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...]
Chatfield supports Rochester Airport bonding request
Chatfield City Council sped through a short agenda at their March 9 meeting. Rochester International Airport has requested bonding money to be used for maintenance and improvements (reconstruction of Runway 2/20) of the regional airport. The airport is an economic cornerstone supporting southeastern Minnesota. The Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities membership … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline March 31, 2020
LANESBORO, MN, March 9, 2020 – The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250 - $1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim … [Read more...]
Harmony council meets new deputy
The Harmony City Council met on March 10 at 7 p.m. Council member Tony Webber was not present. Deputy Jason Harmening introduced Sam Judd to the council. Judd is the newest hire to the Harmony Police Department and is also working with the Chatfield and Preston Police Departments. The consent agenda was reviewed and included a 3.2 beer off-sale license for Kwik Trip and a … [Read more...]
Wykoff sets assessment and hearing on County 5 project
The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on March 9. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Mary Tjepkes). Daren Sikkink, from the engineering and planning firm of WHKS, addressed the council regarding two proposed resolutions regarding the County State-Aid Highway 5 … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces April 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals from qualified organizations that provide arts programming. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than June 1, 2020, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout March. The LOI stage of … [Read more...]
Feedlot permit changes would benefit water quality in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN – Under proposed changes to operating permits for large livestock farms in Minnesota, waters will be more protected from nitrogen leaching and runoff from land application of manure, while feedlot owners will benefit from improved forms and online services. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is revising the general operating permit for about 1,200 … [Read more...]
Spring Valley approves two Conditional Use Permits
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on March 9, with all members present (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). The council considered two requests for conditional use permits (CUPs) within the city. The first request was from Holly Hutchens, to be allowed to run a ballet studio at 112 … [Read more...]