With a three-man council, including Mayor Richard Kujath, Mayor-Elect Jim Schott, and Councilor Dave Gudmundson, the City of Fountain drew nearer to signage of an Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with Valley Design at the Wednesday, November 7 meeting. Councilors Chad Wangen and Brian Ostby were absent. Discussing the matter at length with the council was Rick Whitney of … [Read more...]
NTC plans initiatives for 2019
Jeff Broberg reported on activities and future initiatives of the National Trout Center at the Preston City Council’s November 5 meeting. He expressed his appreciation for the city’s support. Broberg said they are growing great programs, have great participation and continue to grow the number of visitors to the center (1,241 visitors, up 138 from last year). A weekly fishing … [Read more...]
Process to hire land services director goes forward
At the November 6 County Board meeting, there was a lengthy discussion about replacing retiring County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt with the hire of a land services director. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained this has been discussed at several personnel committee meetings. Someone with an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) certification is required. This Land Records … [Read more...]
County prepares for Election Day
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the public was invited to witness and participate in the General Election Public Accuracy Testing of Election Equipment. Sherida Newgard, who serves as the Absentee Voter Clerk for Fillmore County, Minn., demonstrated how the equipment worked as it processed ballots. She has worked with the count A total of 18 test deck ballots from Bristol … [Read more...]
Minnesota recognizes local leaders’ efforts to reduce number of traffic deaths, serious injuries
Statewide Toward Zero Deaths program has helped to reduce fatalities on Minnesota roads by 3% since 2011 Ten individuals and organizations were recognized by the Minnesota departments of health, public safety and transportation at the statewide Toward Zero Deaths conference for their efforts to reduce the number of traffic deaths and serious injuries in the state. Road … [Read more...]
Rushford reaps donation benefits
The Monday, October 22 Rushford Council meeting was notably shorter in business discussions that most meetings, but covered a multitude of recent donations that are helping the city thrive. Up first for council consideration was a summary by Rushford’s Merrill Schroeder regarding his Eagle Scout project, an ice rink warming house for the Creekside Park rink. Seeing a number … [Read more...]
Sunshine to continue in Spring Valley
During the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on October 22, the council discussed what path to take going forward, for the city’s residential solid waste and recycling services. Mayor Struzyk pointed out that, “As far as I’m concerned, I haven’t heard a complaint since right after they (Sunshine) took over. I had a lot of them with Waste Management, but I … [Read more...]
Chatfield considers water emergency ordinance
At the October 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the first consideration of Ordinance 437, Critical Water Emergency Restriction, was approved. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The ordinance will regulate nonessential water usage upon the declaration of critical water deficiency. Such a declaration could be made during a severe drought. Mandatory restrictions upon … [Read more...]
County approves 2019 proposed highway construction projects
County Engineer Ron Gregg presented a list of proposed road and bridge projects for 2019 at the October 23 meeting of the county board. Projects using federal funding include the concrete overlay of CSAH 1 south of Spring Valley and a culvert project on CSAH 12 near Preston. State Aid projects include pavement reconditioning of a short section of CSAH 34 outside of Mabel, … [Read more...]
Trump rally attracts huge local supporter
Loretta Ladsten of Mabel may be one of the most enthusiastic Trump supporters in Fillmore County. So when she heard that the president was going to be at a rally in Rochester, she “rallied” her family to attend. “It’s not every day that you get to see the president of the United States,” Loretta exclaimed. “It was one of the best days ever.” On October 4, about 10,000 people … [Read more...]