Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of emergency on March 13. Fillmore County Board Chairman Marc Prestby declared a State of Emergency-COVID-19 effective March 20 and the commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the declaration of a State of Emergency at their March 24 meeting. Doors to county offices are closed to the public with an appointment … [Read more...]
Canton City Council discusses new software program for billing
At the March 11 meeting, all members of the Canton City council were present, except Randy Gossman. Mayor Donvee Johnson was present via a phone call. After the approval of minutes and consent agenda, the reports were presented. Brock Bergy started with the clerk’s report. Bergey reported that there are 17 delinquent water/sewage/garbage accounts, which is approximately 10% … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Village begins land use planning process
An effort to begin both long and short term strategic planning for the City of Rushford Village has begun via a land use survey. The city’s Economic Development Director, Rebecca Charles, will be conducting a survey of rural landowners within the city limits of Rushford Village to collect data from residents. Not all residents within the Village will be receive a survey as … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses SACC changes
On March 16, the Kingsland School Board met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., after a short emergency session to discuss changes due to the coronavirus. Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent James Hecimovich and Principal Scott Klavetter were also in attendance. Tiffany Mundfrom was … [Read more...]
Statement from Rep. Davids on sales tax payment extension
ST. PAUL, MN — On Wednesday, March 18, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that they will grant businesses identified in Gov. Walz’s recent Executive Order 20-04 a 30 day extension until April 20, 2020, to make sales and use tax payments that were set to be due on March 20 without any penalties or interest. “This one month payment delay will literally help … [Read more...]
Preston’s 2021 street project
City Engineer Brett Grabau listed streets that may be included in the 2021 Street and Utility Improvement Project at the city council’s March 16 meeting. Grabau noted that he met with city staff in early February to discuss needed surface and subsurface improvements. Multiple areas were identified totaling about 2.35 miles of streets. The proposed streets include portions of … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Facility Survey to determine bond support
Mabel-Canton’s School Board held a special meeting on March 5 to discuss needed facility upgrades, and a possible bond referendum that would be voted upon later this year. Members present included Chris Miller, Cristal Adkins, Traci Livingood, Diane Wilder, Dustin Tollefsrud and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Jason Marquardt participated from a remote location via an … [Read more...]
Rushford Village fills vacant council seat
It’s been a year of shifting council seats for the City of Rushford Village. Last summer, Councilor Rich Smith resigned due to a move out of the Village. In September, Roger Knutson was appointed to take his spot. Then, in November, Councilor Chad Rasmussen resigned. At the time, Mayor Gordon Johnson suggested the city bypass a public request for interested persons and look at … [Read more...]
Mabel to enforce two pet limit
The Mabel City Council met in regular session on March 11. Members present included Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Larson, Gary Morken, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels. Adam Wilder was absent. No citizens attended to address the council on any issues. At recent meetings, the council has discussed required licensing of pets, and at this meeting there was … [Read more...]
Rushford hashes out design for highway project
While the actual construction is still two years out, the City of Rushford is working diligently to determine the scope of the Highway 30 project. The clock is ticking on the Minnesota Department of Transportation-led (MnDOT) project and design elements to determine geometric layout must be decided now. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, presented numerous options … [Read more...]