One requested variance was considered at the May 16 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. Stena and Andrew Lieb, section 20 of Pilot Mound Township, requested a variance from the county’s Zoning Ordinance that limits the number of dwelling units per quarter of a quarter section in the Ag District. Section 604.02 (1) reads, “There shall be no more than a total of two dwellings per … [Read more...]

At the May 20 Spring Grove School Board meeting, Student Representative Taylor Reinhardt was presented with an award for her service to the school board. “You have done an outstanding job of keeping our board informed about what’s going on. I know you have reached out to people within our student body to find out what’s going on,” praised Superintendent Rachel Udstuen. … [Read more...]

The Caledonia City Council heard from Public Works/Zoning Director Casey Klug on the city’s spring cleanup efforts at the council’s May 13 regularly scheduled council meeting. Mayor DeWayne Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All five council members included Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor … [Read more...]

At the public forum portion of the May 14 Harmony City Council meeting, Harmony resident Ann Lyons addressed the council about her concerns with communication, saying that she feels like she’s spent much of her five years in Harmony “in the dark.” She acknowledged the city’s use of Facebook to notify residents of things, but felt that it was not the best option as the website’s … [Read more...]

Library Board president, Joel Huebner, addressed the Spring Valley City Council during their May 13 meeting to share information about a grant opportunity. “We’ve been working on a grant that is due on the 15th (of May) and because the city owns the building the grant company wants you to sign off on the grant request,” Huebner explained. “What we are looking for is a grant of … [Read more...]

Caledonia Police Department Jeffery Mark Felten, 69, Caledonia, Minn., 4/21/2024, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Joseph Arthur Palen, 80, Caledonia, Minn., 4/15/2024, Speeding (67/45), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Chatfield Police Department Austin Jakob Lawler, 21, Chatfield, Minn., 4/11/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine … [Read more...]

At the May 13 meeting, the Rushford Council received and approved the comprehensive annual financial report. Kali Lentz of Smith Schafer & Associates presented the report. There were no surprises or issues with the audit. General property tax revenue stability has continued with minimal upticks over the last few years. The 2023 levy of $1,082,255 was up about $65,000 from … [Read more...]

Semcac executive director, Jennifer Hengel, senior service director Jeff Wyant, and director of transportation Bill Spitzer addressed the commissioners at their May 14 board meeting. Semcac is a non-profit 501c3 Community Action Agency that was established in 1966 and serves Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona Counties. Its services are directed to … [Read more...]

Present at the May 13, 2024, regularly scheduled city council meeting was Mayor David Hallum, along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Sheila Higbe. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also present. The agenda was approved with the addition of Gravel on Deep River Road under New Business. Minutes of the regular meeting held April 8 and … [Read more...]

At the May 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a draft ordinance to regulate the use of special vehicles on public streets and areas within the city was reviewed. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The ordinance requires the operator of a special vehicle to get a permit. The proposed ordinance provides for the issuance and use of a disabled permit in certain instances. … [Read more...]