At the March 10 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the February 10 council meeting as well as the February 4 and February 18 planning session minutes, and the amended minutes for the January 13 meeting. It also included the claims and February checks, investment report, cash balances, the year-to-date budget, a facilitation … [Read more...]
Rushford Approves HazMat Survey
At the March 9 meeting, the Rushford Council zipped through the agenda, which included upcoming asbestos testing, the attempted sale of the former ambulance rig, and a permit for The Mill on Rush Creek (the former Hoiland Mill). Added to the agenda was approval of a lease agreement for the historic depot building. First up, the council unanimously approved a proposal for the … [Read more...]
Mabel Council Continues Conversation on Local Cannabis Ordinance
The conversation regarding a cannabis ordinance in Mabel, rather than following Fillmore County’s ordinance, was once again a topic of discussion at the March 11 Mabel City Council meeting. The city received a letter from Steve Wijatyk from Palm Springs, Calif who is in support the city adopting a “clear and thoughtful cannabis ordinance.” He noted in his letter that his … [Read more...]
Wiegrefe Senior Housing Transferred to City of Eitzen
On March 10 during the regular city council meeting, the Eitzen City Council signed the paperwork transferring the Wiegrefe Senior Housing facility including the building and all assets from the Willard and Alpha Wiegrefe Foundation to the city. The council also approved a new board to oversee the property. Board members include Jeff Adamson, Ethan Lapham, and Mitch … [Read more...]
Caledonia Police Responded to 2,011 Calls in 2025
Caledonia Police Chief Kurt Zehnder shared an in-depth picture of his department’s activities in 2025 during the March 9 regular meeting of the Caledonia City Council. The Caledonia Police Department has five full-time officers with a combined total of just over 100 years in law enforcement. In 2025, the department responded to 2,011 total calls for service, down from … [Read more...]
Fr. Gawarecki Sews His Own Vestments
Father Nicholas Gawarecki, pastor of the local Holy Family Catholic Parishes, has many hobbies including cooking, woodworking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working out at the gym, playing piano, singing and sewing. Fr. Nicholas has applied his sewing skills to sew somewhat unique items – his own vestments. As a child, Fr. Nicholas learned to sew from his mother. She had cut … [Read more...]
Age Friendly Fillmore County Shared with Chatfield Council
At the March 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Cathy French provided an informational update on Age Friendly Fillmore County. Age Friendly is a nationwide program involving age friendly communities and their volunteers. French has lived in Chatfield for 47 years; her husband has been a resident of Chatfield his whole life. Nearly 21% of the population is 65 or … [Read more...]
Semester Tests and Virtual Meetings Discussed at Lanesboro
Much of the Lanesboro School Board meeting on March 11 was spent discussing two items – semester tests linked to attendance and virtual options for school board meetings. The first discussion came after Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board on the policy committee meeting held the week before. Schultz informed the board that the committee had spent an hour and a half … [Read more...]
Peterson Authorizes Application or Funding
The March 11 Peterson meeting, the city council was noticeably smaller than normal, just meeting quorum. Councilors Gail Boyum and Tracy Seelbinder, in a planned absence, were representing the city at the state capitol. The council unanimously authorized application or Lead Replacement Funding. This follows as part of the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Peterson … [Read more...]
Petition for EAW for Bruening Pit Approved
A petition was received by the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) in February requesting the preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed Bruening Rock Products 250 Pit near Lanesboro. At the March 10 Fillmore County board meeting the proposed pit was discussed. EQB determined that the county is the appropriate government unit to decide whether or … [Read more...]