At the June 2 Fountain Council meeting, Clerk Mary Tjepkes and Mayor Jim Schott noted the rapidly approaching end of the city contract with Frontier Communications. The contract, which provides phone, fax, and internet, is set to expire July 21. Tjepkes has frequently indicated several problems with the service and now the city is considering other options. Kyle Moorhead, of … [Read more...]
MnDOT to host “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events June 10
Residents of Southeast Minnesota are invited to join Minnesota Department of Transportation planners online on June 10 to test their knowledge of the state transportation system and share their vision for its future. Two “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events will be held Thursday, June 10: one from 12:00 to 1:00PM, and a second from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Topics will include … [Read more...]
American Rescue Plan discussions begin in Houston County
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on June 1, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the agenda and amended … [Read more...]
Ostrander to mull enforcement officer
The June 1 Ostrander City Council meeting found all members present: (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), along with Jeremy Runkle and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. The council heard from the city’s insurance provider agent (Ann Keim) who addressed the council about whether or not the city wishes to waive the torte limit. This determines … [Read more...]
2020 medical examiner services
Dr. R. Ross Reichard, M.D. reviewed statistics related to 2020 Fillmore County medical examination services at the Fillmore County Board’s June 1 meeting. The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office provides services for eight counties, including Fillmore. The number of deaths reported to the medical examiner in Fillmore County were 134. Sixty-eight percent of … [Read more...]
Rushford Village refinances under suggestion of planner
It’s been several years since Rushford Village has had financial planner Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, at a meeting. Typically, he’s brought on board to discuss cost impacts for project planning. This time, it was Bubany who approached the city with a cost savings proposal. “We’ve got a possibility of refinancing debt for the sole purpose of lowering payments. We can … [Read more...]
John Sylling new Spring Grove utility director
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Tuesday, May 25 regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, at the Spring Grove Communications meeting room. Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. Open forum The council was asked why the city … [Read more...]
Time for a new rescue rig for RFD
Chad Rasmussen, Rushford Fire Chief, visited the Rushford City Council Meeting May 24 to get approval for a replacement rescue rig truck. Rasmussen had been searching for a replacement for quite some time, hoping to find a rig in the $25,000 to $30,000 range with no luck; the COVID pandemic has pushed vehicle prices up and availability down. The current 1984 brush/grass rig … [Read more...]
Sprague Woods to remain as is
On May 24, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-7:31 p.m. in the city auditorium. Council members present were Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Mayor Schroeder led the council members and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent agenda The council … [Read more...]
Houston County COVID-19 numbers are flat
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Greg Myhre, and Teresa Walter were all present via Zoom on May 25, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Others present, Auditor/Treasurer Donna Trehus, Finance Director Carol Lapham, Human Resources Director Theresa Arrick-Kruger, Public Health and Human Services Director John Pugleasa, … [Read more...]