At the September 8 meeting, the Rushford Council welcomed manager Kali Lentz from Smith Schafer, who provided the comprehensive annual financial report. While there were no glaring concerns, there also seemed little change from the previous year. The city received a clean report and positive news ending the 2024 year $51,000 under budget. Last year, the approved budget and … [Read more...]

At its regular meeting on September 10, the Mabel City Council approved the installation of speed bumps in the alley between Prairie Avenue and the BP gas station, aiming to address concerns about speeding and large truck traffic in the area. The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Adam Wilder at 6:02 p.m. Residents were invited to share their opinions on how to best … [Read more...]

At the September 10 regular city council meeting, the Peterson City Council set the proposed levy for next year at $118, 122, a 6% increase over last year’s levy. City Clerk Chris Grindland pointed out that the levy can be later decreased, but it cannot be increased. “Our goal is to keep it at 6%. We are using 85% of tax capacity,” Grindland commented.  With a median home … [Read more...]

At the September 9 Harmony City Council meeting, Harmony resident Mary Sack noted that she had brought an issue with the handicap door at the community center to the attention of the city offices and was wondering if there had been a resolution yet. The door does not stay open long enough to allow someone with a mobility device to go through it. City Administrator Alyssa … [Read more...]

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order by Mayor Jeff Adamson at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Council members agreed that the work on the community center looks really nice. The council also agreed to install a double door on the north side of the building. One of the doors will have an automatic opener on the outside and on … [Read more...]

The need for more childcare providers in Fillmore County was highlighted by Allison Whalen, CEDA, at the county board’s September 9 meeting. Whalen asked the board to support an application for the Minnesota Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP). First Children’s Finance RCCIP is a community process to address childcare challenges in rural America. Whalen explained … [Read more...]

The city’s money is earning more interest, the water system is getting smarter, and a new growers market may be on the way. Those were the big themes as the Wykoff City Council met at 7 p.m. on September 8. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge chaired the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt and … [Read more...]

The Whalan City Council got a jump on the 2026 budget, approving the 2026 Draft Budget Review and the Proposed Tax Levy for 2026. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting on September 8, 2025, were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam.  City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also … [Read more...]