Sheriff John DeGeorge updated the Fillmore County Board at their January 12 meeting on the progress of the Jail Need Assessment Committee. The full committee has identified four scenarios for the future of the aging jail and each of these options are being explored. The options include total outsourcing and the closing of the facility entirely, the construction or remodeling … [Read more...]
Chatfield council urges you to pay stimulus money forward if you can
Chatfield Mayor Russ Smith, during his annual address at the city council’s January 11 meeting, encouraged people to spend their stimulus money at small, local businesses; thereby, putting it back into the local economy to help these struggling businesses. He said the city is looking good going forward. The biggest issue is the state of small businesses in town that have been … [Read more...]
Wykoff parking rule discussed
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on January 11. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, and new member Ryan Breckenridge. New council member Barbara Fate was absent. City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. Lynn Kidd addressed the council, saying, “I’m here to protest the sign downtown, … [Read more...]
Whalan swears in officials
The first order of business at the Whalan City Council meeting in January was to swear in re-elected council members. Whalan City Clerk Michele Peterson administered the oath of office to Mayor Marlys Tuftin and councilmembers Owen Lewis, Tanya Cook and Thore Johnson. The regularly scheduled council meeting was held on January 11, 2021, on Zoom. Also present at the virtual … [Read more...]
USDA accepting applications to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as 1% … [Read more...]
New Harmony council members sworn in
The January 12 Harmony City Council meeting began with the swearing in of new council members Jesse Grabau and Domingo Kingsley. City Attorney Greg Schieber conducted the oath of office. The new sound system was set up in the council meeting room at the community center for the evening. The system consists of microphones and speakers to allow all who attend the meeting to hear … [Read more...]
Rushford approves police department purchases
The first meeting of the year, January 11, brought both annual housekeeping and several updates. Up first, the council received a review from Rushford Police Department Chief Adam Eide regarding the proposed purchase of a new vehicle and equipment. The purchases were planned and budgeted for five years prior. Plans include trading the current 2015 Chevy Tahoe for a 2021 … [Read more...]
Houston citizens speak in favor of the OHV trail
As the Houston City Council began the new year with their meeting January 11, 2021, they heard from several citizens regarding the planned OHV Trail. Reacting to earlier statements made in December against the trail, John and Eileen Loken, owners of Loken’s Sawmill Inn, appeared to speak in favor of the trail. Eileen Loken commented that the number of visitors had dropped at … [Read more...]
Mabel cuts grace period to five days
Mabel’s City Council met on January 13. Terry Torkelson was absent, but the rest of the council was in attendance (Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and new member Cory Wilson). Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, Brooke Harmening, and Jeff Rein. Wilson took the oath of office, as he replaces Gary Morken on the council. One agenda item that … [Read more...]
Elected officials sworn in at Eitzen’s first city council meeting of 2021
Councilmembers in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Absent was Councilmember Mitch Luttchens. Staff in attendance: City Clerk, Steve Schuldt. Guests in attendance: Larry Nieling, local business owner; and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the January 12, 2021, regular meeting of the Eitzen … [Read more...]