At the very end of the January 21, 2021, Houston School Board meeting, Superintendent Krin Abraham informed the board that she will be retiring in June. Abraham declared, “I love this place; I love this district, but I need to be done. I want you to be able to start looking now.” Board member Arlin Peterson, who has had a relationship with Abraham both as a fellow teacher … [Read more...]
Chatfield Chillfest February 5-6
Sara Sturgis detailed the planned events for the 2021 winter community celebration in Chatfield at the city council’s January 25 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Events include a drive-in movie on the Enterprise Drive lot on Friday night at 6-9 p.m. Events on Saturday begin at 8 a.m. and run through the day into the evening. Later in the day is the Candlelight Trail … [Read more...]
Travis Torgerson appointed to fill vacant seat on the Spring Grove City Council
Mayor Scott Solberg called the special meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, via Zoom. Council members present: Mayor Scott Solberg, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The meeting’s purpose is to fill the vacant seat created when Councilmember Solberg was elected mayor. Councilmember Folstad moves to appoint … [Read more...]
Camp Creek restoration work
At the January 19 meeting of the Preston City Council, approval was given for Barth Construction to use the city’s tree/brush disposal site for trees removed during restoration work on a portion of Camp Creek. Trout Unlimited is coordinating the work located just south of Fillmore St./CSAH 11 bridge. Dennis Barth asked if the city would allow the green trees to be placed at … [Read more...]
Rushford Village extends clerk’s hours; approves Public Works employees
Last year proved to be a difficult year for municipalities, dealing with ongoing duties as well as a number of additional tasks and paperwork brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While Rushford Village Clerk Mary Miner admitted to the extra workload at the January 19 council meeting, she also noted it needed to be done and that she was willing to. For Miner, whose position is … [Read more...]
Spring Grove elementary students start winter sports
The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast on Google Meet for the public and media. The organizational meeting of the Spring Grove School was called to order by Chair Aaron Solum at 7:02 p.m. Board members in … [Read more...]
Several utility billing issues discussed by Canton City Council
The January 13 Canton City Council meeting began as many other January meetings in the area, with new mayors and city council members being sworn in. Nick Prestby took his oath of office for the first time while city council members Cindy Shanks and Randy Gossman reaffirmed their oaths as incumbents on the council. During the meeting, the council addressed several utility … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton to stay in hybrid model for now
During the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on January 19, the board discussed the plans for which learning model to use, based on current and expected COVID-19 trends. Superintendent Kuphal stated, “We’re back in hybrid, as of yesterday (January 18). Colton (student representative Colton Heintz-Kuderer) alluded that he thought things were going fairly well.” Kuphal said … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 4, Drew Douglas Wiskow-Davis, 25, of St. Charles, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Wiskow-Davis is charged with seven felonies; Drugs - Store Meth Paraphernalia in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult, Drugs - Store Chemical Substances in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult, Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Financial … [Read more...]
Peterson council brings new councilors on board
The January 13 Peterson City Council meeting began with the taking of oaths from returning Mayor Tim Hallum and new Councilors Tracy Seelbinder and Chris Stenzel. In addition to the council, Clerk Chris Grindland, and Public Works Director Rick Lee, six citizens also attended the meeting. Resident Pete Erickson addressed the council regarding the recent sale of the side lot … [Read more...]