At the June 14 Chatfield City Council meeting a resolution was approved petitioning MnDot to conduct a speed study on Minnesota state highway 74 where it intersects with Winona St. (Fillmore County Rd. 5). Councilor John McBroom was absent. Along with the speed study, the resolution requests an analysis to determine the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crosswalk … [Read more...]
Houston County Commission met in person for the first time in over a year
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present on June 8, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission at the Houston County Courthouse. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the commission and audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Kingsland preps for upcoming school year
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on June 7, with all members participating (Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Gwen Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), along with Principal Scott Klavetter. Athletics and Activities Director Mark Fitzpatrick, Building and Grounds Director Jason Thompson, and Business Manager … [Read more...]
Mabel to install charging station for electric cars
Mabel’s City Council met on June 9. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Brian Krambeer, President/CEO of MiEnergy Cooperative, addressed the council about a current offer being made to cities in the area. He said, “MiEnergy is working with 30 other electric … [Read more...]
Houston School Board — concerned parents
The regular June 3, 2021, Houston School Board meeting brought in a number of concerned parents wishing to address the board. Board Chair Tom Stillin went through the rules of the board before the group spoke, and had Superintendent Krin Abraham chronologically recount the event that the parents were upset about. An emailed proclamation from Governor Walz called for nine … [Read more...]
Eitzen to review town’s dog ordinance
Eitzen City Council members in attendance at the June 9, 2021, regular meeting were Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Others in attendance were City Clerk Steve Schuldt, Darryl Meyer, maintenance, Larry Nieling, local business owner, and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Adamson called the May 11 meeting of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 2022 budgeting schedule
At the June 8 Fillmore County Board meeting, the schedule for the 2022 budgeting process was set. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery said she will start meeting with department heads this day. She noted that the consumer price index was up 4.2% from April 2020 to April 2021. From January 2020 (pre-pandemic) to April 2021, consumer prices increased 3.5%. The board … [Read more...]
Harmony plans first city clean-up day
Bill Hanson from Hanson Waste Removal & Recycling out of Chatfield was present at the June 8 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss a city clean-up day in Harmony. Hanson’s company is available to do the clean-up on Wednesday, June 23 and will enlist Tony Severson of S & S Sanitation to help so that it can be done in one day. The cost will be $150 an hour for each of … [Read more...]
Preston confronts ambulance staffing challenges
At the Preston City Council’s June 7 meeting, ambulance director Ryan Throckmorton and City Administrator Joe Hoffman detailed the growing challenges the ambulance service faces to provide 24/7 service with a volunteer staff. It was decided after much discussion to pursue a process to create a full time EMS support position. Throckmorton made it clear that the EMS structure … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves teachers’ 2022-23 contract
At the June 9, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee, as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director. Board member Matt McMahon was absent. During their … [Read more...]