At the county board’s November 27 meeting, scheduling for upcoming meetings was discussed. The Truth in Taxation hearing will be held December 11, 6 p.m., after an afternoon board meeting. This is an opportunity for citizens to hear a report on next year’s budget and levy and a review of the current year. The hearing gives the public an opportunity to become more informed about … [Read more...]
Planning Commission recommends approval of event center near Spring Valley
At the November 15 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission, Linnea Weiser described her plans to open a wedding/corporate event center at the former Root River Country Club location, which is about two miles northeast of Ostrander in Section 21, Bloomfield Township. During the public hearing she explained that she intends to rent out the 40-foot x 60-foot building … [Read more...]
Restoration of World War I Memorial Entrance
The World War I Memorial Entrance to the Fillmore County Fair Grounds in Preston is in great need of repair and restoration to properly honor World War I Veterans in Fillmore County. For many years it was the stately entrance on the west side of the Fairgrounds complete with a turn-style entryway. The only early picture of the building shows cement blocks forming two small … [Read more...]
Kingsland mulls football coaching change
At the Kingsland School Board’s monthly meeting on November 19, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), the board heard a plea for, and a plea against, making a football coaching change. No action was taken on the issue, but the board held a “closed meeting” of nearly an hour to … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board hears personalized learning presentation
At the November 19 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present except for Matt McMahon. Also present were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager and both principals, Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Jason Boynton of Smith and Schaffer was present to present the financial audit. There were no issues to … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets student goals
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on November 20. Present were Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder, Liz Hershberger, student representative Payton Danielson and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Mark Weidemann, high school secretary Lynette Donald, and Board chair Cristal Adkins … [Read more...]
R-P waits on school purchase agreement
At the Monday, November 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Chuck Ehler brought the board up to speed on the status of a potential sale for the former middle school in Peterson. According to Ehler, there was some misunderstanding regarding the title work, which prevented a purchase agreement from being secured. “As a board, you’ve been patient,” began … [Read more...]
Veterans home funding limitations
At a relatively brief November 13 Fillmore County Board meeting, the size limitations due to funding for the proposed veterans home in Preston were discussed. Commissioner Duane Bakke reported on a November 8 planning meeting in Preston with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. The proposal for a 72 bed home may not be possible due to limited … [Read more...]
Peterson approves nuisance ordinance
The City of Peterson has officially approved an ordinance regulating public nuisances after months of deliberation. At the Wednesday, November 14 meeting the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance with changes made by City Attorney Greg Schieber, of Nethercut Schieber Attorneys. As noted last month, it includes clear definition of the term “vehicle” as trailers, … [Read more...]
Whalan city employee Landsverk to retire in 2019
Lanny Landsverk, city maintenance worker for the City of Whalan reported to the council at the November council meeting that he will be retiring next fall after the seasonal work has been completed. The council thanked him for his years of service thus far and appreciated the early notice to look for a replacement. The monthly meeting, which took place on Veterans Day, … [Read more...]