The Wykoff City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presiding. Council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel were present, along with City Administrator Becky Schmidt. Administrative Assistant Luann Hare was absent. A local resident addressed the council to express opposition to the city’s new … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council Hears from SMIF, Begins Next Step on Active Transportation Grant Project
The Spring Valley City Council June 9 meeting kicked off with a presentation by Aaron Johnson, Philanthropy director at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). “The foundation is a donor supported foundation. We invest for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. This includes 175 communities and one native nation,” Johnson … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Hears of Possible Changes to CCTV
At the June 11, 2025, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson and elementary principal, Shane McBroom. Board members Mark Johnsrud and Josh Thompson were not present. Reports Principal McBroom spoke about the Local Literacy Plan … [Read more...]
Pickleball May Come to Fountain
At the June 4 meeting, Mayor Ron Reisner brought up a suggestion from resident Jason Sethre to convert the old volleyball courts to a pickleball court. The game is quickly increasing in popularity with courts and teams springing up in nearly every small town, many of them being funded according to Reisner. “It’s gotten to be a big thing,” said Councilor Jordan Kearns to the … [Read more...]
Village Public Works Supervisor Resigns
At the June 3 meeting, the Rushford Council briefly discussed the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, effective June 13. Chiglo presented the letter of resignation May 28 to City Clerk Mary Miner. The council received a second letter, with requests by Chiglo, ahead of the council meeting on June 3. “I would like to see if we could table this resignation for … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Address Tax Abatements, Staffing Changes, Facility Improvements
The June 3 Houston County Commission was called to order by Chairman Eric Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance at 9 a.m. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous board meeting held on May 27. Commissioners present included Cindy Wright, Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder and Bob Schuldt. Greg Myhre did not attend in person but called in and … [Read more...]
Ostrander Council Divided on Ordinance, Moves Ahead on Dilapidated Property
The Ostrander City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order with all council members present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. This month’s meeting started a little differently, with a zoning meeting held ahead … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Budgeting Schedule
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery reviewed the budgeting schedule for the 2026 budget at the board’s May 3 meeting. Budgeting plans will include a possible 3% cost of living increase, an estimated 13% to 15% increased insurance cost, and the state requirements for family leave. Hillery explained everything will be put into the budget, which is required to provide a service. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Approves Revolving Loan for Arcade
At the June 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the minutes of the May 1 meeting were approved. The consent agenda was approved as well and included accounts payable, resolution 2025-30 accepting $300 in donations to the Lanesboro Fire Department, resolution 2025-31 allowing the Lanesboro Fire Relief Association to conduct gambling at the Dew Drop Inn during 2025, and resolution … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Resumes Activity Fees
Superintendent Heath Olstad reviewed the recent elementary field trips with the school board at their regular May 27 meeting. “The variety of experiences the kids get to have is awesome,” he said. The spring concerts at both the elementary and high school have been completed. Thanks were extended to elementary music teacher Matthew Patterson for his years of service and … [Read more...]