Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development. Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to 5. School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education … [Read more...]
Trout Days celebration canceled
The Preston City Council met electronically April 6 via “Go to Meeting.” City staff recommended the Trout Days celebration scheduled for May 16 should be canceled for 2020. It would not be feasible to schedule it later in the summer. City Administrator Joe Hoffman recognized that it will affect businesses and organizations within the community. But, there really is no way … [Read more...]
County extends State of Emergency through May 5
The County Board met via Webex on April 7. The Fillmore County State of Emergency due to COVID-19 was extended to May 5. The county will continue to provide essential services while limiting public access to county facilities. During this time employees will work from home to the extent possible. The health and safety of county staff and residents is a priority. The county … [Read more...]
Mabel waives utility late fees
The Mabel City Council had previously voted to waive utility late fees throughout the month of March, since the council recognizes that many citizens are facing tough financial times due to the various restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. At the council’s meeting on April 8, the council voted to also waive such late fees in April. This and other … [Read more...]
Peterson closes off several city sites until June 1
In lieu of Governor Tim Walz’s Shelter in Place extension to May 4, the City of Peterson made arrangements for annual city events, as well as the use of city sites at the April 8 meeting. While City Hall remains open, the April 8 council meeting was notably different. City Clerk Chris Grindland and Mayor Tim Hallum were present at city hall, while Councilor Loren Rue joined … [Read more...]
Canton City Council continues COVID-19 pandemic policies and practices
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 8, 2020, Canton City Council meeting was held in the Canton Town Hall to comply with social distancing requirements. COVID-19 response – stay at home extended to May 4. City Operations – no public access to all city facilities; park will remain open; notification that area is not a sanitized environment placed. Staff health and safety … [Read more...]
Dybing fills in as interim Lanesboro council member
Former Lanesboro council member Tom Dybing accepted a request from Mayor Jason Resseman to fill in for council member Autumn Johnson as her military deployment has been extended. At their April 6 council meeting, which was held via video conferencing, the council approved Resolution 2020-17 allowing Dybing to fill Johnson’s seat. Brian Hoff from Fillmore County led the Local … [Read more...]
Preston EDA Local emergency revolving loans
On April 6, the Preston City Council approved an Economic Development Authority recommendation to modify the City of Preston EDA Local Revolving Loan fund. The modification assigns $30,000 to support local businesses through a local emergency revolving loan. Revision to the EDA 270 Revolving Loan Fund includes: •The EDA will set aside $30,000 of the 270 loans account for … [Read more...]
Journal expands
With the discontinuation of all six newspapers published by the Bluff Country Newspaper Group, the majority of advertising and news content will be absorbed by the Fillmore County Journal. As a result of this transition, the Fillmore County Journal will assume the role of official legal newspaper for all cities, schools, townships and county government previously served by … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board meeting held via tele-conferencing
The COVID-19 era requiring social distancing has required public meetings to be held via internet and that is just how the Chatfield School Board met on Wednesday night, April 1. Using the Zoom video conferencing app for the first time were all the board members (Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey). Other meeting participants … [Read more...]