In a relatively short meeting on March 13, the Lanesboro School Board approved the master teacher contract which was recently negotiated. Board member Steve Snyder said of the 11-month long process, “It was a pleasure working with them (the teacher negotiators)! We each tried to understand each other’s positions.” Board chair Christine Troendle commented, “I’m happy to see … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Approves Use of Public Safety Funding
The Lanesboro City Council met for their regular meeting on March 4. Mayor Jason Resseman was absent. The consent agenda was approved and included the accounts payable, Resolution 2024-15 accepting donations from Chill-Inn Lanesboro, the resignation of Jerod Wagner from the Lanesboro Fire Department, and a lodging license for Lanesboro House. A number of permits for Buffalo … [Read more...]
Clean Audit for Fountain
At the March 6 meeting, the Fountain Council welcomed AndreW Forliti, principal for Smith Schafer, to discuss the 2023 audit findings. Local Government Aid (LGA) provided to the city remained flat for the last four years, but it will increase slightly to $92,011 in 2024. The state funding currently provides 20% of the total city revenues. The city has needed to increase the … [Read more...]
Houston County EDA Showed Positive Growth in 2023
Houston County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Allison Wagner presented the 2023 EDA annual report at the March 5 Houston County Commission meeting. She said, “2023 was a year of positive growth for the Houston County EDA and its partners.” Throughout her presentation, Wagner shared a range of numbers illustrating EDA’s successful year. EDA managed three … [Read more...]
Brownsville Allocates $24,000 in Public Safety Aid Funds to the Fire Department
The Brownsville City Council voted to allocate $24,000 in 2023 Minnesota public safety aid funds to the town’s volunteer fire department at the March 6 city council meeting. Before volunteers from the town’s volunteer fire department spoke regarding the 2023 Public Safety Aid funds received by the city from the state in December, Councilmember Barb Hurley asked to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Discusses Mental Health Program
At the March 5 meeting of the county board, social services manager Wanda Berg explained the request for a shortfall payment submitted by Nexis Family Healing. The Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) has been operated by Nexis Family Healing for the last three years. It is located in Rochester and is available 24/7 for mental health crisis intervention. Nexis … [Read more...]
Preston Appoints Tourism/Chamber Director
The Preston City Council appointed a new Tourism/Chamber director at the March 5 meeting. City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton reported there had been 10 applicants. Three were interviewed and the position was offered to Kristina LiBretto. She is a relatively recent resident of the city, having moved from New York. LiBretto will begin at her new job on March … [Read more...]
Dinner on the Bluff with Stephanie Schmidt: “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population”
Presenter Stephanie Schmidt is the Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation. She will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Dinner on the Bluff event on Saturday, March 16. In her talk, “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population,” Stephanie Schmidt will discuss the work the International Crane … [Read more...]
Assistance Requested in Locating Brandon Kimber
UPDATE, MARCH 7: Brandon Kimber was located and arrested in Fayette County. Kimber was transported and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on three separate arrest warrants. Arrest warrants were for violation of parole, violation of probation, burglary 3rd degree – motor vehicle 2nd or subsequent and possession of burglar’s tools. This case is still under investigation with … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 16, Tyler James Miller, 26, of LeRoy, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Miller is charged with four felonies; Drugs - 1st Degree - Sale - 17 Grams or More - Cocaine or Methamphetamine Within 90-day Period, Drugs - 1st Degree - Possess 50 Grams or More - Cocaine or Methamphetamine, Drugs - 2nd Degree - Sale 10 Grams or More - A Narcotic Other … [Read more...]