. According to Minnesota Statute, the police must allow public comment before purchasing such equipment. Copies of the proposed policy are available on the city website or at city hall. Written comments must be received by … [Read more...]

Sheriff John DeGeorge explained why there is a need for the I-BAND Interior Public Safety Band Enhancement System at the board’s February 25 meeting. Due to the fact that there are not many radio towers in Fillmore County for the ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Radio) System this amplification system will be necessary in the new jail building. Three bids were … [Read more...]

At the February 24 meeting of the city council, plans were approved for maintenance of numerous city streets. A quote from Durst Outdoor Services in the amount of $29,025.50 was approved for crack filling work on portions of six streets (River St, Seventh St., Sixth St., Fourth St., Old Territorial Rd, and Grove St.). Many of the same streets will be chip sealed after … [Read more...]

At the February 24 Caledonia City Council meeting, no formal action was taken regarding the city’s 2026-2046 Capital Improvement Plan. City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson stated that this is the first step in creating the plan.  The purpose of the plan is to determine how the city will pay for capital improvements and capital projects. The staff recommends, “In order to … [Read more...]