Applause was heard from the audience after the Caledonia City Council unanimously approved the 615 W. Washington development proposal submitted by Gran Properties and Alpha Performance at its meeting on November 10. The city received one proposal for the city-owned 0.73 vacant acres located on Highway 44 and W. Washington. According to the Request for Proposal (RFP), the … [Read more...]
Wykoff Weighs Funding Risks as Council Turns Down Library Grant and Moves Forward With Solar Plan
Funding risks, infrastructure planning, and winter preparations took center stage as the Wykoff City Council met at 7 p.m. on November 10. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge chaired the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt also attended. During the public comment period, a city resident spoke at … [Read more...]
Rushford Looks To New Administrator, Council
At the November 10 meeting, the Rushford City Council received Fillmore County Administrator Bobby Hillary and Heather Broadwater, representing the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s office. The discussion related to the possible moving of Rushford’s off-year elections to the regular election cycle held by every other municipality and township in the county. “Fillmore … [Read more...]
As 2025 Draws to a Close, SV Council Prepares for 2026 Projects
As the 2025 Street Improvement projects wrap up for the season, the Spring Valley City Council met on November 10 to review the feasibility study for next year’s project. The project will cover North Broadway Street to West Jefferson Street to West Park Street and East Main Street (County State Aid Highway 1) to North Section Avenue (Trunk Highway 63) to Willow Park … [Read more...]
Peterson to Apply for Rural Capacity Program
Mayor Chris Stenzel began the November 12 Peterson City Council meeting by commending the community for once again rising to the occasion when a fire recently took place at a city residence. He thanked the Rushford Fire Department for their quick response and actions to save the structure and nearby homes. Stenzel also thanked the public works team, Jeff Rein and Chris … [Read more...]
Life Saving Award for Houston Ambulance
There was a happy, full house for the November Houston City Council meeting on November 10 as the Houston Ambulance was recognized for their lifesaving efforts on September 29. Little Lilah Christiansen had suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at her home. According to Chad Kuhlman who works for the Southeast Minnesota EMS, such cardiac arrests are one of the leading … [Read more...]
Eitzen City Council Discusses Easement Issue, Advances Community Projects
The November 11 meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Adamson. All council members were present: Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Luttchens and Mitch Lange, plus Mayor Adamson. Also in attendance were Maintenance Supervisor Darrel Meyer and City Clerk Steve Schuldt. Since it was Veterans Day, Mayor Adamson first acknowledged … [Read more...]
Vacated Property Spurs Action at Mabel City Council Meeting
The Mabel City Council convened for its regular meeting on November 12, led by Mayor Adam Wilder at 6 p.m. Council members present included Kirsten Wyffels, Tina Bakke and Kelly Sand. Valerie Arnold was absent. Also in attendance were Wynn and Justine Nies, City Clerk Karen Larson and Public Works Director Robert Mierau. During public comments, the Nieses raised concerns … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Semester Tests Questioned
The Lanesboro School Board heard concerns about the current semester test policy from the public at their November 12 regular board meeting. Jeff Lepper, who has three children in Lanesboro Schools and is an educator himself, said he supports semester tests, but feels that they should not be used as a punishment for missing school. Lepper declared that nothing new was being … [Read more...]
Chatfield Discusses Quarterly Financial Report
At the November 10 meeting of the city council, City Administrator Michele Peterson pointed out concerns in the third quarter financial report. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Peterson maintained, “We are doing well as anticipated with the budget.” No action is recommended with Library Operations, Fire Operations, and Ambulance Operations. Community Development Operations … [Read more...]