The Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved the revised 2025–2026 revenue and expenditure budget at its April 20 meeting. District Accountant Tanya Elton presented the board with a new report formatted to make it easier for board members to see where the costs are coming from. Elton reminded the board that she is pretty conservative. She underestimates revenues and … [Read more...]
Preston Protein Products Curb Request Approved
At the April 20 meeting of the Preston City Council, a request to install a roll curb and gutter was approved. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained the company wants to take out a section of standard curb and install a roll curb and gutter. City Code limits driveway widths to a maximum of 25 feet on a one-way and 30 feet on a two-way. … [Read more...]
4 to 1 Vote: Mine Density Ordinance Restored in Houston County
The Houston County Board of Commissioners restored the mine density ordinance to its original wording at the board’s April 21 meeting. According to the agenda, the board was tasked with approving or denying a text amendment to the zoning ordinance on mine density standards for Burns & Hansen, P.A., on behalf of Cory and Jackie Baker, Scott Hatleli and Cindy … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Welcomes Whitney Steele
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, April 20 at Caledonia Elementary School in room 162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, and conducted roll call. All board members were present except for Chad Harms. District employees present included Superintendent Craig Ihrke, principals Nathan Boler … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Man Charged With Felony Voting Violation
A Spring Valley man is facing felony charges after authorities say he voted in the 2024 general election despite not being eligible. He told investigators and the Fillmore County Journal the situation stemmed from a mistake. Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, 39, has been charged in Fillmore County District Court with one count of perjury in writing under oath and one count of … [Read more...]
LACF Annual Banquet Attendance Continues to Grow
Those attending the 2026 Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) Annual Banquet in Lanesboro, Minn., on April 20, felt as if they were at a garden party, with flowers in vases, flower shaped candies, flower petals and flower and vegetable seed packets found on each table. “Strong communities don’t just happen – they grow; Come Grow With Us,” stated the program for the … [Read more...]
Bonnie Hammon and Tom Hughes Inducted into Kingsland Booster Club Hall of Fame
The Kingsland Booster Club inducted two new members, Bonnie Hammon and Tom Hughes, to their Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 28, 2026. For the booster club this bi-annual event is one of their biggest fundraisers thanks to the auction and gun raffle. Around 125 area businesses and families donated to the auction. But the real focus is on those who have made a … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council Seat Opens Up
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, April 21 at 168 West Main Street, Room 100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Wilhelmson, Morgan Buckland, and Mike Hagen. Trent Turner was absent. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also present. The Agenda and Consent … [Read more...]
R-P Successful in Hiring Season
At the April 20 regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard informed the board that he was “extremely impressed” with the candidates for positions at R-P. He shared that there were some hard decisions as a result in the hiring process. “I feel like we added some excellent people to the staff for next year,” Bernard concluded. New personnel … [Read more...]
A New Police Chief in Chatfield
Scott Keigley has been sworn in as Chatfield’s new police chief. Keigley explained he has always had an interest in law enforcement. He was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. He grew up in a law enforcement family as his father was a police officer. After high school life took him on another path for a time. He explained that while growing up he didn’t have a lot so he … [Read more...]