Fillmore County Commissioners, at their March 26 meeting, voted unanimously to adopt a resolution encouraging the Minnesota Legislature to pass a bill that provides adequate funding for Minnesota’s statewide transportation system. This resolution is supported and advocated by the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance. Chairman Duane … [Read more...]
Rushford crosses fingers on grants; holds project hearings
The City of Rushford is hoping application to two Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grants will provide funding for two projects long in the works. The items were discussed at the Monday, March 25 council meeting. The first is a funding from an outdoor recreation grant program. The goal is to construct a paved trail to the Rushford-Peterson Schools site, their athletic … [Read more...]
Preston approves purchase of veterans home site
At the March 18 Preston City Council meeting, the purchase of 16.6 acres from Robert Doherty was unanimously approved. The total cost for the property is $232,400. The city paid $15,000 against the purchase price months ago to extend the option. The remaining cost for the city is $217,400. This is about an acre and a half more than the city initially intended to purchase. The … [Read more...]
Jordan Fontenello announces candidacy for District 3 County Commissioner
My name is Jordan Fontenello, and I want to work for you as your next District 3 Fillmore County Commissioner. I have lived and worked in Southeastern Minnesota for most of my life, and have been a resident of Fillmore County for more than 20 years. Together with my wife Rebecca (daughter of Duane and Kathy Mensink), and our son Aeric, we live in Greenleafton, a small community … [Read more...]
Rushford hires new patrol officer
At the Monday, March 11 meeting, the Rushford Council unanimously approved the hire of Kaylee Inglett for a full-time patrol officer position. Mayor Chris Hallum noted that Inglett proved her worth during interview discussions with Labor Management, as well as himself and Councilor Terri Benson. “This goes to the City of Rushford maintaining a strong police force for our … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council meets new LACC Director
The new director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Andrzej Zalasinski, attended the March 2019 Whalan City Council meeting to introduce himself to the council and to address any questions from the council as the towns of Lanesboro and Whalan work closely together on a number of issues. Present at the March 11 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council … [Read more...]
County offices remodel ongoing
Remodeling construction options for the main floor of the courthouse to house Taxpayer Services offices resulted in a very lengthy discussion at the county board’s March 12 meeting. Plans involve moving auditor/treasurer employees across the hall to the area now occupied by the assessor. The assessor office employees and zoning and feedlot will move to the area now occupied … [Read more...]
Spring Valley updates snow removal policy
The Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 11. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council discussed the proposed update to the city’s Snow and Ice Control Policy. It states, in part, “Normal removal of snow will occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Mabel parking ticket crackdown
On March 13, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting, with all members in attendance (Adam Wilder, Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, Kirsten Wyffels and Terry Torkelson). As discussed at a previous council meeting, the city continues to have a number of citizens with unpaid parking tickets. Mabel has issued 22 parking tickets this … [Read more...]
Harmony Council meets with EDA and school board
The Harmony City Council met with the Harmony EDA and Fillmore Central School Board before their regular city council meeting on March 12 for the annual special joint meeting. EDA Coordinator Chris Giesen gave the highlights of the EDA’s progress over the past year. He noted that construction on the bike trail expansion will begin in 2020 thanks to the many volunteers who … [Read more...]