“Hey, Hey, we’re here to say hello and good luck! We’re here to cheer for the Knights new teachers. The black and silver! We welcome you to Kingsland. And wish you the best!” New hires at Kingsland Public Schools include 5th grade teacher, Theodore Haddad and choir/music teacher Jonathan Miller. Haddad graduated from Caledonia High School and earned is undergraduate … [Read more...]
Sports and activities attendance decisions for Houston Schools
By Wanda Hanson The Houston School Board wrestled with how to balance safety and the desire of students and parents for a sense of normalcy during COVID as they met October 15, 2020. The Southeast Conference decided that schools will be allowing visitors at volleyball games based on 25% of their gym capacity. For Houston High School this maximum capacity will be 116 … [Read more...]
Rushford Village scrambles for public works coverage
At last month’s meeting, Public Works Supervisor Kyle Chiglo dropped what he called a “bombshell,” tendering his resignation. It came after just five months in the position. Chiglo informed the council he had accepted a position with Fillmore County, effective November 2, as a means of providing benefits for his family. At the time, he noted he’d spoken with Mayor Dennis … [Read more...]
Lanesboro facility project moving along
At the October 12 Lanesboro School Board meeting, the board reviewed two change orders for the facilities project. The first change order was in the amount of $1,011 for paint, kitchen, electrical, and sprinkler expenses and the second, in the amount of $6,301, was for the kitchen layout and equipment. Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that there will probably be … [Read more...]
Whalen Valley drainage improvements
Plans to make improvements to the Union St. drainage area on county road 10 were approved at the Chatfield City Council’s October 12 meeting. City engineer Craig Britton said three bids had been submitted to construct two storm water drainage basins. The lowest bid submitted by Clemens Excavating in the amount of $24,658 was accepted. The engineers estimate was $27,680. The … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves non-profit grants
At the October 13 Fillmore County Board Meeting 21, non-profit grant applications were approved. This portion of the county’s CARES Act funding totals $176,598. Like with the business grants approved at the last board meeting, non-profit grant applicants will be required to document losses or costs due to COVID-19. Both the business and non-profit grant applicants must submit … [Read more...]
Peterson targets end of year items
The City of Peterson, like all other municipalities, is in the midst of approving end of year items including the 2021 budget and levy. The city council has been working at the budget for several months and the subcommittee, including Clerk Chris Grindland and Councilors Gail Boyum and Loren Rue, were able to locate areas for cost savings. This allowed for just a proposed 2% … [Read more...]
City of Canton continues to utilize CARES funds; year-end business
The Canton City Council regular meeting was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the town hall due to ongoing COVID precautions. September meeting minutes and monthly bills were approved as presented. Consent agenda items of monthly bills, waiver of town hall rental fee for the Mabel-Canton School district informational meeting, held on October 5 regarding general election … [Read more...]
Harmony residents raise concerns over high tax levy
The October 13 Harmony City council meeting opened with a public forum. Council member Deb Swenson was absent. Harmony residents Ron Gregg and Dan Tiffenbacher brought their concerns about the 2021 tax levy to the council as they felt that the increase of 10.2% set at the September meeting was high. City Administrator Devin Swanberg assured them that it’s customary for the city … [Read more...]
Wily coyotes in Ostrander
By Rich Wicks The Ostrander City Council met on October 6, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). There was discussion that several citizens have reported coyotes coming into town. Council members said that although there is little risk of a coyote attacking a person, there is a … [Read more...]