Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, June 5 at Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted roll call. Coun cil members present included Meyer, Barb Hurley, Pam Walhovd, Bill Fitzpatrick and Tim Klug. City employees present were Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight and from City … [Read more...]
Fountain Finishes Out Contract
With Public Works Director John Hanson now completely licensed, the city of Fountain has ended its longtime contract with MMS Environmental. At the June 5 meeting, City Clerk Mary Tjepkes detailed the final bill. “It’s a mess,” she said. According to Tjepkes, Mayor Tammy Danielson sent MMS an email stating terminating the contract on May 2. On May 7, the city received a bill … [Read more...]
School Bus Rollover May 31
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a single vehicle school bus rollover crash was reported at approximately 10:11 a.m. Friday morning, May 31, 2024. The crash occurred on 212th street, west of the intersection with 201st Avenue. The bus was carrying 35 middle school students and four adults from the Winona Middle School. A small number of students were … [Read more...]
Prepare for Caledonia’s Founder’s Day Festivities!
Get ready to join the festivities with the residents of Caledonia as they mark the town’s annual Founder’s Day celebration, happening from June 13 to 15. This three-day event unfolds amidst the picturesque backdrop of the town’s historic downtown area. No need to fret about going hungry during this community celebration. Alongside five local restaurants, a coffee shop, a … [Read more...]
Berquam – Krogstad Family Farm Recognized as a Sesquicentennial Farm
The Berquam-Krogstad Family Farm, located at 16851 Heritage Road, Section 30, Caledonia, Houston County, Minn., has been honored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) as a 2024 Sesquicentennial Farm. The Houston County farm is one of 44 recipients recognized in 2024. According to the MFBF, “To qualify, a family farm must be in continuous family ownership for at least … [Read more...]
Commissioner Mitch Lentz Elected to Leadership Position at Association of Minnesota Counties
ST. PAUL, MN – Fillmore County Commissioner Mitch Lentz has been elected to serve as a district director for the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC). Lentz will represent AMC’s District 9, which includes Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona Counties, on the association’s board of directors. Dodge County Commissioner … [Read more...]
Houston County Commission Commends Law Enforcement at Recent Meeting
Houston County Commissioner Eric Johnson recognized several outstanding individuals at the June 4, 2024, commissioners meeting. Among them were Sgt. Travis Lapham, Sgt. Zack Swedberg, Deputy Isaiah Bunke, Deputy Calvin Nagle, Dispatcher Brady Auger, Dispatcher Chad Ready from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, along with Officer Kaleb Peterson from the La Crescent Police … [Read more...]
Village Secures Cybersecurity Option
While a city of less than 800 people may not seem like an obvious target for a cybersecurity strike, with these types of attacks hitting entities with more frequency, League of Minnesota Cities’ Chief Information Officer, Technology Services, Melissa Reeder, urges small cities to put protective measures in place. Spurred by league warnings, the Rushford Village Council … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sets Public Hearing for Public Use of Cannabinoids Ordinance
A draft ordinance was discussed at the county board’s June 4 meeting. The ordinance is intended to protect health and safety. It details rules and regulations for actual use of cannabinoid products in public places. Public Health educator, Brenda Pohlman and County Attorney Brett Corson worked on a review of a first draft. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) provided … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Tables Several Items
The June 3 Lanesboro City Council Meeting was delayed a bit while City Administrator Mitchell Walbridge and Deputy Clerk Darla Taylor worked on Zoom audio technical issues. Councilwoman Kathryn Wade made good use of the down time as she solicited blood donors from the council and attending public for the blood drive on June 11 at city hall. Wade noted there were still … [Read more...]