At the Kingsland School Board meeting on August 19, Jason Thompson was unanimously approved as the new Building and Grounds director. All board members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Jason Thompson and Business … [Read more...]
Rushford Village moves forward with mutual aid agreements
With the onslaught of heavy rains this spring and summer, the City of Rushford Village found a need for outside help. Emergency situations, such as pumping stormwater, cleanup efforts, and road washouts, while managed well by public works, suggested a need for mutual aid between the city and willing townships and municipalities. At the August 6 meeting, Mayor Gordon Johnson … [Read more...]
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of January 1, 2020
Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning January 1, 2020, to $10 an hour for large employers and $8.15 an hour for other state minimum wages. “This increase is a positive step for workers, yet more work needs to be done to ensure workers earn a living wage to support their families,” said Nancy Leppink, commissioner, Minnesota Department of … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets fundraiser list for year
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on August 20. Members present were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, high school Secretary Lynette Donald, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Diane Wilder, Board Chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow were absent. Fundraisers were a … [Read more...]
Quilt of Valor awarded to extraordinary veteran
By Katrina Bergey On Friday, August 2, at the veterans cemetery in Preston a remarkable veteran, Dean Alden, received his Quilt of Valor. Quilts of Valor is an organization that was founded in 2003 by a woman named Catherine Roberts whose son had served in Iraq. “The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with … [Read more...]
Hindt wins seat as District 3 County Commissioner
On August 13, 2019, a special election was held for voters residing in District 3 to elect their next county commissioner. Kevin Beck and Larry Hindt faced off in what was expected to be a close race, according to the primary election held on May 14, 2019. In the primary election, third place finisher Jordan Fontenello captured 27 votes, with Beck claiming 92 and Hindt … [Read more...]
Finance Department policy and procedures approved
Policies and procedures were approved and put into place for the recently created Finance Department at the August 13 county board meeting. Statutory issues which have been analyzed in detail concerning legalities over the creation of the department were resolved. The board sought verification that they would be within statutory requirements with the creation of the finance … [Read more...]
Wykoff street project delayed until spring
The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on August 13. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Mary Tjepkes. Richard Gleason was absent. Daren Sikkink, representing WHKS, and Ron Gregg, County Engineer, spoke to the council about the bids received on the planned “County 5” street project. … [Read more...]
August 28 SWCD prairie walk will highlight native seed collection
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring a native prairie walk on Wednesday, August 28 at the Tim and Susan Gossman farm, 31294 Ninebark Road, Chatfield, Minn. 55923. The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. with information about how to collect native plant seed. The event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.The walk will last … [Read more...]
Rushford leads the pack with the state’s first parklet
Rushford is in a unique position when it comes to downtown beautification and must abide by often binding restrictions on a tree-lined downtown, added plantscapes, and business signage. “Rushford is different than other towns. Their main street isn’t a state highway and their second main street isn’t a state highway…” said Mayor Chris Hallum at the August 12 council … [Read more...]