Superintendent Heath Olstad gave an update on the elementary roof project to the Fillmore Central school board members at their regular June 28 meeting. The project is going well so far. Olstad and board member Jim Love were able to go up on the roof last week to see what was being done up there. It was discovered that the weeps, which are ropes placed through the masonry to … [Read more...]
Rushford project moving right along
At the swift June 27 meeting, the Rushford council approved a number of items in the consent agenda including a new update regarding the Highway 30 Street & Utility Improvement Project. Phase One, downtown construction, began May 9 and was scheduled to preliminarily wrap up early July. At that point, Phase Two, from the West Stevens Avenue and West Jessie Street … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks at road safety
At the June 21 Rushford Village Council meeting, City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, questioned the city on the direction regarding some serious sloping on the edges along County Line Drive. The rural gravel road winds up a steep hill section and is subject to slope instability and erosion issues. “It should be a focus for future improvement. It’s a steep slope … [Read more...]
2022-23 Spring Grove coaching staff named
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, June 20, from 7-7:50 p.m. for the regular school board meeting. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Member absent was Rhan Flatin. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from the Monday, May 16 … [Read more...]
Preston to advertise for bids for Circle Heights Drive Project
City Engineer Brett Grabau presented plans and specifications for the Circle Heights Drive Improvement project at the Preston City Council’s June 20 meeting. Grabau introduced a tentative project schedule. Plans and specifications and the authorization to advertise for bids were both approved. As the project will cost more than $175,000, it must go through the public … [Read more...]
R-P begins discussion on school safety
R-P Chairman Chris Grindland introduced a discussion on school safety at the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting on June 22. Referring to the recent tragic school shootings, Grindland felt it was time to start a discussion of how to improve school safety. Grindland distributed copies of a state statute as he suggested the option of allowing teachers with a concealed carry … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets additional facility upgrades
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular monthly meeting on June 21. Members present included Jason Marquardt, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Cristl Adkins, and Mark Wiedeman. Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake and Lisa Halverson also participated. Chris Miller was absent, and no student representative was present. … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
JUNE 20, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 59.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.87/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents nationally in the past week and … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board to hold open house in July
The Kingsland School Board met on June 20 for a regular meeting. Members present included Pam Freet, Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Jackie Horsman. Also participating were interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Scott Klavetter, Laurie Hendrickson, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand (Herbrand participated via remote technology). The board returned to a discussion … [Read more...]
Houston Council establishes usage fees for community center
The Houston City Council approved ordinance 236 regarding the non-profit use of the community center and other city properties after a lengthy discussion at their meeting on June 13. The council wrestled with finding a balance between supporting non-profits and receiving rental fees for the facilities. Michelle Quinn pointed out that the taxpayers were already being levied to … [Read more...]