The Rushford-Peterson School District notified families of students that they would be moving to full-time distance learning November 7 following an increase in COVID-19 cases within Fillmore County, particularly in Rushford. Now, the district is setting guidelines for determining which learning model to use going forward. The guidelines are flexible, based on a specific set of … [Read more...]
Rushford considers potential land purchase
While the November 23 council meeting agenda was shorter than usual, it did comprise two items requiring a move to a closed meeting that likely garnered quite a bit of discussion. Up first was the potential purchase of the Farmers Win Cooperative properties in downtown Rushford. The cooperative merged with Farmers Co-op Elevator in 2018 and began selling equipment on the … [Read more...]
Houston Schools’ World’s Best Workforce Hearing
The World’s Best Workforce Hearing was sandwiched between portions of the regular Houston School Board meeting on November 19. Superintendent Krin Abraham presented an abbreviated slideshow presentation via Zoom to the board. Missing from the slideshow were graphs and charts of MCA spring results data since no MCAs were taken this past spring. Abraham assured the board that … [Read more...]
Fillmore County open by appointment only; closes doors to walk-in public
At the Fillmore County Board’s November 24 meeting, Commissioner Duane Bakke reported that the COVID cases in Fillmore County have more than doubled in the last couple of weeks. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery admitted there have been COVID cases among the staff or staff that has had contact with COVID positive individuals, requiring some staff members to quarantine. She … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school to see significant savings with installation of solar panels
At the November 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, which was held with social distancing measures, Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that the solar panels on the gym at the school should be installed by the end of the year and will supply a significant portion of the school’s energy, saving an estimated $60,000-$75,000 a year in energy costs. Board member and city … [Read more...]
Six public hearings on CUP applications/variances
The Fillmore County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment worked through a busy agenda at their November 19 meetings. Four Condition Use Permit (CUP) applications were brought forward for public comment. Caleb Benson, section 27 Newburg Township, requested that five acres of property, located on the north side of Mabel, be rezoned from Agricultural to B1 (General … [Read more...]
Chatfield school board welcomes new members
At the November 12, 2020, board meeting, board members present were: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon, and Rick Lowery, and Katie Priebe, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Josh Thompson was sworn in to fill the vacancy of a … [Read more...]
Peterson looking into traffic issues
Though it be little, it too has traffic issues. At the November 12 meeting, complaints of traffic issues garnered the majority of city council discussion with Councillors Loren Rue and Dave Colbenson adding the item to the agenda. Rue indicated complaints were received from a resident in the area of Park Street and River Street. The concern was mainly speeding. Park Street is … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Elementary Student Learning Model changes from in-person to hybrid
By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday night, November 16, 2020, in the media center while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Google Meet was available for those attendees that wanted to attend remotely. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, … [Read more...]
The old water tower is scheduled to come down this month
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Chad Rohland, Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, and Karen Folstad attended the November 17, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council. The meeting was held virtually due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county. Others present included: Julie Amundson, clerk/administrator; Stephanie Jaster, administrative assistant; … [Read more...]