During the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held on January 23, 2024, the board of directors had much to share with attendees. Along with the usual financial information, election and year in review, the board also announced the new Executive Director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC). Joe Goetzke has been hired as the new executive director. … [Read more...]
Houston Chamber of Commerce Reflects on 2023
The Houston Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting January 21 at the American Legion in Houston. Director Margaret Knutson presented a snapshot of its 2023 activities. A successful membership drive ended with over 40 members for the Chamber in 2023. The Chamber received a $5,000 Explore Minnesota grant; so far some of the grant has been spent on an ad in the Visit Bluff … [Read more...]
Mpca to Invest $35 Million in Modernizing Stormwater Systems to Prepare for Climate Change: Grants are Part of $100 Million for Climate-related Projects
JANUARY 11, 2024 – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a new $35 million grants program to prepare Minnesota’s aging stormwater infrastructure for climate change. Tribal nations, cities, counties, and other local governments can apply for funding to upgrade their stormwater systems with climate-smart improvements that will protect drinking water and … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Board Organizes for New Year
At the January 23 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board committee assignments were set for 2024 with no changes. Deb Ristau and Shelly Topness will continue to serve on the Community Education committee, Jennifer Pickett on Continuing Education, Sue Sikkink and Topness on Meet and Confer, Craig Britton, Topness and Sikkink on Negotiations; Jim Love, Pickett and Aaron … [Read more...]
Chatfield Departments Report on 2023
Police Chief Shane Fox and Fire Chief Luke Thieke reviewed the activities of their departments in 2023 at the January 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke noted they had responded to 47 calls in 2023, 10 of which were responses to a fire. Seventeen calls involved a rescue and/or car accident or an emergency medical situation. One was for a hazardous condition and … [Read more...]
Preston Approves Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The Preston Planning Commission had recommended approval of amendments to Ordinance No. 221 after review and public hearings, which were held just before the city council met for their January 16 meeting. A resolution was approved by the city council to amend the ordinance to allow a business an advertising sign within 100 feet of a residential district if it complies with … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Board Asks Decorah for Joint Meeting
At the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting January 16, Superintendent Gary Kuphal shared that he was “disappointed, but not surprised” when the Decorah School Board basically said they were no longer interested in doing anything with Mabel-Canton. Kuphal shared that he was not quite ready to give up on the situation. At the December Decorah board meeting, Kuphal was given only … [Read more...]
Smooth Start for Lanesboro Schools in 2024
By Wanda Hanson The Lanesboro School Board spent much of their January 17 meeting organizing their operation for 2024. Superintendent Matt Schultz presented the mandatory Health and Safety Plan for the school. This is required as long as the school continues to receive and spend ESSER money. The plan remains the same as it has been for the past 18 months. Parents are asked … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public Schools Embrace Beginning-of-the-Year Responsibilities
By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday, January 16, instead of its usual meeting date of Monday, January 15, because of the Martin Luther King holiday. In February there will be a change of date because of Presidents Day. The school board will meet on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 p.m. The organizational meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board Hosts Joint Board Meeting
By Charlene Corson Selbee On Wednesday, January 17, representatives from the Mabel and Canton city councils attended a joint board meeting with the Mabel-Canton School Board. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained that the joint board meeting started four to six years ago. The approved meeting agenda was intentionally designed informally to allow the boards to freely … [Read more...]