The Canton City Council made quick work through a long agenda at their December 14 meeting as it prepared for the new year and closed out business for 2023. One of the main points of conversation dealt with upgrades and improvements to the kitchen of the town hall, which included the purchase of a new stove, two Blackstone griddles and the repair of the exhaust system. … [Read more...]

At the December 11 meeting, the Rushford Council approved the final 2024 budget and levy with all present voting in favor. Councilor Leigh Volkman was absent. After months of discussion, the council set the final amount at $1,138,631, a 5.2% increase from the 2023 levy of $1,082,255. The documentation provided to the council was the same as the preliminary budget and levy … [Read more...]

Logan Tjossem from Widseth reviewed the city’s Comprehensive Plan draft with the Harmony City Council at their December 12 meeting. Creating the plan was a detailed process with a committee being formed, a community night out event for input and multiple meetings. During the process, it was discovered that there was a discrepancy in the city zoning maps so the committee is … [Read more...]

The Houston Police Department will be receiving much needed cameras and tasers as a result of a one-time $43,497 Public Safety Aid allotment. Chief Brett Hurley presented his request at the December 11 regular council meeting. The camera system will be replaced on the 2014 squad car; the current system is outdated and no longer getting updates. The new system will move to a … [Read more...]

County Administrator Bobbie Hillery provided details to citizens attending the December 12 Truth in Taxation public hearing. A review of 2023 included major changes that were initiated during the year including the first year of Fillmore County Corrections, the bidding and bonding for the jail project, the restructuring of the zoning department, the addition of Children’s and … [Read more...]

Like every small town in Minnesota, Mabel Ambulance Service is struggling with ambulance coverage, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are needed, specifically, to cover the day shift. At the December 13 city council meeting, Mayor Wilder said that he along with City Clerk Karen Larson and Ambulance Director Sarah Mengis will be … [Read more...]

After a lengthy discussion and several adjustments, the Whalan City Council approved the final tax levy for 2024.  Present at the December 12 regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, councilmembers Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and Owen Lewis (via Zoom) along with City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell. The agenda was approved with two … [Read more...]

As the year winds down, the Houston County Commission was faced with a lengthy agenda, including 11 action items and one presentation at its last meeting of the month, November 28. All five Houston County commissioners were in attendance: Chairman Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert (Bob) Burns, Bob Schuldt and Greg Myhre. Chairman Severson promptly called the meeting to … [Read more...]

Discussion regarding the city’s assessment policy took center stage at the Caledonia City Council’s December 11 meeting. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Over two hours later the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Schroeder asked that the business owners direct their questions regarding the city’s assessment policy to the city’s … [Read more...]