The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on August 21. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger; Board Chair Cristal Adkins, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and high school secretary, Lynette Donald. Business Manager Aimee Lake was absent. No student board … [Read more...]
Primary turnout strong
More than a quarter of registered voters cast their ballots in the Minnesota 2018 primary election in Fillmore County on August 14. Interest was significantly higher than normal possibly in part due to the fact that a new governor will be elected in November and two U.S. Senate seats are on the ballot. Also, the U.S. House First Congressional District seat is open without an … [Read more...]
Rushford hits at Economic Development items
Rushford’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) had some new recommendations for the city council at the Monday, August 13 meeting. Both involve area businesses which have received EDA funding and both solutions were noted as a winning situation for both the city and the businesses. For some time, the city has been working with Loken’s Rushford Inn owners Mike and Eileen Loken … [Read more...]
What came first, the chicken or the ordinance? Chickens are allowed in 43% of Fillmore County cities
In recent years, Fillmore County has become a brooder box of chicken politics. It’s not about whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican. It’s about important stuff. It’s about whether townies should have the right to egg it up. The late KFC kingpin Colonel Sanders would delight in all this crispy chicken chatter. On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters living in the City of … [Read more...]
Full agenda at Whalan’s August council meeting
As the Whalan City Council met on Monday, August 13, 2018, not only was the agenda full, but also the room, as there were several visitors. All council members were present, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis, Johnny Halvorson and City Clerk Lolly Melander. First on the agenda was a meet and greet with John DeGeorge, who is running for … [Read more...]
Wykoff holds hearing on parking
A crowd filled the council meeting room during the Wykoff City Council meeting on August 13. A public hearing was held regarding the city’s plans to restrict parking on “green spaces.” All council members were in attendance: Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. During the public hearing, several … [Read more...]
Harmony resident asks city to pay her back for bills
At the August 14 city council meeting, Harmony resident Cindy Berge asked the city to cover her bills that have accumulated due to the sewer backing up into her basement. She said that when the road and utility project was done on her street, the wrong size of pipe was installed to connect her sewer system with the city’s and as a result, it has needed to be augered out … [Read more...]
Spring Valley fence concerns aired
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on August 13. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council heard from a citizen, Risa, who described her frustration with a home near hers that uses “snow fence” to help control leaves. She suggested the city … [Read more...]
Rushford Village moves forward with road project
After months of discussion on how to address issues on Benson Lane, the Rushford Village Council took formal action on it at the Tuesday, August 8 meeting. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck took opportunity to meet with Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently. The purpose was to discuss options for water retention or slowing prior to … [Read more...]
County makes first payment per Chatfield abatement agreement
Chris Gastner, CEDA, and Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, reviewed the agreement made in 2008 at the county board’s August 14 meeting. Fillmore County granted a property tax abatement to help finance road infrastructure improvements and a booster station to serve a subdivision (Hilltop Estates) and the new elementary school in Chatfield. Chatfield installed $2.8 million … [Read more...]