Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Redefining Ready Presentation Given to Chatfield School Board

by

At the November 8, 2023, 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, Rinnea Kreter, administrative assistant and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student senate members Aspen McBroom and Carly Backen were … [Read more...]

Peterson Water Inspections Nearly Complete

by

During a Public Works update at the November 7 meeting, the Peterson Council learned that more than 80% of the water connection inspections are complete. The inspections were part of the Lead and Copper Rule regulation. Originally published by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1991, the agency revised the rule, and the state put it into effect in 2021 to support actions to … [Read more...]

Canton City Council Approves Increase to Sewer, Garbage Rates

by

The Canton City Council approved an increase to the sewer and garbage rates during its meeting on Wednesday evening, November 8. Following a public hearing on the matter, the council voted to implement its recommended option for both rates, which had been discussed over the past several months. Former Councilmember Carl Ernst was the only citizen at the public hearing and … [Read more...]

Rushford Village Considers Contracts

by

At the November 7 meeting, the Rushford Village Council discussed whether or not to renew the contract with Community Economic Development Associates for the coming year. They aim to work with cities and other entities “to help them be proactive and strategic about their development aspirations.” Over the last few years, some on the council expressed concern about whether the … [Read more...]

Hokah City Council to Consider MnDOT Projects

by

The Hokah City Council met on Tuesday, November 7, at 6 p.m. at the Hokah Fire Station. Present were Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and Council Members Tom Bernsdorf, Corey Lorenz, Mike Walsh and Jerry Martell. Mayor Tippery called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the Consent Agenda … [Read more...]

Brownsville Holds Fire District Meeting

by

Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, November 1 at the Brownsville Community Center. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Barb Hurley and Tim Klug. In addition, City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight and Maintenance Dean Twite attended. In a change of pace, a fire district meeting took place starting at 7 p.m. The fire … [Read more...]

Preston Historical Society Historic Campus and Riverfront Plans Discussed

by

At the November 6 meeting of the Preston City Council, the Historical Society’s Phase II plan for the Historic Campus and Riverfront was discussed. Committee members provided an update on the masterplan for the project. Council members Charles Sparks, Steve Hall and Flossie Schultz are members of the Preston Historical Society (PHS). Sparks noted that during his 13 years on … [Read more...]

Fountain Forced to Make Repairs

by

At the November 1 meeting, the Fountain Council learned from Public Works Director John Hanson that the city must replace a part at the north lift station repair, located near the intersection of Highway 52 and County Road 11. “This past weekend, we noticed one pump was running almost 24 hours a day,” said Hanson. After inspection with Dan Shimota of W.W. Geotsch & … [Read more...]

Chatfield Schools Welcomes Three New Staff

by

Sara Kling-Punt Sara Kling-Punt was hired this year as a K-12 Student Support Coordinator and is also a licensed school social worker.  She will work with the elementary school social worker, Ashley Kester, and will be teaching social emotional learning skills at the elementary.  She will also be the 504 coordinator for the district and work with high school students as … [Read more...]