Gerald Jacobson, Sr. Wykoff City Council Tell us about yourself: I am 77 years old and a 1959 graduate of Wykoff High School. I have lived and worked in Wykoff over 50 years where my late wife and I raised two kids. I enjoy antique tractors, the History Channel ,and spending time with my two grandsons that live in Wisconsin. Tell us about your work/life experience: I … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Mayor
David Olson Houston City Mayor Tell us about yourself: Greetings, from your current Mayor of Houston, David Olson. I have been a Houston resident for 50 plus years. I have raised three children within the Houston School District, and I graduated from this school in 1975. I take great pride in being a part of our community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I have … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Houston County commissioner
Eric Johnson District 2 Tell us about yourself: Houston County is where I’ve lived and farmed my entire life. This is where I met my wife Sheri of 27 years and where we raised our two kids Kate and Matthew. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and being active in the community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I am a proud, … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Houston County Recorder
Becky Konieczny-Peterson Tell us about yourself: My husband, David Peterson, and I live in Houston. David is a 1986 graduate from Houston High School. We moved here three years ago to help his parents with the farm. We got married September 14 and couldn’t be happier with the decision to make our home in Houston! Tell us about your work/life experience: I have been the … [Read more...]
Some Lanesboro residents unhappy with outcome of Auburn/Zenith project
The October 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public forum to discuss the assessments for the Auburn/Zenith Road improvement project. City Engineer Brian Malm began the forum by updating the council on the project. The contractor had finished their punch list items just before the council meeting, and the contract states that the contractor will be responsible … [Read more...]
Developer Bunge Requests Lot Split
At the October 1 meeting of the Preston City Council, Andy Bunge explained his request for a lot split. He has a development agreement with the city. Bunge said he initially intended to try and develop the appropriate number of living units on the property per the agreement. His daughter and son-in-law have since approached him about building a three bedroom, two bath house, … [Read more...]
Courthouse security screening up and running
Beginning on September 4 the public has only been able to enter the Fillmore County Courthouse through the east lobby/main entry. A security officer/deputy will instruct you to put items that may be in your pockets including cell phones, keys, and change into a container to go through a scanner or x-ray machine. Purses and other carry in bags will also be put through the … [Read more...]
Fountain adjusts past due utility guidelines
In a council meeting just topping 15 minutes, the Fountain Council briefly hit at a few items including the community center and past due utility issues, a contract, police department status, the final adoption a wastewater plan, and annual renewals. In new business, City Clerk Rhonda Flattum noted that a number of accounts are past due and Public Works had posted seven shut … [Read more...]
State unemployment rate drops to 2.9% Jobless rate below 3% for first time in nearly 19 years
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in August, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The last time Minnesota’s unemployment rate was below 3% was December 1999. The state’s record-low unemployment rate was a seasonally adjusted 2.5% in both January and February 1999. The U.S. … [Read more...]
October 10 SWCD prairie walk will highlight native seed collection
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring a native prairie walk on Wednesday, October 10, at the Tim and Susan Gossman farm, 31294 Ninebark Road, Chatfield. 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 about an … [Read more...]