The Mabel City Council recognized Mabel resident and business owner Tim Mengis with a plaque for 30 years of service with Mabel EMS during the Mabel City Council meeting Wednesday, September 9. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Adam Wilder. Council members present were Kelly Sand, Valerie Arnold, Tina Bakke and Kirsten Wyffels. Others in attendance included … [Read more...]

Visitor chairs were full at the September 8 Peterson Council meeting as the city took amendments to its A-1 Agricultural District and Floodplain Ordinance under review. The discussion has been ruminating since March of this year when area residents and Peterson business owners Matt and Jenny Helgemoe proposed a campground on agricultural land north of the city. City Attorney … [Read more...]

The Ostrander City Council met September 1 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills and Dan Hellerud were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks and Maintenance Supervisor Jeremy Runkle. Council member Brodi Nesler was absent. The council approved a proposed property tax levy of $192,291 for taxes payable in 2027, holding the levy at … [Read more...]

The Fountain City Council once again discussed the possibility of replacing the city truck at their regular meeting September 2. Mayor Ron Reisner shared that he’d found a 2004 Chevrolet C5500 which was the same as a F-550 Ford. The truck, located in Elk Mound, had been put up for bids with an asking price of $20,000. Two low bids have already been rejected by the owners. … [Read more...]

At the September 2 meeting, the Brownsville City Council considered four scenarios for the 2027 preliminary budget before voting for the 8% levy increase. Councilor Barb Hurley was absent but roll call showed a quorum with all other council members present. All votes were unanimous. City Treasurer Jenna Knight said last year the preliminary was proposed at 10% and that is … [Read more...]

At their regular September 1 meeting, the city of Rushford Village once again discussed the issue of drivers speeding on the CRV roads. Councilman Bob Hart asked if it would be prudent to post speed limit signs on the roads. Mike Ebner suggested moving the electronic sign around to the various roads so people will understand the city is checking on them. Clerk Mary Miner … [Read more...]

During the Citizens Input portion of the September 1 board meeting, Reverend Anders E. Nelson of the Mabel-Henrytown Tri-Point Parish accompanied by people from the area spoke in support of free and fair elections. He said he is hoping to ground people with the facts. Nelson said, “We want to be visible and build connections with the board. We want the board to be accountable … [Read more...]

The August 25 meeting of the Fillmore County Board began with a moment of silence to remember Commissioner Larry Hindt who recently passed after a long illness. Budgets were reviewed for the Sheriff’s Office, Veterans Services Office, Public Health, Human Services, and Administration. Sheriff John DeGeorge said he wants to add funding for Wellness. It will require a mandatory … [Read more...]

At the August 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reported that streaming for the fall sports season has been set up, and families have been learning how to use Bound for athlete registrations. Sixteen students are registered for cross country, 12 for cheerleading, 77 for football, and 25 for volleyball. The baseline concussion testing for … [Read more...]