“It’s not a ‘me’ award – it’s a school that earned an award!” were the first words out of Rushford-Peterson’s MSHS Principal Jake Timm’s mouth when he was asked about his award. Timm humbly explained that the great school and students make him look good! Timm found out about the award March 26; the notification was sent to MASSP (Minnesota Association of Secondary School … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces Emergency Relief Fund For Individual Artists and Culture Bearers in Southeastern Minnesota
SEMAC is launching an Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) designed to provide rapid, short-term assistance for individual artists and culture bearers facing unexpected hardship. The funds are distributed as one-time gifts to help stabilize recipients and address urgent needs, offering some relief during a difficult time so they can continue their creative work. The application is … [Read more...]
Community Grassroots Campaign Grows with Each Passing Week
Last fall, at the November 18 Houston County Commission meeting, commissioners heard from Dairyland Power Cooperative Manager Clay DeWitt, GridLiance Heartland S. Director of Development Jessica Hewitt, and GridLiance Heartland Project Director Josh Daubenspeck regarding the MariBell 765/161 kV transmission project. Open houses to discuss the proposed Gopher to Badger Link … [Read more...]
Caledonia Welcomes New Police Officer
Gretchen Braun, surrounded by family and fellow officers, took the oath of office for the Caledonia Police Department at the city council’s April 13 meeting. Mayor Jeremy Leis administered the oath, and her mother Kristie Braun had the honor of pinning her daughter’s badge on her uniform. Mayor Jeremy Leis called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Other … [Read more...]
Houston Begins Search for Superintendent
The Houston School Board began a search for a new superintendent at their regular board meeting April 9. With Superintendent Mary Morem resigning from her position, the board needs to move quickly to find a replacement. Chair Josh Norlien informed the board they had three options: they could hire internally, perform their own limited search or do a full search using the MSBA … [Read more...]
Houston Proceeds with Spruce Street Project
Derek Olinger, representing Bolton & Menk, addressed the Houston City Council April 13 at their regular meeting to update them on the Spruce Street project scheduled for this summer. Olinger reported that the bids had been received and were favorable. The city of Houston will be responsible for $1.7 million of the cost. Funding for the project will come through a locally … [Read more...]
Scott Keigley Back in Chatfield
At the April 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council the new police chief was sworn in. Councilor Dave Frank was absent. Mayor John McBroom administered the oath of office to Chatfield’s new police chief, Scott Keigley. His mother Virginia pinned the badge on his chest. Prior to the city council meeting there was an open house to welcome the new police chief. Keigley was … [Read more...]
Whalan Orders New Playground Equipment
After months of discussion and decisions on which playground equipment should be purchased for the playground at the Whalan softball field, the decision was made and approved by the city council at their April 13 meeting and the equipment will be ordered. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Owen Lewis and … [Read more...]
Rushford Public Works and New Administrator Update Council
At the April 13 meeting, Public Works Director Roger Knutston spoke in details to the city council about both current and future department projects and goals for 2026. While many of the Public Works items, including are routine maintenance, there were areas that saw more discussion. The Rushford Area Historical Society has undertaken a large renovation project at the … [Read more...]
Harmony Begins Preparations for Annual 4th of July Celebration
The annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization was held at the April 14 Harmony City Council meeting. Fillmore County Appraiser Stefan Holets reviewed the taxes and appeal process with the council, noting that property taxes are up about 2% in Fillmore County, but that Harmony is down approximately 4.5% overall. Residents were welcome to address concerns about their property … [Read more...]