The Lanesboro City Council began their regular monthly meeting with a hearing on permitting food trucks in the city. Many local restaurant owners filled the room and spoke of their concerns to the council. Hal Cropp of the Commonweal Theatre expressed his concern that the requirements of a 50-foot distance from a brick and mortar restaurant and the limitation of only two … [Read more...]
Ostrander talks trash, chickens, and dogs
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on May 3, the council discussed the city’s garbage and recycling contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). City Clerk Wendy Brincks explained that, after years of contracting with Waste Management for the city’s services, the city recently entered into a contract with Sunshine Sanitation, but Sunshine was then bought out by … [Read more...]
Houston County comprehensive land use plan moving forward
Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, from 9-10:11 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Red Cross and Chatfield Fire Department to install free smoke alarms May 14
On Saturday, May 14, American Red Cross serving Southeast Minnesota, Chatfield Alliance, and Chatfield Fire Department will join together to install free smoke alarms for local families vulnerable to home fires during a Sound the Alarm event. This effort is part of a national Red Cross Sound the Alarm initiative to install 50,000 free smoke alarms in more than 50 at-risk … [Read more...]
Rushford Village details public works changes
At the May 3 meeting, the Rushford Village Council revisited details from the April 19 closed meeting where the council had discussed labor negotiations following the submission of a letter of resignation from Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Trenten Chiglo. According to the minutes, the council noted satisfaction with Chiglo’s work and emphasized the flexibility of the … [Read more...]
City of Preston celebrates Arbor Day
Arbor Day was on Friday, April 29, 2022, and the City of Preston and students from Fillmore Central Elementary celebrated with a tree planting in Preston. Pictured above, left to right, are Brandt Miller – 6th grade, Rick Grooters – Preston Tree Board member, Jax Heibel – 6th grade, Jim Bakken – Preston Public Works director and city tree inspector, Dean Schumacher – Preston … [Read more...]
Preston seats two new council members
The Preston City Council now has five members seated. Two new members were appointed at the May 3 meeting. Three residents had offered their services through letters of interest. Flossie Schultz and Steve Hall were appointed to fill the seats, until the end of 2022. The seats were left vacant by the passing of David Collett and the resignation of Robert Maust. Jon Ebner had … [Read more...]
Administrative changes continuing at Kingsland
The Kingsland School Board met on May 9 for their monthly “work session.” One of the main topics was the status of administrative changes that resulted from the resignation of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich. Principal Scott Klavetter has been named to take over as superintendent when Hecimovich’s tenure at Kingsland ends at the end of June. Due to Hecimovich’s current leave … [Read more...]
Fountain zoning projects top council meeting
At the May 4 city meeting, the Fountain Council approved just one agenda item, but all three items of discussion were zoning-related. First up, Jason and Mary Schwarz, owners of JMS Agronomics, discussed plans for a new building on their commercial land just east of Highway 52. The couple purchased the property in the fall of 2018, occupying what was formerly Herman’s … [Read more...]
Sheriff John DeGeorge seeking re-election
John DeGeorge will be seeking a second term as Fillmore County Sheriff in this year’s election. DeGeorge is a 25year veteran of the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a deputy sheriff, undercover narcotics investigator, patrol sergeant, and captain before being elected sheriff in 2018. “We took office four years ago with a clear vision and a great team. We … [Read more...]