OWATONNA, MN, September 7, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 25 grants totaling $200,075 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grant program was launched in 2017 to support smaller communities which can benefit from additional financial resources to help them grow and address challenges. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley to hold hearing on hazardous housing
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on Setember 13, with all members present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council on any concerns. The council discussed the Jeff Sass property, located at 610 Hillcrest. … [Read more...]
Stephanie Mann, Caledonia financial officer, busy fine-tuning the 2022 budget
On September 13, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-7:50 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Absent Robert “Bob” Klug. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners … [Read more...]
Houston County approves bid to replace bridge in Houston Township
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Chairman Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all in attendance at the September 14 meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led board members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the September 7 … [Read more...]
Whalan Council approves business license for Whalan Auto Body
The Whalan City Council was pleased to approve a business license for Whalan Auto Body, which is in the same building where Doc’s Auto Body was located. Present at the September 13, 2021, regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis, Sheila Higbe, and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk Michele Peterson … [Read more...]
Wykoff hears concerns from citizens
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on September 13. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate. City Clerk Becky Schmidt also attended. In the visitors’ section of portion of the meeting, citizen Lynn Kidd addressed the council on the previously-discussed topic of the two-hour parking limit (within … [Read more...]
Rushford looking to grab debt savings
The City of Rushford is once again looking at a refinancing opportunity for cost savings on an existing bond. Financial Consultant Michael Bubany, of David Drown & Associates, presented the option to the council at the September 13 meeting. He also provided details of a financial request that would net the city some unexpected revenue. The bond up for discussion … [Read more...]
Preston looks to refinance 2014 bonds
At the September 8 meeting of the Preston City Council Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, reviewed two options available to the city to go forward with the refinancing of two 2014 bonds, which are callable in February 2022. The 2014 bonds were for the street project and the north industrial park. The bonds will become eligible for refinancing in November. Lower interest … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks at budget planning
The September 7 Rushford Village Council meeting was largely discussions related to the upcoming budget/levy and Public Works and/or road topics. Treasurer Judy Graham sat in for City Clerk Mary Miner as meeting clerk. The Village staff is working to determine the 2022 budget and the final budget is expected at the September 21 meeting. At that time, the council will use the … [Read more...]
Two possible park projects for Peterson
The City of Peterson may be looking at two new family-oriented opportunities within its borders. At the September 8 council meeting, Boy Scout Troop 53 leader Tom Butterfield and scout Gibson Darr were present to discuss Darr’s proposal for a Gaga ball pit in the city’s campground park. “Gibson has worked his way through Boy Scouts and wants to earn Eagle Scout,” explained … [Read more...]