City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson announced at the September 8 Caledonia City Council meeting that he received word earlier in the day that Mayo Clinic Health System will be closing its Caledonia clinic on December 10. Dickson commented that he wasn’t given a specific reason but was told the closure is mostly due to staffing issues.  “It surely will not be good for us. A … [Read more...]

At approximately 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Oronoco Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call along Highway 52. A United States Postal Service semi-trailer was engulfed in flames. The driver detached the semi from the trailer. Reports indicate the fire ignited around the rear brakes of the trailer. The Minnesota State Patrol shut down traffic on … [Read more...]

At the Chatfield City Council’s September 8 meeting the updating of the city’s sidewalk ordinance and the requirement for sidewalks in the Hilltop III and IV Development Agreement led to a contentious discussion. In July 2024, the Hilltop III and IV developer formally requested an amendment to the existing agreements to remove the standard sidewalk requirement, to install … [Read more...]

At the September 8 meeting, the Rushford Council welcomed manager Kali Lentz from Smith Schafer, who provided the comprehensive annual financial report. While there were no glaring concerns, there also seemed little change from the previous year. The city received a clean report and positive news ending the 2024 year $51,000 under budget. Last year, the approved budget and … [Read more...]

At its regular meeting on September 10, the Mabel City Council approved the installation of speed bumps in the alley between Prairie Avenue and the BP gas station, aiming to address concerns about speeding and large truck traffic in the area. The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Adam Wilder at 6:02 p.m. Residents were invited to share their opinions on how to best … [Read more...]

At the September 10 regular city council meeting, the Peterson City Council set the proposed levy for next year at $118, 122, a 6% increase over last year’s levy. City Clerk Chris Grindland pointed out that the levy can be later decreased, but it cannot be increased. “Our goal is to keep it at 6%. We are using 85% of tax capacity,” Grindland commented.  With a median home … [Read more...]

At the September 9 Harmony City Council meeting, Harmony resident Mary Sack noted that she had brought an issue with the handicap door at the community center to the attention of the city offices and was wondering if there had been a resolution yet. The door does not stay open long enough to allow someone with a mobility device to go through it. City Administrator Alyssa … [Read more...]

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order by Mayor Jeff Adamson at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Council members agreed that the work on the community center looks really nice. The council also agreed to install a double door on the north side of the building. One of the doors will have an automatic opener on the outside and on … [Read more...]

The need for more childcare providers in Fillmore County was highlighted by Allison Whalen, CEDA, at the county board’s September 9 meeting. Whalen asked the board to support an application for the Minnesota Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP). First Children’s Finance RCCIP is a community process to address childcare challenges in rural America. Whalen explained … [Read more...]