At the June 26 Fillmore County Board meeting, Ronda Allis, District 6 planning director, gave an overview of the state’s 10-year construction plan, 2019-2028, in Fillmore County. Allis explained that projects through 2022 are funded. Planned projects from 2023-2028 do not have commitments, funding has not been identified, and plans will change. MnDOT is in a preservation … [Read more...]
Spring Valley mulls banning ATVs
The Spring Valley City Council discussed the banning of ATV (“four-wheeler”) usage within the city. Present at the meeting on June 25 were Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer. Tony Archer was absent. Betts and Hadland said they’ve gotten many complaints from citizens regarding ATV usage within Spring Valley, especially … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton board to meet with city councils
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on June 26. Mark Weidemann, Chris Miller, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger were present. Jason Marquardt and Principal Michelle Weidemann were absent. No student board representative was … [Read more...]
Rushford plans for community events
The Monday, June 25 Rushford Council meeting hit at a details for a number of community betterment projects and events. The city is continuing to partner with the Minnesota Department of Transportation through an agreement aimed at improving the landscape of the city, particularly downtown areas. Phase 1 and 2 are already complete and Phase 3 will be implemented this fall. It … [Read more...]
Preston funds its donation for veterans home
The source of funding in the amount of $320,000 from the city was identified at the June 18 city council meeting. The funds will cover the land purchase and the cash donation to be included in the application so the veterans home can be entered into the federal queue in April 2019. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained there had been a conference call with the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Three Kingsland board members up for election
At the Kingsland School Board meeting on June 18, the board formally set the dates for anyone looking to run for election to the board in November. The dates for filing affidavits of candidacy will be July 31 through August 14. In the November general election, voters will elect three members to four-year terms. All board members were present for the meeting (Doug Plaehn, … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society unveils walking tour signs
While walking around Harmony recently, you may have noticed some new signs up around town. They’re part of the Harmony Historical Society’s new walking tour and were unveiled on June 16 at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Some of the members of the Historical Society had seen historical walking tour signs in other towns, including Decorah and thought it would be a great idea for … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools receive high technology scores
The Chatfield School Board met on June 19, 2018, in the art room at the high school. Board members present were Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, and Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Lanny Isensee was not present. Reports Kristi Cook, technology … [Read more...]
SMIF awards more than 250 gallons in Ace Hardware paint through Paint the Town program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded $6,950 worth of paint from Ace Hardware to nine communities across the region through its Paint the Town program. This program is a partnership between SMIF and 10 local Ace Hardware stores and is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community murals, … [Read more...]
MDA Announces Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant awardees $300,000 in grant funds are awarded to 29 projects
ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding a new grant program aimed at combating noxious weeds around the state. Twenty-nine projects will split $300,000 though the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, which is given to local municipalities, counties, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will be used to purchase equipment and … [Read more...]