At the last meeting for 2022, held on December 27, the Rushford Council unanimously approved a draft plan from the Economic Development Authority (EDA). The methods for economic development strategies include a fresh take on ways to drum up opportunities, particularly in the downtown area. In a different format from previous years, the plan does repeat some successful past … [Read more...]
Spring Grove moves forward to close municipal liquor store
By Kaitlyn Longhauser The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, December 20 from 6-8:04 p.m. at 168 West Main Street, in the Spring Grove Communications building. Council members present included Mayor Scott Solberg, Karen Folstad, Trent Turner, Chad Rohland, and Travis Torgerson. Also present were City Clerk/Adminstrator Jana Elton, City Attorney Greg Schieber, and Mark … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council approves fire department purchases, sets plans for ice rink
At the December 12 meeting of the Wykoff City Council, Councilmember Jeff Hare suggested wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney investigate installing solar panels on top of the building to improve efficiency. “There’s got to be a way to offset this… we’ve got to get creative,” Hare said. Whitney said he and Hare will investigate the feasibility of the project. … [Read more...]
Chatfield residents show up in support of their park
Seven citizens showed up at a special city council meeting on December 20 in support of their neighborhood park, Shady Oak Park. City Engineer Craig Britton explained the future of the park has become an issue as related to the planned 2023 Street Project. Grand St. SE, Hawley St. SE, and Prospect St. will be part of the improvement project. Shady Oak Park can be accessed … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School board member Jenny Stender thanked for her service
School board member Jenny Stender received a round of applause for her five years on the board, at the December 19 Spring Grove School Board meeting. Chairman Aaron Solum called the Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 7 p.m. and returned to the regular board meeting at 7:05 p.m. The board approved the 2023 Levy of $665,415, representing a 4.43% increase ($28,205). Board … [Read more...]
Changes are made to Fillmore Central’s SAC program
Fillmore Central Superintendent Heath Olstad updated the school board on the School Aged Care, or SAC program, at their December 20 meeting. He has been working with Principal Jim Peters and Community Ed Director Angi Kaase to tweak the SAC hours due to resignations and staffing shortages. The program will be closed on snow days, but will be open for normal hours on two-hour … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board says goodbye and thank you to three board members
By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, December 19, from 6-8:04 p.m. Board members present included Matt Blocker, Erin Hammell, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Wendy Woyczik, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes from the November 21 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]
Rushford Village rehashes recent increase, sets levy
Following significant recent discussion, the Rushford Village Council approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase at the December 6 meeting for its four city employees: Clerk Mary Miner, Treasurer Judy Graham, Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, and Public Works’ Jeff Michel. At the December 20 meeting, Mayor Dennis Overland brought the issue back for further … [Read more...]
M-C School Board sets tax levy
Before the regular school board meeting on December 20, the Mabel-Canton School Board held the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 6:01 p.m. in room #50 at the Mabel-Canton School. There were no public comments. During the regular meeting, the board unanimously voted to approve the final levy, $636,307.01 for General Fund, $26,264.07 for Community Service, and $394,095.00 … [Read more...]
Preston completes year end business
The December 19 city council meeting was not held in council chambers due to ongoing repairs and waterproofing of Preston City Hall. Members did meet in the city office area. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton led a discussion informing the council about planned reconstruction work for a new entrance for the veterans home. City staff has been working with the Minnesota … [Read more...]