The Spring Grove City Council had a heated discussion at the end of its August 18 meeting. All members were present and gave input. At issue was whether to include the Ambulance in the scope for the project’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Fire Hall Project. Councilmember Trent Turner explained the project’s history, and that at the beginning the ambulance department … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton School Superintendent Michael Harvey emphasized the importance of CPR training and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during the school’s August 18 meeting, sharing a recent incident in which CPR and an AED helped save a life. Harvey gave a “huge shout-out” to the school’s custodial staff, noting that their work goes beyond keeping the building looking … [Read more...]

Houston County commissioners voted August 18 to begin the process to discontinue county operation of the driver’s license center and support a private entity to provide driver and vehicle services to Houston County residents. County officials said the decision was driven by staffing challenges at the license center, including a recent retirement and an employee on leave. … [Read more...]

Caledonia Superintendent Craig Ihrke told the school board at its August 17 meeting that teacher workshops started on August 17 so they could introduce and meet new staff members, and a second day of workshops the following day featured a session on “How to AI-Proof Lessons.” Ihrke said the gym floor at the elementary school is still curing, but otherwise the staff is “ready to … [Read more...]

The brief August 18 Rushford Village Council meeting held only one item receiving council action. Minnesota MN Pump Works conducted its annual inspection. They recommended the village replace the guide arms that the pumps seat into. According to Public Works Supervisor Darrin Dessner, they are scheduled to be replaced every 20 years. The current parts are original, installed … [Read more...]

At their regular board meeting August 12, the Lanesboro School Board announced they will be holding an informational meeting August 26 about the upcoming operational referendum. The meeting will be in the Forum beginning at 7 p.m. A link called Operating Referendum has been added to the school’s webpage. On that link residents can find information on state and school … [Read more...]

The Spring Valley City Council began their Monday, August 10, meeting with an update on the 2026 Downtown Project including a change order to expand the project slightly. “We were made aware of some sanitary sewer issues associated with the community center. After talking with city staff and the contractor we have in town, there is an opportunity to extend the sanitary sewer … [Read more...]

At the August 12, 2026, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski. Tom Keefe, Josh Thompson and Katie Priebe were present. Board members Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were absent. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary Principal Shane McBroom, high school Principal Eric Nelson and Athletic Director Matt Mauseth. Reports Tom Keefe, who represents the … [Read more...]

Two proposals for city attorney were considered at the August 10 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Councilor Pam Bluhm was absent. The proposals for civil legal services had been submitted by Flaherty & Hood, P.A. and GDO Law. City Administrator Michele Peterson recommended Flaherty & Hood after a review of both firms. Flaherty & Hood is a larger firm but has … [Read more...]

As the Whalan City Council met on August 10, they had yet to receive a response from the MN DNR after multiple attempts regarding the yearly agreement document and subsequent reimbursement from the DNR for trail maintenance that normally takes place. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Sheila Higbe, Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis and Kim … [Read more...]