Chatfield held its first city council meeting of the new year on January 8. Mayor John McBroom, in his new year address, said he “believes the city is in fantastic shape.” Brian Burkholder, public works director, noted the snowplowing policy he was presenting was basically a draft from the League of Minnesota Cities with a few changes. The policy is to service residents by … [Read more...]
Houston School – Organized and Audited
The Houston School Board began their regular January 4 meeting with their organizational meeting to start off the new year. Little changed - Rushford State Bank was named the official depository; the district legal counsel also remained the same. Wire transfer authorization was given to Superintendent Mary Morem and Director of Finance Gwen Rostad. Once again Mimi Carlson was … [Read more...]
Caledonia Needs Election Judges
Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson reported at the January 8 Caledonia City Council meeting that the city needs more election judges, as there are three elections in 2024. “We have some election judges that will not be coming back and have reached out to the schools to find some student election judges,” said Dickson. Interested individuals should contact city … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Holds Organizational Meeting
Caledonia Area Public School Board members met Monday, January 8 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162 for an organizational meeting. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small, Spencer Yohe … [Read more...]
Houston County Approves Resolution Opposing New State Flag and Seal
Houston County Chairman Eric Johnson presented Resolution No. 24-06 in “opposition to the recently redesigned Minnesota state flag and seal” at the January 9, 2024, commission meeting. The board unanimously adopted the resolution. Chairman Johnson shared a memo from Houston County Sheriff Brian Swedberg illustrating the financial impact on the county if the state moves … [Read more...]
Chatfield Board Updated on SEL Preschool Grant
At January 10, 2024, school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sovinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, principals, Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson; LuAnn Kleven, Community Education director; Dan Schindler, Activities director; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student Senate member … [Read more...]
Houston Considers Stop Signs Request
At their regular January 8 council meeting, the Houston City Council discussed a citizen request to add stop signs at the intersections of Chase and Spruce and Chase and Maple. Jeri Virock, who has lived on Chase Street for 17 years, said she personally has witnessed two accidents at the intersections. According to Virock, some drivers “blow right through,” paying little … [Read more...]
Peterson Sets Up For New Year
At the January 10 meeting, of the Peterson Council, Mayor Chris Stenzel led a sparse room through annual meeting items. Councilors Tracy Seelbinder and Justin Simon were also present. Clerk Chris Grindland and Councilors Gail Boyum and Kristina Grindland were absent from the meeting. First up, a quick update from Public Works noted that the department had no issues with the … [Read more...]
Harmony Council Sets 2024 Appointments
The annual council appointments for 2024 were set at the Harmony City Council’s January 9 meeting. Domingo Kingsley will serve as mayor pro-tem, Kyle Scheevel and Jesse Grabau on the Street and Utilities Committee, Steve Donney and Kingsley on the Personnel Committee, Scheevel and Grabau on the Building Committee, Donney and Kingsley on the Budget Committee, Donney and Michael … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Approves Resolutions
The Whalan City Council worked through a full agenda during the first council meeting of the new year on January 8, 2024. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Thore E. Johnson and Kim Berekvam, along with City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell. Council members Owen Lewis and Sheila Higbe were absent. The council … [Read more...]