A public hearing was held immediately prior to Spring Valley’s regular city council meeting on November 14. The hearing was the opportunity for the public to voice their opinions on five ordinances which were to be considered for revision by the council. The ordinances covered topics including: Open Burning & Recreational Fires, Addressing Reasonable Accommodations, Parking … [Read more...]
Gov. Walz announces over $20 million for economic development in Greater Minnesota Harmony receives over $1 million for owner-occupied housing and commercial rehabilitation
ST. PAUL, MN, November 15 – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in 34 Minnesota cities, townships, and counties. “From St. Peter to Swanville, … [Read more...]
Wykoff Commons receives $50,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant
WYKOFF, MN, November 8, 2022 – Wykoff Commons will use a $50,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant for full renovation of the kitchen space within the decommissioned school and the implementation of a meal program for those in need. Leadership Boost Grants were launched to encourage Minnesotans living in rural and Tribal communities to be visionary and creative as … [Read more...]
Schroeder elected to his fourth term as Caledonia’s mayor
The Caledonia city council certified the November 8 general election results for city offices at the council’s regular meeting on November 14. Current Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder will serve another two-year term as mayor of Caledonia. In addition to working for Caledonia’s street department and the water wastewater department for 38 1/2 years, Mayor Schroeder served on the … [Read more...]
Houston examines budget for street renovations
After being sworn in, the Houston council canvassed the recent election results in a short special meeting prior to their regular meeting November 14. With a total of 382 in-person voters and additional mail-in and early voters, Scott Wallace was elected as the new mayor, and Zeb Bauman and Steve Westby were elected to the council. The new council members will join the council … [Read more...]
Harmony awarded over $1 million Small City Block Grant
At the November 15 city council meeting, Mayor Steve Donney noted that Harmony had received a Small City Block Grant for over $1 million, which is one of the largest ones granted in the area. More details on the grant will be coming out later. Sarah Scheffert from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, or SMIF, addressed the council. She thanked them for their past … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies city election results
At the November 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the results of the city election were reported and certified. City Clerk Joel Young said the election went smoothly due to the capable leadership of Deputy City Clerk Beth Carlson working together with 16 judges. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Eighteen hundred fifty-three citizens were registered to vote the morning … [Read more...]
High speed super internet coming to Eitzen
Due to midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8, the Eitzen City Council held its November council meeting on Thursday, November 10, at 6 p.m. Mayor Adamson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. at the Eitzen City Hall. Eitzen Council members in attendance included Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Mitch Lange was absent. Other in … [Read more...]
Whalan mayoral position remains open
Following results from the November 8 mid-term election, the City of Whalan is in urgent need of a resident to step up and volunteer to become mayor of Whalan. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, November 14 were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and Thore E. Johnson in person, with council member Owen Lewis … [Read more...]
Rushford Village hammers out hall rental agreement
At the November 15 meeting, Rushford Village Council received an update from City Clerk Mary Miner and City Attorney Joe O’Koren regarding the ongoing overhaul of the hall rental agreement. The hall closed to rental in early 2020, due to the pandemic, but lifted those restrictions in March of this year. Revision of the agreement came about following a request to rent the hall … [Read more...]