The city’s money is earning more interest, the water system is getting smarter, and a new growers market may be on the way. Those were the big themes as the Wykoff City Council met at 7 p.m. on September 8. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge chaired the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt and … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Begins 2026 Budget Plans
The Whalan City Council got a jump on the 2026 budget, approving the 2026 Draft Budget Review and the Proposed Tax Levy for 2026. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting on September 8, 2025, were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Transportation and Activities Directors Report
Both Chad Wangen of the Transportation Department and Bret Klaehn of the Activities Department reported to the Lanesboro School Board at their regular September 10 meeting. Wangen informed the board that DOT had already visited the school on the first day of the year. The transportation fleet passed the inspection with only a brake light out on one bus. A new bus will be … [Read more...]
School Safety Issues Explained at Chatfield Board Meeting
At the September 10, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and student senate representatives Ella Lane and Anna Halvorson. Reports Student … [Read more...]
Brownsville Proposes 10% Levy
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, September 3 at Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members briefly jumped to the Public Hearing; the resolution for Jerry Walhovd’s variance and building permit received approval. Walhovd needed approval as his structure would fall out of compliance. Afterword, City Clerk … [Read more...]
LELS Members Request Union Division into Three Units
At the September 2 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, a request from Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) members to divide union membership into three bargaining units was discussed. The division into three bargaining units would include upper-level personnel, deputies, and jail/dispatch employees. Minnesota statutes allow for a request from the majority of members to … [Read more...]
Fountain Considers Maintenance Contract for Plant
At the September 3 meeting, the Fountain Council heard an update and proposal for the 2009 wastewater treatment plant from Rick Whitney, who’s been assisting Public Works Director John Hanson with some issues. Whitney explained in detail to the council that areas of corrosion have led to other components not functioning as they should. In particular, on the side of the … [Read more...]
Ostrander City Council Reviews Traffic Concerns, Scams, and Cleanup Schedule
The Ostrander City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order. All members were present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean, and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was in attendance as well. Fire Chief Jason Rice reported that the Ostrander Fire Department assisted with … [Read more...]
Preston City Code Update
City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton presented a quote from American Legal Publishing to codify or provide an update of current regulations/ordinances at the city council’s September 2 meeting. Throckmorton explained the city has 21 new ordinances since the Preston City Code was last updated in 2022; the quote for codification is in the amount of $1,700 to $2,400. An … [Read more...]
Village Seeks Maintenance Assistant
Assistance for the Village Public Works Department was a headlining topic again at the September 3 Rushford Village Council meeting. “I would like to see us open for discussion and start looking to bring on part-time help yet this fall to help Darrin and start working into the system. There’s plenty of work out there right now,” began Councilor Mike Ebner. The process … [Read more...]