Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on February 1. All members were present. The board reviewed, but did not yet act upon, a draft of Kingsland’s academic calendar for the next school year. Superintendent Hecimovich pointed out that, by slightly shortening the spring break and winter break, the calendar draft has a first student day of September 7, and a final … [Read more...]
Lanesboro makes progress with proposed rural taxing district
The Lanesboro City Council met via Zoom on February 1 and opened their meeting with a public hearing to discuss the proposed Rural Taxing District. The Planning and Zoning Commission had provided a proposal to the council which they reviewed. Lanesboro resident Phillip Haug asked why his property was not included as he has 40 acres on the back of it that are essentially … [Read more...]
Village digs into Public Works needs
The February 2 Rushford Village Council meeting was largely discussion over Public Works topics, including welcoming new employees, equipment purchases, and projects being tackled. New part-time Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Trenton Chiglo and part-time department worker Preston Lacy were on hand at the meeting. The two men have just over a week of work under their … [Read more...]
Preston to advertise for bids for 2021 street and utility project
Brett Grabau detailed potential cost issues with the planned street and utility project at the Preston City Council’s February 1 meeting. Grabau explained that with the redesigned roadways, drainage is not what it should be. Drainage doesn’t necessarily need to be underground. Grabau suggested the use of six foot wide valley gutters, shallow concrete troughs, across seven … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Board issues solar CUP
Fillmore County Solar Project, LLC is one step closer to constructing a 45 MW Solar Farm in section 14 of Beaver Township. Commissioners unanimously approved the conditional use permit with nine conditions at their January 26 meeting. The road to this point has been long and there are still more steps for the project before construction can begin. That is why one condition … [Read more...]
Mark Holmen joins Lanesboro school board
The Lanesboro School Board opened their January 21 meeting by seating re-elected board members Christine Troendle and Sarah Peterson and new board member, Mark Holmen. The board meetings will continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the elementary library. Merchants Bank of Lanesboro was approved as the district depository and Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson approves incentive, moves to make policy
For the last eight years, the Rushford-Peterson School Board has approved early retirement for teachers who met the criteria. To date, the incentive has been reviewed and approved annually or bi-annually rather than made into a district policy, despite ongoing discussion for the latter. At the January 25 board meeting, the board approved the incentive for two years, as well as … [Read more...]
Houston County State Business Relief Grant to launch on February 5
On January 26, 2021, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. The commissioners approved the meeting agenda as amended. Brian Pogodzinski, county engineer, requested that number four under action … [Read more...]
Rushford pushing through obstacles
$67.3 million. That’s the amount that the Minnesota Department of Revenue sent to 3,891 Minnesota businesses through it’s initial round of COVID-19 Business Relief Payments. Part of bi-partisan legislation, the program provides direct financial relief to qualified restaurants, gyms, bars, and bowling centers who saw impact to revenue due to the pandemic. This was just one item … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central School Board welcomes new member
The January 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting opened with the oath of office for returning board members Jim Love, Deb Ristau, and new board member Aaron Janssen. The board officers for 2021 were set with Craig Britton as the chairperson, Jennifer Pickett as the vice-chairperson, Deb Ristau as the clerk, Shelly Topness as the vice-clerk, and Sue Sikkink as the … [Read more...]