The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery located in Preston, Minn., has garnered a large amount of attention since it opened in 2015, and those who have visited the final resting place for our country’s heroes have been impressed with the beautiful and peaceful surroundings. But many people, whether residents of Fillmore County or far beyond, have not learned a lot about who is … [Read more...]
Spring Valley maintenance ordinance fails to pass
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session July 24, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). The topic most discussed was the city’s proposed “Exterior Maintenance” ordinance, which would set guidelines for residential and commercial properties, and would spell out structural … [Read more...]
Industrial Drive improvement moves forward
City Clerk Joel Young, at the July 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, announced that the city has been awarded a Business Development Public Infrastructure grant by DEED in an amount of up to $177,000 for segment 1 roadway improvements of Industrial Drive. The grant matches one dollar for one dollar. Councilor Joshua Broadwater said he was only comfortable doing … [Read more...]
R-P School Board hosts last meeting in old school; split on basketball coaching
Monday, July 17 the Rushford-Peterson School Board held their last board meeting in what will soon be a vacant building. The new preK-12 school facility is nearing completion and the keys will be turned over to the school August 15. Six of the seven members on the board were present for the meeting and posed for a photo in the nearly empty biology room to mark the occasion. … [Read more...]
Crown Hill Cemetery Commission looks to the city for help
At the July 17 meeting of the Preston City Council, Gary Feine and Kevin Ostern discussed the possibility of the city becoming involved in the operation and maintenance of the Crown Hill Cemetery. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. Feine briefly reviewed a history of the cemetery. The first registered burial was in 1865. He stated that after hours of research he was not able to … [Read more...]
County awarded funds
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program has recommended $2,800 be awarded to Fillmore County. These Federal funds are awarded by the Department of Homeland Security and used to provide emergency food and shelter to people in need of them. The local board is made up of Workforce Development, churches, Semcac, Human Services, and … [Read more...]
State gains 4,400 jobs in June 77,478 new jobs in past year is biggest annual gain in nearly two decades, surpassing 3 million total jobs for first time in state history
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unadjusted job count passed the 3 million mark in June for the first time ever, according to figures released June 20 by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state added 4,400 jobs in June on a seasonally adjusted basis and has gained 77,478 jobs over the past year, the biggest over-the-year … [Read more...]
Pitch the Commissioner event to be held in Preston
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger is hitting the road for the sixth summer in a row to hold “Pitch the Commissioner” events around the state. He invites community members to share their best ideas about how to improve health in their community while playing a friendly game of horseshoes. Fillmore County Public Health will host a pitch event at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
Whalan Council tackles long agenda
As the Whalan City Council met on Monday, July 10, 2017, the council had a list of old business and new business to attend to. All council members were present, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam, Kim Berekvam along with City Clerk Lolly Melander and City Maintenance worker Lanny Landsverk. Motion was made by W. Berekvam, with second … [Read more...]
Mabel continues to move forward on daycare center
A public hearing was held prior to the regular Mabel City Council meeting to discuss moving forward on building a commercial daycare center. Mike Bubany, a consultant from David Drown Associates, addressed the council and members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). He provided a report that outlined the modifications after the City authorized the EDA to establish Tax … [Read more...]