RUSHFORD, MN – Minnesota Housing announced over $55 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities and counties, including $573,522 for Bluff Country HRA, serving Fillmore and Houston counties. Homebuyers can take advantage of these resources through the Minnesota Housing Start Up loan program, which … [Read more...]
Governor Walz announces 39 new Border-to-Border Broadband Grants
ST. PAUL, MN, January 28, 2021 – Governor Tim Walz announced that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will award grants totaling $20,645,425 to 39 projects in the sixth year of the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program. State grant dollars are matched by $33,695,279 in local funds, for a total investment in broadband … [Read more...]
Key to the city of Preston presented to Cathy Enerson
In recognition of Cathy Enerson’s 13 years of service and dedication to improving the lives of Preston’s citizens, she was presented with a “key to the city” plaque at the city council’s February 16 meeting. The meeting was totally virtual. But, it was suggested that once things get back to normal she will be honored with a gathering to properly recognize her achievements and … [Read more...]
Rushford VFW Diamond Jubliee
The Rushford VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) organization is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year — organized in 1946, shortly after the end of WWII, the VFW has been around for 75 years. On Saturday, February 13, the members of the VFW celebrated the 75 years at their meeting held at Stumpy’s Restaurant. VFW District I Commander Dave Thul from Owatonna joined the meeting … [Read more...]
Daily bus to and from Rochester, via Spring Valley, to resume
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and regular council meeting on February 8. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, and Mayor Tony Archer. John Dols was absent. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Tax … [Read more...]
Houston to conduct a noise study for OHV trail
At the regular Houston City Council meeting February 8, the council revisited the proposed OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) trail. In order to be able to proceed with the trail, the council accepted the RTP (Recreational Trails Program) grant, authorized the submission of NHIS (National Heritage Information System) data request form, and accepted and authorized the signature on EAS … [Read more...]
Peterson considers community garden; seeking sign ideas
The February 10 Peterson Council meeting covered an array of topics and it seemed like many wishfully leaned towards warmer weather. First up, during citizen comments, Joseph Kochen and Nancy Olson asked the council whether or not there was any interest in the possibility of a community garden on city property. The two who are newer to town, according to Clerk Chris Grindland, … [Read more...]
Plans are underway for Eitzen’s Fourth of July Family Fun Fest hosted by the Lions Club
Despite the minus one degree weather, the Eitzen City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 7-8 p.m. at Eitzen City Hall. Councilmembers in attendance were Mayor Jeff Adamson and Councilmembers, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Luttchens, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Staff in attendance were Steve Schuldt, city clerk, and Daryl Meyer, … [Read more...]
Houston County Courthouse will reopen Tuesday, February 16
The consensus of the Houston County Commissioners is that the courthouse should open and open immediately. Commissioners also believe that the door must be continuously monitored. At the February 9 regularly scheduled board meeting, commissioners directed employees to open the courthouse next week on the 16th and develop a schedule to ensure that the entrance is monitored at … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board moving closer to in-person learning
At the February 10, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Lanny Isensee and Jill Harstad, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board members Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe joined the meeting via Zoom. Also present was Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Shane McBroom, … [Read more...]