At the April 16 meeting, the Rushford Village Council the council heard from Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit about a change in the push to modify the animal control ordinance. After a complaint of dogs running at large, including one deemed potentially dangerous by the state, the council had urged adding running at large to the ordinance to give substance to enforcement options … [Read more...]
M-C Superintendent Gary Kuphal’s Contract Renewed
During the Mabel-Canton School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, the board unanimously approved Superintendent Gary Kuphal’s contract for the 2024-2025 school year. Vice chair Chris Miller expressed his appreciation, thanking Kuphal for a good job. Miller called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Discusses Discontinuing Spanish Position
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, April 15 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small and Spencer Yohe. Also, in attendance were … [Read more...]
Houston County Awards Contract to Bluff Country Brine for Liquid Chloride
At the April 16 Houston County commissioners meeting, the board approved County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski’s recommendation to accept the low bid submitted by Bluff Country Brine for liquid chloride. As one of three bids received by the county, the quoted price of $1.28 per gallon will be delivered to Caledonia, or $1.48 per gallon applied to the roadways. The projected total … [Read more...]
Is Peterson Minnesota’s Gnome Capital?
At the April 10 meeting, the Peterson Council discussed the proposed purchase of new light pole banners. The current 10 banners are worn and several have been taken down already. Councilor Gail Boyum suggested the city replace the banners with two new sets – one for late spring through fall and the other in the winter. “We’re seeming to become the gnome capital of … [Read more...]
Roundabouts and Lifeguards Dominate Caledonia City Council Meeting
At the April 8 meeting of the Caledonia City Council, the board spent a considerable amount of time focused on the proposed roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 44 and 76 and N. Kingston St. and the lack of a manager and lifeguards to open the city pool on June 4. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department James Joseph Thesing, 46, Dorchester, Minn.; 1/21/2024, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 1/21/2024, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highways, Fine $100. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kenneth Lyle King, 30, Harris, Minn.; 3/10/2024, Speeding (65/55), … [Read more...]
CIPP Project Completed in Houston
At the April 8 Houston City Council meeting, the council learned that the CIPP (cured in place pipe lining) project on Cedar Street was essentially completed. With CIPP, a lining is inserted into the pipes with resin in it. Some air pressure keeps the lining in place in a layer within the pipe, steam is then pumped in to cure the resin in place. Pictures of the process and a … [Read more...]
Rushford Events in the Works
The April 8 Rushford Council meeting presented a thin agenda, but an abundance of notices and report updates. First up, Rushford’s event series Roots & Rhythm continues to gain momentum. The event is a partnership between the public library, the Rushford Area Historical Society, and the Rushford Area Society for the Arts. A Legacy Community Collaboration grant will fund … [Read more...]
Mabel Welcomes the Arrival of Spring
Karen Larson, the city clerk of Mabel, shared several spring related announcements during the regularly scheduled council meeting of the Mabel City Council on April 10. Mayor Adam Wilder convened the meeting at 6 p.m. In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Valerie Arnold, Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke were present. City employees in attendance included … [Read more...]