The first order of business at the March 21 Preston City Council meeting was to appoint a mayor pro-tem. Councilman David Collett, who had been serving as mayor pro-tem, passed away on March 14. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. Sparks then presided over the meeting. As mayor pro-tem, Sparks was approved to sign checks for the city at F & M Community Bank for checking/savings … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator, Adam Swann, resigns
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 14, from 6–6:49 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick and Brad Rykhus. Also present were Public Works/Zoning … [Read more...]
Spring Valley to add kennel
The Spring Valley City Council met on March 14, 2022. Immediately prior to the regular meeting, a public hearing was held regarding annual assessments. No citizens addressed the council, and the hearing was promptly closed. All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also … [Read more...]
Rural legislative districts grow geographically
The first federal count, or U. S. Census, was taken in 1790 and has been taken every 10 years since then, as mandated by the United States Constitution. The fundamental purpose of the census is to ensure congressional districts are drawn in proportion among the states in accordance with population distribution. Minnesota has eight congressional districts. Congressional … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
March 14, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.95/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 63.1¢ per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.18/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Minnesota was priced at $3.53/g … [Read more...]
Kuphal to remain at Mabel-Canton, two days per week
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular monthly meeting on March 15. Members present included Jason Marquardt, Diane Wilder, Cristal Adkins, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, and Mark Wiedeman. Student Representatives Matt McClimon and Emily Carolan each gave a verbal update on student activities and happenings. The board discussed Mabel-Canton’s efforts to find a … [Read more...]
Lifeguards wanted at the Spring Grove Swim Center
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 7-8:41 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. Also present were Administrator Julie Amundson, Lee Hoekstra, … [Read more...]
Rushford Village lifts COVID restrictions
After nearly two years prohibiting the public usage of the community center, the Rushford Village Council has voted unanimously to lift rental restrictions. Initially, the council prohibited rentals due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an inability to clean to safe standards after every usage. “We have a service that’s doing the cleaning now. They already started and they’re doing … [Read more...]
Disciplinary action taken against Rushford employee
At the Rushford Council meeting earlier this month, Councilor Leigh Volkman questioned the city’s reaction to allegations against a city employee. Nothing further was said on the matter other than an investigation was ongoing. During a closed meeting portion of the March 14 council meeting, the matter was discussed further. Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 Subdivision 2(b) to … [Read more...]
McCaslin updates Whalan council on assessments
Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin attended the March 14 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting to update the council on assessments and to explain assessment procedures. Also present at the March meeting was Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and attending via Zoom was Owen Lewis. City Clerk/Treasurer … [Read more...]