Twenty firefighters from the Caledonia Fire Department responded to two fires on April 5. One of the fires covered 40 acres, and firefighters battled the fire for eight hours. Adam Swann, Caledonia clerk/administrator, thanked firefighters Randall Ashbacher, Dylan Becker, Alexander Betz, Tom Esch, Zach Gengler, Jerry Holter, Kevin Jacobson, Jason Klug, Ben Logging, Emily … [Read more...]
Canton City Council revisits several issues during marathon meeting
The Canton City Council meeting was in session for over three hours on Wednesday night, April 14, with council members discussing several ongoing issues as well as addressing a few concerns from citizens. Clerk Brock Bergey presented the audit report as well as a slideshow on possible reconfigurations of the city hall to improve staff efficiency and work space. The council … [Read more...]
Mabel Summer Rec and swim bus are back
Mabel’s City Council met on April 14. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. The council discussed whether or not to hold a Summer Rec program this year. The council unanimously voted to offer a full slate of Summer Rec this summer, and to rehire Kati Bergey as … [Read more...]
City of Whalan hears emergency preparedness plans
After requesting information about disaster preparedness from Fillmore County Emergency Management and the Lanesboro Fire Department, the Whalan City Council received reports from representatives of both organizations during the April 12, 2021, council meeting. Present at the regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Tanya … [Read more...]
Outdoor concerts in Chatfield
At the Chatfield City Council’s April 12 meeting, Carla Gallina, president of the board of directors for the Chatfield Center for the Arts, requested approval to use the bandshell area in City Park for two upcoming events. The outdoor concerts are scheduled for April 30 (featuring Myra Burnette) and June 18 (featuring Galactic Cowboy Orchestra). State health guidelines will be … [Read more...]
Country inn/retreat in Holt Township
A public hearing was held by the Fillmore County Planning Commission on April 8 for a conditional use permit application for a country inn/retreat. Derrick and Christine Hongerholt own the Bluff Country Retreat located in section 10, Holt Township, in the Ag District about a mile east of Whalan. The property offers 4,500 square feet for a group retreat. There is a … [Read more...]
Rushford approved parking ordinance
After discussions during the last several meetings, the Rushford City Council has formally approved a new parking ordinance, which goes into effect immediately. The decision was reached at the April 12 meeting, following citizen input at a public hearing last month. Several modifications were made to the original draft. They include the addition of all terrain vehicles and … [Read more...]
OHV trail project brings in full house
The regular meeting of the Houston City Council on April 12, 2021, brought in a full house of visitors to protest the proposed OHV trail in Houston. Anticipating a crowd, city employees set up as many socially distanced chairs as possible in the community center for the meeting; International Owl Center’s Karla Bloem set up mikes and a sound system to ensure all could hear the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County recognized for “Excellence in Recycling”
Certificates of recognition were presented to engineering and maintenance from the Minnesota Office of the Governor at the Fillmore County Board’s April 13 meeting. The certificates received by County Engineer Ron Gregg and Highway Maintenance Supervisor Brent Kohn were given in recognition of the “Excellence in Recycling” demonstrated through a successful partnership with … [Read more...]
Rushford Village receives bridge report; preps for road tour
The annual bridge report from Fillmore County garnered the majority of discussion at the April 6 Rushford Village Council meeting. Public Works Supervisor Trenton Chiglo noted he’d reviewed the report and it appeared correct with his assessments. One bridge, on the east end of Ridgeview Road, had specific deficiencies noted. “It has settled and there’s a section of iron … [Read more...]