At the August 5 meeting, the Rushford Village Council welcomed new Community Economic Development Associates’ (CEDA) consultant Jayme Longmire and CEDA Community and Business Development Specialist for Fillmore County Allison Whalen. The two presented details on a number of initiatives for the area that may pertain to the village, specifically now that the updated Comprehensive … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency
A severe thunderstorm and high winds on July 29 led the Houston County Board of Commissioners to unanimously declare a state of emergency during its regularly scheduled meeting on August 5. This marks the second time this summer that the board had declared a state of emergency. Vice-chairman Bob Schuldt called the hour-long meeting to order at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Sno Pac Foods to Expand Facilities in Caledonia
At the July 28 Caledonia City Council meeting, the board unanimously approved a land use permit for Sno Pac Foods at 521 Enterprise Drive in Caledonia. The company plans to “build a 30,000-square-foot cold storage facility with loading docks, bathroom and office space, 15 parking spots, and approximately 30,000 square feet of driveway and truck loading area,” plus the … [Read more...]
Spots Remain for Rushford’s Bluff Land Tri
At the July 28 city council meeting, Councilor Sally Ryman provided an update regarding the 11th annual Bluff Land Triathlon on August 18. The event is a fundraising event for the Foundation for R-P Schools and takes advantage of the natural beauty of the valley and bluffs. The triathlon includes a 15.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, and a 2.1 mile hike. Participants can enter … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2025 Street Project Decision Postponed
At the July 28 meeting of the city council, Craig Britton, city engineer, announced that only one bidder, Rochester Sand & Gravel, had submitted a bid for the 2025 Street Project. Britton explained the base bid for the mill & overlay street project is $1,544,563. An alternative bid that includes a prefabricated modular gravity block wall is $1,568,260. The project … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Approves Many Coaching Contracts
Caledonia Public School board members met Monday, July 21 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Peterson, Chad Harms, Leigh King and Melissa Marschall. Board members Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl and Spencer Yohe were absent. District employees … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society Updates County Board
Bretta Grabau, executive director, reviewed historical society activities during the last year. She also commented on plans for the coming year at the county board’s July 22 meeting. Grabau said it has been a great year for partnerships and improvements in the facilities. A meeting room is available for organizations to use. Tours have been conducted for various groups. Grants … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Plans for Increasing Enrollment
Superintendent Ben Bernard presented enrollment data as usual at the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting on July 21. Bernard shared that one or two families a week have been calling the school to enroll for next year. Commenting, “The data is inaccurate as of the last 72 hours,” Bernard reported that another family had just enrolled. One way the school has dealt with the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Construction on Track as Board Prepares for Fall
At the July 21 meeting of the Spring Grove School Board of Directors, Director of Special Projects Rachel Udstuen addressed and dismissed rumors that the school’s construction project is behind schedule. While the project is not ahead of schedule, she confirmed that the district is still on track to take possession of the renovated building on August 18. This timeline gives … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central to Add Elementary Rock Climbing Wall
At the July 22 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad noted that the Strength and Agility program is going well. He gave kudos to Coach Andrew Pederson for organizing and writing the program and to all of the coaches who volunteer their time to help run it. The fall sports information has been sent out. Maintenance has been working hard at both … [Read more...]