At the February 20 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that construction has begun on the facilities project. A project meeting is planned to be held the following week. Schultz noted that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is pushing for legislation making Earth Science a required credit for high school. The class is currently offered at … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central enters negotiations with new superintendent
At their February 25 meeting, the Fillmore Central School Board approved a motion to enter into negotiations with Heath Olstad for the position of superintendent. Olstad will continue to serve as the high school principal, and the position of K-6 principal will be posted. Thanks were extended to Mrs. Biel, Ms. Lindstrom, and Mrs. Woellert for organizing the Breakfast Club … [Read more...]
Community Health Improvement Plan
At the February 25 Fillmore County Board meeting, Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, led a discussion on the Fillmore-Houston Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan is developed every five years and covers the entire area of both counties. Public health issues have been identified and prioritized. Individuals, the public, and organizations were involved with … [Read more...]
Arendahl Township solar farm approved
The Fillmore County Planning Commission met on February 20 to continue a public hearing on a conditional use permit application for a solar farm submitted by Fillinona Solar LLC. The proposal is to build a solar farm on about 20 acres of land owned by HAZ-BROY Prop, LLC, section 30 in Arendahl Township. Fillinona Solar will work with MiEnergy to establish the solar farm near … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets calendar for 2020-2021 school year
On February 20, all Kingsland School Board members (Board chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader) and Superintendent James Hecimovich were present for a regular meeting of the board. Superintendent Hecimovich presented the proposed 2020-2021 acedemic calendar, and the board unanimously approved it. In explaining a … [Read more...]
Chatfield initiates process to upgrade website
At the February 24 Chatfield City Council meeting, City Clerk Joel Young initiated a discussion about a future upgrade to the city’s website. The city currently uses GovOffice to host its website. The current contract ends late in April. It could be renewed for only one year if appropriate. Young explained he was not looking for approval of a new website host at this time. … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews report, airport hangar sale
A number of positive details were shared with the Rushford City Council via an annual water report at the February 24 meeting. City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted the city continues to tighten up unaccounted water usage, meeting the Department of Natural Resources goal of 10% or less. In 2018 and 2019, the city had 9.1% and 9.5% of all water unaccounted. Water that is not metered … [Read more...]
Rushford Village reaches solar array agreement
After several months of debate, the City of Rushford Village has reached an agreement with OneEnergy Renewables, in partnership with MiEnergy, for a $3.3 million, one-megawatt solar array. Permitting was approved January 27, but the council halted a decision on a request for a 26-year land lease from the Village. Of particular concern to the council were the length of the land … [Read more...]
Preston’s new fire chief takes oath
At the February 18 Preston City Council meeting, Mayor Kurt Reicks administered the Fire Chief oath of office to Ramon Hernandez. Councilman David Collett was absent. The council approved appointed officers to the fire department: Chief Ramon Hernandez, Assistant Chief Leigh Larson, Treasurer Dustin Arndt, Secretary Stuart Quanrud, and Training Officer Steven … [Read more...]
Fillmore County dairy farmer visits Washington, DC for signing of USMCA
“It was a tremendous honor to be selected. I think it’s once in a lifetime,” David Scheevel said. On January 29, Scheevel had the opportunity to be a part of the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA in Washington, DC. He is optimistic about the agreement and what it means for the farming industry. “I see benefits for not just dairy farmers, but all … [Read more...]