Chairman Eric Johnson called the March 4 Houston County Commission meeting to order at 9 a.m. in Room 222 of the historic courthouse. Nine minutes later, the board went into closed session for labor negotiations. All commissioners were in attendance: District 1 – Cindy Wright, District 2 – Eric Johnson, District 3 – Kurt Zehnder, District 4 – Bob Schuldt, and District 5 – … [Read more...]
Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Stepping Forward
At the February 25 commission meeting, Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail executive director, Alexa Shapiro, updated the Houston County Board of Commissioners on the progress of the 100-mile hiking trail scheduled to be built through Fillmore and Houston Counties. Chairman Eric Johnson called the regularly scheduled meeting of the board to order at 9 a.m., followed by the … [Read more...]
Police Body Worn Cameras Hearing Set for Rushford
The Rushford City Council set March 24 at 6:30 p.m. as the hearing date on the intent to purchase body worn cameras for the Rushford Police Department. According to Minnesota Statute, the police must allow public comment before purchasing such equipment. Copies of the proposed policy are available on the city website or at city hall. Written comments must be received by … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Talks Budgets, Roofs and Referendums
The Kingsland School Board kicked off their February 18 meeting with Spring Valley-Wykoff FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter representative Cody Howard who gave an update on the chapter’s busy month. The chapter made and delivered valentines to the elementary students. Max Erdman, Seth Howard and Ira Schmidt got their Minnesota State FFA degrees in February. They will … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to Enhance Communication System
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...]