Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., explained the terms of a bond sale for the purchase of the property at the city council’s November 28 meeting. During the public hearing Bubany recommended a bond amount of $750,000. The issuance of the General Obligation Bond is for the purpose of providing additional space for the Public Works Department. The bond amount includes … [Read more...]
Christmas in Peterson – December 10
Now in its ninth year, this event is an enchanting opportunity to gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season. Discover all the best that small town America has to offer. Shop the season at local businesses, including Turned Write Handcrafted Art and the Boutique Station, enjoy roving carolers, order hot sandwiches and delectable Scandinavian treats at … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas price update
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 27.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 18.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.9 cents in the last week and … [Read more...]
Leadership student to learn from real-life experience
At the November 28 council meeting, the Caledonia City Council approved Robbie Sobczak’s request for his spring leadership class to begin the application process to designate Sprague Woods as a School Forest. Councilman Bob Klug started by asking, “Why do we need the DNR?” DNA Forester Val Green replied, “It all depends on what the city wants out of that little piece of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society holiday event returns
FOUNTAIN, MN — The Fillmore County Historical Society is proud to announce the return of HisTrees & More (formerly known as Christmas Trees & More.) In 2019, Sara Sturgis had just started as the new executive director of the Fillmore County Historical Society and one of the first comments she heard was “We just loved the tree event,” or “We really miss coming in and … [Read more...]
Rushford hears from new public transit director
The November 28 Rushford Council meeting welcomed the new Rolling Hills Transit Director, Melinda Fields, who discussed upcoming plans and needs for the regional transportation company. It operates 13 routes within Dodge, rural Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties. Service is available for anyone, providing curb-to-curb service with handicap accessibility at … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools recognize three dedicated individuals
Superintendent Rachel Udstuen announced the 2022 American Education Week Citizen Recognition Award recipients at the November Spring Grove Public Schools board meeting on November 21. Awardees are Leanne Kingsley, Roger Housker, and Jenny Stender. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairman Aaron Solum. Board members present included Chairman Solum, Stephanie … [Read more...]
Contract awarded for highway storage building
At the November 22 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, three bids were considered for construction of a highway department storage building at the Chatfield location. The lowest bid submitted by Swartzentruber Construction LLC in the amount of $562,725.31 was accepted as recommended by county engineer Ron Gregg. This amount is still higher than the $500,000 now set aside for … [Read more...]
Chatfield leaders speak to legislators
Representatives of the City of Chatfield and Chatfield schools pointed out both needs and wants to state legislators to be considered in the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Representative Greg Davids and Senator Carla Nelson shared their comments on a variety of issues at the November 22 meeting. Mayor Russ Smith opened the meeting. Soon-to-be mayor John McBroom along with … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central completes audit
At the November 22 meeting, the Fillmore Central School Board heard from Jason Boyton, audit principal for Smith Schafer. There were no compliance issues noted. The firm conducted a single audit due to federal funding over the $7,000 threshold. Average Daily Membership (AMD) for 2022 stands at 265 in grades 7-12, 265 in grades 1-6, and 51 in kindergarten and preschool. The … [Read more...]