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...]
Chatfield approves Wellhead Protection Plan amendment
Scott Hanson, groundwater specialist with Minnesota Rural Water Association, provided technical assistance to create the amended Wellhead Protection Plan (WHP). He briefly reviewed the amendment at the July 10 city council meeting. The Chatfield WHP plan was originally approved by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in 2007 and has been in effect through June 2017. The … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council mulls building maintenance
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session July 10, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). A public hearing was held just prior to the regular council meeting, on the topic of a proposed “Exterior Maintenance” ordinance for the city. A citizen (Mr. Cleveland) addressed the … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves development bid
The Houston City Council met in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, for their regular meeting. In attendance were Mayor Dave Olson, City Administrator Christina Peterson, Deputy Clerk Audrey Hegland, and council members Emily Krage and Kevin Knutson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened the meeting to public comment, … [Read more...]
County to consider Wheelage Tax
Well over half of all Minnesota counties already have a Wheelage Tax; Fillmore County does not. Highway Engineer Ron Gregg provided information about this possible source of road and bridge funding at the July 11 county board meeting. Commissioner Duane Bakke was absent. During the last legislative session the possible amount for a Wheelage Tax was raised from $10 to $20 per … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society prepares signage to be placed around town
Mary Lou Zombory from the Harmony Historical Society presented the Harmony Historical Signage project to the city council at their July 11 meeting and informed them of the progress made thus far. The project involves placing 11 double post pedestals in various locations around town with historical information on each one. Verbal consent has been received from all owners of … [Read more...]