The October 6 Rushford Council meeting was led by Councilor Mike Ebner, serving as acting mayor in the absence of Mayor Dennis Overland. In attendance was City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, to discuss the final details of the first phase of the South Rushford Drainage Project. In this phase, the city will be aiming to address outfall grading in two areas. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves CARES Funding uses
The Fillmore County Board extended its Emergency Declaration due to COVID-19 through November 3 during its October 6 meeting. The declaration allows the holding of virtual meetings per state of Minnesota guidelines and some workers to work from home during the pandemic. It also captures funding for continuing operations during this emergency period. Approval was given for … [Read more...]
Lanesboro EDA works to support local small businesses
The Lanesboro City Council met via Zoom on October 5 for their regular meeting. A public hearing was opened to hear any questions or comments on the possibility of vacating a portion of Fillmore Avenue North, but there were no members of the public present for the hearing so it was closed. Cathy Enerson gave the EDA report. She has worked with CEDA for 12 years now with other … [Read more...]
Fountain approves relief for businesses
With just three of the five council members in attendance, and Councilor Dave Gundundson serving as acting mayor, the Fountain’s City Council worked through a short agenda at the October 7 meeting. Two items were tabled for consideration next month with a full council. The council did unanimously approve the applications for utility relief for local businesses via federal … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: William Gavin Candidate for Caledonia Mayor
Tell us about yourself. I am a lifetime resident of Caledonia. I went to St. Mary’s School until the eighth grade, and then attended Caledonia High, graduating in 2001. In 2000 I joined the Army Reserve. After attending basic training, at Fort Knox, Ky., I served eight years in the Reserve. During my service, I served one tour in Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Bob Klug Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I am a lifelong resident of Caledonia. My family owns and operates Caledonia Implement Company, where I have worked for the last 47 years. My wife Jan taught kindergarten and First Grade at Caledonia Elementary for 33 years and we raised our four children here, three of whom still live in Caledonia or nearby. Why are you running for office? I … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Amanda Ninneman Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I live in downtown Caledonia with my husband Jeremiah and our four children. I grew up on a farm near Winnebago Valley, and went to school in Caledonia. After college I moved out of the Midwest, but moved back to Caledonia with Jeremiah in 2014. In 2015, after extensive renovations, we opened The Wired Rooster Coffee Shop, which we co-own and operate … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Michael Peterson Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Warroad, Minn., and moved to Caledonia in 2013 with my wife Alissa (Klug) Peterson. We have three young children. I attended flight school at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., where I earned a commercial pilot certificate and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. I have worked as a flight … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Ryan Stenzel Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Caledonia and graduated from Caledonia Area High School in 2010. I attended WesternTechnical College in La Crosse, Wis., and graduated with my associate degrees in Business Management and Marketing in 2013. I am currently employed with a local business doing basic accounting and office administration work. This will be my third time … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Randi Vick Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. Randi Vick, spouse is Roger Vick, owner of Vick’s Refrigeration. Blessed with a growing blended family. Graduated from Spring Grove High School. Two years of small business from Riverland Tech college. Had been employed by Houston County as a home health aide for 21 years until it was discontinued. Currently employed part-time at Claddagh Senior … [Read more...]