County Engineer Ron Gregg discussed the proposed purchase of an active sand pit in section 30 of Rushford Village at the board’s August 6 meeting. The county has been buying its sand to be used for winter snowplow operations from the current owners of this pit. The board approved a motion to go forward with a purchase agreement to purchase the 11.58-acre sand pit at a lump sum … [Read more...]
Now is the Time to Run for Houston School Board
At their August 1 meeting, the Houston School Board emphasized that now is the time to sign up to run for the board this fall. There are a total of four positions up for election this fall – one two-year term to complete the term of a board member who has resigned, and three four-year positions. The current board members also need to register in order to run for reelection. … [Read more...]
Village Budget Sees Cost Increases
As the Rushford Village Council begins pondering the 2025 budget and levy, service costs are increasing, some at unexpected rates. City Clerk Mary Miner presented a new Rushford Ambulance Service contract to the council at the August 6 meeting. The annual service was $4,100 last time, according to Miner. The new rate is $7,900. While the increase may have come with some … [Read more...]
Superintendent Harris Presents Goals for SY 2024-2025
At the August 7 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Mark Johnsrud and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom, and high school principal, Eric Nelson. Reports McBroom stated that the outdoor learning space and maker space room are coming along nicely. The tables … [Read more...]
Brownsville Lions Club to Put Up New Bleachers at Ball Park
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, August 7 at Brownsville Community Center. “Welcome everyone!” greeted Mayor Jean Meyer who called the meeting to order at 7p.m. City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted roll call. All council members were present. City employees present included Schuldt and from City Maintenance, Dean Twite. City Treasurer, Jenna Knight was absent. The … [Read more...]
Clarification on July Kingsland School Board Meeting Article
By Annika Doberenz In the “Kingsland Officials Looking to Keep Athletes Successful” article on page 29 of the July 22, 2024, issue, due to a miscommunication, not all of the pertinent information was included. It was stated that the first aspect of the referendum on which the district would be voting was for the replacement of the school’s roof. While that is true, the funds … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Preps for Upcoming School Year
At the July 29 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Sue Sikkink reviewed the claims with the board and noted that many new student computers have been purchased for the upcoming school year. Board member Aaron Bishop asked what happens to the old ones. Superintendent Heath Olstad said that technology director Aaron Janssen does a good job each year of finding a company that … [Read more...]
Winona County District Court Welcomes Judge Dwight Luhmann
Attorney Dwight Luhmann is stepping up to serve as Winona County’s District Court judge for Winona County, Minn. Luhmann will replace Honorable Judge Mary Leahy. Towards the end of May, Governor Tim Walz appointed Luhmann as a Third Judicial District judge for Winona County’s District Court. Luhmann was eating lunch at Keys Cafe in downtown St. Paul when he received the … [Read more...]
Rushford Airport Hangar Nearing Completion
A fire destroyed one of the two hangars at the Rushford Airport in October 2019. Now, almost five years, one pandemic, and many hoops to jump through later, the estimated $1.3 million replacement hangar is nearly completed. The project was funded by a payout from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for the fire, the Airport Improvement Project - an Airport Rescue … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
On Tuesday, July 23, the Spring Grove School board met in regular session to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Five parents attended the board meeting to discuss their experience and their children’s experience in combined elementary classrooms, expressing concern over the school’s lack of communication about the upcoming school year and combined classrooms. … [Read more...]