The April 15 meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School Board began with the introduction and congratulations of the students who will compete at the state level in speech and FFA. Kennedy Diepenbrock will be competing three times on April 19 in speech with her drama selection, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” The top three competitors at the section competitions moved on to state. The … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools’ Student Rep Gives Spring Update
Chairman Aaron Solum called the April 15 meeting of the Spring Grove School Board to order at 7:01 p.m. Eighteen minutes later the meeting was adjourned with board members eager to get outside and enjoy the warm spring weather. Board members present included Chairman Solum, Kelly Rohland, Aric Elton, and Rhan Flatin. Absent were Stephanie Jaster and Angie Solie. Staff … [Read more...]
Preston Approves Special Vehicle Use Ordinance
The public commented on the proposed Special Vehicle Use ordinance at the Preston City Council’s April 15 meeting. Citizens also commented on a designation allowing motorized recreational vehicles on the Veterans Home Trail. Ordinance 300 details rules and regulations for the operation of special vehicles including ATVs, motorized golf carts, UTVs, and mini trucks on city … [Read more...]
Village Rewriting Entire Ordinance
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...]
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...]