Jason Boynton from Smith Schafer presented the 2024-2025 audit report to the Fillmore Central school board at their November 25 meeting. The report received a clean, unmodified opinion. Enrollment has been going down over the last eight years from 635 to 560 this year which affects the funding the school receives. The federal aid dollars are back down to pre-pandemic amounts. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to Purchase Four Squad Cars
At the November 25 meeting of the county board, Chief Deputy Lance Boyum requested approval to purchase four 2026 Dodge Durangos at the state bid price through Dodge of Burnsville. Each squad vehicle will cost $38,541, or a total of $154,164 for the four vehicles. The squads will be built in January and may be delivered in March or April 2026. Funds for the purchases are … [Read more...]
Houston County Approves New Leadership
At the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ November 25 regular meeting, Chairman Eric Johnson recommended that Human Resources Officer Brent Parker be named the Houston County Coordinator/Human Resource Director. Chairman Johnson explained that he and Commissioner Wright held several organizational meetings and discussions regarding an administrative position or … [Read more...]
Chatfield Discusses Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts
At the November 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council a proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area was discussed. Councilors Pam Bluhm and Dave Frank were absent. If the Chatfield School Board moves forward with the proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area, the city council approved a pledge to be a partner by providing a one-time $50,000 … [Read more...]
Three New Teachers at Mabel-Canton
The new school year brings fresh faces to the Mabel-Canton School District, which welcomed three new teachers: Cole Mundt, Samantha Livingood and James Ryan. Cole Mundt Cole Mundt teaches seventh through 12th grade government, economics, health, and physical education. He hails from Utica, Minn., and graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 2020. He graduated … [Read more...]
Rushford- Peterson Voters Will Decide Building Question
At the November 17 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, the board approved in a 5 to 1 vote to call for a vote on the proposed building referendum. The decision followed a lengthy discussion by the board with each member explaining their thinking before voting. Chris Grindland shared his research on future enrollment and population projections in Fillmore County. “Based … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Council Discusses Library and Fire Hall
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, November 18 at 168 West Main Street in room #100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Eric Ostern, Morgan Buckland, and Wilhelmson. City employees present included City Clerk/Administrator Jana … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Superintendent Submits Resignation
The M-C School board accepted Superintendent Gary Kuphal’s resignation/retirement, effective June 30, 2026, at the November 18 regular school board meeting. Kuphal said in his resignation letter, “The district, which includes the board, staff, students, and the community, have been extremely supportive of our school and of me, and I have truly enjoyed my work here.” The … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Hears Audit, Awards 2026 Project Bids
On Monday, November 17, Luke Greden, of CLA Rochester, presented the 2025 fiscal year audit to the Kingsland School Board. The general fund revenue totaled $8,550,597 with 71.7% coming from state aid, 15.5 from property tax, 3.2% from federal aid and 1.4% from earnings on investments. “Overall, a very healthy year for the general fund,” Greden expressed. The general … [Read more...]
Consumption and Display Permit for PHS
At the November 17 meeting of the Preston City Council a permit was approved for the Preston Historical Society (PHS) which will allow the consumption of alcohol (bring your own bottle) on the premises. This consumption and display permit will “not” allow the sale of intoxicating liquor on the premises unless a caterer is invited in and sells liquor under its alcohol … [Read more...]