Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Kingsland handling uncertainties during pandemic

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On April 20, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting, with Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and board chair Jackie Horsman in the Elementary Conference Room. Other members and staff attended remotely, via electronic means (Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building and Grounds Director … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

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By Rich Wicks Mabel-Canton’s School Board held a regular meeting on April 21, although there wasn’t much “regular” about it, as most members participated via remote technology, due to coronavirus prevention guidelines. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained that, until further notice, this is how the school’s board meetings will be held. Board members participating included … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

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Due to COVID-19, the regular April 20, 2020, Spring Grove Public Schools meeting was held in compliance with Minnesota’s requirements for remote board meetings. Consent agenda items approved included the agenda, minutes from the March meeting, Treasurer’s report and payment of monthly bills, the second reading of revised policies 419 Tobacco-Free environment and 534 Unpaid … [Read more...]

Rushford Village projects, road tour on hold

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With restrictions in place due to Governor Walz’s Shelter in Place order and several businesses deemed non-essential and closed temporarily, the City of Rushford Village is seeing a number of plans on hold until likely early June or later. At the Tuesday, April 21 council meeting the board was apprised that the One Energy Renewables solar array project is on hold until this … [Read more...]

Preston looks at indoor climate controlled storage

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At the April 20 Preston City Council meeting the council considered adding climate controlled storage as a conditional use in the B-3 Business District. The Planning Commission held a public hearing prior to the council meeting on the request to amend the city’s ordinance to add indoor storage as a conditional use. There have been two requests from individuals that would like … [Read more...]

Lanesboro school facility project underway

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The Lanesboro School Board met via phone conference on April 16. The agenda was approved along with the minutes of the February 20 regular board meeting. The board reviewed and approved the monthly revenues and expenditures for both February and March as they did not meet in March. The construction project bills from February and March were also approved. Board member … [Read more...]

Spring Valley pool and summer rec on hold

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The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on April 13.  Due to social distancing guidelines, the meeting was held at the community center, with all attendees seated with at least six feet of space.  Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer.  Also in attendance was Park & Rec Director … [Read more...]

County takes measures to ease COVID-19 impact

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At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board via Webex, commissioners took steps to lesson the impact on their constituents. County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones noted the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has provided some guidance on possibly giving some property owners, who are struggling due to closures, some relief. She said she has received a handful of … [Read more...]

Harmony hires new city administrator

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Devin Swanberg attended his first council meeting as the new city administrator for the City of Harmony. Due to COVID-19, the council met in the gymnasium of the community center instead of the regular meeting room to allow for social distancing. Fillmore County Assessor Brian Hoff conducted the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization via phone conference. There were no … [Read more...]