Rushford’s reconstruction project of Highway 30 isn’t slated to begin until 2022, but preliminary plans for the project are underway. The Minnesota Department of Transportation-led project is in its initial layout phase and includes West Jessie Street and West Stevens Avenue portions of Highway 30. Once layout alternatives are reviewed, preliminary design will commence. City … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school gears up for start of school
At the regular Lanesboro School Board meeting on August 20, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board members on the ongoing facilities project. The classroom furniture and scoreboard will be delivered next week. There have been some delays in finishing the chemistry lab due to duct work issues and the kitchen has also been delayed as Superintendent Schultz works to make … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools – mini grant program
A “mini grant” program has been continued for the 22nd straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District. Grants of up to $500 each have been made available to classroom teachers for the 2020/2021 school year so they can implement a variety of innovative ideas and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves CARES Act Funding for local small business relief
An amount of $500,000 of the county’s CARES Act funding will be available to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. At the August 25 meeting, the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners gave its approval to release the business grant application form for Economic Development relief grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses. The grants are to be used for costs … [Read more...]
Chatfield upgrades telephone system and police radios
Upgrades to some of the city’s communication systems were on the August 24 agenda of the Chatfield City Council. Police Chief Shane Fox noted that the 10-year-old 800 MHz portable radios that officers are using are outdated. Motorola quit manufacturing the current radios in 2017 and ended support for them in 2018. Fox proposed the purchase of five Motorola APX 6000 portables … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton opts to fully open school
On August 13, the Mabel-Canton School Board held a special meeting, with only one agenda item: planning for the upcoming school year. Athletic Director Lonnie Morken gave the board an update on sports, saying that the plan is for football and volleyball to have their seasons in the spring, roughly March 15-May 15. Other fall sports (cross country, soccer, tennis, and … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public Schools approves the hybrid model for 2020-21
The Spring Grove Public Schools Board met in person on Monday, August 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the media center while adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (10 people total). The public and media attended remotely through Google Meet. Board members in attendance included President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender. Rhan … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to push on continuing maintenance
As the time for 2021 budgeting and setting of public tax levies draws near, cities are buckling down on goals and priorities for the year. At the August 18 Rushford Village Council meeting, getting a grasp on the budget to determine those plans was key. “At some point and time we need to try to get together to talk about what we want and need to find a better understanding. … [Read more...]
The new Spring Grove water tower is up
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg, and Chad Roland were all in attendance at the August 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council. The meeting was held in the Fest Building. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution … [Read more...]
R-P adopts return to school plan
After determinations for procedures and guidelines by the state, districts are beginning to roll out plans for the return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Rushford-Peterson School District has been discussing the options for months and clear, concise state recommendations were expected, but are leaving the outlook, as Superintendent Jon Thompson noted, “Clear as … [Read more...]