Mayor Scott Solberg called the Tuesday, June 15 regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 6 p.m. at the Spring Grove Communication meeting room. Council members in attendance, Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, and Karen Folstad. Councilmember Chad Rohland attended the first half of the meeting via Zoom and appeared in person for the second half. The council … [Read more...]
No red flags in Caledonia’s 2020 audit
On June 14, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-8:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Room. Council members present: Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Absent were David Fitzpatrick and Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led the council and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Agenda The … [Read more...]
Wykoff to crack down on overdue water/sewer accounts in August
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on June 14. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. No citizens were signed up to address the council on any issues. The council noted that discussion about the proposed … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears tall grass complaints
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on June 14, at city hall. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer), as was EDA Director Chris Hahn. Attending via remote technology was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. The council heard from two citizens regarding a home in town with … [Read more...]
Minnesota adds 14,800 private sector jobs in May Labor force participation rate increases as more and more Minnesotans head back to work
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 4.0% in May, from 4.1% in April, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The unemployment rate decline was due to people moving from unemployment to employment. The expanding labor force pushed Minnesota’s labor force participation … [Read more...]
Chatfield requests speed study
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...]