During the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on November 15, all members were in attendance (Diane Wilder participated via remote technology). Also participating were Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, district secretary; and Michelle Wiedemann, principal. Two student representatives also participated. Matt McClimon, senior, and Anna Wheat, junior, spoke about … [Read more...]
Three Chatfield School Board members take oath of office
At the November 16 school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; and Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson. Also present were Trista O’Connor, business manager and Aspen McBroom and Carly Backen, student senate … [Read more...]
Highway 30 project wrapping up in Rushford
After six months, the Highway 30 Utility and Street Improvement Project is wrapping up for the year and the road is officially open to traffic. Like most projects, there will be a number of punch list items to wrap up next spring. According to the last notice, sent to affected residents November 4, asphalt paving will be completed this month, as will concrete driveways and … [Read more...]
Chatfield welcomes three new teachers
Chatfield Schools welcomes three new teachers this year. Todd Johnson, as Chatfield’s new business teacher, teaches Economics, Business Communication, Career Planning and Introduction to Business. In addition to that, he is a member of the Career Readiness Team that discusses issues surrounding helping students get ready for career or college, depending on their … [Read more...]
New perspectives on Houston School Board
The Houston School Board was joined by two new student members at their regular November 3 meeting. Priya Kingsley and Ashtyn Meyer will be representing the Houston students on the school board. Both girls noted their goal was to share the student perspective while on the board. They quickly acknowledged they had little previous knowledge of the board and how it works. … [Read more...]
Highlights from 2022 election First female mayor, nay to the booze, and nobody wants the job
This election cycle had quite a bit of activity taking place, which meant voters were making some significant decisions, yet again. In District 26B, State Representative Gregory M. Davids ran uncontested with 94.67% of the votes. For Governor and Lt. Governor, DFL incumbent Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan won with 52.27% of the statewide votes. However, in Fillmore County, … [Read more...]
Peterson Council settles budget
Concerns over rising costs led the Peterson Council to approve a 5% budget and tax levy increase for 2023. The council set the preliminary amount at 8% or $105,973. Councilor Chris Stenzel noted comparative levies from other cities in the 5-7% range, the smaller increases in cities able to absorb the costs better. “Everyone is experiencing a lot of higher costs,” added … [Read more...]
Space Utilization Study moves forward
Houston County commissioners accepted the $61,710.00 Space Utilization Study proposal from Collaborative Design Group at the November 8 commission meeting. Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Community Corrections
At the November 8 Fillmore County Board meeting, the scheduled fourth quarter payment to Olmsted County Community Services in the amount of $119,851.50 was discussed. Fillmore County Community Corrections director Tom Jensen said they will have no authority until January 1, 2023. Until then, Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted (DFO) Community Corrections is still bound by contract to … [Read more...]
Rushford Village project planning commences
For more than a year, the Rushford Village council has debated how to proceed with a remodeling addition to the Public Works maintenance shop. There is no water or heating access at the largely unfinished shop, leaving the department no way to clean equipment. The village has several new pieces of large equipment, including a custom truck, so the council has planned … [Read more...]