At the November 10 Fillmore County Board meeting, County Administrator Bobbie Hillery presented the Personnel Committee’s wish to bring forth the option of appointing the Auditor/Treasurer position. Legislation (MS375A.1205, Subdivision 1) was passed in 2019 that lays out the process/guidelines for a county to make the A/T an appointed position. Why appoint rather than elect? … [Read more...]

Prior to the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Canton held a special meeting at 6 p.m. to inform residents of proposed utility rate increase. Canton residents were informed on the status of the current budget shortfalls in the city’s utility funds. Four residents were in attendance to hear the proposals and ask questions. Mayor Johnson led the … [Read more...]

While all area municipalities received Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Safety Grant recipients, some struggled early on how to utilize the full funds, anticipating having to send unused funds to Fillmore County November 15. For the City of Rushford, who received $133,352, the funds were put to good use helping purchase supplies, fund hazard pay and benefits, … [Read more...]

Marlene Schultz appeared before the Houston City Council meeting November 9, 2020, to share the details of the annual Christmas celebration planned for Houston. The parade is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with lights in the park going on at the same time so people can go through the park immediately after the parade. There will be no afterglow and no activities at the school. If … [Read more...]

Cities have until November 15 to submit their expenditures that qualify for CARES Act funding. At the November 9 Chatfield City Council meeting, November CARES expenditures were approved. Councilors John McBroom and Mike Urban were absent. Top of the list of expenditures was a telephone system upgrade at a cost of $19,135. Door lock repairs and the reconstruction of the city … [Read more...]

On November 9, the Wykoff City Council met in regular session.  All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Mary Tjepkes and Mary Sackett) as well as City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare.  The meeting was held at the community center, which allowed for social distancing.  All in attendance wore face masks. The … [Read more...]

The City of Whalan held a public hearing prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting on November 9, 2020.  The meeting was held in person and was also available via Zoom. A petition was made by Ben Ruberg on behalf of the Murphy family, requesting the City of Whalan vacate a portion of 2nd Avenue, which is an unincorporated and unopened street. Present at the public … [Read more...]

The Spring Valley City Council met November 9.  Members present included Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and Mayor Tony Archer.  Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer.   Council member Mike Hadland was absent.  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing practices were in use by those attending. A proposed increase in the city’s … [Read more...]

Families of the Rushford-Peterson School District were notified November 7 via email that the district will be moving to distance learning for all grades following a rise in COVID-19 cases. The district discussed the issues with Fillmore County Public Health November 6. An emergency meeting was held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9 to discuss both the changes in learning … [Read more...]