At the August 11 meeting of the city council a bid submitted by Rochester Sand & Gravel in the amount of $1,568,260 for the 2025 street project was accepted. The project contract includes the mill and overlay of portions of 22 streets and retaining wall improvements. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent. A resolution was adopted providing for the issuance … [Read more...]
Eitzen Hits a Home Run
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order by Mayor Jeff Adamson at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12. Mayor Adamson reported that the Little League season was a success and that everyone he spoke with appreciated everything that the Lions Club, fire department, and the city do to make it happen. Council member Meyer said there are a lot of … [Read more...]
Peterson Creates Crisis Committee
The Peterson City Council met an hour before their regular meeting time for their August 13 meeting to allow time for an open discussion about the city’s recent storm response. No citizens appeared to speak during this time, but the council members and city staff each spoke about the response. Mayor Chris Stenzel felt everything went well; at midnight people were removing … [Read more...]
Caledonia Resident Challenges Property Ordinance
Mayor Jeremy Leis called the August 11 meeting of the Caledonia City Council to order at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick, John Rauk,and Mayor Leis. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Klug moved to approve the July 28 minutes with one correction. The motion was seconded by Rauk and carried. The … [Read more...]
Houston School Preps for Fall
The Houston School Board began turning the page on summer and looked ahead to fall and the coming school year at their August 7 regular meeting. Student board representative Grayden Beckman shared that the student council had met with new high school principal John Cassellius to plan for Homecoming 2025. Since the Homecoming football game will be played on Saturday, there … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Hears About New PSEO Options
At the August 13, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Katie Priebe and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Shane McBroom, elementary principal and Eric Nelson, high school principal. Board members David Sovinski and Jill Harstad were not present. Reports Principal McBroom shared the names of the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Rehires School Management Services
At their regular August 13 school board meeting, the board once again approved a contract with School Management Services to fill the school’s needs following the resignation of former Business Manager Garrett Stadsvold. Tanya Monson-Ek will take on the business manager duties and Steph Clark will deal with the payroll. Both are well experienced in their jobs; the work will be … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Approves Zoning Changes, Tree Removal, and Prepares for Fall Projects
The Wykoff City Council gathered for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge called the meeting to order, joined by council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel. City Administrator Becky Schmidt and Administrative Assistant Luann Hare were also in attendance. The council quickly approved the agenda and … [Read more...]
Rushford Receives Old School Complaints/Petition
While the August 11 Rushford Council agenda had no items of regular business, there was plenty to consider. During the appearance of interested persons, Attorney Mike Miller introduced himself and presented the city with a request and a petition from citizen clients regarding the former Rushford-Peterson School. The 2-acre site was vacated by the district in 2017 after the … [Read more...]
Harmony Council Appoints New Council Member
The Harmony City Council reviewed four letters of interest for the open council seat at their regular August 12 meeting. Mayor Steve Donney made a motion to appoint Keith McIntosh and the motion was approved unanimously. McIntosh was sworn in and took his seat on the council. The consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the July 15 meeting, the claims and July … [Read more...]