The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, February 15, from 6-7:13 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The council approved the minutes from January 18, regular council … [Read more...]
Fillmore, Houston counties to receive state disaster assistance
ST. PAUL, MN – Following a severe thunderstorm on December 15 that caused significant damage across southeastern Minnesota, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) has learned Governor Walz has authorized emergency assistance for Fillmore and Houston counties. “For those communities that were hit by the brunt of this storm, this is welcome news,” Davids said. “This … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts ongoing construction
At the February 14 Chatfield City Council meeting, the second pay estimate to Benike Construction was approved in the amount of $436,271.75. The total payout so far for the ongoing renovation project is a total of $1,027,525.92. Councilors Mike Urban and David Frank were absent. Other business in brief •The donation of a bench for the swimming pool in honor of Jeff Buss was … [Read more...]
Eitzen looking into smart meters for water and electricity
The Eitzen City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 6:04-6:34 p.m. at the Eitzen City Hall. Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and council members Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens were all in attendance. Councilwoman Emily Burrichter arrived at 6:24 p.m. Others in attendance were Darryl Meyer, maintenance, and Steve Schuldt, city clerk. The … [Read more...]
Harmony council hears public comment on potential Dollar General
The February 8 Harmony City Council meeting began with a public forum at which six residents of Harmony spoke. None were in favor of a Dollar General store opening in town. “I think it goes against what I believe Harmony is,” Julie Little stated. Roxanne Johnson explained that many people see Harmony as a “Mayberry” type of town. “We do have lots of services to offer people, … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council reviews emergency protocols
At the February 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Fire Chief Rob Wagner addressed the community’s concerns over siren failures during the December 15 severe weather event. The failure originated with Fillmore County who had the only control over the siren. Wagner spoke to the sheriff and the county’s emergency director and came up with the solution of installing a switch in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to interview firms for jail
Fillmore County Administrator Bobbie Hillery reported at the county board’s February 8 meeting that five firms had submitted proposals for the jail. A committee consisting of board chairman Mitch Lentz, vice-chair Larry Hindt, Hillery, Sheriff John DeGeorge, and Jail Administrator Jamie Fenske chose three firms from the five submissions to be interviewed. County Attorney Brett … [Read more...]
Parents express concern over Lanesboro school policies
At the February 9 Lanesboro School Board meeting, several parents were present to express their concerns over the policies in the student handbook regarding tardiness and sick days. Anna Loney explained how her son has a medical condition causing severe fatigue that can make it difficult for him to arrive to school on time. Because of that he is being assigned Saturday school … [Read more...]
Counties awarded funds
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has recommended funds be awarded to Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, and Steele counties for Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R (American Rescue Plan Act). These federal funds are awarded through the Department of Homeless Security-FEMA and used for people with emergency needs. The local board … [Read more...]
Mabel mulls munitions memorabilia
Mabel’s city council met on February 9. The bulk of the meeting time was spent on two issues the council has previously discussed. First, the council discussed the annual Trees Program. The owners of Plant Lady Landscapes (Jessi and Joe) addressed the council with their proposal to provide trees for the program. Jessi stated, “The trees that we are going to be sourcing are … [Read more...]