The Houston School Board approved a contract with new Superintendent Angi McAndrews at their June 4 meeting. McAndrews comes with experience in school administration. For the last eight years she has worked at Rochester Schools. For six years she was a principal; the last two years she served as a director at the district level. McAndrews lives in Houston County with her … [Read more...]

After months of research, discussion, and a public hearing held in May, the Mabel City Council approved a cannabis ordinance during its regular meeting on June 10, passing the measure by a 4-1 vote. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Council members present included Kelly Sand, Valerie Arnold, Tina Bakke, Kirsten Wyffels, and Wilder. City staff present … [Read more...]

The June 2 meeting of the Houston County Commissioners included time for a public hearing on the proposed adoption of an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) ordinance. This ordinance regulates construction project stormwater, dumping of chemicals or pet waste within the MS4 boundary. For Houston County that boundary consists of the county right of way within the city of … [Read more...]

At the June 3 meeting, the Fountain Council heard from area resident Denise Pagel, a volunteer with Fillmore County Relay for Life. The event is a well-known Cancer Awareness Fundraiser now in its 11th year. Pagel cited a breakdown in communication with this year’s team, which inadvertantly left organizers without a location. Ideally, she noted organizers envision a permanent … [Read more...]

A committee has been formed to determine next steps for the community’s 70-year-old swimming pool. At the June 1 meeting of the city council, members ratified the Park Board’s approval of committee members. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. Burbach Aquatics assessed the pool and has estimated that rehabilitation of the pool could cost $3.6 million and construction of a new pool … [Read more...]

At the June 2 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, approval was given to hold a public hearing on June 23 at 10 a.m. regarding proposed amendments to the Cannabis Business Ordinance. Commissioner Larry Hindt was absent. Proposed amendments to the ordinance were reviewed; they include a simplified name of the ordinance and a change in the proximity to other facilities … [Read more...]

The Ostrander City Council met June 2 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills, Dan Hellerud and Brodi Nesler were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks and Fire Chief Jason Rice. During department reports, Brincks shared concerns raised by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office regarding traffic control near the city park. According to … [Read more...]

At the June 2 metting, the Rushford Village Council heard various financial, planning and zoning, and public works updates, in addition to approving two items. During financials, City Treasurer pointed out that when talking about financial balances, the money that’s in the bank is $114,000 currently, while Fund 100 currently appears as $81,859 in the red. As she described it, … [Read more...]

At the June 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Mayor Alicia Pearson noted that she had seen some conversations online about the Root River Restoration Project. She noted that while it looks distressing to see so many trees go down, the project plans include replanting. She encouraged community members to read previous council meeting minutes to see what the plans include. The … [Read more...]

The May 26 Rushford Council meeting was notably shorter in nature, but the council and staff discussed several previous items and did take action on a few resolutions and one project. Street maintenance continues based upon priority recommendations from Public Works Director Roger Knutson.  They unanimously approved a bid from Asphalt Armor Sealcoating & Paving for a crack … [Read more...]