Houston County Commissioner Eric Johnson recognized several outstanding individuals at the June 4, 2024, commissioners meeting. Among them were Sgt. Travis Lapham, Sgt. Zack Swedberg, Deputy Isaiah Bunke, Deputy Calvin Nagle, Dispatcher Brady Auger, Dispatcher Chad Ready from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, along with Officer Kaleb Peterson from the La Crescent Police … [Read more...]

While a city of less than 800 people may not seem like an obvious target for a cybersecurity strike, with these types of attacks hitting entities with more frequency, League of Minnesota Cities’ Chief Information Officer, Technology Services, Melissa Reeder, urges small cities to put protective measures in place. Spurred by league warnings, the Rushford Village Council … [Read more...]

A draft ordinance was discussed at the county board’s June 4 meeting. The ordinance is intended to protect health and safety. It details rules and regulations for actual use of cannabinoid products in public places. Public Health educator, Brenda Pohlman and County Attorney Brett Corson worked on a review of a first draft. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) provided … [Read more...]

The June 3 Lanesboro City Council Meeting was delayed a bit while City Administrator Mitchell Walbridge and Deputy Clerk Darla Taylor worked on Zoom audio technical issues. Councilwoman Kathryn Wade made good use of the down time as she solicited blood donors from the council and attending public for the blood drive on June 11 at city hall. Wade noted there were still … [Read more...]

By Annika Doberenz At their most recent meeting on June 4, the Ostrander City Council made several routine motions. These included their decision to waive the option of the statutory tort limit for another year, to advertise in the upcoming months that the brush dump behind the community center is in need of new maintenance, and that they will continue to rent the sheriff’s … [Read more...]

At the June 3 city council meeting, the Preston City Council approved a lease and management agreement with the Preston Historical Society (PHS) for the former Dairy & Farm building at 304 Fillmore St. E. The agreement is between the city, Preston Public Utilities (PPU) and PHS. The agreement also includes the Historic Milwaukee Road Elevator and railroad display. The … [Read more...]

At the May 28 meeting, the Rushford council approved the official resolutions of two lot sales in the Himlie Business Park and dispensing with a review of the sale by the Planning Commission. City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted this step is typically done prior, but caused no effects having it done after council approval of the sale and she stressed the importance of it in the … [Read more...]

Sheriff John DeGeorge, Chief Deputy Lance Boyum, and Investigator Dan Dornink explained the need to upgrade equipment at the county board’s May 28 meeting. Boyum said they had met with Motorola Solutions regarding an upgrade to the squad car camera mobile upload system. They also received information on body cameras. The current camera mobile system is at its maximum … [Read more...]

Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the May 28 Caledonia City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members, staff, and four visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and the minutes from the May 13 regular city council meeting were approved as presented. Present at the council meeting were  Robert (Bob) Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor Schroeder … [Read more...]