The Mabel-Canton School Board heard concerns from a resident during the public participation portion of its September meeting. Greg Turner addressed the board, stating that at its June 20 meeting, the board voted 5-1 to not renew the head boys basketball coach contract, but that employee (Doug Wyffels) had never been contacted regarding the cause for termination. Turner said, … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson approves health assessment in lieu of school nurse
At the August R-P School Board meeting, it was brought forth by Superintendent Chuck Ehler the consideration of a school nurse for the new school facility. The district has never employed a nurse for this purpose and it was urged by resident Dana Thompson, a nurse and contracted instructor with the district, that stock of its needs, policies, and procedures be taken. At the … [Read more...]
Rushford Village mulls over equipment
The City of Rushford Village is getting closer to making a decision on the purchase of a road grader. The large ticket item has been the foremost item among a list put together by Councilors MikeEbner and Chad Rasmussen, along with Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck, months ago. The aim of the list was to determine the most pressing equipment needs and plan for upgrades, … [Read more...]
Kingsland to seek transportation bids
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session September 18, with Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich in attendance. Deb Larson and Tiffany Mundfrom were absent. The board discussed the option of seeking bids for the district’s transportation needs, and voted to seek and accept bids. Plaehn pointed out that … [Read more...]
Preston approves preliminary 2018 budget and levy
At the September 18 meeting of the Preston City Council, after considerable discussion concerning the 2018 budget, a resolution adopting the 2018 preliminary levy was adopted unanimously. The 2018 preliminary levy was set at $897,182, an increase of $65,688, or 7.9% over 2017. One percent of levy increase equals about $8,300. There already were two changes to the earlier … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves preliminary budget and levy for 2018
The Houston City Council met at Houston City Hall for their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Mayor Olson, and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting to a period of public comment, of which there was none. Next, the council … [Read more...]
State unemployment rate at 3.8% in August Employers cut 6,600 jobs
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota unemployment rate climbed 0.1% in August to a seasonally adjusted 3.8%, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4% in August. The state lost 6,600 jobs in August, and the number of jobs gained in July was revised downward by 5,100 positions. … [Read more...]
Canton talks of new gazebo and memorial area
Reflecting upon the appearance of their city, as is all too crucial living among a society that can best be described as superficial though few would like to admit it, the Canton City Council discussed means in which to improve this, specifically focusing on the state of the gazebo and its surrounding area. Following previous plans to repaint the structure and upon recent … [Read more...]
Whalan Council to hold a public hearing
After a discussion at the September council meeting whether to replace all of the bulbs in the city of Whalan’s streetlights to LED bulbs at one time or to replace a few at a time due to the high cost of replacement, the city council of Whalan has decided to hold a public hearing on the matter, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2017 - just prior to the regular … [Read more...]
Minnesota House Bonding Committee stops in Harmony
On September 6, the Minnesota House Bonding Committee made Harmony one of their stops on their bus tour of southeastern Minnesota to hear bonding pitches. About 20 House members made the trip and were able to tour Niagara Cave during their time in the Harmony area. They also discussed the proposed bike trail extension to the Iowa border. City Attorney Greg Schieber commented … [Read more...]