1. Tell us about yourself. I’ve been married to my wife Lorri for nearly 22 years. We moved to Chatfield 15 years ago from Colorado in search of a small-town environment and a better education system to raise our children in. I am a father of three children: Jason (20), Maggie (19), and Aaron (17). I am a heavy-equipment operator by trade of the Local 49. 2. Why are you … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Terri Benson Mayor, City of Rushford
1. Tell us about yourself. Being raised on a SE MN farm taught me to be kind, caring, responsible and giving. I carry those attributes by participating in communities I’ve lived in – the farm, college, metro cities and now, Rushford. My bachelor of science degree provided a doorway to my business career, which exposed me to a variety of communities and businesses which … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets hearing on junk violation
Immediately prior to Spring Valley’s city council meeting on October 14, a public hearing was held regarding a proposal for the city to vacate a portion of Griswold Street. The portion is described as “that part of Griswold Street which runs east of the intersection of Griswold Street and Highway 16.” No citizens commented during the public hearing, so it was then closed. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school continues to prepare for upcoming facilities project
At the October 14 Lanesboro School Board meeting, the Finance, Facilities, and Long-Range Planning Committee reported that the substantial completion date for the facilities project was moved from the beginning of September 2020 to the last day of that month instead. The hope is that the extended timeline will bring prices down and be more flexible for the contractors. Bids … [Read more...]
Rushford recaps financial planning
The City of Rushford has spent more than a decade cracking away at infrastructure needs accelerated by 2007 flooding. Utilizing financial planning tools, in partnership with Mike Bubany, of David Drown & Associates, the city has been able to continue a steady pace forward while maintaining a self-imposed debt per capita threshold. Bubany was on hand at the October 15 … [Read more...]
Whalan council hears request for memorial bench
Several guests were in attendance at the Whalan City Council meeting on October 14 as council members got to work on a long agenda. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis and Tonya Cook, as well as audience members. Minutes from the … [Read more...]
County to subscribe to a CodeRed system
Sheriff John DeGeorge pointed out the benefits of subscribing to a CodeRed Emergency Public Notification System at the county board’s October 8 meeting. He acknowledged that the county had first subscribed to a CodeRed system when Daryl Jensen was sheriff. At some point the sheriff’s office stopped using it and the subscription was not renewed in 2018. DeGeorge said paying … [Read more...]
Public hearing held to discuss 2020 Harmony street project
A public hearing was held at the beginning of the October 8 Harmony City Council meeting. Over 30 Harmony residents were present. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the areas of improvement within the project and the specifications of each one before opening up for questions. The nine areas include 1st Avenue from Center Street to the dead end at 6th Street, 3rd Street from … [Read more...]
Peterson approves fine forgiveness option
The City of Peterson approved a vehicle ordinance in November 2018 after debating the issue for months. It went into effect January 1 after repeated notice to city residents. The goal of the ordinance was to reduce nuisance vehicles within city limits, specifically including those that are not operating and registered. The ordinance was reviewed by legal counsel to be concise … [Read more...]
Kingsland addresses paraprofessional shortage
All Kingsland School Board members (Board chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich) were present at the board’s monthly “work session” meeting on October 7. Principal Scott Klavetter was also on hand, and spoke to the board about an ongoing shortage of paraprofessional staff. Klavetter … [Read more...]