The Chatfield City Council approved the sale of its 2005 Sterling Plow Truck to the city of Wykoff for $28,000 at the council’s April 26 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Mike Urban were absent. Brian Burkholder, Superintendent of City Services, reported the city council approved the purchase of a new Freightliner plow truck last November, which should be delivered in May. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley deer hunting nixed
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on April 26. Members present included Luan Ruesink, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer. Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the city’s consideration of a request to allow … [Read more...]
REAL ID full enforcement deadline six months away Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders REAL ID ready
ST. PAUL — Nearly 22% of Minnesota driver’s license and ID cardholders have a REAL ID or enhanced driver’s license as the federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline approaches. Nationwide, approximately 40% of all U.S. driver’s licenses and ID cardholders were REAL ID-compliant as of October 1, 2020, according the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Beginning October 1, 2021, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Hall has new office hours
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the Fest Building. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also, present Julie Amundson, city clerk/administrator; Spring Grove City Attorney Greg Schieber, Jacqueline Wennes, Michael Solum, Deanna … [Read more...]
MnDOT announces 2021 state construction projects
ST. PAUL, MN – More than 200 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads and bridges, improve safety, and support thousands of construction jobs across the state will be worked on this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. In addition, crews will make safety and infrastructure improvements to 51 multimodal projects, which are … [Read more...]
Preston Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin addressed the city council and the public at the April 19 meeting. He made it clear that it is his objective and required by state statute to have each property owner liable for his/her fair share of the tax burden, no more/no less. Councilman David Collett was absent. McCaslin gave an overview of property values and adjustments being … [Read more...]
Focus on budget concerns
At the regular April 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, most of the time was spent discussing the school’s financial situation. With a projected $100,000 deficit before factoring in losses due to the pandemic, it’s mandatory that R-P adjust the budget. Superintendent Jon Thompson has offered to reduce his salary by 20% by shortening his contract by 52 days. Both … [Read more...]
Peterson property walkabout completed
With the influx of warmer weather, the Peterson spring walkabout was conducted recently by Councilors Gail Boyum and Chris Stenzel on behalf of the council. The two independently surveyed both residential and commercial properties, with Boyum additionally taking photos. Boyum noted several concerns with corn chaff and dust coming from Chuck’s Feed & Grain, an agricultural … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids announces state grant for Houston
ST. PAUL, MN – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant and loan. “This is wonderful news for Houston, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Houston will receive a WIF Wastewater Grant of nearly … [Read more...]
Brian Pogodzinsi, Houston County Engineer, reappointed to a four-year term
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the April 13 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. COVID-19 update For the first time, Houston County Public Health did not fill all the Moderna appointments last week. There was much interest in … [Read more...]