The Preston Veterans Home will be a skilled nursing care facility with up to 72-beds (depending on the amount of donations) and will be the first and only in Southeastern Minnesota. The cost of the facility will be $30+ million. The independent demand study shows if built today, 224 veterans would reside in the veterans home if one was built, by 2040 that need will continue … [Read more...]
Spotted: Contender in Canton
Fillmore County Sheriff candidate John DeGeorge paid a special visit to the Canton City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting held on August 8. DeGeorge stated his primary purpose as introducing himself, of which he has been doing a great deal of to area city councils, fire and police departments, and other civic groups, as well as to provide a brief account of his … [Read more...]
Tim Penny receives “Friend of the CGMC” award
ST. PAUL — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) President Tim Penny received the “Friend of the CGMC” Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato. The Friend of the CGMC Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have helped advance the interests of Greater Minnesota. As … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses conflict of interest
A potential conflict of interest was the main topic during the Ostrander City Council meeting on August 7. All members of the council were in attendance (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start), as was City Attorney Jennifer Gumbel. Besides department heads, approximately 15 citizens were in the audience during the … [Read more...]
Sheriff candidate DeGeorge addresses Lanesboro council
Fillmore County Sheriff candidate John DeGeorge addressed the Lanesboro City Council at their August 6 meeting. DeGeorge has been serving as the captain at the sheriff’s office for almost 10 years now. He spoke about his plans as sheriff if he is elected and what his priorities will be. If he is elected as sheriff, he plans to introduce a program to the public that … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses operating levy
On August 6, Kingsland School Board held a monthly work session meeting in the elementary conference room. Board members present included Doug Plaehn, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber Herbrand and Principal Scott Klavetter. Heather Betts and Ann Oeltjen were absent. Much of the meeting was spent … [Read more...]
Mail ballot process on the rise
Registered voters in a select few precincts in Fillmore County may have recently received a special packet in the mail that allows them to vote in the primary and general election by mail instead of visiting a precinct. According to Carrie Huffman with the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, for the 2018 election there will be three cities and five townships offering … [Read more...]
Deadline approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers must file by August 17, one-year extension available to holders of many expiring contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers today that the deadline to sign up for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, August 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of … [Read more...]
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
Placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights of way is not allowed under state law, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state law. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches and sight corners at intersections. … [Read more...]
Preston’s new logo
The Preston City Council approved a new city logo at their August 6 meeting. The trout superimposed over the Minnesota state outline has been the logo on the city’s letterhead, envelopes, business cards and so on. The new official logo is a simple fishhook on a line which represents the city’s theme, “Get Hooked on Preston.” Councilman David Collett was absent. The city’s sign … [Read more...]