By Annika Doberenz The Kingsland School Board held their latest meeting on the humid evening of July 15. As per their meeting in June, one of the board’s primary objectives was the final readings and the approval of nearly 20 resolutions and handbooks. While all of them were approved, some necessitated more discussion than did the others. The majority of them involved … [Read more...]
Preston Accepts Knutson Construction Offer
At the July 15 meeting of the Preston City Council, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton described the condition of Golfview Dr. and Windmill Rd. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. When construction of the veterans home began, Golfview Dr. and Windmill Rd. were the only access to the future site of the home. Actually, at that time they were the primary access, and it was believed … [Read more...]
M-C Prepares For the New School Year
Chairperson Cristal Adkins called the July 18 regularly scheduled meeting of the Mabel-Canton School to order at 6 p.m. and led her colleagues in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the meeting agenda as amended and the June 20 meeting minutes as written. Board members present included Cristal Adkins, Chris Miller, Mark Weidemann, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci … [Read more...]
Stabbing in Spring Valley
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a fight involving several people was reported on Friday night, July 12, at approximately 11:36 p.m. outside of the Kwik Trip store in the city of Spring Valley. The subjects involved in the incident had left the scene before deputies arrived. Upon further investigation, video surveillance and statements indicate that at least … [Read more...]
Caledonia Supports Roundabout
Caledonia city staff recommended that the council approve Resolution 2024-05 in support of the Highway 44/76 roundabout at the regularly scheduled council meeting on July 8. The council unanimously approved the resolution. According to the resolution, the city not only supports the project but “is responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction of North … [Read more...]
Street Projects Top Discussions for Spring Valley
Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, kicked off the Spring Valley City Council July 8 meeting to discuss the upcoming street projects and the impact they will have on the community. In April the council, along with Bubany, workshopped through a vast amount of different financial scenarios so they could better plan for the future expense of the projects and to give them a … [Read more...]
Chatfield Public Transit Availability
Bill Spitzer, Semcac director of transportation, reviewed the availability of public transit in Chatfield at the city council’s July 8 meeting. Three services are available including Rolling Hills Transit bus service, Careavan medical transport, and the volunteer driver program. He concentrated his remarks on Rolling Hills Transit. There are 13 buses in the system that are … [Read more...]
Mabel To Follow County Cannabinoid Ordinance, Discusses Night Out
At the July 10 Mabel City Council meeting, the board unanimously passed resolution number 2024-07 concerning the public use of cannabinoids. This resolution aligns with Fillmore County’s ordinance number 20240423, which governs the use of cannabinoids in public places. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Kirsten … [Read more...]
City of Wykoff Hoping to Have New Softball Field by End of Summer
By Annika Doberenz The Wykoff City Council met per their usual schedule at 7 p.m. on July 8, the second Monday of the month, and after the meeting was called to order, it began with the Pledge of Allegiance. One of the most major issues brought up at the meeting was that of the recent malfunctions of the wastewater plant. Several integral parts have stopped working, and the … [Read more...]
Whalan Lutheran Church Celebrates 150 Years
You are invited to come and rejoice with the congregation of the Whalan Lutheran Church in Whalan, Minn., as they celebrate the sesquicentennial of the church on July 21, 2024. Church service will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch in the church hall. As an added bonus Brad Boice will entertain the crowd at 2 p.m. Commemorative items will also be available for purchase … [Read more...]