Sheriff John DeGeorge explained why there is a need for the I-BAND Interior Public Safety Band Enhancement System at the board’s February 25 meeting. Due to the fact that there are not many radio towers in Fillmore County for the ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Radio) System this amplification system will be necessary in the new jail building. Three bids were … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2025 Crack Filling and Chip Sealing Plans
At the February 24 meeting of the city council, plans were approved for maintenance of numerous city streets. A quote from Durst Outdoor Services in the amount of $29,025.50 was approved for crack filling work on portions of six streets (River St, Seventh St., Sixth St., Fourth St., Old Territorial Rd, and Grove St.). Many of the same streets will be chip sealed after … [Read more...]
R-P Looks to Future Needs
At the Rushford-Peterson School Board regular meeting on February 26, the board approved a proposal to allow ATSR to come into the school to see what people see as future needs for the school. ATSR Planners/Architects/Engineers is a company that does 98% of its work with schools. It has worked with R-P since 2011 and designed the current school. The board approved Phase 1 … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central SAC Kids’ Artwork Published
At the February 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Harmony resident Aaron Bishop asked if the board had any thoughts or plans in case the Department of Education is limited, altered, or discontinued. Superintendent Heath Olstad responded that there are many unknowns and no details to share currently. “I am confident at this time that the State of Minnesota has always … [Read more...]
Staff Begins Work on Caledonia Capital Improvement Plan
At the February 24 Caledonia City Council meeting, no formal action was taken regarding the city’s 2026-2046 Capital Improvement Plan. City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson stated that this is the first step in creating the plan. The purpose of the plan is to determine how the city will pay for capital improvements and capital projects. The staff recommends, “In order to … [Read more...]
Bond Referendum Meetings Announced, Donations Acknowledged by M-C Board
The dates for two bond referendum informational meetings were announced at the February 18 Mabel-Canton School Board meeting. The first will be held on February 19 at the Canton Town Hall; the second will be held March 11 in Mabel. Both meetings will start at 6 p.m. The board graciously thanked Joanne Hosting for a $5,000 donation in memory of Mike Hosting. The donation will … [Read more...]
Decorah’s Brent Parker Hired as Houston County Human Resources Officer
At the February 18 Houston County Commission meeting, the board approved hiring Decorah, Iowa resident Brent Parker as the county’s new Human Resources officer. His official start date is March 3. Interim Administrator Carol Lapham introduced Parker to the board. He has a 20-year career as a police officer and returned to college to earn his Master’s in Public … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Approves More Chickens
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, February 18 at 168 West Main Street in room 100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Heather Edgington, and Morgan Buckland. City Administrator/Clerk Jana Elton was also present. The council unanimously … [Read more...]
CRV Sets Hearing on Kitchens’ Solar Energy
The city of Rushford Village discussed the next steps necessary for the recently installed solar energy system at the Jim and Debbie Kitchens’ home at its regular February 18 city council meeting. The Kitchens have installed a 13.056 kilowatt solar system which should have had a public hearing before the installation due to the size of the system. The system does meet all the … [Read more...]
Preston Supports Fillmore County Hemp and Cannabis Ordinance
The Preston City Council, at their February 18 meeting, discussed the Fillmore County ordinance that regulates the sale of hemp and cannabis products. The county recently approved this ordinance at its February 11 meeting. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton noted the ordinance is effective for the entire county; the city is automatically covered by the county ordinance. … [Read more...]