The Lanesboro School Board receivaed favorable news from auditor Jason Boyton, Smith, Shafer & Associates, at the Thursday, December 19 meeting. The district has continued several positive financial strides forward, despite its small size and an in-progress building project. Only one area of concern was noted in the audit. The district has also seen a positive increase … [Read more...]
R-P approves early retirement incentive
The Rushford-Peterson School District has considered making their early retirement incentive program a policy item. However, following discussion at the Monday, December 16 school board meeting, it was determined to be more effective practice to keep the program a limited offering. Designed as a cost-savings measure for the district, the program currently allows teachers … [Read more...]
Many topics covered at Canton council meeting
At the December 11 Canton City Council meeting, one of the main topics of discussion was the final 2020 budget/tax levy and then there were discussions on many topics. Discussion surrounding Joel Torgerson’s property began the meeting. Recently in court, Torgerson said his property was cleaned up to comply with the city’s ordinance. Two council members took a walk around … [Read more...]
No tobacco under 21; Rushford approves Tobacco Ordinance
Leading the pack of communities looking to update long-standing tobacco ordinances amid the wave of electronic nicotine delivery services (ENDS) and increases in youth tobacco usage, Rushford Council passed modifications to its ordinance unanimously at a special meeting December 16. The council has been discussing the matter with Fillmore County Public Health for over a year … [Read more...]
County approves final 2020 budget and levy
At the December 17 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, the final 2020 budget and levy was approved with no real changes from the preliminary numbers. County Administrator Bobbie Vickerman reported the numbers: the total 2020 budget is $32,872,530, which includes the tax levy, other sources of revenue, and state and federal funding. The final levy payable in 2020 totals … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton decides on graduation standard
On December 17, immediately prior to the regular Mabel-Canton School Board meeting, the board met in a special closed session to consider appropriate action to take regarding a student who allegedly acted in violation of Mabel-Canton guidelines. When the board opened the regular (public) meeting at 7 p.m., Superintendent Kuphal stated that it is up to the board to decide how … [Read more...]
Community banker re-elected to the 2019 ICBA Federal Delegate Board Local leader helps deliver community banking message to nation’s capital
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 2, 2019 — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Dan Christianson, CEO of F&M Community Bank, Preston, Minn., was re-elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am honored to be re-elected to represent our industry and help share the positive … [Read more...]
Preston sets final levy for 2020
City Administrator Joe Hoffman began by noting one adjustment in the budget that will not affect the levy increase at the December 16 city council meeting. While working with Mike Bubany on the update to the capital financing plan, they determined that the $22,000 allocation for the storm water fund was no longer needed in 2020. The storm water fund balance will be positive … [Read more...]
Kingsland approves levy
On December 16, all Kingsland School Board members (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader) were present when the board held the annual “Truth in Taxation” public meeting at 6 p.m. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent, so Principal Scott Klavetter led the meeting. No citizens attended to ask questions, but … [Read more...]
Rushford Village holds solar hearings; waits on decision
The City of Rushford Village is considering the option of an extended land lease to MiEnergy/OneEnergy for the purpose of a large scale solar array project. The project has two options. One is to construct a ground-mount solar array entirely on existing MiEnergy land. The other is allowance of a 26-year land lease for 3.17 acres of Village property for the construction of a … [Read more...]