Roughly 300 people filled the Mabel Community Center on the evening of January 13 for an event organized by the Fillmore and Houston County GOP groups, coming from communities in Fillmore and Houston Counties along with Decorah, Rochester, Winona and communities in the Twin Cities area. After attendees participated in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayed during an invocation, … [Read more...]
DFL-Led Protesters Voice Their Concerns in Chatfield
On a typical blustery Minnesota winter January day with windchill bringing the temperature down to the normal zero degrees for this time of the year, a group of nearly 25 protestors gathered at the only stoplight in Fillmore County, Minn. Chatfield, Minn., known as the gateway to Bluff Country, presents a golden opportunity for protestors to take a stance from the park every … [Read more...]
Eitzen Received Raving Reviews Regarding Community Center Improvements
The Eitzen City Council held its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Adamson. Present were Mayor Jeff Adamson and council members Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, Emily Burrichter and Mitch Luttchens. Also in attendance were Steve Schuldt, city clerk and Darryl Meyer, maintenance. Mayor Adamson apologized that the … [Read more...]
Chatfield’s New Year Business
The Chatfield City Council met on January 12 for its first meeting in 2026. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Mayor John McBroom reviewed some of the highlights of 2025 including the street project, the replacement of retaining walls, the addition of some new homes and the opening of the coffee shop. In 2026 the city will bring in a new police chief after the retirement of … [Read more...]
Rushford Begins New Year
The new year kicked off for the Rushford Council on January 12 with the swearing in of new council including new mayor Leigh Volkman and Councilors Nick Smith and Judi Pronk. Also sworn in was new Library Board Director Jessica Sherlock. Several designations and appointments were also made including council members to various boards and commissions. Councilor Jim O’Donnell … [Read more...]
Peterson Signs Agreement with County
At the first meeting of the year, January 13, the Peterson City Council officially approved a cooperative agreement with Fillmore County for the 2026 bridge reconstruction project. The agreement comes after discussion last month and a presentation from Fillmore County Engineer Ron Gregg. The 60s-era bridge is the main thoroughfare into the city and intersects Highway 16. The … [Read more...]
Mabel Tables Cannabis Ordinance
At the January 14, 2026, Mabel City Council meeting, the council tabled the city’s proposed cannabis ordinance, giving council members additional time to talk to other communities and cannabis businesses in the area. The city is responsible for managing and administering the ordinance. Councilor Kelly Sand asked if 500 feet is far enough. Section 3 of the ordinance … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council Advances New Library Project
The Caledonia City Council convened its first regular meeting on January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., presided over by Mayor Jeremy Leis. Council members Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and John Rauk were in attendance. Amanda Ninneman was not present at the meeting. The proposed new library was again on the City Council’s agenda as the project continues to move forward and the … [Read more...]
Donation Enables Harmony Ambulance to Purchase Defribrillator
At the January 13 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the December meeting and the December planning session, the claims and January checks, the investment report, cash balances, and the budget. An agreement renewal for 2026 with Gundersen Health System was approved as was a letter from SMIF thanking the city for its … [Read more...]
Credible Mind Platform
Kelly Jo Krenzke, children’s mental health, and Kiah Halverson, adult mental health, presented an introduction to the Credible Mind Platform at the Fillmore County Board’s January 13 meeting. Fillmore County Human Services partnered with Credible Mind about a month and a half ago. Krenzke said it will be accessible to anyone in Fillmore County. It will be available on the … [Read more...]