The Rushford Village Council ended the year with a quick 26-minute meeting, getting some details on items for the Public Works Department. Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck was in attendance to discuss the items. Councilor Dennis Overland was absent. Last November, the council put the finishing touches on its modified Snow Removal Policy. In it, the council specified that … [Read more...]
Houston City Council takes another step toward meat market
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. In attendance were Mayor Olson, Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland and Council members Sanden, Schutte, and Knutson, with Council member Krage arriving at 6:18. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting up … [Read more...]
State Senator Carla Nelson visits Chatfield School Board meeting
The Chatfield School Board met on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Business Manager Karyl Lyons. Board member Katie Priebe was not in attendance. Student Senate members Kyle Nosbisch … [Read more...]
Preston grants kennel license for dog groomer
Kristy Richards, Lanesboro, plans to open a dog grooming business at 104 Main St. SW (Mercantile on Main) in Preston. The kennel license necessary to have four or more dogs on the premises was granted at the December 18 meeting of the city council. Richards hopes to purchase the property soon and open the business early in 2018. She has groomed dogs since she was 18, working … [Read more...]
CEDA helps secure over $2 million in broadband grant funding from DEED
On November 21, 2017, AcenTek, the voice, video and internet provider out of Houston, Minn., was awarded more than $2 million in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to extend fiber broadband access to Rushford Village and the rural Rushford area. This DEED Boarder to Boarder Broadband Grant application was successfully … [Read more...]
Wreaths for the Fallen in Preston an emotional experience
As families of the fallen started arriving at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., for the first honorary wreath ceremony of Wreaths for the Fallen, the beautiful colors of fall had faded, but the heroes interred at the cemetery will never fade from our memory. Saturday, December 16, 2017, was a mild December day in Minnesota, with a high temperature near … [Read more...]
R-P ends year with levy; audit
Finishing up a year of many changes, the Rushford-Peterson School Board held the last meeting of 2017, December 18. The meeting also encompassed the annual Truth In Taxation hearing. Just one member of the public attended the hearing where district Business Manager Toni Oian presented a summary of the 2018 levy. The approved levy was $2,287,123.45. Of this, $946,716, or … [Read more...]
Kingsland approves tax levy and bond
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session December 18, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich). Prior to the regular meeting, the board held the annual truth in taxation public hearing. Although no citizens attended the hearing, Business Manager Amber … [Read more...]
County approves 4.76% levy increase
At the December 19 County Board meeting, last of 2017, the 2018 Fillmore County budget and levy were certified. Due to insurance savings of $40,275, the preliminary levy increase of 5.16% approved in September was reduced to a 4.76% increase. The insurance savings were realized when employees were given the option for plans that didn’t include Mayo Clinic. County Program Aid … [Read more...]
Wykoff fire bylaws discussed
Fire department bylaws were a main topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council held on December 11, with all members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason). Wade Baker, representing the fire department, said, “It’s been a pretty busy month. We’ve had six calls in … [Read more...]