The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s an old saying that often proves true in life, and it holds a lot of truth regarding Scott Klavetter, the new superintendent at Kingsland Schools in Spring Valley. Following the retirement of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Klavetter was named to fill that vacancy. But Klavetter isn’t new to Kingsland, and he intends … [Read more...]
Julie Amundson’s last city council meeting
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, September 20, at 6:07 p.m. following the Planning and Zoning public hearing at Spring Grove Communications Building. Acting Mayor Karen Folstad led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Chad Rohland, and Karen Folstad. Absent were Mayor Scott Solberg and Trent … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public School accepts facility planning proposal
Over the past months, the board heard proposals from three architectural and engineering firms for facility planning. The proposal from ISG was approved at the board’s regular monthly meeting on September 19. The first question the board answered is whether it is time for the school to do a facility analysis and study. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen reminded the board that the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton to christen “Karl Urbaniak Field”
During the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on September 20, Superintendent Gary Kuphal updated the board on the facilities project that is ongoing and nearing completion. Because September and October usually have at least a few quite warm days in store, he said there’s a possibility that temporary air conditioning units may be needed. Kuphal summarized that if such units … [Read more...]
Harmony resident questions lack of increase in library budget
Harmony resident Harvey Benson spoke during the public forum portion of the September 13 Harmony City Council meeting. An avid library supporter, he had attended the recent library board meeting and was surprised to hear that the city had recommended no increase in funding for the library in the 2023 budget. He asked if that was correct and if so, why that decision had been … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas price update
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 24.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 62.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.5 cents in the last week … [Read more...]
Houston County Township Officers Association holds 61st annual meeting
The Houston County Township Officers Association held its 61st annual meeting and fellowship dinner on Wednesday, September 14, at the Four Seasons Community Center, Caledonia. Over 70 township officers and their guests from the 17 townships, all five Houston County Department Heads, Houston County Commissioners, State Representative Greg Davids, State Senator Jeremy Miller, … [Read more...]
Chatfield looks to expand its city limits
The Chatfield City Council, at their September 12 meeting, approved a Widseth proposal for engineering services to recommend infrastructure improvements and to estimate costs of those improvements for proposed areas of expansion of the city limits. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The firm will analyze a possible Burr Oak Ave. NE extension north of Margaret St. NE and an … [Read more...]
Harmony to host bloodmobile on September 27
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Donating is by appointment only, but masks are no longer required. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears concerns about streets project
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on September 12 with all council members present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Clerk Deb Zimmer participated as well. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held on the topic of the city’s 2023 Improvement Project. Drew Weber, … [Read more...]