Police Chief Shane Fox and Fire Chief Luke Thieke reviewed the activities of their departments in 2023 at the January 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke noted they had responded to 47 calls in 2023, 10 of which were responses to a fire. Seventeen calls involved a rescue and/or car accident or an emergency medical situation. One was for a hazardous condition and … [Read more...]
Preston Approves Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The Preston Planning Commission had recommended approval of amendments to Ordinance No. 221 after review and public hearings, which were held just before the city council met for their January 16 meeting. A resolution was approved by the city council to amend the ordinance to allow a business an advertising sign within 100 feet of a residential district if it complies with … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Board Asks Decorah for Joint Meeting
At the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting January 16, Superintendent Gary Kuphal shared that he was “disappointed, but not surprised” when the Decorah School Board basically said they were no longer interested in doing anything with Mabel-Canton. Kuphal shared that he was not quite ready to give up on the situation. At the December Decorah board meeting, Kuphal was given only … [Read more...]
Smooth Start for Lanesboro Schools in 2024
By Wanda Hanson The Lanesboro School Board spent much of their January 17 meeting organizing their operation for 2024. Superintendent Matt Schultz presented the mandatory Health and Safety Plan for the school. This is required as long as the school continues to receive and spend ESSER money. The plan remains the same as it has been for the past 18 months. Parents are asked … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public Schools Embrace Beginning-of-the-Year Responsibilities
By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday, January 16, instead of its usual meeting date of Monday, January 15, because of the Martin Luther King holiday. In February there will be a change of date because of Presidents Day. The school board will meet on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 p.m. The organizational meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board Hosts Joint Board Meeting
By Charlene Corson Selbee On Wednesday, January 17, representatives from the Mabel and Canton city councils attended a joint board meeting with the Mabel-Canton School Board. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained that the joint board meeting started four to six years ago. The approved meeting agenda was intentionally designed informally to allow the boards to freely … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Revisits Annual Items and Goals
By Kirsten Zoellner At the January 16 meeting, the Rushford Village Council covered several agenda items relating to annual in-house paperwork. Annual items included appointments and designations, meeting times, and committees. Acting Mayor Mike Ebner will continue to serve in the absence of Mayor Dennis Overland. Meetings will continue on the first and third Tuesday of … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Share What Students Are up To
By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia Area Public School Board members met Tuesday, January 16 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, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small, Spencer Yohe … [Read more...]
Canton City Council Discusses Streets Issue
The Canton City Council met for its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Prior to the meeting, a Public hearing was held regarding the city’s proposal to vacate various streets and alleys within the city limits. The council had been looking at this issue as part of its preliminary planning for a major streets project coming up in future years. Within … [Read more...]
Mabel Council Kicks Off 2024 with Ambitious Agenda and Collaborative Spirit
Mayor Adam Wilder called the January 10, 2024, meeting of the Mabel City Council to order at 6 p.m. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the December 13 minutes, accounts payable, and the financial reports as presented. Council members in attendance included Mayor Wilder, Valerie Arnold, Kiersten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke. City employees in … [Read more...]