As the new school year approaches, the Mabel-Canton School Board met August 19 to take key steps in preparing for the 2025-26 school year. Chair Chris Miller called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Other board members present included Jason Marquardt, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci Livingood, Mark Weidemann, Diane Wilder and Amber … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Gathers for Project Update
As the school year draws near, the Kingsland School Board gathered for their August 18 meeting to hear updates on Mother Nature’s affect on the district’s construction projects. “We are working on the location of the solar panels, yet again. Essentially what happened was the engineers came out and took a look at the original site plan and said they thought some of the … [Read more...]
Harmony Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
Brian Wayne Nelson, 51, of Harmony, has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a crash that left one man dead in rural Fillmore County last summer. The plea was entered in Fillmore County District Court on Monday, August 18, before Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. The charges stem from an incident that occurred shortly after midnight on August 4, 2024. … [Read more...]
Nathan Gossman Faces Extradition After High-Speed Chase, Stolen Truck Recovery
A Canton man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested in Rochester after leading law enforcement on a pursuit in Wisconsin and later being tied to the theft of a municipal vehicle. Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Nathan Randal Gossman. He was taken into custody on August 18 and is being held in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center. Olmsted County … [Read more...]
Caledonia Kicks Off the 2025-2026 School Year
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, August 18 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members, principals John Wahlstrom and Nathan Boler, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, and Community Education Director Gretchen Juan were present. No … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council Approves New Electric Rates Following Public Hearing
The Mabel City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive comments from Mabel residents and business owners regarding the proposed electric rate increases. There were no comments regarding he rate increases during the public hearing. City Clerk Karen … [Read more...]
Projects Progressing in Spring Valley
On Monday, August 11, Drew Weber, of Bolton and Menk, gave the the Spring Valley City Council an update on several ongoing projects. According to Weber, the plans for the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) have been certified and waiting on the funding process to see where Spring Valley will fall within the funding list. This is expected to come out sometime in September or … [Read more...]
Whalan Area Looks Forward to Upcoming Events
Social events were highlighted at the the city of Whalan’s August 11 council meeting. With the music in the Bluffs concert series winding down, the city is looking ahead to the October Fall Finale event. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was … [Read more...]
Ostrander City Council Focuses on Hazardous Property, Budget Approval
The Ostrander City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order with all council members present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. The first and most time-consuming item on the agenda was the condition of the … [Read more...]
2026 Budgeting Dominates Fillmore County Board Meeting
At the August 12 meeting of the county board, several more departments reviewed their proposed 2026 budgets. Jessica Erickson reviewed public health, WIC, and nursing service budgets. Most increases will be due to salary or insurance increases. Jason Marquardt reviewed the veterans budget. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery noted for budgeting purposes a 15% insurance … [Read more...]