On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Spring Valley City Council approved the preliminary property tax levy, which will be collectable in 2027 with the numbers set as such, the General Operating budget at $841,013, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) set at $86,979, Parks at $217,603 and Library at $225,960. The total preliminary levy is $2,014,799. It was noted while the … [Read more...]

A moment of silence was held for Councilor Thore “Everett” Johnson during the September 14, 2026, Whalan City Council meeting. Johnson passed away on September 12, and was a longtime city council member, friend, neighbor, volunteer, local sports supporter and so much more. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]

At the September 15 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Fred Suhler, Jr. was honored for his long service to Chatfield as city attorney. Councilors Mike Urban and Dave Frank were absent. Mayor John McBroom presented Suhler with a certificate of appreciation recognizing him for 27 years of service to the city and its residents. He was congratulated on his retirement and … [Read more...]

At its September 15 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board set the preliminary levy at the maximum level and set the Truth-in-Taxation hearing and final levy certification for December 15 at 6:01 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The board was reminded that the levy cannot increase, but it can be reduced when the official levy is set in … [Read more...]

During the public forum portion of the September 8 Harmony City Council meeting, Harmony resident Ann Lyons spoke about the recent joint planning session at which community feedback was discussed in regards to the proposed data center ordinance. “I find it very disingenuous that residents were not able to speak at the meeting,” Lyons stated. She noted that a lifelong friend of … [Read more...]

The proposed 2027 budget and levy was presented with a 5% increase at the September 8 meeting of the city council. This would amount to an increase of $67,267 over the 2026 budget. Councilman Steve Hall said he didn’t think the proposed budget was realistic, adding he didn’t know what a fair number is. He continued to maintain that the city’s Comprehensive Plan should be … [Read more...]

The proposed MariBell Transmission Project has become a major talking point for communities in Fillmore and Houston counties as utilities seek approval for a high-voltage line that developers say is needed to strengthen the regional electric grid. Opponents say the project could permanently alter farmland, landscapes, and rural communities and affect the health of landowners. … [Read more...]

The owners of a duplex at 109 Elmwood Street East addressed the council during the public comment period of the Lanesboro City Council regular meeting on September 8. They requested a zoning change so they could rent the whole duplex as a short-term air B&B rental. A request for a CUP (conditional use permit) had been previously denied, and a commercial zoning had been … [Read more...]