On July 25, Brently Steven Johnson, 61, of Winona, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Johnson is charged with three felonies; Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Use - No Consent, Receiving Stolen Property - Motor Vehicle, and Receiving Stolen Property - Value Greater Than $1000. All three offenses each carry maximum criminal penalties of five years … [Read more...]
Street Project, Grant Opportunities Top Spring Valley Council Agenda
The Spring Valley City Council kept their eyes on the future during their August 12 meeting. After holding a hearing to solicit public testimony relating to the 2025 street improvements, which will include Tracy Road from Trunk Highway 16 and 63 to North Section Avenue, as well as parts of Warren Avenue. The project includes reconstruction of streets, sidewalks, the sanitary … [Read more...]
Davids Will Face Wolf in November
The primary election, held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, presented another opportunity for voters to make decisions about who they want to represent them during the next election cycle. Here’s how the numbers stacked up. Congressional District 1 Incumbent Brad Finstad reeled in 30,058 votes, locking in 90.90% of the Republican votes necessary to retain his spot on the … [Read more...]
Harmony Council Discusses Nuisance Property
At the August 14 Harmony City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss a nuisance property in Harmony. City Clerk Samantha Grabau shared new photos with the council and it was noted that, while the weeds have been sprayed with Roundup, there has been no change to the building yet and there has been very little communication from the property owner. Corinne Haugen … [Read more...]
The Importance of Completing the Educational Benefits Application
During the 2023-2024 school year, students in grades K-12 got to enjoy one free breakfast and one free lunch at school as part of the Free School Meals for Kids Program. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Free School Meals bill into law on March 17, 2023, which took effect July 1, 2023 . With the Free School Meals bill, a concern for school districts had been whether or … [Read more...]
September 5 Garbage/Recycling Pickup Day in Mabel
Mayor Adam Wilder called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mabel City Council to order on August 14 at 6 p.m. He announced that garbage and recycling will be picked up on Thursday, September 5, not Wednesday, September 4 due to Labor Day. In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke were present. Valerie Arnold called in. … [Read more...]
Whalan Approves Short-Term Rental Ordinance
After many months of hard work by the Planning and Zoning Committee, the Whalan City Council approved a short-term rental ordinance during it’s August 12 meeting. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting was Mayor David Hallum, along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also in … [Read more...]
Caledonia Finishes Court Project, Requests Survey Completion
At 6 p.m. on Monday, August 12, Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder convened the Caledonia City Council’s regular meeting in the city hall council chambers, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Schroeder announced that all council members were present: Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick and Ryan Stenzel. Others in attendance included Bob and … [Read more...]
Chatfield Approves Parking Restriction and Special Vehicle Ordinances
At the August 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Ordinance 476 was reviewed for the first time. It outlines offenses that may be charged as administrative offenses and the penalties for those offenses. The fine for an animal violation would be $50, for various described nuisances would be $100, and for various street, sidewalk, and vehicle violations the fine would be … [Read more...]
Preston Reviews Capital Improvement Plan
At the August 12 meeting of the city council, the city financial advisor Mike Bubany provided an interactive spreadsheet to help the city council compare financial options in the creation of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The city of Preston CIP projects included in the plan include a seal coat project in 2028, city hall repairs, a new plow … [Read more...]